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A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN 'MANDARIN-PALETTE' FLATTENED BALUSTER VASES Circa 1775
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
Provenance
Christie's New York, October 15, 1986, lot 201.
Condition
Both vases have minor rubbing to gilding to rims. Covers lacking. One vase has the upper part of one handle broken off and restored back on. The other handle has a restored chip and the lower section approximately 4 in. is made up restoration. This same vase has an area of restoration to one corner of the rim. There are several restored cracks to the base and foot. The other vase has restoration around the foot and base. It appears the foot may have been broken off and reaffixed. One restored crack extends 4 in. up into the body.
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.