A Chinese blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase, Kangxi (1662-1722), of baluster form with a flared rim, painted in bright shades of blue to depict scholar-officials and their attendants in a garden, 44.5 cm high Provenance: The Private Collection of a European Lady; purchased from Christie's South Kensington, London, 11 May 2016, lot 341. 清康熙 青花人物故事图凤尾尊 Condition report: There are three areas of overspraying to the mouth rim, the largest measuring approx. 9 cm. x 6 cm. These appear to be concealing cracks. There is a star crack to the base, measuring approx. 9 cm. at the widest point, with associated overspraying. There is some general age-related surface wear.