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A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC 'TAOTIE' CENSER YUAN / MING DYNASTY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
cast with a taotie band around the body, flanked by opposing loop handles emerging from the mouths of mythical beasts, supported on a pedestal foot, wood stand (2)
Provenance
Collection of Stephen Alexander Hunter (1851-1923) acquired while serving as a missionary in China from 1879-1891 and thence by descent.
Literature
Catalogue of Chinese and Japanese Curios Collected by the Rev. S.A. Hunter, L.L.D., Missionary to China: Loan Exhibition at The South Side Presbyterian Church, October 28th-November 2nd, 1895, Pittsburgh, no. 83.
Condition
There is a patched repair at the base of the body, and fill around the edge of the base inside the foot ring. There are minor scattered casting flaws on the body, base, and nicks around the mouth along with the expected wear from age and usage.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.