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A SMALL FAMILLE-ROSE 'BOY ON BUFFALO' VASE SIGNED WANG QI, REPUBLICAN PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the body of tapered ovoid shape and surmounted by a tall slender neck and flared mouthrim, the body decorated on one side with a boy riding astride a buffalo, the reverse with an inscription signed Wang Qi and followed by two iron-red seal marks reading Xichang Wang Qi and taozhai respectively, the countersunk base with a further seal mark reading taotaozhai
Condition
The vase is in overall good condition. There is a small kiln flake to the footring.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Wang Qi (1884-1917) is the leader of the group of artists of the Republican period designated as the Zhushanbayou, the 'Eight Friends of Zhushan'.