Lot 225
- 225
Paire de vases bouteille en porcelaine de la Famille Verte sur fond noir Fin de la dynastie Qing
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Porcelain
chaque vase à la panse piriforme et à long col étroit, décoré d’une composition florale foisonnante et d’enroulements délicats de sarments de vigne entrecoupés de feuilles rouges et de larges fleurs de lotus, clématites et pivoines aux émaux rouge de fer, bleu et jaune pâle, le tout sur fond noir, le pied décoré d’enroulements sur fond vert pâle (2)
Condition
Both vases are in overall good condition. There is light overall wear to the enamels around the body and the iron-red.
"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
Only one other pair of these distinctive pear-shaped vases is known, sold at Sotheby's London, 7th November 1946, lot 71, and they could be the present pair as both the design and size are very similar on the one vase illustrated in the 1946 catalogue.
Others vases of this type and design are known, compare an example illustrated in An Exhibition of Important Chinese Ceramics from the Robert Chang Collection, Christie's 1993, p. 80, cat. 34. See also another vase of this type, sold Christie's London, 6th December 1993, lot 124.
The enamelled decoration reserved on a black ground can be compared to that on a group of similarly decorated Yongzheng-marked dishes, including a dish sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9th April 2007, lot 780 and another example sold at Christie's New York, 29th March 2006, lot 496. It is interesting to note that while the dishes are all marked, vases of this design are not.
Others vases of this type and design are known, compare an example illustrated in An Exhibition of Important Chinese Ceramics from the Robert Chang Collection, Christie's 1993, p. 80, cat. 34. See also another vase of this type, sold Christie's London, 6th December 1993, lot 124.
The enamelled decoration reserved on a black ground can be compared to that on a group of similarly decorated Yongzheng-marked dishes, including a dish sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9th April 2007, lot 780 and another example sold at Christie's New York, 29th March 2006, lot 496. It is interesting to note that while the dishes are all marked, vases of this design are not.