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A Pair of 'Famille-Rose' Porcelain Barrel-Form Garden Seats Qing dynasty, 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
each painted with panels depicting dramatic scenes of warriors and officials, against a floral and scroll decorated dark blue ground, the top and sides with pierced 'cash' motifs (2)
Provenance
Charles R. Gracie and Sons, Inc., New York (until 1979).
Thereafter with the present owners.
Thereafter with the present owners.
Condition
rubbing and wear to enamels, particularly on the tops, no apparent breaks or restoration; some flaking to enamels, particularly the dark blue
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.