Lot 1
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BOL COUVERT EN BRONZE DORÉ ET ÉMAUX CLOISONNÉS DYNASTIE QING, ÉPOQUE QIANLONG |

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Diam. 12,1 cm, 4 3/4  in.
les bords évasés, le pourtour orné d'une frise de rinceaux feuillagés et de lotus stylisés polychromes sur fond turquoise, le pied orné d'une frise de leiwen et surmonté d'une frise de pétales stylisés, le couvercle reprenant les mêmes motifs (2)

Condition

The bowl upper rim is very slightly warped. There are several small areas with losses of the enamel, including the areas near the rims of the bowl and cover. There is a ca. 0.8x0.5 cm wide area on one lappet above the foot where the enamels have been filled in with some brown wax-like material. There are also some characteristic pitting and overall light to the surface and gilding. The interior of the bowl with some malachite encrustation.
"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."