Lot 3671
  • 3671

A FINE GUAN-TYPE OCTAGONAL VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description

  • porcelain
of compressed octagonal section, the pear-shaped body rising from a short foot to a tapering neck, the neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles, applied evenly overall save for the footring with a pale greyish-blue glaze, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th October 2008, lot 2508.

Condition

The vase is in very fine condition. The colour of the actual vase is consistent with 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."