A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT IRON-RED AND GILT TWO-HANDLED ECUELLES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD | 清康熙 礬紅彩描金菊紋雙耳蓋盌一對
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT IRON-RED AND GILT TWO-HANDLED ECUELLES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
清康熙 礬紅彩描金菊紋雙耳蓋盌一對
each of cylindrical form supported on a slightly tapered foot, set with two spearhead shaped handles, the body painted with four chrysanthemum blooms, or mons, between two iron-red and gilt bands, the conical covers similarly decorated and surmounted by a spherical knop, incised Japanese Palace inventory number N=110-↑.
Width between handles: 6¼ in.
15.9 cm
Condition Report:
One cover in overall good condition, the other cover with a star crack to the knop. One ecuelle with a firing tear to one of hte handles with an associated hairline running down the body measuring approx. 2.5 cm. The other ecuelle with one handle restored. All pieces with minor firing imperfections and wear to the surface and gilding.
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.
Provenance:
The Royal Collections of Saxony, Japanese Palace, Dresden
The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III, sold, Christie's New York, 22 January 2003, lot 184
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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT IRON-RED AND GILT TWO-HANDLED ECUELLES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
清康熙 礬紅彩描金菊紋雙耳蓋盌一對
each of cylindrical form supported on a slightly tapered foot, set with two spearhead shaped handles, the body painted with four chrysanthemum blooms, or mons, between two iron-red and gilt bands, the conical covers similarly decorated and surmounted by a spherical knop, incised Japanese Palace inventory number N=110-↑.
Width between handles: 6¼ in.
15.9 cm
Condition Report:
One cover in overall good condition, the other cover with a star crack to the knop. One ecuelle with a firing tear to one of hte handles with an associated hairline running down the body measuring approx. 2.5 cm. The other ecuelle with one handle restored. All pieces with minor firing imperfections and wear to the surface and gilding.
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.
Provenance:
The Royal Collections of Saxony, Japanese Palace, Dresden
The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III, sold, Christie's New York, 22 January 2003, lot 184