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TWO SMALL COPPER-RED 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' BOTTLE VASES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
each painted around the pear-shaped body with a lion, a pixiu and a bixie, the eyes picked out in underglaze blue (2)
Provenance
Collection of Thomas Ypsilantis, Greek ambassador to Germany in the 1930s.
Condition
One vase has a minute rim chip and associated fine 0.5cm bruise crack to the rim. Otherwise in good condition. Please note that the vase on the right in the catalogue photo has a slight greenish tint to the glaze overall.
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.
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.