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A pair of Chinese famille-rose octagonal vases and covers, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period,
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
each baluster body rising from a spreading flat base to a short straight neck and everted rim, moulded and brightly enamelled to each face with an arch-shaped peony and prunus panel alternately enclosing landscape scenes, flowers and birds, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a lion finial
Condition
Both vases and covers are in very good condition with the exception of a 1cm., shallow flake to the inside of the rim of one vase, some enamel flaking and kiln-grit adhered to the edge of the foot on the other, a 6cm., glaze hairline to the inside of one cover, and minor glaze frits to the lion finials.
"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."