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AN ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' MEIPING QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 23.2 cm, 9 1/8 in.
the slender baluster body rising from a recessed base to a rounded shoulder and short narrow neck with everted rim, incised and brightly enamelled in blue, green and yellow with a large scaly dragon pursuing a flaming pearl
Provenance
Collection of Constantin von Hanneken (1854-1925) and thence by descent.
Exhibited
This vase may have been exhibited in the Roemer-Pelizaeus Museum, Hildesheim, in 1930 (possibly no.33. on an unpublished listing).
Condition
The meiping is in good condition with the exception of a circa 8mm., diam., glaze flake to the lower edge of the body, minor nibbles around the edge of the footring and light glaze scratches.
"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."