- 1037
A BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Height 17 in., 43.2 cm
the compressed globular body supported by a splayed foot and rising to a long, cylindrical neck with a flared mouth, boldly painted in bright inky blue tones with lotus blossoms on curling vines with furled leaves, the neck with a band of prunus on cracked ice, a band of petals encircling the foot
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Condition
The neck has an approx. 9.5-cm hairline crack descending from the rim, and an approx. 10.5-cm hairline crack from the lower neck to the shoulder and belly; both restored. There is an approx. 13-cm firing line to the base that has been filled-in. The neck has been sprayed. There is expected wear to the surface and footring. There is an old label applied to the base: "Ralph M Chait Galleries New York".
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.