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An ASSEMBLED SET OF THREE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED CHINESE AND JAPANESE PORCELAIN 'POT-POURRI' VASES circa 1735, the porcelain 18th century
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, porcelain
- height 10 in.
- 25.5 cm
Provenance
Poulain LeFur, Paris
Bernard Steinitz, Paris
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Objets Montés, Paris, 2000, p. 189
Condition
All three vases with rubbing to gilding of finials and rims at lower tier. Minor oxidation to gilding of stands.
The potpourri vase with white dogs:
Porcelain cover with some minor repair and fritting and miniscule chips to the snouts of the dogs. One potpourri vase with green glazed dogs with restored cover and bowl with restored cracks.
The other potpourri vase with hairline cracks to cover and one dog with upper part of snout missing and minor glaze flaking. The imari porcelain stand with some hairline cracks. Overall in good condition.
Highly attractive lot.
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.
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.