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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT MANDARIN PALETTE FLATTENED BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS CIRCA 1785
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
each painted with six figural panels reserved on an applied squirrel and vine ground, the covers each with a seated lion knop.
Condition
One vase: One handle has been broken off and reglued back on. There are losses to three of the four wings of the two bats above the upper panel.
Second vase: There is a 1/4 inch shallow rim chip.
One cover's knop has been glued back on. The other cover's knop has been restored back on and the interior of hte cover is sprayed.
Please note there are differences between the modeling of the two vases, and it is possible the covers have been matched from another set of vases.
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.
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.