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A WUCAI ‘BOYS’ JAR WANLI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the ovoid body surmounted by a tapered neck, painted to the exterior with eight boys engaged in various pursuits in a garden landscape with trees and pierced rocks, all below a band of pendent lappets, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Christie’s Hong Kong, 26th September 1989, lot 585.
Condition
There is a feint 2cm by 2cm by 2cm star crack to the exterior base, which cannot be seen to the interior of the vase. There is some losses to some areas of the yellow enamel and the green and black enamel below the rim. The iron red is not as bright as in the 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."
"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."