- 1766
A SMALL IRON-RUST-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- Diameter 3 1/8 in., 7.9 cm
of bombé form supported on three triangular feet and set with two D-shaped handles at the rim, covered overall in a reddish brown glaze suffused with minute black flecks, save for an unglazed ring on the underside
Provenance
Acquired in Kyushu, Japan, between 1953-1954.
Condition
The censer with a burst glaze bubble and a hairline crack to the rim. One handle with a glazed over potting flaw. The surface with wear consistent with age and use.
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.