- 3649
A FINE BLUE-GLAZED ALTAR VESSEL AND COVER, DOU SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |
Estimate
400,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 27.5 cm, 10 3/4 in.
the U-shaped body raised on a flaring hollow foot, surmounted by a domed cover set with a rope-twist knob, moulded in shallow relief around the sides with archaistic patterns, covered overall with a rich blue glaze, the interior of the cover and foot each with a raised six-character seal mark
Provenance
The Spittle family collection, Suffolk.
Condition
The vessel and cover are in very good condition with just a minor kiln grit to the foot.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A set of three similar altar vessels from the Fletcher Fund in the Metropolitan Museum is included in Suzanne G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1989, pls 263-5. See also a lavender-glazed example illustrated in the Catalogue of A Special Exhibition of Ch'ing-Dynasty Monochrome Porcelains in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1983, cat. no. 70.