Grand vase en porcelaine bleu blanc Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

la panse globulaire rehaussée d'un haut col droit, décoré de rinceaux de lotus feuillagés, une frise de pétales autour du col et cartouches ruyi autour du pied, la base non émaillée

A section (approx 14 cm) of the neck restored (photographs before restoration available), otherwise in good condition.
"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.
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This vase is notable for its impressive size; compare a slightly smaller vase of this form and a denser flowerscroll design, but with a small band of foliage above a ruyi border at the rim, sold in our New York rooms, 28-29^th September 1989, lot 173; and another decorated with a broad flowerscroll frieze to the body and neck, between various bands of decoration, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 29^th November 1977, lot 222, and again in our London rooms, 17^th December 1996, lot 107.