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A pair of gilt-bronze-mounted Japanese Imari bottle vases, the mounts probably Régence , circa 1720, the porcelain early 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 25.5cm high
each vase moulded with two heart-shaped openings, one revealing a peony flower and two cockerels; the second with a peony flower and a boy and cockerel, decorated overall in Imari palette with floral sprays, mounted with gilt-bronze stoppers and stand
Provenance
Sold from the estate of the late Giuseppe Rossi, The Louis XVI and Empire Furniture, Volume III, 12th March 1999, lot 1209.
Condition
One vase in overall good condition, the other with restored breaks.
"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."