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Grand brûle-parfum en bronze ajouré Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi (1662-1722)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
composé de trois parties circulaires, la base en forme de soucoupe, reposant sur trois pieds cambrés incisés de têtes de ruyi, sur laquelle repose un second élément à décor ajouré de fleurs de lotus épanouies et emblèmes bouddhistes bajixiang dans des rinceaux feuillagés, surmonté d'une troisième partie bombée au diamètre plus petit, la prise agrémentée d'une chimère aux crocs apparents ; accident à la queue (3)
Provenance
Collection of Emile Zola.
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Me Paul Chevallier, 12th March 1903, lot 291.
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Me Paul Chevallier, 12th March 1903, lot 291.
Condition
The censer is made in three parts. It is in overall very good condition with the exception to the ends of the bifurcated tail that have broken off and are missing. It has a beautiful lustruous patina.
"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."