Lot 263
  • 263

A FINE BLUE-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' VASE QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG PERIOD SHENDE TANG MARK

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
the body well painted with four roundels within a gold collar, each finely painted with 'one hundred boys at play' reserved on a pale blue enamel ground between Buddhist Emblems born amidst scrolling lotus, the tall waisted neck set by a pair of stylized iron-red and gold dragon handles, the base with four-character iron-red Shende Tang zhi mark 'made for the Hall of Prudent Virtue'

Provenance

Acquired in New York in 1958.

Condition

In overall good condition. The enamels have fired overall with a slightly matte and grainy surface appearance.
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.
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