A PAINTED ENAMEL TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

the deep U-form vessel raised on three tall tapering legs and set with a pair of upright loop handles to either side of the rim, finely enameled overall with lotus scrolls comprised of lush pink flowers issuing delicate curling green leaves and tender buds, interrupted at the center with a gilt-enameled band of archaistic scrollwork, and a border of gilt overlapping stiff leaves encircling the top of each leg, all on a bright turquoise ground, the domed cover similarly decorated and pierced with six gilt ruyi-form apertures and a row of overlapping petals around the double-tiered lingzhi-form gilt finial, the interior turquoise-enameled (2)

^{French Private Collection.} 

There is some expected crazing to the enamels and expected wear to the interior. Several restored chips to the enamels to interior of cover and to legs. The enamels cleaned and the screw to the finial replaced.
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.
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