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A FAMILLE-VERTE 'ROMANCE OF SUI AND TANG' ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 46.5 cm, 18 1/4 in.
the cylindrical body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall ribbed neck with galleried rim, brightly and finely painted around the exterior with a scene from the Romance of Sui and Tang, depicting the concubines of Emperor Yang of Sui performing for him on horseback, the shoulder with four oval panels enclosing auspicious emblems and reserved on a dense floret-diaper band, all below whorl, cloud and key-fret bands around the neck and rim
Provenance
Acquired from Bernheimer Munich, 31st March 1981.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
This vase is in generally good condition, with the exception of a small triangular-shape chip (approx. 0.5 x 0.8 cm) to the rim, and a hairline crack to the body (approx. 24 cm long). There are also some minor surface wear and firing imperfections, including tiny burst bubbles to the base.
"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."