Lot 655
  • 655

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE JAR WANLI PERIOD, CIRCA 1600

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
painted with alternating shaped rectangular panels of peony and lotus plants below panels of peaches at the shoulder, all reserved on a fretwork ground

Provenance

Property from a Private Collector.
Sotheby's New York, 23rd March 2010, lot 237.

Condition

There are minor glaze tears and small losses to the exterior and rim. There are two firing cracks to the interior not visible on the exterior.
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.