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A BLUE AND WHITE VASE MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the slightly tapering cylindrical body rising to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, painted with a scene from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, depicting one of Liu Bei's generals rescuing Liu Bei's son from capture by rival general Cao Cao, all set in a garden landscape with trees, rocks and swirling clouds, the shoulder and the foot incised with a floral and chevron band, the neck decorated with butterflies and bird amongst flowering bushes
Provenance
Collection of Richard de la Mare (1901-1986).
Sotheby's, Much Hadham Hall: The Contents of the House Sold by Direction of Richard de la Mare, 1st October 1980, lot 265.
Collection of George and Cornelia Wingfield Digby.
Sotheby's, Much Hadham Hall: The Contents of the House Sold by Direction of Richard de la Mare, 1st October 1980, lot 265.
Collection of George and Cornelia Wingfield Digby.
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of a polish to the rim, a 1cm., triangular glaze flake to the middle of body and light glaze scratches.
"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."