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Paire de Qilins en porcelaine "Blanc de Chine" du XVIIIe siècle à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 21,5 cm, larg. 25 cm
- Height 8 1/2 in, width 9 3/4 in
à deux lumières, composée d'un Qilin (animal mythique) monté par un cavalier européen, reposant sur une terrasse rocaille ajourée ; avec un buisson orné de feuilles en tôle peinte verte et fleurs en porcelaine blanche d'où s'échappent deux bras de lumière ; les deux avec une étiquette marquée : 1659 et Z513384/4
Provenance
Biennale des Antiquaires, Paris, Grand Palais, 1980, galerie Michel Meyer
Succession d'un Amat𒉰eur, vente Christie's Monaco, le 5 décembre 1992, 🦩lot 59
Condition
Illustration is accurate. The Blanc de Chine figures in overall good condition. A firing crack and one horn broken to one figure. The porcelain flowers with chips and old restorations in places. The branches with traces of original green lacquer.
The gilt bronze base and nozzles with a fine chasing and original ormolu gilding which has been slightly cleaned. In the middle of each base, there is a circular hole which has been pierced before the gilding.
Nice model, good condition. To recommend.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Un groupe similaire en "blanc de Chine" est illustré dans P.J. Donnely, Blanc de Chine, Londres, 1969, p. 192. Le Qilin (reproduit ci-contre et extrait de Traffic d'influences, meubles de laque et goût extrême-oriental aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, cat. expo. Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, 1989) est un animal fantastique très présent dans la mythologie chinoise. Il emprunte et mélange les traits du lion, du dragon et du cerf.