Lot 1698
  • 1698

A MOLDED BLUE-GLAZED 'LOTUS' STONEWARE BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 12 1/2  in., 31.8 cm

Provenance

Warren E. Cox, New York (according to label).

Condition

Glaze bubbles is visible throughout the surface. There's four burst glaze bubbles to the waist that are slightly polished. There are two restored areas to the bottom of the neck, one approx. 2 cm long, the other approx. 2.5 cm long. There is a large area of burst glaze bubble approx. 1cm exposing the clay body to the neck. There are two small restored chips to the stem. There's a few minor chips to the footring, along with two restored large chips, approx. 2cm long.
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.