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A LARGE ORMOLU-MOUNTED FAMILLE-VERTE SQUARE BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 36cm., high
the square section tapering body brightly enamelled with flowers issuing from rockwork and lotus from a pond, gilt-bronze mounts to the base and reduced neck
Provenance
Tajan Paris, 12th June 2007.
Condition
Examined in mounts: the vase has a circa 14cm., long diagonal crack to the upper body, nibbles and frits to the edges, a ca. 1cm., shallow flake to the edge of the shoulder, the rim has been reduced, and minor glaze scratches and glaze firing imperfections.
"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."