A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE INCENSE-HOLDERS IN THE FORM OF DEER QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

each naturalistically rendered standing with one front leg raised, grasping a long trailing fruiting and flowering branch in its mouth, terminating on its back as a peach or finger-citron aperture, the skin detailed with circular spots, the olive-brown patina of the bronze with dark-brown encrustation (2)

There are remnants of lacquer on both censers, and one of the censers has a crack to its hind leg.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.