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A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER WITH STAND QING DYNASTY, 17TH/ 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze
the compressed globular body rising from three short conical feet, flanked at the flaring rim by a pair of sloping loop handles, the base cast with an apocryphal four-character mark of Xuande in archaic script within a recessed rectangle, the stand cast in the form of a round lotus leaf resting on three lappet feet, the metal of a golden russet tone with irregular gold splashes
Condition
The censer has a circa 3.5 x 1 cm recessed area near one of the tripod feet as a result of application of pressure, several small nicks to the rim near where the loop handles are attached, and overall surface scratching and rubbing to the patina. There are two old pen inscriptions to the base of the censer reading 'N 65/ 2108240' and 'Y with stand' and another reading 'Stand for Z. 783' to the base of the stand.
"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."