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A PAINTED ENAMEL TWO-TIERED BOX AND COVER QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- painted enamel on metal
of oval section, the straight sides brightly painted with archaistic kuilong amongst stylised floral scrolls reserved on a yellow ground, the flat cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a knop, the interior enamelled turquoise, the white base with a six-character seal mark
Condition
There is an area of restoration to the interior of the cover below the finial (4.5cm by 4.5cm) and another area to the side of the interior (5cm by 2cm). There is also a 9cm by 1.7cm area of restoration to the side of the cover and three small areas of restoration to the first tier (3.5cm by 2cm; 2.5cm by 1cm and 2cm by 8mm) and a 5cm by 2.5cm area of restoration to the side of the lower tier.
"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."