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A PAIR OF CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL GILT-BRONZE GARLIC-HEAD ‘DRAGON’ VASES QIANLONG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 25.2 cm, 9 7/8 in.
each of pear-shaped bottle form with waisted neck and encircled by a ring, the 'garlic-head' below a waisted mouth with straight everted lip, all on a spreading stepped foot, decorated overall with stylised lotus blooms and scrolling foliage, between two bands of ruyi heads, the neck and body encircled by two gilded chilong, cast with a six-character seal mark to the base
Provenance
Collection of Gustav Detring (1842-1913) and/or Constantin von Hanneken (1854-1925), and thence by descent.
Condition
The vases are in good condition with the exception of several areas of loss to the enamel inlay in particular at the waist of both the lower bulbs (circa 6 x 7cm) and to both the garlic heads, surface scratching to both, a circa 1cm. line of depression to the foot on one, and a small dent to the garlic head on the other,
"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."