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A cloisonné enamel ‘mythical beast’ basin Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Cloisonne enamel, gilt copper
the rounded sides rising from a flat base to a wide everted rim, brightly decorated to the interior with two mythical beasts pacing around a central floral medallion on a ground of scrolling clouds scattered with lingzhi, lotus and ball flowers, the cavetto encircled by a stylised ruyi cloud band and scrolling lotus, the rim with an undulating floral scroll on top and stylised ruyi clouds below, similarly decorated to the exterior with scrolling lotus, the base with four floral sprigs around a ruyi medallion
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17th December 1996, lot 196.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Condition
In good general condition, with some areas of waxy infill to pitted enamels. Otherwise in good condition.
"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."