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A Chinese blue and white 'boys' jar 17th Century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the baluster body painted around the exterior with boys at play; together with a blue and white double-gourd vase, and four miniature vases
Provenance
The double gourd vase and four miniature vases bearing paper labels 'The Hatcher Collection; Christie's February 1985'
Condition
The largest double gourd vase has a reduced neck and minor glaze bruise (1.2mm) on the body. Small pear shape vase has a 1mm glaze chip as a result of a burst air bubble. Small baluster vase and one of the small double gourd vases have a 2mm chip to the foot. The ovoid jar has pinhead ironspots and burst air bubbles and minor firing impurities overall. The glaze of each vase shows erosion as characteristic of shipwreck ceramics, along with minor firing impurities and slight wear to the surface.
"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."