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A GILT-DECORATED BLACK-GROUND 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' YENYEN VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 46.5cm., high
the round-shouldered body rising from a spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck, gilt decorated with dragons, phoenix and mythical beasts, reserved on a mirror-black ground
Provenance
Ader, Hotel Drouot Paris, 14th December 1981, lot 2565.
Condition
This vase has an approx. 1.2 cm diameter restored drill hole to the base. There is an approx. 0.3 cm area to the interior of the rim that has been slightly ground down and much of the gilt decoration is rubbed/lost, but otherwise is in general good condition.
"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."