AN ARCHAISTIC LACQUERED BRONZE 'SCHOLAR' VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

of archaistic zhi form, finely carved to the front and back with a lobed panel on diaper ground, one depicting a scholar playing a qin under a gnarled pine tree, the other with a scholar reading beneath a wutong tree, surrounded by dense foliate scrolls and stylized dragons, all between lotus scrolls at the foot and kuilong at the neck, the rim encircled by a band of keyfret, the base lacquered black, metal core

There is restoration and consolidation to approximately half of the lip, and a repair around a crack on the neck running approximately 6 cm down the body. There are a few additional cracks to the body, the longest running approximately 5 cm long. There are scattered small chips and losses including a .75 cm wide chip to the lacquer on the foot and abrasions around the foot ring.
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.