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A TEA-DUST GLAZED DOUBLE-GOURD VASE QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the globular lower bulb gently curving to a narrow waist, surmounted by a slender upper bulb rising to a cylindrical neck, flanked by a pair of S-shaped handles, covered overall with an even olive-green glaze, the base with an impressed seal mark
Provenance
Christie’s South Kensington, 5th February 1998, lot 243.
Condition
The rim has a circa 1cm wide chip which has been restored, with an associated flake (0.3x0.1cm). One handle with a very small glaze flake. There is overpainting along the luting line on the lower gourd, the lower gourd and the bottom of the handles are oversprayed so it is not possible to investigate further under UV light.
"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."