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Paire de boîtes couvertes en bronze et émaux cloisonnés Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Jiaqing (1796-1820)
Estimate
9,000 - 11,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Long. 6 7/8 in, each approx
chacune en forme de pêche, l'extérieur décoré de fleurs et fruits - citron digité, lotus, pomegranate et autres, le couvercle avec en plus des chauve-souris et des têtes de ruyi tout autour, l'ensemble sur un fond bleu turquoise, l'intérieur monochrome bleu turquoise, la base décorée de petites fleurs sur un fond bleu turquoise à décor de glace rompue, également sur un fond bleu turquoise
Condition
Note some gold wear and scratches on the mouth rim and foot rim of both.
Some small enamel losses overall.
On one: some cracks in different areas (approx. 5 impacts) of the cover and also around the foot rim.
On the other: cracks around the foot rim and blue enamel losses on the base.
Otherwise, both in good condition.
"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."