AN IRON-RED AND GILT BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

sturdily potted, enameled in pencil style, the rounded shoulder with chrysanthemum blooms borne on a leafy meander enclosed within alternating large and small lappets below a diaper band and foliate scroll encircling the waisted neck, the base with a band of upright lappets, with an underglaze blue double ring

Collection of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield, Michigan.
Acquired between 1970-1979.

The foot restored and overpainted, the surrounding area (lower body, foot, base) sprayed, and the footring irregular in shape with frits and chips. Minor firing imperfections throughout (including two firing lines to the body, the longest being 1.5 cm) and expected wear allover (including frits to the rim).
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.