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Lot 100
  • 100

A set of four Chinese famille-rose models of birds on prunus tree Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
each variously modelled in the form of a gnarled flowering prunus tree with birds beside cragged rocks, lingzhi and floral shrubs

Provenance

Jorge Welsh Oriental Porcelain and Works of Art, London (according to label).

Condition

All four with restoration and losses to the extremities such as the tips of the branches and floral shrubs. General enamel wear to all. Viewing from the catalogue illustration from left to right: the first model with the base broken into half and restuck, with associated overpainting.The wing tips of the bird chipped and lost. The yellow floral shrub is restored. The second with the base broken into several pieces and restuck. One end of the branch has chipped and loose. There are other areas of restoration around the extremities. The third with similar restored areas to the extremities and minor losses to some. The yellow floral shrub is restored. The fourth with the extremities of the bird restored. Similar restoration to the extremities throughout.
"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.
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