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A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' OCTAGONAL BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1730-40
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each decorated with shaped panels enclosing ladies in fenced gardens, framed above and below by large floral blooms against a trellis ground, the neck painted with young boys, the domed covers with matching decoration and surmounted by gilt and lacquered Buddhist lion finials
Condition
One vase has been broken in half horizontally to the middle and poorly repaired. The other vase is in good condition, but both have some minor chips to the interior rim and some wear to the glaze due to rubbing from the covers. There are areas of pink enamel loss to the vertical borders to the figurative panels and some rubbing to the iron-red key fret bands at the rim. One cover has a wooden replaced lion finial and a star crack to the interior. The other cover has a 22.5cm restored crack.
"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."