清十八/十九世紀 銅胎畫琺瑯花卉紋圓蓋盒

raised on a splayed foot, with deep rounded sides and surmounted by a domed cover finely painted at the centre with a large stylised bloom framed by eight radiating lotus flowers, each borne on feathery leaves and enclosed by ruyi-head motifs, with further lotus sprays intertwined with wanzi symbols above a ruyi-head border at the rim, the box similarly painted, all in vibrant famille rose enamels against a turquoise ground, the interiors enamelled turquoise with the base in white

There are several areas of restoration of varying length to the side of the cover just above the rim. There are some cracks and a small area of related repair to one side of the interior of the cover.There are five star cracks to the exterior base and one to the side above the rim. There are also a number of burst bubbles to the enamel to the interior.
"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."

Compare an enamelled sweetmeat box and cover similarly painted with radiating lotus flowers and ruyi-heads, illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum. Enamels 5. Painted Enamels in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Beijing, 2011, pl. 215.