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A BLUE AND WHITE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- Height 18 1/4 in., 46.4 cm
the cylindrical vessel painted to one side with a rectangular panel enclosing a scene of Xiwangmu descending on a cloud with her entourage to visit a young gentleman riding a water buffalo in a riverside landscape, the rider gesturing reverently, five birds flying overhead, the opposite side with a selection of the 'Hundred Antiques' including vivacious sculptures of mythical beasts and Samantabhadra astride an elephant, three geometric bands encircling the neck, three line bands above the foot, the base with a double circle, coll. no. 1442.
Provenance
Christie's Paris, 26th November 2002, lot 103.
Condition
The vase is in good condition overall. There are fine glaze cracks to the base.
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.