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A GE-TYPE CENSER QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to an incurved rim, moulded to the exterior with an undulating lotus scroll between archaistic keyfret and trellis bands, the top of the everted rim encircled by a keyfret border, covered overall in a greyish glaze suffused with a network of russet-brown crackle, stopping at the foot revealing the unglazed footring, the base impressed with a six-character seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th April 2010, lot 1923.
Condition
In good condition, with the exception of a 3mm flake at the rim and a 3mm flake a the foot. The glaze slightly mis-fired in parts to a warm yellow hue.
"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."