清雍正 灑金銅缽式爐 《大清雍正年製》款

cast with a compressed globular body with a rounded shoulder below an incurved lipped mouthrim, the exterior decorated with random gold splashes, the flat base centred with a six-character reign mark within a recessed panel

The censer is in overall good condition. There are some expected surface scratches and typical occasional dents to the sides or along the rim and foot rim. The gold splashes are tarnished as visible on the photo. There is some wear and mild discolouration to the rim and to the underside, consistent with the age and handling. The actual colour is consistent, if not slightly less red compared to the catalogue photo.
"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."

雍正款銅器，相見甚罕，僅有數例存世。可參考一相類雍正例，尺寸略小，售香港蘇富比2014年4月8日，編號203，水松石山房收藏。亦見一方鼎式爐例，Soame Jenyns 收藏，售倫敦佳士得2005年7月12日，編號47；繼售香港佳士得2011年6月1日，編號3619。另見一三足爐例，Ronald Longsdorf 收藏，售紐約佳士得2011年9月15-16日，編號1160。參考一簋式爐例，售舊金山邦瀚斯2010年12月13日，編號5146。再見一清初例，與本品相類，水松石山房收藏，售香港蘇富比2013年4月8日，編號117。