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A LARGE 'DEHUA' TRIPOD CENSER QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Height 8 1/4 in., 21 cm
the deep U-form vessel raised on three cylindrical legs, the rounded sides with impressed bands of leiwen between raised line borders, the flanged rim set with upright loop handles, covered overall in a lustrous ivory-tinted glaze
Provenance
Collection of Robert Shields.
Condition
The censer is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear and minor manufacturing imperfections (both particularly to the handles).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.