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A BLUE AND WHITE OVAL MONTEITH QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep sides flanked by a pair of lion mask handles, painted to the exterior with pheasants standing amongst peony above a band of scattered floral sprays and moulded lotus petals, the interior with flowering sprays issuing from pierced rocks
Condition
This monteith is restored in three places to the rim (13cm by 8.5cm, 9cm by 6cm and 6cm by 3cm). Threre are also a number of areas of restoration to the foot. There is frittnig to the interior rim and wear to the glaze to the well and to the interior base. There are minor areas of glaze crawling to the exterior foot.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."