A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL QUATRE-LOBED 'ONE HUNDRED DEER' INCENSE BURNERS AND DETACHABLE COVERS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each globular body of compressed lobed form and brightly decorated around the exterior with 'One Hundred Deer', surmounted by a short neck and everted straight rim, the gilt-bronze domed and lobed cover set with four ruyi-shaped cloisonne panels, all raised on four blade-shaped legs, wood stands

Cover 1: Three small areas of restoration to pink diaper-work, possible covering bolt holes. Six bruises to sides of body, the largest 8cm, some loss to enamel. Bolts remaining, from handles. Subsequent restoration. Some retouching to gilding. Wooden base, one split and formerly restuck, surface wear, in keeping with age, one part of foot missing. Cover 2: four bolt holes evident to underside of covers, with restoration to enamel. Some retouching to gilding. Two large bruises to two lobed panels of bodies, largest 9cm, minor enamel loss. Small area of loss to one side shoulderl 4 by 3cm. Also some evidence that each one would have had three feet bolt holes remaining. Some repair to wooden stand.
"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."