Lot 890
  • 890

A WUCAI 'FLORAL' JAR KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 9 in., 23 cm
of baluster form, rising from a flat base to a waisted neck, the body painted with a continuous floral scroll above a band of upright lappets around the foot, the shoulders with a similar floral scroll below a border of leaf-shaped lappets around the neck, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue

Provenance

Duchange-Garmigny, Paris, 13th May 1993.

Condition

The body with a X-shaped crack measuring apprx. 11 cm in diameter, and the base with a star crack. The footring with a couple shallow flake chips and the rim with minor areas of restored frits. Minor expected wear.
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.