Paire de brûle-parfums archaïsants en porcelaine blanc de chine, Fangding Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi (1662-1722)

quadrangulaires sur quatre pieds cambrés, agrémenté de deux petites anses carrées, les arêtes en relief, les quatre faces à décor de masques de taotie sous une frise de grecques, socles et couvercles en bois postérieurs, la prise en jadéite ; accidents et restaurations

Christie's London, February 1975, lot 97

One censer with one handle broken and restored ; some flakes and chips to the edges of the feet, the jadeite finial re-stuck to the cover ; the other one with a broken and restored leg ; another leg with a crack all around in the middle ; some chips to the four ridges ; some light fritting to the edges of the feet.
"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."

A similar Blanc-de-Chine Fangding censer is illustrated on the Pictures of Ancien Playthings
(Guwan tu), scroll 6, 1728, now in the Percival David Foundation, London, ref. PDF X01