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A RARE GE-TYPE VASE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 20 cm, 7 3/4 in.
the pear-shaped body rising from a short slightly tapering foot to a tall neck with everted rim, covered overall with a soft greyish glaze suffused with a matrix of golden crackles
Provenance
Emile Loubet (1838-1929) President of France, and thence by family decent.
Acquired by the present owner on 12th March 1980.
Acquired by the present owner on 12th March 1980.
Condition
There is a rim crack approx. 6.5 cm and another connected to it approx. 3 cm, but otherwise the vase is in good condition. There is one burst bubble to the exterior body, and several smaller burst bubbles and iron spots in various areas.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."