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A LARGE PAIR OF FAMILLE-VERTE JARS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 57 cm, 22 1/2 in.
each baluster body rising from a recessed foot to a short slightly waisted neck with everted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with three bands of lotus-lappet panels enclosing flowers issuing from rockwork, all below keyfret and floret and wave bands at the shoulder and floral sprigs at the neck, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a lotus bud finial
Provenance
Christie's London, 5th June 2008, lot 193.
Condition
One jar has been broken into approximately five sections and restored, the other has restoration to a circa 50cm., long crescent-shaped break extending from the rim down around the shoulder and back to the rim, both jars have further smaller areas of over-painting. Both covers have restoration to a circa 17cm., wide section of the rim.
"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."