- 2986
A 'GUAN'-TYPE VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
the pear-shaped body carved with lobes rising half way from the base, narrowing to a cylindrical neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles, covered overall with an opaque greyish-blue glaze suffused with a fine network of white crackles, the footrim dressed in a brown slip imitating Song 'Guan' ware, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue, stand
Provenance
Formerly in a Japanese Collection.
Condition
There is a 1cm glaze pull on the rim with a slightly thicker concentration of glaze pooling around the pull. The rim also has a 3 cm hairline crack extending down near the glaze pull. There are 4 air bubbles around the foot. However the overall condition is still quite good.
"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."
"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."