PF1207

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Lot 153
  • 153

brûle-parfum tripode en porcelaine bleu blanc chine, dynastie qing, époque kangxi (1662-1722)

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • porcelaine
de forme cylindrique, reposant sur trois petits pieds, le pourtour extérieur à décor continu des dix-huit Lohans avec leurs attributs, marque apocryphe Jiajing à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à la base

Provenance

Christie's London, 6th June 1988, lot 93. 

Condition

The censer is in overall good condition. There is light wear and minor fritting due to wear to the inside rim. There is a firing crack with an associated glaze pull (ca. 1cm) just below one of the figures. There is also ca. 5cm long firing crack where the body joins the base. The tone of the blue is lighter than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."