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Brûle-parfum tripode couvert archaïsant en jade vert épinard Dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Jade
de forme basse et ventrue, à décor finement sculpté d'une frise de masques taotie, flanqué d'anses découpées en têtes de dragon, reposant sur trois petits pieds surmontés de masques animaliers fantastiques, le couvercle bombé répétant le même décor et sculpté d'une prise en forme de fleur ajourée, socle en bois (3)
Provenance
Acquired from Drouot, Paris, 19th and 20th February 1934, lot 76.
Condition
The censer has a ca. 10cm long natural vein/flaw running through the base and side that has been reinforced/stabilized with wax or glue. The the front part of one of the square end scrolls below one of the handles is broken off and missing. There is minor fritting to the raised parts of the design.
On the cover there is a ca. 1cm wide shallow chip to one of the lotus petals of the knop. There is minor frtitting to the raised parts of the carving.
The colour of both censer and cover is a darker tone than the catalogue illustration suggsts.
"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."