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AN INSCRIBED CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL ‘LOTUS’ INCENSE BURNING SET QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- cloisonne enamel
comprising: a tripod censer, a circular box and cover, a vase, a spatula and a pair of gilt-bronze chopsticks, the three vessels each variously decorated with Arabic-inscribed roundels reserved on stylised lotus scrolls on a turquoise ground
Condition
To the censer there is a 2cm by 2.5cm area of restoration to the enamel to the right of one of the calligraphy cartouches and a 2cm by 1cm area of restoration to the enamel to one foot. To the vase there is a 1cm by 1cm area of restoration to the enamel to the foot to one side and a small area of restoration to each side of one handle.
"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."