Lot 156
  • 156

A BLUE AND WHITE BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height: 6 3/4 inches, 17.2 cm
of wide cylindrical form, the exterior painted in a deep tone of underglaze-blue with a scene of courtiers, ladies and sentries in a balustraded garden setting

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 9th June 2004, lot 193.

Condition

There is a shallow 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) chip to the interior rim and several small chips and frits to the exterior rim. There is one iron spot on the exterior. There is a 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) firing tear on the underside of the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.