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A BLUE AND WHITE VASE MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the tapering cylindrical body rising to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, painted with jardinières of flowers in a garden including lotus, crab-apple, camellia and daisies, all below a lappet band, the neck with bamboo and lingzhi
Provenance
Collection of George and Cornelia Wingfield Digby.
Sotheby's London, 12th June 2003, lot 1099.
Sotheby's London, 12th June 2003, lot 1099.
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of a 5mm., wide shallow rim chip, very minor fritting, a slight greyish tone to some of the body and light 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."