Paire de pots couverts formant pots-pourris en porcelaine du Japon à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV

de forme rectangulaire, à décor Kakiemon de branches fleuries polychromes et d'écureuil ; le couvercle orné de rinceaux corail surmonté d'une prise en forme de grenade

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and handling. Both porcelains are in very good overall condition with some light wear to the iron-red enamel to both covers. The gilding of the mounts is slightly tarnished and rubbed.
"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."

Certains vases sans couvercles et pots-pouris de forme identique avec parfois de curieuses anses en forme de dragon sont passés en vente publque :

- collection du baron Eugène de Rothshild, vente Christie's à Londres, le 27 juin 1974, 
  lot 25
- puis probablement la même paire vendue dans la collection Keck, Sotheby's 
  à New York, les 5 et 6 décembre 199, lot 185
- collection of a Lady of Title, vente Sotheby's à Londres, le 24 novembre 1978, lot 129
- collection M.S, vente Ader, Picard, Tajan à Paris, le 21 février 1978, lot 24
- collection Luigi Anton Laura, vente Sotheby's à Paris, le 27 juin 2001, lot 7