A PAIR OF CARVED POLYCHROME LACQUER JARDINIERES AND STANDS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

each jardinière of lobed oval section set over six ruyi-form feet, the exterior sides built up in base layers of ocher, below central layers of black, and upper layers of red carved through revealing a polychrome design, each lobe centered with a shaped cartouche enclosing the 'hundred antiques' against a dense network of scrolling lotus, a band of keyfret wrapping the rim, the interior lacquered brown, each stand similarly lobed and supported on six cabriole legs set between a shaped apron above and a conforming stretcher below, the polychrome lacquer surface similarly carved with scrolling lotus and geometric motifs (4)

Laurent Heliot, Fils, Paris (according to label).

Each vessel and each stand stable, with scattered minor and small areas of restoration to the extremities of the carving and to each of the feet. With cracks to the consolidated black lacquer interiors and minor scattered age splits throughout. Two old labels adhered to the base of each vessel.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.