les jardinières de forme chantournées aux émaux turquoise et bleu foncé à décor sur la panse de rinceaux feuillagés dans des cartouches, les dessus des bordures aplaties finement incisés d'une frise de rinceaux de fleurs stylisées dans des réserves polylobées sur fond de fleurettes, les six pieds en forme de ruyi, les socles étagés de forme quadrilobée, les dessus émaillés d'une fleur à quatre pétales, ornés d'une double frise de pétales stylisés sur le pourtour, le tablier dessinant une frise de ruyi et ajouré de rinceaux feuillagés, à six pieds courbés réunis par une entretoise quadrilobée reposant sur six pieds ruyi (4)

Gifted to the present owner in the 1980s.

Both jardinieres and stands are in overall good condition with the exception to a small scroll element on one stand. Some of the scrollwork elements on both bases are dented. There is minor wear to the gilding on both stands and jardinieres and minor losses to the champleve enamels. The gilding is rich and the blue, turquoise and green enamels vibrant. Both stands and jardinieres could do with cleaning.
"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."

A similarly decorated pair of jardinieres sold in Christie's Hong Kong, 29th May 2013, lot 2168.