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A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'BUTTERFLY' VASES SEAL MARKS OF QIANLONG
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
each of bottle shape, the globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall flaring neck applied with a pair of stylised dragon handles, finely enamelled to the front face with a medallion enclosing a butterfly hovering above flowers, the reverse with a four-line calligraphic inscription, all reserved on a gilt lotus-strapwork and coral-red ground
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Condition
The vases are both in very good condition with only the lightest of rubbing and loss to the gilding, very minor glaze scratches and a tiny iron-spot firing impurity in one of the medallions (visible in the catalogue illustration).
"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."