Lot 392
  • 392

A BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' YEN YEN VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • 45 cm, 17 1/2  in.
the baluster body rising from a spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck, brightly painted around the exterior with shaped panels enclosing the Eight Immortals, all reserved on a diaper ground, underglaze blue artemisia leaf to the base

Provenance

Christie's London, 29th February 2012, lot 700.

Condition

The vase has restoration to a crack or possible break encircling the lower neck at the chevron band, a 9cm., hairline crack to the base and light glaze scratches.
"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."