Lot 195
  • 195

A large Imari baluster vase and domed cover, Japanese circa 1700

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • 88cm
the body painted with panels of phoenix perched on prunus branches issuing from a trefoil shaped jardinière, the shoulder with lotus leaf panels containing kylin and long tailed birds against a foliate ground, the domed cover similarly decorated; crack to body, cover damaged, 19cm section of rim missing, replacement wooden knop

Provenance

Provenance: blue lined paper label with inv. no. 656.

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 12 October 2005, lot 3031.

Condition

large bow shaped crack of circa 45 cm to body, cover damaged: 19cm section of rim missing, replacement wooden knop
"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."