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A RARE QUADRANGULAR FAMILLE-VERTE 'IMMORTALS' VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
the heavily potted square-section body with tapered rectangular sides rising from a splayed foot, the tapering shoulder panels rising to a flared neck and a galleried rim, each of the four sides boldly painted in famille-verte enamels and gilt details with pairs of Daoist Immortals demonstrating magical powers, the foot, shoulder and neck with cartouches enclosing grisaille landscapes and bird and flower scenes, reserved against wave, prunus and diaper grounds, with further diaper borders to the neck and rim
Provenance
Property of a Nobleman.
Offered at Christie's London, 12th June 1989, lot 23.
Offered at Christie's London, 12th June 1989, lot 23.
Condition
The body and enamels structurally sound overall, but with some fritting along the vertical joins, rim, and foot. One repaired chip on the foot and a repaired crack on the interior of the neck. Minor firing imperfections and some gilding worn away.
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.