A RARE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the body of double lozenge form decorated with a red key-fret pattern on a light green ground and turquoise C-scrolls on a dark blue ground within gilt borders, with multi-colored lotus and flowerheads on turquoise-ground sides, surmounted by a tapered square-section neck with triangular panels of flowerheads terminating in a lipped mouth, all supported on a splayed square-section foot with flowers

Christie's London, 15th July 1981, lot 55.

There are scattered areas of fill around the edges from the neck down to the base. There is loss and pitting to the enamels to the neck, sides and foot. There are scattered nicks and dents to the edges as well as wear and scratches to the gilding.
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.