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Brûle-parfum en bronze patiné Chine, Dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
de forme ovale reposant sur quatre pieds en forme de ruyi, les bords évasés agrémentés de deux dragons chilong sculptés formant les anses, marque Xuande à six caractères dans un cartouche rectangulaire à la base ; petit manque à un dragon et craquelure associée
Condition
A repaired crack in the cast to one of the dragon handles with a 1cm section of the animal's mane to its right and the tip end of its front right paw chipped ans missing. A small 2mm hole drilled in its right chick. A minute dent to the inner rim beneath and another to one side of the censer above the bottom rim. Otherwise in good condition.
"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."