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A MUGHAL-STYLE JADEITE CENSER AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the deep rounded body rising from a tall hollow fluted and knopped stem, set at the shoulder with a pair of elaborate ruby-inset flower-headed strap handles suspending loose rings, the tiered and domed fluted cover set with a central flower head encircled by three similar, each inset with a ruby, the stone of brilliant apple-green tone
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 10th October 1990, lot 1035.
Condition
With the exception of the looses of the extremities and bruising of some petals of the handles and cover, a 3mm restoration to the tip of one of the petals of the stand, and tiny nibbles along the edges of the handles, this piece is in very good condition.
"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."