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A rare cloisonné enamel and gilt-bronze ‘tree trunk’ candlestick Qianlong mark and period
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Cloisonne enamel, gilt copper, bronze
the bronze patinated and modelled in the form of a knotted gnarled tree trunk, supported on a stepped base brightly decorated against a blue ground with bands of lotus sprigs, lappets, ruyi and floral sprays, all surmounted by a similarly decorated baluster vase, the base gilt and incised with a four-character reign mark within a double square
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. 81.
Condition
With characteristic pitting to the enamels and extensive wear to the gilt-bronze mounts.
"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."