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A GILT-DECORATED POWDER-BLUE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the exterior covered in a rich powder-blue glaze, finely painted in gilt with pheasants perched on leafy branches bearing large peony blossoms and song birds amongst leafy magnolia blossoms, all above a wavy border, the angled shoulders with floral sprays enclosed in lobed panels reserved against a wan diaper ground, the neck with two rectangular panels enclosing further floral blossoms, encircled around the lipped rim with a band of swirls
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 16th February 1971, lot 34.
Condition
The vase has a 1 x 0.8cm bump on the cylindrical side near the pheasant head. There is overall slight wear to the gilding particularly near the top of the rectangular panels on the neck but the vase is otherwise in good condition.
"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."