A GILT POWDER-BLUE-GROUND LARGE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the cylindrical body gilded with shaped panels enclosing various landscape scenes or insects hovering amongst leafy floral branches, the shoulder encircled with further lobed cartouches against cellular diaper bands, similarly decorated in the neck with two rectangular panels with birds perched on prunus branches, the galleried rim and the bottom of the neck encircled with a keyfret border, skirted with petal lappets at the foot, all reserved on a mottled blue glaze, the base inscribed with a double circle

This vase in generally in good condition, but the base has been drilled for electricity and there is a second surface drill hole (5mm) which does not penetrate through the vase. There is some general rubbing to the gilding in various areas and there is a small burst bubble to the shoulder. There is a 2cm firing crack to the footrim.
"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."