A CHINESE RETICULATED FAMILLE-VERTE HEXAGONAL LANTERN, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

each side with a central roundel painted with one of the Eight Immortals set within a honeycomb openwork panel framed by a painted diaper border, the conforming base and cover similarly reticulated at the sides, accented with pierced vertical flanges at the corners, and painted at the tops with floral cartouches against a diaper ground, wired for electricity

One upper flange restored around the suspension hole. The upper section with a short parallel hairline crack otherwise with wear overall, particularly to the iron red and gilt and minor characteristic firing imperfection. Wired for electricity and sections of the lantern joined by the inner metalwork lighting fixture, which is secured to the base section with 6 screws.
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.
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