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A PAIR OF PAINTED ENAMEL ‘LANDSCAPE’ DISHES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt bronze painted enamel
each with shallow rounded sides resting on a spreading foot, softly painted to the interior with distant figures and cottages sheltered amongst a mountainous landscape with trees and shrubs, the exterior enamelled in blue with bamboo and rocks, the base with an orchid spray
Condition
The left hand dish in catalogue image: with approximately 6 cracks to enamels to interior and numerous shorter cracks to enamels to exterior rim. Inscribed number reading: 38 to base.
The right hand dish: with two cracks to enamels to interior and otherwise in very good condition.
Both dishes with minor surface wear, firing imperfections and wear to 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."