Lot 659
- 659
AN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND COPPER-RED 'DRAGON' BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Height 9 1/2 in., 24 cm
the swelling pear-shaped body supported on a straight foot and rising to a slender cylindrical neck, painted with a powerful scaly copper-red dragon pursuing a large 'flaming pearl' amidst an inky haze of underglaze-blue clouds and mist, the face and claws finely detailed, the recessed base glazed white
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Condition
With fritting and nicks to the rim, and minor scattered firing imperfections and expected wear.
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.
Catalogue Note
Compare a similar but slightly larger vase offered in these rooms, 20th March 1976, lot 206. See also a baluster-form example, painted in a similar manner, sold in our London rooms, 13th July 2005, lot 586.