A 'FAMILLE-VERTE' VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

painted with peonies and chrysanthemums issuing from stacked rockwork blocks, beneath a cell-diaper border at the shoulder reserved with small flower panels, applied with an oval paper collection label numbered 699 or 669

The vase is in overall good condition. There are several small glaze chips to the rim. A horizontal line approximately 2 1/2 inch long is visible across the neck below the glaze. There is a glaze bubble ca. 1/4 inch big about 1 inch above the base. There are overall scattered pin prick impurities across the body. The enamel shows some very light flaking and loss, particularly to the aubergine enamel of one small bird. And there is very light wear to the iron red.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.