Lot 1541
  • 1541

A WUCAI 'PEONY' JAR KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
  • Height 9 in., 23 cm
decorated to the body with peony blossoms borne on undulating leafy scrolling stems, repeated at the shoulder, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue

Provenance

French Private Collection.
Sotheby's Paris, 12th December 2013, lot 28.

Condition

The polished rim has short glaze cracks and a triangular chip (approx. 1 x 1.9 cm, with traces of restoration). There is a star crack across the base. There is minor expected wear to the surface.
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.
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