Lot 522
  • 522

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."