A LARGE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the deep U-shaped body rising from three elephant-head gilt legs to an everted gilt rim set with a pair of tab handles, decorated around the exterior with three large rectangular panels enclosing lotus strapwork, all between lotus and pendent stiff leaf bands reserved on a turquoise ground, the domed cover similarly decorated and set with three pierced and gilt flower-filled ruyi panels and surmounted by a large pierced and gilt dragon finial

The censer and cover are in good overall condition with the exception of a circa 2cm., diam., depression to both the side of the body and to the cover with minor cracking and associated enamel loss, minor rubbing to the gilded areas, small areas of loss to the enamle on one handle and characteristic enamel pitting and shrinkage to both the body and cover.
"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."