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A SPINACH JADE 'LOTUS' TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the compressed globular body carved in low relief with meandering leafy lotus scrolls, raised on three cabriole animal mask legs to an incurved rim, the shoulder set with a large pair of pierced leafy dragon handles suspending loose rings, the domed cover similarly carved and surmounted by a flattened circular knop pierced with further scrolling blooms, the stone of dark olive-green tone with black flecking, carved wood stand
Literature
Stanley Charles Nott, Chinese Jade throughout the Ages, 1936, London, Col. pl. CXVIII, p. 139.
Condition
The censer has several areas of loss around the leafy tips of the scrolling lotus across the body and minor chips to the curved edges of the leafy dragon handles but is otherwise 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."