- 1765
A SMALL 'LONGQUAN' CELADON TRIPOD CENSER MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- stoneware
- Height 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm
the compressed globular body rising from three tapering feet to a waisted neck and everted rim set with two upright handles, molded with three peony blossoms beneath a keyfret band, the glaze an even seafoam-green color
Provenance
The 3H Collection, acquired in the 1970s or 80s.
Sotheby's New York, 15th September 2015, lot 273.
Sotheby's New York, 15th September 2015, lot 273.
Condition
The censer has been cleaned. There is a small circular aperture at the base of one foot and a firing crack to the base. There is wear overall and some erosion to the surface which is somewhat matte.
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.