A PAIR OF LARGE MOULDED CELADON-GLAZED UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND IRON-RED DECORATED JARDINIERES SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |

each robustly potted with a deep bell-shaped body rising from a splayed foot to a flared rim, finely painted to the exterior with four gilt-bordered quatrelobed cartouches enclosing iron-red lotus blooms borne on an underglaze-blue leafy meander, all above double gilt-painted horizontal fillets encircling the belly, framed above and below with moulded ruyi-shaped lappet bands, the foot similarly decorated with squared scrolls, covered overall save for the painted cartouches with a pale celadon glaze, the brown-dressed rim and foot enhanced with traces of gilding, inscribed to the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

The jardinieres are in good overall condition. There are expected surface scratches, especially to the interior. There is also typical wear to the enamels and gilding, particularly of the cusped borders, where the firing imperfections are more visible.
"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."

This pair of jardinières is unusual for the combination of a moulded celadon-glazed ground with lobed panels decorated in iron red and underglaze blue. While no other closely related jardinière appears to have been published, one of similar form but decorated with famille-rose panels on an iron-red ground, from the collection of 7th Earl of Harewood, K.B.E, was sold at Christie’s London, 15th May 2012, lot 377.