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A BLUE AND WHITE 'FIGURAL' VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- 46 cm, 18 1/8 in.
the baluster body surmounted by a trumpet neck, the body painted with a figural scene set in a pavilion, depicting officials and boys engaging in various activities, the neck decorated with two floral sprays, the base with an artemisia leaf mark
Provenance
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999).
Condition
The vase is in good overall condition. There are some expected typical imperfections including a 0.6cm glaze gap on the shoulder, some pinholes and minor discolouration around the footrim. The painting is quite vivid with a very good tone of blue.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A vase of this type, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated in Chen Runmin, Qing Shunzhi Kangxi chao qinghua ci [Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain of the Shunzhi and Kangxi periods], Beijing, 2005, pl. 288; and another painted with dignitaries receiving gifts, was sold in these rooms, 29th November 1977, lot 230.