- 203A
A RARE RELIEF-DECORATED POWDER-BLUE GROUND BEAKER VASE, GU QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
in the form of an archaic bronze gu, relief decorated and painted in copper-red and celadon tones around the exterior with cranes, deer and scholars, all reserved on a rich powder-blue ground
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 14th November 2001, lot 107.
Condition
This vase is in good condition, but does have a chip to the footrim (2.5cm by 6mm at widest point.). There are two iron spots to the rim adn some piting to the glaze to the interir and some scratches to the glaze to the exterior.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
It is very rare to find a relief-decorated Kangxi vase of this type, although two powder-blue vases of different form, decorated with similar technique and in similar colours, are on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, both from Salting Bequest, one decorated with the 'Eight Immortals' acquisition no.C966-1910, the other with a dragon among clouds, no.C988-1910.