Lot 1906
  • 1906

A FAMILLE-ROSE INSCRIBED DOUBLE-GOURD 'NARCISSUS' WALL VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 HKD
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Description

well potted with a flat back, the globular lower bulb rising to a curved waist flanked by a pair of iron-red stylised flanges, set with a smaller upper bulb rising to a slender neck below a lipped mouth, the lower bulb painted with a panel of lingzhi fungus, below stands of narcissus and a nandina bush laden with ripe red berries, the upper bulb inscribed with a poem in clerical script (lishu) and four characters Qianlong yuzhi ('Made by Imperial order for Qianlong'), followed by a Qian trigram seal and another seal reading Long, all reserved on a gradated purple ground, the base inscribed with a four-character reign mark in gilt on an iron-red ground, wood stand

Condition

There is a 2 mm shallow chip to one of the iron-red flanges. The integral iron-red stand has been reduced and fitted into the wood stand. There are some surface scratches and wear to the enamels and gilt decoration, but most of the original enamelling has been well preserved.
"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.
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