RARE GRAND VASE MEIPING EN PORCELAINE BLEU BLANC ET ROUGE DE CUIVRE XXE SIÈCLE |

de forme ovoïde, la panse s'élargissant vers un haut épaulement arrondi et surmonté d'un petit col étranglé aux bords légèrement évasés décoré d'un double cercle bleu, le pourtour peint avec virtuosité d'un tronc noueux aux différentes tonalités de bleu, aux branchages garnis de fleurs de prunus épanouies déclinées dans un camaïeu de rouge, accosté d'un pin noeux et de bambous émergeant de rochers percés, la base laissée sans glaçure, socle en bois (2)

Overall good condition. The glaze with scattered pin-point imperfections around the body, a few glaze pulls, scattered scratches and overall very light wear to the glaze.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Compare with two vases of the same size and shape and similarly painted with flowering prunus branches, the first offered in Sotheby's New York, 27th November 1990, lot 162; the second sold Sotheby's London, 13th November 2003, lot 372.