A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE ALTAR STANDS JIAQING SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD |

each modeled in four sections as a lotus plant surmounted by a ring enclosing one of the 'Eight Auspicious Emblems', the domed base painted in bright enamels with keyfret, lappets, and scrolling lotus and supporting the vertical stylized stem issuing openwork leaves, the lotus blossom above with deftly modeled pink petals surrounding a broad lime-green pod, topped with a yellow-ground ring painted with scrolling lotus and centered with either an openwork scrolling lotus or a beribboned blue and white jar, the interior of the base enameled turquoise and centered with a reserved six-character seal mark in iron red (2)

Christie's London, 1st December 1997, lot 114.

Each with the yellow ring re-stuck to the 'lotus pod'; restored breaks to the vertical 'stem and leaves'; and minor frits and chips, particularly to the 'lotus petals'. One quadrant of the yellow ring encircling the 'scrolling lotus' off and re-stuck.
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.