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Three 'Dehua' Lion Mask Censers, Gui Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
one with an apocryphal Xuande mark, wood stand and cover surmounted by a coral finial; the other with an apocryphal Chenghua mark within a rectangle; the third similarly marked, with wood stand and a fitted wood box
Provenance
Collection of Edward T. Chow (censer with Chenghua mark).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 19th May 1981, lot 486 (censer with Chenghua mark).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 19th May 1981, lot 486 (censer with Chenghua mark).
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 43-45.
Condition
Far left in catalogue image: one glaze flake to foot ring, firing imperfections to interior.
The second: in very good condition, two faint firing cracks to handles.
The third: 6mm rim chip; a 5mm glaze flake to rim; a 4mm rim chip.
"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."