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A BLUE AND WHITE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
the cylindrical body finely painted in shades of underglaze blue with a continuous narrative scene depicting a court audience with two officers bearing hu tablets before a central general flanked by attendants, framed by plantain trees and swirling clouds, the cylindrical neck with ruyi-head, key fret and cloud scroll borders, with a keyfret band to the everted mouth rim
Condition
The base with a four-point star crack, the longest branch measuring 7-8cm running up to the side. Another 1cm hairline at the side near the base. Tiny surface scratchings, max. 2cm and other glaze firing imperfections including iron spots, burst glaze bubbles etc.
"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."