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A 'LANGYAO' BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the body of compressed globular form rising from a straight foot to a tall slender neck, covered overall in a streaked blood-red glaze thinning towards the neck to a milky ivory tone
Provenance
Collection of Sir Francis Oppenheimer, K.C.M.G.
Condition
In very good condition; with a faint network of crackle, most visible at the neck. Several faint vertical streaks in the glaze, mostly concentrated around the globular section of the body, the longest approximately 40mm long. The glaze of a much deeper, burgundy colour than the catalogue image suggests
"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."