- 964
A PARTIAL CANTON ENAMEL SWEETMEAT SET QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
the circular central dish depicting an amorous European couple, surrounded by six fan-shaped trays, decorated with figures, landscapes and wufu circling a shou character, all in famille-rose enamels on a white ground, fitted in a painted wood tray (8)
Provenance
Collection of Gordon Rollins (1925-1991), and thence by descent.
Condition
All of the dishes with visible areas of loss and restoration to the interior and exterior - particularly along the outer corners and rims. The dishes with inscriptions each have a later added green-enamel border around the base rim indicating that they may once have been part of another set.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.