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Brûle-parfum en bronze tâché or Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 EUR
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Description
circulaire sur un haut pied agrémenté de deux anses en forme de phénix tenant une perle dans le bec, les ailes déployées recouvrant partiellement la panse, marque Xuande à la base
Condition
A few dents and nicks and two old repaired chips 7 x 2 m and 1,7 x 0,5 cm to the mouth rim (the largest showing in the center between the two phoenix on the illustration in the catalogue). Some expected wear to the edges of the carving, oxidization to the gilt areas, light pitting and scratches to the body, consistent with age. A few other dents to the footrim, nicks, oxidization and surface pitting inside the footrim and around the mark beneath the base.
"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."