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AN ARCHAISTIC SPINACH-GREEN JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Height 5 1/4 in., 13 cm
the compressed body rising from three stepped cylindrical legs to a short waisted neck and everted rim, the exterior finely carved in relief with a pair of archaistic taotie motifs divided by six symmetrical vertical flanges, flanked by a pair of upright curved handles each pierced with a rectangular aperture, the cover similarly carved and surmounted by a reticulated coiled dragon finial, the smoothly polished stone mottled with dark speckles (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. 1900.759).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1900 (acc. no. 1900.759).
Literature
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson: presented to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 1900, cat. no. 110.
Condition
The censer and cover are in overall good condition with only a couple very shallow nicks and very light expected wear to the interior from use. The color of the stone is slightly darker green than 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.