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A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE 'BIRD AND FLOWER' JARDINIERES, LATE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
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Description
- height 8 3/4 in.; 22.2 cm
he exterior painted in bright enamels with a pheasant perched on gnarled rockwork in a garden of blossoming magnolia and peony, wood stands, 4 pieces
Provenance
Estate of Mary E. K. Sullivan, Salem, Massachusetts
Sotheby's New York, February 28, 1981, lot 32 or 33
Sotheby's New York, February 28, 1981, lot 32 or 33
Condition
One jardinière has two chips (with a short associated crack) all to the interior of the foot. Otherwise, each jardinière is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear to the surface and very minor firing imperfections. A wood plug has been inserted into the aperture at the base of each. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.
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.