Lot 22
  • 22

A Chinese blue and white baluster vase Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Ceramic
the short domed foot rising to a rounded body and flaring rim, painted with jardinieres and flowers and floral roundels, fitted for electricity

Condition

There is a hairline crack running 30cm diagonally down the body from the rim. Around halfway down the crack it branches out to another 10cm long crack. There is a 1mm x 4mm chip to the rim next to the crack and another 6mm x 2mm.
"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."