A RARE BLUE AND WHITE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the cylindrical body rising to a waisted neck and straight rim, painted with three shaped panels enclosing Immortals, all reserved on a ground of enlarged shou characters, with further smaller characters to the neck, the base with apocryphal Jiajing mark

Formerly the property of a Private Swedish Collection, puchased in Hong Kong in the 1950s.

This finely painted vase is in very good overall condition with the exception of some fritting to the rim, a 1cm., wide shallow glaze flake to the top of the rim, a slightly uneven footring associated with firing, a 3cm., area of tiny firing lines to the footring, and minor glaze and firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze impurities and light glaze scatches. It should be noted that the cobalt blue is of a far richer and more brilliant tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."