AN ARCHAISTIC DEHUA TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND WOOD COVER LATE QING DYNASTY – REPUBLICAN PERIOD |

the deep globular body decorated with an archaistic band between two raised fillets, surmounted by a wood cover with a dehua finial in the form of a single-horned recumbent beast

Good overall condition with firing imperfections, including glaze lines to the legs and a short firing crack below one handle. There are tiny nicks and flakes to the fragile extremities, including the raised fillets and the tip of one leg. There are tiny nicks and losses to the ‘beast’ finial, which has been reaffixed to the cover. The front right paw has also been restuck.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."