Lot 1092
  • 1092

A FAMILLE-VERTE BISCUIT 'BAMBOO' VASE AND STAND QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height of vase 6 7/8  in., 17.5 cm
the lobed pear-shaped body with two bamboo-form handles applied to the neck beneath the everted foliate rim, the lobes of the vessel molded in the form of bamboo stalks with each segment painted in floral patterns, the conforming octagonal barbed-rim stand raised on four cabriole legs affixed to a quatrefoil base (2)

Provenance

Collection of James A. Garland (1840–1902), inv. no. 455.
Collection of J. Pierpont Morgan (1867-1943), inv. no. 326.
Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978). 

Condition

The vase has been off at the neck and re-stuck (with associated small flakes to the enamel); two restored areas of breaks to the mouth (approx. 6-cm long and 4.5-cm long, respectively); and restoration to the tip of one handle. The stand is in overall good condition.
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.
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