Lot 1554
  • 1554

A BLUE AND WHITE 'LADIES' BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 10 1/8  in.,  25.7 cm

Provenance

Collection of James A. Garland.
Collection of John Pierpont Morgan, coll. no. 186.
University Museum, Philadelphia.
Sotheby Parke-Bernet New York, 12th-13th March 1975, lot 345.
Collection of Dr. Lester D. Shultis (1925-1997), and thence by descent.

Condition

The mouth rim with a V-shaped section out measuring approx. 0.7 cm wide and some adjacent filled losses, and restored with associated overpaint which has flaked. The foot ring with two small shallow flake chips and also minor fritting to the edge. Overall with very minor firing imperfections and surface wear. The underside with Garland, Morgan and Sotheby Parke-Bernet labels (and two others), and also inscribed in black 'c/170'.
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.