- 1088
A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE 'PEACH' VASE (TIANQIUPING) LATE QING DYNASTY / 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Height 21 1/4 in., 54 cm
the globular body with tapered sides and gently swelling shoulders, enameled with nine ripe peaches on blossoming branches, picked out in shades of pink and yellow, the recessed base with an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, wood stand (2)
Provenance
Acquired in China during the first half of the 20th century, and thence by descent.
Condition
The vase is in overall good condition with only minor firing imperfections (including burst glaze bubbles to the base and interior of the neck, and some enamels slightly over-fired), and very minor expected surface wear. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.