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A CLAIR-DE-LUNE-GLAZED 'BEEHIVE' WATERPOT AND A COPPER-RED-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height of taller 7 1/2 in., 19 cm
the waterpot with an apocryphal Kangxi mark, Qing dynasty, ca. 1900; the vase unmarked, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Provenance
Collection of Dr. Lester D. Shultis (1925-1997), and thence by descent. The waterpot:
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 1960s, lot 136.
Collection of Dr. Lester D. Shultis (1925-1997), and thence by descent.
The vase:
Collection of Robert West.
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 25th May 1966, lot 179.
Collection of Dr. Lester D. Shultis (1925-1997), and thence by descent.
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 1960s, lot 136.
Collection of Dr. Lester D. Shultis (1925-1997), and thence by descent.
The vase:
Collection of Robert West.
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 25th May 1966, lot 179.
Collection of Dr. Lester D. Shultis (1925-1997), and thence by descent.
Condition
The neck of the waterpot has been cut down. The red vase with four chips to the footring, three glaze flakes on the neck, and the glaze with fine crazing. Overall with minor wear and firing imperfections including two firing tears under the glaze to the red vase.
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.