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A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE ‘CHILONG’ TRIPOD CENSER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold splashed bronze
the bombé body rising from three cabriole legs to a short neck and everted rim, flanked by a pair of well-modelled scaly chilong with curled tails forming the handle, the body patinated to a reddish chocolate-brown tone and decorated in irregular splashes of gold, impressed to the base with an apocryphal Xuande mark
Condition
The interior has a 4x0.5cm area of depression, and extensive scratches near it. There are minor nicks along the extremities and small pits to the surface of the censer. Apart from minor dents to the surface and rubbing to the patina, the censer is in 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."