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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASES Kangxi period, (1662-1722)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height 12 in.
- 30.5 cm
each supported on a short straight foot, the body painted with a series of six 'Precious Antiques' below ruyi-heads, tapering to a narrow neck with sawtooth and foliate scroll bands.
Provenance
Collection of Joseph M. Morpurgo, Amsterdam (according to label).
Condition
Both are in good condition with scattered pinholes and iron-spots to the surfaces. One with a very fine glaze crack on the mouth rim, 0.4 cm, barely noticeable. The other with a very shallow chip and firing flaw to the foot ring, another small firing flaw on the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.