A French silver-mounted Imari porcelain pot pourri vase, the porcelain, China, circa 1700, the silver mounts, Paris, 1717-1722
painted in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt with vases of flowers and bamboo, the pot mounted with a silver rim chased with strapwork and foliage enclosing fanciful birds, the cover with matching finial mount and bud finialheight 67 in.; 17,1 cm.__________________________________________________________________________
Pot-pourri en porcelaine Imari montée en argent, la porcelaine, Chine, vers 1700, les montures, Paris, 1717-1722
peint en bleu sous glaçure, rouge de fer et doré avec des vases de fleurs et de bambous, le pot monté en argent ciselé d'entrelacs et de feuillages entourant des oiseaux fantaisistes, le couvercle avec une monture assortie et une prise en boutonheight 67 in.; 17,1 cm.Condition reportSome light general surface wear, slight rubbing to gilding and expected firing imperfections.There is a ca. 9 cm hairline to the cover otherwise overall good condition. The silver mounts in overall good condition. The finial and the neck rim slithgly dent. MARKS : Discharge and contremarque (dragonfly) on cover rim, finial rim and on neck rim. Discharge also on every gadrooned orifice.
"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."ProvenanceCollection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, New YorkSotheby's New York, 18 October 2011, lot 869____________________________________________
Collection de Lily & Edmond J. Safra, New YorkSotheby's New York, 18 octobre 2011, lot 869
A French silver-mounted Imari porcelain pot pourri vase, the porcelain, China, circa 1700, the silver mounts, Paris, 1717-1722
painted in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt with vases of flowers and bamboo, the pot mounted with a silver rim chased with strapwork and foliage enclosing fanciful birds, the cover with matching finial mount and bud finialheight 67 in.; 17,1 cm.__________________________________________________________________________
Pot-pourri en porcelaine Imari montée en argent, la porcelaine, Chine, vers 1700, les montures, Paris, 1717-1722
peint en bleu sous glaçure, rouge de fer et doré avec des vases de fleurs et de bambous, le pot monté en argent ciselé d'entrelacs et de feuillages entourant des oiseaux fantaisistes, le couvercle avec une monture assortie et une prise en boutonheight 67 in.; 17,1 cm.Condition reportSome light general surface wear, slight rubbing to gilding and expected firing imperfections.There is a ca. 9 cm hairline to the cover otherwise overall good condition. The silver mounts in overall good condition. The finial and the neck rim slithgly dent. MARKS : Discharge and contremarque (dragonfly) on cover rim, finial rim and on neck rim. Discharge also on every gadrooned orifice.
"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."ProvenanceCollection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, New YorkSotheby's New York, 18 October 2011, lot 869____________________________________________
Collection de Lily & Edmond J. Safra, New YorkSotheby's New York, 18 octobre 2011, lot 869
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