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A SMALL 'CLAIR-DE-LUNE' GLAZED VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
the compressed globular body resting on three short feet and rising gracefully to a slender cylindrical neck surmounted by a garlic-head mouth, covered overall in an even, pale blue hue, inscribed on the base with the six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue
Provenance
Collection of Edward T. Chow.
Condition
The vase is in very good condition overall. There are small burst air bubbles around the feet. Check colour.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a similar vase but celadon-glazed and of slightly smaller size illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol.II, London, 1994, pl.853.