清乾隆 藍釉菊瓣式茶壺 《大清乾隆年製》款

of compressed globular form, subtly moulded with two rows of narrow lobes in the form of chrysanthemum petals, flanked by a short spout opposite a loop handle, the exterior evenly covered in an unctuous blue glaze save for a circular panel on the base reserved white and inscribed with a seal mark, the base with six spur marks

The mouthrim has a fine horizontal firing line of approx. 5 cm, in addition to some original fritting and filled-in flakes. The tip of the spout also has a section of approx. 0.7 cm which has also been slightly filled in, with an approx. 0.3 cm retouched glaze flake to the underside. There are also expected surface wear to the glaze.
"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."

此類茶壺乃雍正朝首創，乾隆年間仍有燒製，然產量不及前朝。比較一帶蓋茶壺例，乾隆年款，施青釉，張宗憲雅蓄，曾展於《雲海閣》，佳士得，倫敦，1993年，編號66，後售於香港佳士得1999年11月2日，編號508；另有一綠釉例，無款，周方舊藏，售於紐約佳士得2013年3月21/22日，編號1206。若論雍正朝所創雛形，可見一例，先後售於香港蘇富比1982年5月18日，編號291，及2005年5月2日，編號673；及一窰變釉例，清宮舊藏，今仍貯北京，載於《故宮珍藏康雍乾瓷器圖錄》，香港，1989年，圖版112。