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A COPPER-RED GLAZED BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
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Description
- porcelain
the globular body rising from a recessed base to a tall waisted neck, the exterior covered with a raspberry-red glaze thinning at the rim and stopping neatly at the foot, the interior and base glazed white
Provenance
Collection of Henry M. Knight, no. 119.
Bought from Nystad Antiquairs, The Hague, November 1965.
Christie's London, 14th May 2003, lot 295.
Exhibited
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 1954.
Condition
The bottle vase is in very good condition with the exception of a 9mm., wide shallow flake to the inside edge of the footring, light glaze scratches and minor glaze firing imperfections including minute frits at the rim.
"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."