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A PAINTED-ENAMEL BOWL AND COVER QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD, DATED JIAXU YEAR (CORRESPONDING TO 1754)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- enamelled metal
the deep sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim, brightly enamelled with a riverside landscape depicting figures within tiered pavilions amongst jagged mountains and shrubs, the foot with a keyfret band, the cover with matching decoration and accompanied by an inscription dated to jiaxu year (corresponding to 1754) and two seals, inscribed to the base with a six-character Qianlong seal mark in blue
Condition
This enamel bowl and cover is in reasonable condition, but does have some cracking to the enamel in several places to the interior. There is also some stress cracks to the interior of the cover.
"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."