A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Gilt Metal, Chinese Polychrome Lacquer and Glazed Porcelain Encrier, Late 19th Century

A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Gilt Metal, Chinese Polychrome Lacquer and Glazed Porcelain Encrier, Late 19th Century

height 10 in.; width 18 in.; depth 10 1/2 in.
25.4 cm; 45.7 cm; 26.7 cm

Condition Report:
One lion with restored breaks to the head and secured with staples, and losses to one ear. The other lion with the ball replaced. Both lions with minor scattered losses and overspray and overpaint to the bases. The lingzhi-form vase with one smaller stem restored and losses to other stems, and the rim of the central vase restored with associated overpaint. The lobed washer with restored rim chips.

The lacquer with craquelure and small scattered losses to the polychrome surface decoration commensurate with age.The mounts with rubbing to gilding, minor oxidation, surface scratches, and some accumulation of surface dust in crevices. Please refer to condition images.