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A BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' YENYEN VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
painted around the exterior with figures in a rocky landscape by riverbanks and a lone fisherman poling a sampan, the scene repeated around the neck, all separated by line borders, the base inscribed with a double-circle in underglaze-blue
Condition
There is a 2cm by 1cm bruise with associated 7mm by 7mm shallow chip to the underside of the rim. There is a 10cm vertical crack running down the neck, but this is not detectable to the interior. There is a 2.5cm firing crack and some burst bubbles to the interior neck and rim and some minor scratches to the exterior.
"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."