Bidspirit auction | 19th C Chinese Famille Noire

19th C Chinese Famille Noire Lotus & Ducks Vase - Antique Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase dating to late 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Decorated with detailed lotus pond scene. Vessel has baluster-type silhouette, flared rim and short footed base. Exterior body features glossy, mirror-black glaze with traditional polychrome enamels. Scene shows auspicious pond with waterfowl/mandarin ducks, butterflies, leaves and reeds with sunset cloud scroll motif. Interior coated in contrasting white glaze. Glazed bottom displays gallery inventory sticker from Chamberlain Antiques, an internationally acclaimed specialist and expert firm in the field of Asian fine arts and Asian antiques. Very good condition. Minor inherent glaze skips and faint firing irregularities consistent with 19th-century handcrafted production methods. Minor shelf wear on unglazed foot ring. Measures approx. 8”Lx8”Wx13”H. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.