Lot 49
  • 49

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ORMOLU-MOUNTED TWO-HANDLED CACHE POTS THE PORCELAIN CIRCA 1780, THE ORMOLU LATER

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height overall 11 1/4 in.
  • 28.6 cm
each painted on either side in a famille-rose palette with a cornucopia spilling roses and other flowers, mounted on an ormolu stem and foot beneath an ormolu rim. Some restoration.

Condition

Please note, the porcelain has not been examined beneath the mounts. The handle of one cache pot has been off and restored back. Otherwise they are in generally good condition.
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.