Lot 985
- 985
A PAIR OF 'LONGEVITY' VASES REPUBLIC PERIOD / 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
each of ovoid form with a tapered neck and lipped rim, painted in mirror images in bright enamels with Shoulao leaning on a gnarled staff while holding a peach and Magu carrying a flower basket on a pole, beside the deer a small apocryphal iron-red seal mark reading Xiaotang, each base with a Tongyunshanfang seal mark in iron red
Condition
Both vases in overall good condition with only minor expected wear to the footrings.
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.
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.