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A group of eight Chinese turquoise-glazed wares Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, bronze
comprising a pair of rouleau vases, the central section incised with large lotus blooms below a band of stiff overlapping plantain leaves; two bottle vases of globular form with long cylindrical necks, incised with three large lotus blooms and mounted on a gilt-metal stand; a gourd shaped vase; a washer in the form of a conch shell; a bamboo shaped brushpot, and a faceted tea caddy, all covered in varying shades of turquoise blue
Condition
These are in good condition except for on of the gilt-bronze mounted bottle vases has a chip to the rim (1cm by 6mm), the bamboo form vase has a 7cm curved crack and small associated chip at the rim and the shell-form bowl has a 1.5cm area or restoration to the rim.
"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."