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AN APPLE-GREEN JADEITE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- jadeite and wood (non endangered)
raised on three cabriole legs issuing from mythical-beast heads, the compressed globular body set to each side with further mythical-beast heads suspending loose ring handles, the cover surmounted by a qilin finial, the stone of a variegated vibrant apple-green tone, inlaid wood stand
Provenance
Christie's London, 11th June 2005, lot 511.
Condition
There are a 0.2cm chip to the nostril of the Buddhist lion finial, a minute chip to the ear of one of the dragon handles and another minute chip to the teeth of the other dragon handle but the censer is in otherwise 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."