Lot 21
  • 21

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Jar and Cover Qing Dynasty, 18th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain

Condition

The jar has fritting and a hairline crack approximately 4 in. long to the rim. There is scattered crazing on the exterior and a minor star-crack to one side of the body. There is an iron-spot on the shoulder. The underglaze blue on the jar has a blurred appearance. The cover has two areas of bubbled glaze and wear to the cold-gilding to the rim and knop.
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.