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A cloisonné enamel ‘lotus’ vase Qianlong mark and period
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Cloisonne enamel, gilt copper
the pear-shaped body rising from a stepped spreading foot to a tall tapering neck and lipped rim, brightly decorated to the exterior against a turquoise ground with meandering leafy lotus scrolls and stylised florets, all between ruyi-head bands, the foot skirted with a band of C-scrolls and circles, incised to the gilt base with a four-character reign mark within a double-square
Provenance
Eskenazi Ltd., London, 8th November 1980.
Condition
In very good general condition, with only minor characteristic pitting to the enamels and wear to the gilt-bronze rims.
"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."