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Lot 603
  • 603

A pair of Dutch or German tin-glazed octagonal baluster vases circa 1710

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • earthenware
  • height 17 1/2 in.
  • 44.4 cm
each well painted in blue outlined in black, in Chinese Transitional style, with a continuous scene of horsemen between lappet and foliate scroll borders, all beneath a garlic-knopped neck, 

Condition

One has several chips restored around the edge of the base and extensive restoration to the neck above the knopped section. The other has a fine 1 inch haircrack to the rim. Both have warped slightly in the firing.
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.
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