A CRACKLE-GLAZED CENSER LATE 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |

the exterior molded with a band of abstracted fret above scrolling vines, covered overall in a very pale blue-green glaze suffused with crackle, the rim enameled with a turquoise floral band, the base impressed with an apocryphal Qianlong six-character seal mark

With a crack in one side extending over the mouth and rim to the exterior, and opposite it a network of cracks extending from the exterior over the rim and travelling horizontally in the interior until joining the network of glaze craquelure. With at least six additional shorter hairline cracks at the rim as well as firing imperfections including burst glaze bubbles. The base has a blemish on the lefts side of the seal impression, likely removed pieces of kiln grit, with a network of associated glaze lines extending from the crevices.
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.