清乾隆 銅胎畫琺瑯開光鳥蝶花果紋蓋方瓶 《乾隆年製》款

of square section tapered towards the hollow splayed base, delicately painted on each side with elaborately bordered rococco panels with a kingfisher perched on a floral spray above a cluster of peaches, and butterflies hovering above sprays of convolvulus, lingzhi and plum, reserved on a ruby-red ground enriched with a foliate scroll, the matching domed cover with a bead knop, four-character mark to base (2)

The vase and cover with scratches, loss and wear to the enamels and gilding overall. Each panel of the vase with minor hairline cracks.
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.

A similiar vase was sold in our Hong Kong rooms in 21st May 1980, lot 271 and again on 15th November 1983, lot 334.