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A blue and white ‘lotus’ double-gourd vase Jiajing mark and period
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
well-potted with a broader lower bulb supporting a smaller bulb, each painted with a wide band of blooming lotus borne on undulating foliate stems, the waist encircled with a band of florets and the shoulder with lappets, the foot skirted with a band of ruyi-shaped lappets, all divided by line borders, the rim inscribed with a horizontal six-character reign mark
Condition
There is a 4cm area of restoration at the top of the rim, with a 3cm diagonal crack running from the centre of this. There is a horizontal 9cm crack along the central luting line. There is some scratches and small burst bubbles to the glaze and two small areas of glaze inconsistency to the lower bulb to one side.
"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."