Lot 419
  • 419

A FAMILLE-ROSE 'IMMORTALS' VASE QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • 47 cm, 18 1/2  in.
the rectangular section baluster body rising from a spreading foot to a tall waisted neck with everted rim, finely enamelled to the front and back with a large shaped panel enclosing immortals in a garden, the sides and neck with landscape panels and all reserved on a green dot ground with leafy sprays, the base inscribed with the seal mark in iron-red 

Condition

This finely enamelled vase has loss of both handles, two hairline firing cracks at the foot (4 cm.), rubbing to the gilded decoration at the rim 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."