A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL JARDINIÈRES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

each of lobed section, rising from a splayed foot to a galleried rim, the body elaborately and brightly painted with multi-coloured stylised lotus sprigs and archaistic scrolls, between a ruyi border below the rim and a gilt border at the foot, detailed with a keyfret band and further foliate scrolls at the rim, all reserved against a turquoise ground, the base painted white

Neiman Marcus (according to label on base of each).

Please note the provenance of this lot is: Neiman Marcus (according to label on base of each). For other canton enamelled jardinières, see a smaller barbed example painted with peony scrolls, and potted with a landscape of finger citron, attributed to the Qianlong period, included in the exhibition Tributes from Guangdong to the Qing Court, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, cat. no. 60. Both with numerous small areas of touch up and over-painting to the enamels, in particular around the lobbed edges, some associated crackles throughout and general 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."

For other canton enamelled jardinières, see a smaller barbed example painted with peony scrolls, and potted with a landscape of finger citron, attributed to the Qianlong period, included in the exhibition Tributes from Guangdong to the Qing Court, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, cat. no. 60.