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AN ARCHAISTIC METAL-MOUNTED CARVED AGATE CENSER AND COVER THE CENSER, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY, THE EUROPEAN METAL MOUNTS LATER
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- agate, metal, wood
the compressed globular body rising from three short cabriole legs and set at the shoulder with a pair of animal mask handles suspending loop rings, the stepped cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion dog finial, the stone of creamy-grey tone, metal mounted with hinged cover as an ink well, wood stand
Condition
The censer is in overall good condition. The back of the cover with a crack approx. 0.6cm. long. The censer and cover have not been examined out of its stand and metal mounts.
"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."