THREE BRONZE VESSELS QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

comprising a small silver-inlaid bronze gui flanked by a pair of mythical beast-head handles, with a wooden cover surmounted by a jade phoenix finial; a bamboo-shaped tripod vessel, apocryphal six-character Xuande mark, wood cover; and a bronze oval-form censer flanked by a pair of phoenix heads, six-character Xuande mark on the side, the pierced cover carved with dragons (3)

The first, with loss and tarnish to the inlay. There is fill and restoration to the handles and foot. There is a small chip to the rim, and tiny losses on the foot. The second with scattered holes and wear to the body overall. The third, with areas of casting flaws and general wear to the cover and censer.
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.