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A RARE SILVER-MOUNTED EWER AND COVER FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET THE PORCELAIN QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain and white metal
the pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted knoped neck, moulded and brightly decorated in iron-red and gilt to each side with a peach-shaped panel flanked by leafy floral sprays, all above a lotus lappet band at the base and a lobed neck, set to one side with a large loop handle and to the other with an S-shaped spout, the silver-mounted domed cover surmounted by a bud-shaped finial
Provenance
A French Private Collection.
Condition
There is a small (10mm) line of restoration just below the silver finial to the cover and a 7mm firing crack to the foot. There is 2mm diameter burst bubble to the glaze below the spout and some glaze inconsistencies to the right of this. There is minor wear to the iron-red enamel to one raised cartouche to the side and minor iron spots to the glaze.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A closely related ewer but with a different cover, is illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul, vol. 3, London, 1986, col. pl. 2919. See also a similar ewer in the the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, published in Rose Kerr, Luisa Mengoni, Chinese Export Ceramics, London, 2011, pl.152.