A CHINESE EXPORT POWDER-BLUE AND GOLD VASE circa 1710-20

decorated in gold delineated in black on the upper and lower body with four tasseled banners pendent between foliate scrolls and strapwork suspending on the upper body lush garlands of flowers and fruit above flower- and fruit-filled crossed cornucopias alternating with baskets of fruit on further tasseled banners, and the neck and foot with a border of blossoms and diamond devices. Cover lacking.

The collection of Margaret H. Davis, sold, Sotheby's, New York, October 24, 1986, lot 36

Minor wear to the gilding mostly in the drapery/pennants, lacking cover.
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.
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The shape and decoration of this vase may have been taken from a Rouen faïence original, an example of which is illustrated by Chompret, et al., Répertoire de la Faience Française, Paris, 1933, Tome V, pl. 72A.  A pair of covered vases of this shape with quite similar decoration in a doucai palette, was sold at Sotheby's in London on May 6, 1986, lot 139.  A slightly taller campaniform vase with very similar gilt Bérainesque decoration on a powder-blue ground was offered for sale also at Sotheby's in London on May 16, 1995, lot 41.