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A BLUE AND WHITE 'PRUNUS' YENYEN VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the baluster shaped body supported on a wedge-shaped foot and surmounted by a wide trumpet neck, painted in bright cobalt-blue tones with truncated prunus branches against a blue shadow, encircled at the rim with a chevron band, the base with a double circle
Condition
There are extensive short misfired glaze cracks and burst glaze bubbles to the interior, along the rim and at the base. The exterior has approx. 5-6 surface scratchings (longest circa 2.5cm), a 0.4 x 0.4cm raised bump, extensive burst glaze bubbles and small glaze chips particularly to the prunus branches at the bottom (max. 1 x 0.2cm).
"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."