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A SPINACH JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1800
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
the compressed globular body carved with a taotie band and rising from three lion-mask cabriole legs to a short everted rim, set to the shoulder with a large pair of pierced leafy dragon handles, the domed cover similarly carved and surmounted by a pierced coiled dragon finial
Condition
With the exception of a 5cm hairline crack extending from the rim to the base, minute nibbles and bruises to the edges of the rim of the body and cover and to the extremities of the carving, the censer is in good condition. It should be noted that the stone is of a slightly more yellowish-green tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest, where it appears as a rather cold bluish-green tone.
"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."
"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."