- 3133
A BRONZE 'TRIPLE PEACH' CENSER 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
robustly cast in the form of a hollow peach bough, formed from three large conjoined peaches borne on a thick-cut stalk issuing naturalistically furled leaves, the fitted openwork cover pierced with a wan symbol beneath a leafy stem, the base cast with a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark in positive script within a recessed panel, the bronze richly patinated to a chocolate-brown colour with paler shades and darker specks
Provenance
A private American collection, New York.
Sotheby's New York, 20th March 2007, lot 573.
Sotheby's New York, 20th March 2007, lot 573.
Condition
Apart from expected wear and minor dents on the surface of the fruits or edges of the leaves and cover, the censer is in overall quite good condition.
"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."