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A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE CENSER QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
the compressed globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a wide flaring mouth, set at the shoulder with a pair of dragon-head handles, the metal patinated to a dark chocolate tone with irregular gold splashes, the base cast with an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark within a recessed rectangle
Provenance
From a private European collection. Acquired in London in the 1960s.
Condition
The censer is in very good overall condition with the exception of two casting repairs 1 and 1.5cm., wide to the foot (contemporary to manufacture), tiny dents and casting imperfections around the body and nicks to the rim. It should be noted that the patina is of a slightly richer darker chocolate-brown tone than the catalogue would suggest, and so emphasising the gold splashes to greater effect.
"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."
"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."