A MASSIVE, RARE AND IMPRESSIVE BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL' VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |

robustly potted with a baluster body rising from a stepped foot to a tall waisted neck flaring at the rim, the body and neck boldly painted in rich cobalt-blue tones, with meandering leafy scrolls bearing composite floral blooms including lotus, camellia, hibiscus and peony, the shoulder collared by stylised floral sprays and key-fret bands between lappet bands enclosing lotus blooms, all below a band of scrolling lingzhi and a ruyi-shaped lappet band enclosing floral sprays at the rim, the foot encircled by a band of tumultuous waves above stylised floral sprays, inscribed to the base with a six-character seal mark

Overall good condition with some original firing imperfections, including a firing crack to the exterior base, a minor Y-shaped glaze crackle from the foot and minor fritting to the mouthrim.
"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."