A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese blue porcelain baluster vases, the porcelain Qianlong (1736-1795), the mounts Louis XVI, circa 1780 | Paires de vases couverts en porcelaine de Chine d'époque Qianlong (1736-1795) à monture de bronze doré d'époque...
A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese blue porcelain baluster vases, the porcelain Qianlong (1736-1795), the mounts Louis XVI, circa 1780
each with an acanthus lead cast collar, scrolled handles entwined with berried laurel leaves on either side, on a stepped hexagonal base
Height 14 in; width 14 in; prof 4⅓ in; Haut. 36cm, larg. 18cm, prof. 11cm
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Paires de vases couverts en porcelaine de Chine d'époque Qianlong (1736-1795) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780
de forme balustre, à décor de feuille d'acanthe, les anses entrelacées, reposant sur une base hexagonale
Condition Report:
In overall good condition. Very minor scratches and tarnishing to gilt bronze consistent with age and use -this is visible in the catalogue images. One vase with a shallow rim chip to the inside of the neck, the other vase with a similar, smaller, chip to inside of neck and two small scuffs towards the bottom of the vase (this should be visible in the catalogue image). Fine quality and ready to be place.
"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."
Provenance:
Galerie Kraemer, Paris
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A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese blue porcelain baluster vases, the porcelain Qianlong (1736-1795), the mounts Louis XVI, circa 1780
each with an acanthus lead cast collar, scrolled handles entwined with berried laurel leaves on either side, on a stepped hexagonal base
Height 14 in; width 14 in; prof 4⅓ in; Haut. 36cm, larg. 18cm, prof. 11cm
(2)
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Paires de vases couverts en porcelaine de Chine d'époque Qianlong (1736-1795) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780
de forme balustre, à décor de feuille d'acanthe, les anses entrelacées, reposant sur une base hexagonale
Condition Report:
In overall good condition. Very minor scratches and tarnishing to gilt bronze consistent with age and use -this is visible in the catalogue images. One vase with a shallow rim chip to the inside of the neck, the other vase with a similar, smaller, chip to inside of neck and two small scuffs towards the bottom of the vase (this should be visible in the catalogue image). Fine quality and ready to be place.
"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."
Provenance:
Galerie Kraemer, Paris