AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE (HU) MING DYNASTY

with a globular body surmounted by a waisted neck and gently everted rim, all supported on a slightly splayed foot, cast with a low-relief band of confronting phoenix on a fine-scroll ground divided by low, notched flanges, the neck with a wide band enclosing further archaistic hook and C-scrolls on a spiral and leiwen ground, the bronze of a variegated brown patination with areas of malachite-green and cuprite-red encrustation

Collection of Clinton Morrison (1842-1913), Minneapolis, Minnesota (by repute).

The base of the vase is detached 3/4 of the way around and needs to be stabilized. There is some residue to a small section of the body from what appears to have been something taped to the surface. The patina has been thickly applied obscuring some of the casting on the upper section of the vase. The vase with expected pitting and wear.
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.

A nearly identical vase was sold in these rooms 8 April 1988, lot 314A.