Lot 24
  • 24

A GROUP OF THREE MONOCHROME VASES QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain, glass, gold splashed bronze
comprising: a turquoise-glazed double-gourd handle vase, a coral-ground gilt-decorated vase with apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, and a robin’s-egg glazed vase; together with a gold-splashed bronze censer with apocryphal Xuande mark and a blue glass drum-shaped washer with an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark

Provenance

Collection of Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO (1869-1946).
Thence by descent to the present owner. 

Condition

The double-gourd vase has reapirs to breaks around approx 3/4 of the top neck section, repairs to four breaks in one handle; the gilt decoration is rubbed overall on the coral-ground vase; the robins-egg vase has a deep scratch to the interior rim; the censer is in good condition; the glass washer has light scratches to the interior and base.
"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.
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