- 1783
A LARGE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Bronze, rosewood lid and base
- Width 14 1/8 in., 35.8 cm
the compressed body flanked by two chilong handles, all raised on three mythical beast feet, the base with an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark, the wood cover surmounted by a jade finial carved as the 'Hehe Erxian,' wood stand (3)
Provenance
Acquired by 1970, and thence by descent.
Condition
The censer is in good overall condition. There are two visible casting patches and expected wear overall including small nicks to the rim, feet and extremities, and minor surface pitting from age and use. The cover with glued repairs.Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.