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A FAMILLE-ROSE ‘FRENCH ROYAL ARMS’ ARMORIAL BIDET QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1720
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 52.5cm
the waisted oval body with straight sides rising to an everted rim, the interior and exterior similarly painted with stylised floral sprays supporting bowls of fruits, divided by roundels variously enclosing fans, lotus and the French Royal arms, the flat rim encircled by shaped floral cartouches on a lotus scroll ground
Provenance
Cohen & Cohen, London.
Sotheby's Paris, 14th June 2007, lot 270.
Sotheby's Paris, 14th June 2007, lot 270.
Condition
This bidet is in good condition but there are some scratches and rubbing/loss to the enamels (especially the iron-red and blue) and the gilding to the interior. There is some fritting and burst bubbles to the interior rim and some iron spots and smaller burst bubbles throughout.
"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."