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A PAIR OF LARGE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each with a spreading foot rising to a baluster body, painted with roundels of flowering plants, issuing out of jardinières of lotus, above a band of lotus lapets at the foot and a band of srolling lotus in reserve at the neck, the domed covers similarly painted below a knopped finial
Condition
One vase has a 16.5cm by 5.5cm semi-circular area to the rim repaired (broken in two pieces), there is also a 46cm long vertical crack that runs from the centre of the body through the underside of the base. The other vase has three vertical cracks running from the rim, 6cm, 5.5cm and 4.7cm long and some firing cracks the sides. There are some scratches, burst bubbles and iron spots to the glaze on both vases.
"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."