Lot 1549
  • 1549

A FAMILLE-ROSE 'QUAIL' VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Height 17 1/2  in., 44.5 cm
of tianqiuping form with the globular body rising from a recessed base to a tall cylindrical neck, brightly enameled to the exterior with five quails in a landscape of flowers, bamboo and rockwork, the base with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark in blue enamel

Condition

The body is in overall good condition, but there is a hairline star crack spreading across 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.