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Four 'Dehua' Cylindrical Tripod Censers 17th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
one decorated with a band of kui dragons against a leiwen ground framed with bow-string lines, supported on three ruyi-shaped feet; the other three each left plain and raised on stepped tripod feet, two with wood stands
Provenance
Sotheby’s New York, 9th/10th October 1987, lot 309 (first from left).
Dr Ip Yee (third from left).
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 22nd November 1984, lot 771 (third from left).
Sotheby’s New York, 21st November 1973, lot 459 (fourth from left).
Dr Ip Yee (third from left).
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 22nd November 1984, lot 771 (third from left).
Sotheby’s New York, 21st November 1973, lot 459 (fourth from left).
Exhibited
Chinese Ceramics of the Transitional Period (circa 1620-1680 A.D.) from the Collection of Mr & Mrs Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1985, cat. nos 14-16 and 77.
Condition
From left to right as per catalogue image:
1. With a large star crack to base.
2. In good condition. Minor firing defects.
3. In good condition.
4. In good condition. 7mm glaze flake to lower raised rib. Two faint firing cracks to feet.
"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."