A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE 'LOTUS' EMBLEM STAND QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

elaborately modeled, rising from a broad circular stepped base, the central post with a bulbous central section flanked by a pair of openwork phoenix, all supporting a lotus pod-form pedestal with lotus petal apron, vibrantly decorated in famille-rose enamels, with a six-character seal mark in iron-red inscribed in a horizontal line along the base

The flower head detached and restuck. There is an unglazed small central circle to the lotus pod at the top with an associated crack running through it and another long crack to the underside. The stem and both openwork spandrels with restored breaks and overpaint, and there is further overpaint to enamel loss to the top and sides of the base as well as some of the lotus flower tips and elsewhere.There is wear to the surface, particularly the iron-red enamel - the reign mark has a horizontal line of wear running through it.
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.