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A ROBIN'S EGG HU-SHAPED VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
of rectangular section, the rounded sides rising from a spreading foot to a slightly flared rim, the waisted neck set with two tubular handles, covered with an even blue glaze with characteristic turquoise flecking
Provenance
Collection of Christina Loke Balsara.
Christie's Hong Kong, 19th January 1988, lot 277.
Christie's Hong Kong, 19th January 1988, lot 277.
Exhibited
On loan to the Oriental Museum, Durham University, Durham, 1962 - 1987.
Literature
Laszlo Legeza, 'The Grace of Eighteenth Century Chingtechen Monochromes', Arts of Asia, vol. 9, no. 6, 1979, pp 97-98, no. 20.
Condition
There are some small glaze chips/flakes, particularly along the extremities of the handle and along the rim. Minor firing imperfections such as pinpricks and fritting. The colour is of a slightly brighter tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."