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十七 / 十八世紀 銅雙龍捧壽紋龍耳熏爐 《大明宣德年製》仿款
估價
30,000 - 50,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- 《大明宣德年製》仿款
- bronze
the compressed globular body cast around the exterior in low relief with two shou roundels flanked by archaistic dragons, the shoulder set with a pair of loop handles in the form of a coiled dragon, all supported on three cabriole legs decorated with lingzhi, the domed cover elaborately pierced with archaistic dragons below a band of pendent lappets, surmounted by an openwork dragon finial, the base with an apocryphal Xuande mark, the wood stand with silver-wire inlaid decoration (3)
來源
日本收藏（傳）
Condition
The censer and cover are in overall good condition. There is a short crack to the rim of the censer, and one of the chilong handles has a small chip to the tip of the horn. Some minor dents to the surface, consistent with age and use. The wood stand with minor losses to the silver-wire inlay.
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.
拍品資料及來源
Compare three closely related examples sold at auction, one without a cover sold in these rooms, 11th May 1978, lot 89; another slightly larger censer and cover with dragons confronting flaming pearls, sold at Christie's London, 14th June 1982, lot 204; the third with pierced shou characters to the cover, sold at Sotheby's London, 1st November 1985, lot 397.