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AN IMPRESSIVE CELADON-GLAZED ARCHAISTIC BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 51.7 cm, 20 3/8 in.
with a bulbous body supported on a flared foot and sweeping up to a long tubular neck, moulded with a central band of archaistic motifs against a ribbed ground of bamboo branches and further layers of overlapping bamboo encircling the neck and foot, applied overall with a translucent celadon glaze save for the base
Condition
There is a chip to the interior rim (approx. 2.2 cm) and another 0.8 cm flake to the exterior rim, visible on the catalogue photo. Otherwise the vase is in overall good condition with a few minor firing imperfections including a few pale iron spots.
"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."