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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE FAMILLE-ROSE 'NINE DRAGON' VASE QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the ovoid body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck with everted rim, brightly painted to the front face with a large iron-red five-clawed scaly dragon and with a further eight brightly enamelled dragons writhing around the vessel, all reserved on a millefiori black ground between a wave band at the base and a ruyi collar at the shoulder, the neck with geometric lotus scrollwork reserved on a dark pink ground
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of three repaired shallow rim chips (8, 10 and 12mm., wide) and associated over-painting to the rim 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."