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清 銅瓜棱獸耳三足爐 《大明宣德年製》仿款

估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • 《大明宣德年製》仿款
  • Bronze, wood and agate
the compressed lobed globular body with a pair of lion mask handles rising from three lion mask cabriole legs to a waisted neck and everted rim set with a pair of loop handles, the base cast with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark, the later domed and pierced wood cover surmounted by an agate lingzhi fungus knop

Condition

The three legs of the censer may have been reinforced, with pins visible from the interior. There are minor nicks and casting flaws to the exterior. Some surface scratches. The wood cover had been broken and restuck, with an associated area of loss.
"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."