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A gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel vase 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Cloisonne enamel, gilt copper
the baluster body set with three gilt-bronze animal masks suspending loose rings, rising from a spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck flanked by a pair of gilt-bronze kui dragon handles, the exterior decorated with meandering leafy lotus reserved on a dark blue ground, all above lappet and ruyi bands, the interior rim similarly decorated
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 11th May 1983.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Exhibited
The Minor Arts of China, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1983, cat. no. 75.
Condition
Extensive pitting to the enamels and small areas of infill. The handles and lion-mask mounts possible repaced. Wear 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. 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."