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A JADEITE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceramic
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 and carved in high relief with a single phoenix below the rim, the high domed cover carved in high relief with three rams and surmounted by a lotus lappet finial, the stone of a variegated vibrant apple-green and lavender tone
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 2nd May 1994, lot 805.
Condition
One of the dragon handles has two broken sections which has now been readhered with a 0.8 x 0.8cm area of loss at the dragon's tooth. The censer has distinct veining with associated flakes around one of the dragon handles. There are other minute chips to the extremities and rim edges.
"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."