- 486
AN IRON-RED AND GILT BEAKER VASE QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- Height 15 1/4 in., 38.7 cm
the rounded body rising from a tall pedestal foot to a wide, cylindrical neck and flared galleried mouth, densely painted with butterflies, birds, and flowers in iron-red with gilt highlights
Condition
With several flake losses to the enamel at the corner of the gallery lip including a strip loss measuring approx. 5 cm wide. Also with a bruise and flake chip along the same corner. With firing imperfections including a small Y-form firing crack in the middle section of the body.
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.