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A SPINACH JADE TRIPOD 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
the compressed globular body supported on three cabriole legs issuing from lion heads, flanked by a pair of mythical beast heads handles suspending loose rings, each with one horn curling atop their head and a shaggy mane, the fitted domed cover surmounted with a knop in openwork, meticulously carved with a qilin standing foursquare, its raised head sharply turned to the right, the jaws open in a powerful roar, the translucent stone of deep spinach green colour with some paler green undertones and black inclusions, carved wood stand
Provenance
A noble European family collection.
Condition
The censer and cover are in 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."