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清十八 / 十九世紀 銅局部鎏金纏枝蓮壽字紋熏爐 《宣德年製》仿款
估價
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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描述
- 《宣德年製》仿款
- Bronze
of square section comprising three separate tiers, supported on four C-curved legs in the form of dragon-fish, their fins and horns framing the lower corners of the bombé body embellished on each side with a gilt quatrelobed cartouche filled with auspicious characters and scrolling lotus in relief, the decoration repeated on the wide horizontal flange, the same motif rendered in openwork in the central tier surrounding dragon-filled rectangular medallions, and again on the openwork domed cover, the borders throughout with kuilong or keyfret, the cover surmounted by a large openwork dragon-form knob, the base cast with an apocryphal four-character Xuande mark (3)
Condition
Much of the gilding worn away. Minor scratches and small superficial dents scattered throughout, as well as uneven patination, all commensurate with age and use. The rectangular dragon medallions in the central tier are probably later replacements, and two of them are loose. The interior darkened from use as a censer.
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
A gilt-bronze censer of the same type, attributed to the Kangxi period, from the collection of I.W. Scott, sold in our London rooms, 3rd June 1975, lot 37, and again in the same rooms, 11th December 1990, lot 46. A related censer, but with 'squirrel and grape' motif executed in cloisonné, is in the collection of the National Museum of China, Beijing.