Lot 610
  • 610

A BLUE AND WHITE 'FIGURAL' GARLIC-NECK BOTTLE VASE MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD |

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 14 1/2  in., 37 cm
the compressed globular body supported on a straight foot, tapering to a waisted neck with a raised bulb below a flared mouth, finely painted in brilliant shades of cobalt with a lush landscape framing an elderly man giving directions to a grateful soldier, accompanied by five flag bearers, one on horseback, above a band of petal lappets and below a floral scroll band at the shoulder, the neck with sprays of stylized tulips, the bulb with a meandering lotus scroll, the recessed base glazed white

Condition

The mouthrim is restored and covered with overspray all around. A vertical kiln crack to the body approx. 1.8cm long. There is also a firing imperfection to the body underneath the glaze to the upper bulb.
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.