A CARVED BLUE-GLAZED 'PEONY' VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck, carved around the exterior with peony scrolls between lotus, ruyi and stiff leaf bands, covered overall with a pale lavender-blue glaze, the interior and base glazed white, apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue

Sotheby's London, 12th - 13 July 2006, lot 662.

There is a hairline crack approx. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) long and a small firing tear to the rim. There is another hairline crack to the neck which is visible on the exterior. There are scattered burst air bubbles to the mouth and the interior. Restored drilled hole 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.