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A FAMILLE-ROSE ‘LOTUS’ LANTERN VASE DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the ovoid body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, brightly painted with stylised lotus sprays suspending beribboned qing and knots, all between ruyi and lappet bands, the foot encircled by a keyfret band, inscribed to the base in iron-red with a six-character seal mark
Condition
The neck of the vase broken into several sections and restored, with extensive over-painting and smaller areas of infill. The base originally drilled, with the 1.5mm section now infilled with the mark partially re-painted. Elsewhere, minor surface wear.
"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."