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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘LONGEVITY’ BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain with wood stand and cover
the baluster body painted with deer and cranes in a river landscape with pine trees and mountains, all between two bands of cloud scrolls, the short neck encircled with pendent ruyi lappets, wood cover and stand
Condition
The jar is in good condition with the exception of a slight lean, a 2.5cm., wide bruise with associated 8mm., flake to the inside edge of the rim and minor glaze firing imperfections including iron-spot impurities, blisters, glaze pinholes and burst glaze bubbles, and light glaze scratches.
"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."