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A LARGE UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND RED JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 81cm.
the ovoid body rising to a cylindrical neck, painted to the exterior with broad ruyi-shaped lappets enclosing dense peony scrolls, all above stylised floral sprays and lozenge-shaped floral panels, the neck decorated with peony scrolls, the domed cover similarly decorated
Provenance
Collection of James Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie and Governor General of India in 1848 -1856.
Condition
The jar is in good condition, but there is some vertical staining to the lower section to the exterior. There are some firing cracks to the interior base and many iron spots and burst bubbles to the interior. There is some wear to the glaze to the rim. There is a replaced wood finial to the cover, which is damaged to one side and has had some woodworm. There is also a large 10cm by 3cm break and two shallow chips to the interior rim.
"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."