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A FAMILLE-ROSE ABSTINENCE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain, red coral, bone
of shaped oval form, with a central vertical panel to each side, one side marked zhai jie, the other in Manchu script, bordered with a dense design of stylised lotus on a green ground within raised gilt borders, the sides painted with scrolling foliage on a white ground, strung with beads
Condition
Looking from the side with the Chinese characters, the top left rim with a section broken and restuck, with associated overpainting. The top right rim is lightly ground. There is general rubbing and loss to the gilding and surface wear. The tassel with areas of wear, consistent with age.
"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."