A FAMILLE-ROSE 'PEACH' VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the globular body rising from a tapered base to a cylindrical neck, painted in bold enamels with knotted and twisting peach tree boughs laden with ripe fruit, blossoms, buds and leaves, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark

The vase with expected surface wear (including minor abrasion to enamels and fine shallow scratches to the glaze), plus a shallow chip and frit to a peach (approx. 1.6 x 1.2 cm), and minor firing imperfections throughout (including small burst glaze bubbles and iron spots to the body). The interior with some pitting and iron-colored discoloration.
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.
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