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A BLUE AND WHITE 'QILIN' BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- Height 7 1/4 in., 18.4 cm
the ovoid body rising from a spreading foot to a broad everted mouth, and boldly painted in vibrant cobalt tones with three qilin prowling between a single ground line and a double-line at the waisted neck, each mythical beast imaginatively rendered with distinctive markings and a lively expression as it advances in the procession, a double-line encircling the foot and a single line tracing the underside of the rim, the base with a double-circle enclosing an artemisia leaf, coll. no. 143.
Provenance
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, acc. no. 59.29.31.
Berwald Oriental Art, London, 2000.
Berwald Oriental Art, London, 2000.
Condition
The vase is in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.