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A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese celadon globular bottle vases, the porcelain Qianlong period, the mounts 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 20.5cm. high; 8in.
Qianlong seal-marks and probably of the period, each cylindrical neck modelled with a grey dragon, lightly splashed in copper-red, one dragon damaged
Condition
A fine pair of vases in reasonable condition. The porcelain with some minor signs of pitting commensurate with the firing process. One vase with a loss to the dragon's head and the front right leg of the dragon wrapped around the neck. The other vase with two hair line cracks to the dragon. The bases possibly formerly fitted with mounts. One vase with some residue to the base, the other with a blue seal mark.
"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."