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Brûle-parfum en bronze Dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
de forme globulaire aplatie reposant sur trois pieds cylindriques, la panse ornée de deux cartouches polylobés abritant une inscription arabe Min fadhl Allah ('De la grâce de Dieu'), flanqué de deux anses en 'U' inversé, marque Xuande apocryphe à six caractères en relief à la base
Provenance
Acquired in China by the grandfather of the present owner between 1939 and 1940, a Belgian diplomat in Chungking in 1939-1940.
Condition
The censer is in good overall condition. It is heavily cast, the inscription crisp. There is very minor overall surface wear. The bronze is of a slighlty lighter colour than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."