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A JADEITE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Height 4 1/2 in., 11.5 cm
the compressed globular body rising from three cabriole legs to a short waisted neck and everted rim, flanked by a pair of curved upright handles each detailed with grooved sides and pierced with rectangular apertures, the domed cover surmounted by flared petals forming the finial, the lustrous polished stone of a variegated yellow-green color with occasional russet patches (2)
Provenance
Collection of Samuel M. (1830-1914) and Matilda (1837-1912) Nickerson.
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1900 (acc. no. 1900.797).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1900 (acc. no. 1900.797).
Exhibited
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson: presented to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 1900, cat. no. 45.
Condition
The censer and cover are in overall good condition with only very small chips to the rims and handles (as expected), and very light wear to the interior from use. The color of the stone is consistent with that in the illustration in the printed catalog.
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.