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A GOOD PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-VERTE' OVOID JARS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
each ovoid body rising from a recessed base to a short tapering neck, brightly enamelled around the exterior with large lotus panels enclosing birds and insects perched on or hovering above flowers issuing from rockwork and lotus issuing from a pond, all below a band of precious objects reserved on an iron-red lotus strapwork ground, the domed cover with a ruyi edged medallion enclosing a bird
Provenance
John Sparks, London (according to paper labels).
Condition
The one jar and cover is in good overall condition, the other jar has reapir to breaks extending around approximately half of the body, the cover is in good condition. Characteristic minor glaze firing imperfections and light glaze scratches to both.
"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."