Lot 123
  • 123

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."