Lot 35
  • 35

A ROBIN’S-EGG GLAZED LANTERN VASE QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
the ovoid body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, flanked by a pair of vase-shaped mock handles, covered overall with an opaque turquoise-blue glaze of robin's-egg type suffused with finely mottled dark bluish-purple, the base incised with a six-character seal mark

Condition

The neck of the vase heavily restored and over-sprayed. The mark very faintly inscribed and only visible from certainly angles.
"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."