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A CELADON-GROUND, UNDERGLAZE BLUE GARLIC-MOUTH VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- Height 9 3/8 in., 23.8 cm
the pear-shaped body supported on a stepped foot and rising to bulbous mouth with an upright rim, covered overall in a lustrous milky-green celadon glaze, and decorated in relief with white slip painted in underglaze blue with a herd boy riding a water buffalo through a landscape, the seated child engrossed in a book, oblivious to the leafing willow trees overhead and craggy rocks along the ground, the interior and base glazed white, coll. no. 232.
Provenance
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.