A GILT-BRONZE CLOISONNE ENAMEL JARDINIERE QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD

the deep U-shaped body rising from a waisted foot to a flared rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with four large lotus blooms borne on a lotus scroll, all reserved on a bright turquoise ground above a moulded gilt-bronze lotus-lappet band, the foot skirted with a floral scroll band, the gilt-bronze rim incised with a six-character Qianlong mark

The jardinière is warped at the rim with area of loss just below the flared rim, there are three major area of depression with associated filled-in losses possibly caused by application of external pressure (circa 3 x 2.5cm, 2.5 x 1.5cm and 5.5 x 3cm respectively). Pinprick holes and other minor losses occur across the surface of the jardinière. The footring is also slightly deformed.
"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."