Lot 65
  • 65

THREE FAMILLE-ROSE VASES, MOUNTED AS LAMPS

Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • height of the tallest 15 in.
  • 38.1 cm
comprising a Samson 'Mandarin palette' ovoid vase, circa 1900 and a pair of ovoid vases with boys. Together with a Chinese Export porcelain baluster jar and cover, mounted as lamp, 19th/20th Century. 4 pieces.

Condition

The famille-rose 'mandarin palette' vase has been broken into large pieces and restored back together. The pair of ovoid jars - one vase has a minor burst air bubble to the foot. Both vases has minor iron spots. Otherwise, in good condition. The baluster jar and cover - the jar and cover have been glued together. The jar has a bruise on the shoulder with an associated star-crack extending 4 in. vertically down the body and forking horizontally into 4 in. cracks. All vases with drilled base.
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.