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A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'THREE KINGDOMS' VASES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each with the ovoid body rising from a flaring foot to a tall wasited trumpet neck and a galleried gilt rim, flanked by a pair of archaistic phoenix handles, painted with shaped panels enclosing scenes of the Battle at Xuzhou from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, where Guan Yu risked to save Liu Bei's wives from Cao Cao's troops at Baling qiao (Baling Bridge), all reserved on a ground of angular scrolls dispersed with flowering and fruiting sprays, the foot skirted with a keyfret band, wood plinths
Condition
One vase in good condition, with minor firing imperfections and wear.
The second vase with an area of approximately 3/4 of the rim broken into at least 7 pieces and re-stuck, with extensive over-painting clearly visible to both interior and exterior. 1 handle broken off and re-stuck. Minor firing imperfections and wear.
"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."