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A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE VASES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 41.5 cm, 16 1/2 in.
each hexagonal tapering body rising from a recessed base to a short neck and everted rim, brightly and finely enamelled and gilded to each face with a long oval panel enclosing figures and pavilions, all below a similarly decorated smaller quatrefoil panel and reserved on a turquoise dot ground with raised gilded floral strapwork, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a lion finial
Provenance
Beaulieu House, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Purchased from Adam's, Ireland, 14th October 2013, lot 715.
Purchased from Adam's, Ireland, 14th October 2013, lot 715.
Condition
One cover with five small areas of restoration to the interior, including to four of the corners. The other cover with two long hairline cracks across the interior. Both with small glaze flakes on the lion finials. One vase with a restored break to the rim (approx. 3x4 cm). The other vase also with a restored break to the vase (approx. 4.5x5 cm). All with some minor rubbing on the gilding, minor iron spots and burst bubbles in some areas.
"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."