Lot 382
  • 382

A BLUE AND WHITE FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

comprising: three globular bottle vases and two pear-shaped vases with garlic necks, each painted with shaped panels enclosing vases of flowers, auspicious objects, scrolls, books and censers, below leaf-shaped panels of flowers and reserved on a rich powder-blue ground

Condition

The garniture is in good overall condition with the exception of a 3cm. hairline rim crack to one of the bottle vases, some minor firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze imperfections, pinhead-sized glaze holes and light glaze scratches to all.
"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."