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Brûle-parfum couvert en bronze partiellement doré XVIIE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Parcel-gilt bronze
de forme rectangulaire aux angles arrondis, la panse moulée d'animaux fabuleux nageant parmi les flots agités, flanqué de deux anses en masques de lions tenant dans leur gueule des anneaux mobiles, le pied ceint de pétales de lotus, le couvercle ajouré décoré de deux phénix et trois dragons à la poursuite de la perle enflammée sur fond de nuages stylisés, marque apocryphe Xuande à six caractères à la base (3)
Condition
The censer and cover are in good overall condition with some wear to the gilding as expected and some scratches to the rim and the cover's rim ; some tiny holes to the cover's inside rim.
"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."