A PAIR OF LARGE MONGOLIAN-STYLE JADE AND HARDSTONE-INLAID SILVER CENSERS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each of square section, the sides inlaid with jade plaques and turquoise, all beneath a wide lip and supported on lion-form feet joined by openwork aprons decorated with kirtimukha, the two-tiered covers inlaid with coral and turquoise surrounded by flaming jewels and garuda, the second tier of the cover with an auspicious animal on each side, surmounted by a turquoise finial, the decoration accented with coral and hardstone inlay, wood stands (6)

The surfaces are tarnished and there are signs of use to the interior. One of the flanges on one cover appears to have been reattached otherwise both covers appear to be in good overall condition with the expected irregularities to the inlay for pieces of this type. On both censers there are losses to some of the inlay around the side of the wide lip. Some of the appliques and one corner bracket each on the wide lip surrounding the covers are detached. Some of the corner brackets have been reattached. There are signs of encrustation in some of the crevices and around the legs. The plaques on both censers appear to have been reattached with adhesive. One chilong plaque on one censer appears to be cracked. On the other censer with the fu character plaques, there are cracks to four plaques and minute chips.
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.