拍品 1034
  • 1034

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ORMOLU-MOUNTED FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS THE PORCELAIN 18TH CENTURY, THE ORMOLU LATER |

估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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描述

  • porcelain
  • Height: 15 1/2 inches
each of square section, the sides painted with scenes from Romance of the Western Chamber below a pink diaper band, the covers painted with alternating landscape and flower sprig vignettes

Condition

Both covers with central drilled aparatures for the knop and associated restored cracks, and restoration to chips along edges and corners. The vases with minor frits and chips along edges where mounted and overall wear to the surface. Please note that this lot has not been examined out of mount. The later-mounted ormolu with minor rubbing to the gilding, with slight surface dirt. Inside of the ormolu rim, stamped "N7" twice and "AN57", "9" on one, the other illegibly stamped. One of the flanges on the upper rim bent. Both with interior metal lining.
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.