Lot 355
  • 355

A FINELY PAINTED CANTON ENAMEL 'LANDSCAPE' TRAY QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze
of shallow circular form, decorated to the center with a puce landscape vignette enclosed within a foliate kui-phoenix border, surrounded by a yellow-ground containing scattered floral medallions, encircled by ruyi and key-fret bands, the underside enameled white

Condition

A 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) section on the outside wall just below the rim has been filled and painted. There are other touch-ups to the rim on the interior that has been filled and painted.
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.