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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'QUAIL' INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- cloisonne
- each 15cm., 6in. high
finely modelled, with their heads turned sharply to the left and right, brightly enamelled with blue bodies and yellow breast feathers, their wings and tail feathers forming the detachable covers and brightly enamelled with white, turquoise, red, yellow and green, some of the plumage with semi-circular apertures
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1992.
Condition
An area of repainting to the edge of the cover to one bird, measuring approximately 20mm across. Possible re-gilding to the exposed metal. Minor pitting to enamels, otherwise in good general condition.
"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."