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A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted Chinese porcelain famille rose pot-pourri vase the porcelain 18th/19th century, the mounts 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, porcelain
- 33cm. high, 16cm. wide, 19cm. deep; 1ft. 1in., 6¼in., 7½in.
on a shaped bronze base
Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, 25th June 1979, lot 111.
Condition
The bronze pot-pourri base is slightly loose and the bronze base throughout has traces of old re-gilding and one old breakage to a foot, and there is some tarnishing consistent with age.
Seven porcelain flowers are loose and separate, and there are typical scattered chips to the flower petals. The piece would benefit from a clean.
"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."