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A pair of gilt-metal mounted Chinese green celadon ovoid vases and covers the porcelain Kangxi (1662-1772), the mounts 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt-metal, porcelain
- 22cm. high; 8½in.
the foliate-incised celadon bodies with leaf-cast pierced roundels and pierced trellis collars, the lids with fruit finials, on shaped moulded trellis pattern gilt-metal feet
Literature
Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1901, p.51, in the Library, 'Two Japanese [sic] Celadon vases & covers, pierced ormolu basins, rims and mountings 8½"'
Condition
The gilt-bronze displaying some tarnishing would benefit from a light clean according to taste. One with the interior edge of the porcelain with flat chips associated with the mounting, and lacking one gilt-bronze flower-head mount. The other with rim and finial lose.
"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."