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A Large Canton Porcelain Famille-Rose Baluster Jar and Cover Mid-19th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
with two panels depicting battles from 'The Romance of the Three Kingdoms', reserved on a ground of densely painted flowers, birds and butterflies, the cover similarly decorated, both pieces with brass mounts (2)
Provenance
Collection of William Frederick Beadon (1809-1862), Otterhead Estate, Taunton, Somerset and thence to his brother.
Collection of Sir Cecil Beadon (1816-1880), Lieutenant Governor of Bengal (1862-1866).
Thence by descent to his granddaughter, Madame Charles Jullien, Sunningdale, Berkshire (all according to a facsimile of a letter from Madame Jullien to an unnamed recipient, January 20th, 1947).
Collection of Sir Cecil Beadon (1816-1880), Lieutenant Governor of Bengal (1862-1866).
Thence by descent to his granddaughter, Madame Charles Jullien, Sunningdale, Berkshire (all according to a facsimile of a letter from Madame Jullien to an unnamed recipient, January 20th, 1947).
Condition
The vase is drilled to allow the metal collar to be affixed. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.