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Two blue and white ginger jars Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
one depicting visitors greeting an official painted in a rich underglaze-blue, wood incised cover with jade plaque; another with the precious objects enclosed within cartouches, all against a power-blue ground, wood cover; together with a Kangxi-style ginger jar decorated with ferocious dragons, wood cover (6)
Condition
'Visitors' jar: In good overall condition with tiny pinpricks and iron spots. The lid with some restored cracks around the jade plaque.
'Precious objects' jar: In good overall condition with some small iron spots and kiln grit.
'Dragon' jar: In good overall condition with pinholes and pinpricks.
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.