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A doucai ‘phoenix’ vase Qing dynasty, 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
the pear-shaped body rising from a tall spreading foot to a wide neck gently flaring at the rim, brightly painted to the exterior with a pair of phoenix amongst composite floral blooms borne on meandering leafy scrolls below a spearhead border, the neck encircled with a band of floral sprigs alternating with lozenges between raised fillets, all below a ruyi band and further composite floral scrolls, the foot with a lappet band
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of a four-pointed hairline star crack to the back extending 12 x 4cm., and minor glaze firing imperefections including iron-spots and glaze pin holes.
"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."