A PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of hexagonal baluster form brightly decorated around the exterior with panels featuring flowering chrysanthemums, peonies and prunus with insects, birds and butterflies hovering above them and reserved on a turquoise ground inlaid with an interlocking leiwen



 

One vase with some wear to the gilding. Small dent to the enamel on the centre of one panel. Minor areas of loss to the enamel along the raised edges particularly of the neck. Minor wear to the gilding on the neck and footrim of the second vase. Minor areas of loss to the enamel along the raised edges particularly of the neck.
"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."