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A FAMILLE-ROSE 'PRAYING MANTIS' BOTTLE VASE MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
decorated around the swelling body with a variety of insects and plants, one side with a praying mantis among red osmanthus flowers, the other with hovering butterflies, all below floral borders encircling the shoulder and rim, the base inscribed in iron red with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, Olympia, 13th June 2003, lot 526.
Condition
The vase is generally in good condition. There is some surface wear and occasional rubbing to the overglazed enamels, mostly noticeable on the wings of the butterflies. There are some further losses of enamels, essentially around the foot, and expected firing imperfections or impurities in the glaze.
"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."