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A 'QIANGJIN' AND 'TIANQI' LACQUER BOWL AND COVER QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 14.7 cm, 5 3/4 in.
the bowl of eight-lobed form, incised and gilt in the qiangjin technique and further picked out in the tianqi polychrome enamels, depicting a stylised design of lotus blooms to the rim, the body decorated with alternating lotuses and bats in flight, the domed cover similarly decorated with additional wan symbols and surmounted by a knobbed finial
Condition
The bowl has small areas of restoration to the underside of the foliate rim (5 and 13mm) and a 2mm., shallow rim chip, the cover has refreshing to the lacquer on the rim, and some nibbles and loss to the lacquer around the finial.
"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."