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A Chinese Turquoise ground Cloisonné enamel and gilt-bronze baluster vase Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Bronze, enamel and giltwood
- vase without stands 58.5cm. high; 1ft. 11in.
damaged, with Louis XVI style gilt-bronze removable stand and a George II style carved giltwood stand
Condition
Very decorative. Gilt rim of flared trumpet tarnished. Dragon mounts loose and with later fixing screws with holes to the neck fron these screws. The body has a notable depression (8cm. by 8cm). There are losses to the coloured enamels at this site, with soem of the base metal exposed wheer cells have lost all their colour. Some minor losses to enamel flower heads. The gilding to middle of start of the flared neck and at the base rim tarnished. Combined height of European gilt-bronze stand and carved giltwood stand without vase 24.5cm. high.
"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."