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AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND RED CELADON GROUND BOTTLE VASE QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
the elongated pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a long slender neck, the exterior painted in underglaze blue and red with prunus growing from rockwork, the reverse with bamboo canes, all reserved on a celadon ground, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark
Condition
The base has a restored drill hole, which has gone through the centre of the mark. There is a 4cm firing crack to the base. There is a 3cm hairline running diagonally from the rim and another of 1.5cm. There are alos numerous chips and frits to the exterior and interior of the rim. There is some light scratching to the glaze to the sides of the body and the neck.
"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."