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A FAMILLE-VERTE 'WILD FLOWERS AND INSECTS' BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
painted around the sides with a continuous scene of garden rocks, wild flowers and insects, the neck decorated with flowers of the four seasons between decorative bands, all supported on an inset footring, the base with a double circle in underglaze blue
Provenance
Nathan Bentz, Santa Barbara, California, prior to 1940.
Collection of Edward H. Bennett (1874-1954), and thence by descent.
Collection of Edward H. Bennett (1874-1954), and thence by descent.
Condition
In good general condition. A 7 cm horizontal scratch to the lower body, across the rock work. Wear to the enamels elsewhere, the iron-red slightly rubbed in areas. The enamels slightly mis-fired.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.