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A FINE BLUE AND WHITE VASE MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the waisted cylindrical body rising to rounded shoulders and surmounted by a flared neck, delicately painted in rich cobalt-blue tones, depicting three figures leading a horse and presenting gifts to a dignitary dressed in an armour accompanied by his troops and attendants, all set in a garden landscape with plantain, rocks and shrubs, the neck painted with upright leaf lappets, all divided by an incised foliate scroll
Provenance
An American Private Collection, purchased from Berwald Oriental Art, London.
Condition
The vase is in very good condition with the exception of minor glaze scratches.
"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."