A COPPER-RED PEAR-SHAPED VASE, YUHUCHUN PING QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD

well-potted, the generously swelling pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a tapering neck with broad everted rim, the exterior covered in a rich copper-red glaze, the interior and recessed base glaze white and with a six-character Qianlong seal mark

The vase is in god overall condition with the exception of overpainting at the foot to a circa 1x1cm., glaze flake, a 5mm., long firing glaze line to the base, a horizontal glaze scratch encircling the broadest part of the body and further minor glaze scratches around the body. It should be noted that the red glaze is of a slightly darker tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."

A closely related vase in the Nanjing Museum, Nanjing, is illustrated in The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Shanghai, 2003, p. 346; one is published in the Illustrated Catalogue of Tokyo National Museum. Chinese Ceramics, vol. II, Tokyo, 1990, pl. 697; another from the Duke of Fife and Bulgari collections was sold in our New York rooms, 14^th September 2011, lot 213; and a fourth vase from the Gordon collection was sold at Christie's New York, 24^th March 2011, lot 1144.