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A RETICULATED 'FAMILLE-ROSE' RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
the curved shaft with raised, rectangular and circular panels enamelled with dragons and swirling clouds and flame scrolls, terminating in the lingzhi-form head, with a raised reticulated cartouche with a single full-frontal four-clawed dragon, all framed by lotus and floret sprays reserved on turquoise, pink and yellow-enamel grounds, enclosed by raised gilt borders and a key-fret scroll, the underside enamelled turquoise
Provenance
Nils Nessim Antquities, Stockholm (according to label).
Condition
There are two surface scratchings at the lower half, each measuring circa 2cm long; small glaze chips (max 0.7 x 0.3cm) along the edges; approx. 25 glazed-over spur marks and four firing cracks (longest 2cm) to the underside.
"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."