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A five-piece famille rose garniture Qing Dynasty, Late Qianlong Period
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 47cm high.
comprising: three baluster vases with covers and a pair of beaker vases, each decorated with shaped cartouches enclosing figures amongst elaborate pavilions, divided by foral sprays on a gilt ground of foliate scrolls, all below archaistic kui dragons around the rim
Provenance
Probably William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme;
William Hulme Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme;
until sold Sotheby's, The Leverhulme Collection, 26 June 2001, lot 102.
William Hulme Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme;
until sold Sotheby's, The Leverhulme Collection, 26 June 2001, lot 102.
Condition
One of the beaker vases has been repaired with a section (4x1cm) missing. One of the baluster jars is broken and repaired. Another baluster jar has a 27cm crach and a 1cm crack to the body. One of the covers has a quarter of the rim restored. There is paint loss to the finials of all three covers
There is general wear to the gilding and enamels. Minor glaze firing imperfections.
"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."