A VERY RARE ARMORIAL EWER FOR THE SPANISH MARKET QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the lobed globular body rising from a similarly lobed high knopped and domed foot to a tall neck with flaring spouted mouth, set to one side with a large naturalistically modelled twig handle, brightly enamelled and gilt to either side of the body with a large coat-of-arms of Ovando and Solis beneath a Marquee coronet, all between iron-red and gilt floral sprays and bands

This rare ewer is in good overall condition with the exception of overpainting to the handle at both joints with the body; a 2.5cm., long hairline rim crack; restoration to a 3 x 0.5cm., section of the spout; minor firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze imperfections, light glaze scratches and light fritting around the top of the foot.
"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."

The Marques of Ovando, Francisco Jose De Ovando (1690-1755) was Govenor of Chile (1745-46) and of the Philippines (1750-54).