THE BRUSH POTS LATE QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, THE FLOWERS LIKELY FRENCH AND OF SIMILAR DATE

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The flowers easily removed from the pot. Each brush pot with overall scattered surface scratches and small imperfections in the making. Some scattered minor losses to the painted decoration. The flowers mounted on a bronze and tole "bush" and stem issuing from a naturalistically modeled ground on a cylinder surrounded by a removable wood collar which inserts into the pot. The wood with small losses. The porcelain and tole flower decoration secured to a removable metal insert. Each slightly loose, but easily secured, and with verdigris to the interior. The flowers with scattered chips, losses and overall wear as to be expected. Some flowers loose from their branches, but retained and easily secured. The metal branches and leaves with some bending, scratches and overall tarnish. Overall surface dirt, would benefit from cleaning.