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A SMALL FOUR-COLOUR OVERLAY GLASS ‘SQUIRREL AND GRAPE VINES’ BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- glass
the globular body rising from a short foot to a tall cylindrical neck, the opaque white body overlaid in green, red, blue and mustard yellow with a squirrel clambering on fruiting grape vines
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 28th January 1979.
Condition
One of the green leaves to the lower body with two 0.3cm horizontal scratches. The rim with a 0.7cm polished area. Minor nicks and minute chips to the extremities. Minor bubbles and black flecks to the glass. General surface scratchings. The colour is consistent with the catalogue illustration.
"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."