Lot 106
  • 106

TWO BLUE AND WHITE TAPERING CYLINDRICAL VASES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ceramic
the flared foot of each rising to a rounded body, tapering neck and flaring rim, painted with vertical panels of birds amongst flowering peony below a band of pomegranate and flowers

Condition

These vases are in fair condition, one vase has a 15mm wide chip to the rim and the other has two rim chips 37mm and 33mm long. There are iron spots and pin hole sized burst bubbles to the glaze to the interior and exterior. It should be born in mind that these are not a pair and there is about 5mm difference in size.
"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."