A RARE 'DOUCAI' DOUBLE-GOURD VASE QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD

finely painted around the upper and lower globular sections with leafy double-gourd vines in green enamels, with underglaze blue veining and fine tendrils, numerous gourds in yellow, orange, aubergine and iron-red, the base polished, originally possibly bearing a Yongzheng mark

The base has been ground presumably to remove a mark. There is a fine bruise crack to the rim edge running approximately 5/8 in. with two associated pinhead size brown stained bruises to the glaze. There is some occasional minor scratching and fine speckling to the enamels. Otherwise, in good condition.
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.

Compare an almost identical vase with a six-character underglaze-blue Yongzheng mark, sold in our Paris rooms, 11th June 2009, lot 151.