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TWO BLUE AND WHITE VASES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- 27.8 and 27.3 cm, 10 7/8 and 10 3/4 in.
the lobed bodies with six vertical panels brightly painted with ladies and flowers
Literature
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventory, circa 1825-36, p.32; possibly 'State Bed Room / Two blue & white jars';
M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.136; 'Entrance Hall / two blue and white foreign china vases'';
Photographed in the Entrance Hall at Ombersley Court, circa 1860.
M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.136; 'Entrance Hall / two blue and white foreign china vases'';
Photographed in the Entrance Hall at Ombersley Court, circa 1860.
Condition
These two vases are in generally good condition, with the exception of some shallow cracks along the base of the neck with some very tiny losses to one vase, some horizontal firing cracks to the shoulder, and a very small chip to the rim. There are some chips and cracks to the rim of the other vase (wider mouth), the largest approx. 1.3 x 0.3 cm). There are also some light surface wear and minor firing imperfections, including pinhole glaze pulls.
"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."