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A SOFT-PASTE BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 HKD
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Description
- 12.9 cm, 5 1/8 in.
moulded with a wide band of stylised taotie masks, below lotus lappets and ruyi bands, covered overall in a crackled ivory-white glaze
Provenance
Collection of Kate Sturgis Buckingham (1858-1937).
Collection of Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920), accessioned to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1924.
Collection of Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920), accessioned to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1924.
Condition
The vase is in good overall condition. Some of the crackles in the glaze are stained.
"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."