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A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE 'PEACH' VASES, EARLY 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- height 16 1/2 in.; 41.9 cm
each of baluster form rising to a 'garlic head' mouth below an upright lipped rim, painted in vibrant enamels with a gnarled peach tree bearing nine ripe fruits amidst blossoms and verdant leaves, two bats soaring above, a band of iron-red spirals at the mouth, the base with a double-circle in underglaze blue, each now drilled and mounted as a lamp
Provenance
Matthew Schutz Ltd., New York, 1987
Condition
Both drilled in the base for lamping. Otherwise in overall good condition with minor surface wear and firing imperfections, one with some fritting around the foot. Not inspected unmounted.
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.