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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
the deep rounded body supported on three lion mask and paw legs and set at the rim with an elaborate pair of pierced phoenix handles suspending loose rings, carved around the exterior with confronting phoenix forming a taotie masks, the similarly carved domed cover surmounted by a pierced coiled dragon finial, the stone of mottled light and dark green tone with black flecking
Exhibited
Chinese Jade Through the Centuries, China House Gallery, New York, 1968, cat. no. 74.
Condition
There is restoration to a rim chip to the cover, restoration to possible breaks at the handles and to the rim of the censer.
"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."