- 1537
A POWDER-BLUE-GROUND YENYEN VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- Height 17 1/4 in., 43.8 cm
the baluster form body supported on a wedge-shaped foot and surmounted by a wide trumpet neck, painted with five shaped panels in reserve depicting figural and nature scenes, the base with a double ring
Provenance
Christie's New York, 23rd-24th June 1984, lot 193.
Exhibited
Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art: Selections from the Vanderbilt Museum and Other Private Collections, Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport, New York, 1983, cat. no. 34.
Condition
There are two chips to the rim, the largest measuring approx. 1.8 cm. There is an approx. 7 cm crack to the base, possible original to manufacture. Some expected wear to the glaze and foot ring and some minor firing imperfections. The base with an old label remnant.
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.