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A COPPER-RED 'DRAGON' BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Height: 12 inches
of pear shape with a tall cylindrical neck, decorated with a copper-red dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, the base unglazed
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 5th December 1979, lot 629.
Condition
There is a small hairline crack at the mouth rim. There is a burst bubble on the neck, a few scattered iron spots on the body, and a small glaze flaw on the side of the vase. There are a few firing cracks to 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.
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.