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Lot 116
  • 116

A Collection of Chinese Decorative Objects Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795) and later

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Agate, glass, porcelain, metal and stained wood
  • lidded vase 5.5cm. high, 6in.
comprising two 'famille-rose' jugs, one with lid, a small famille-rose baluster vase with lid, two tea-bowls and plates, a teacup and plate, two further tea-bowls, a 'famille rose' bowl, a lidded warming plate, a grisaille painted spoon tray and a 'famille-rose' shallow tray both of lobed form, two Canton enamel desk accessories and a Canton enamel snuff box together with a carved agate snuff bottle and a glass snuff bottle with decorated interior (qty)

Condition

A decorative group of property some items possibly with associated lids and saucers; Jugs: typical losses to painted decoration and rubbing to gilding. Lidded vase: rubbing to gilding. rim chips. Tea bowls and saucers: wear to painted decoration. One with hairline crack and minor rim chip. Tea cup and saucer: rubbing to decoration and chips. bowls: larger with hairline crack Warming plate with lid: Rubbing and losses to gilding. Plate with crack running around rim, visible when plate is viewed underneath. Small lobed trays: Fair and one with crude glued repair. Enamelled objects: Tidy although some decoration faded, typical crazing and chips to enamel underneath each. Snuff bottles: Glass example with damaged stopper. Agate example with lid stuck tight in place.
"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."