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Brûle-parfum couvert en bronze patiné Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
circulaire, la panse renflée flanquée d'anses sculptées en têtes de lions, le couvercle ajouré sculpté d'un dragon émergeant de flots tumultueux au-dessus des trois terrasses, surmonté d'un caractère shou stylisé, les bords du couvercle, l'épaulement et le pied ornés d'une frise de pétales stylisés, les bords soulignés d'une frise de grecques, marque Xuande à six caractères dans un cartouche rectangulaire à la base
Condition
A few areas of wear to the patina on the shoulder, a few scattered dents on the surface and minor nicks on the rim, consistent with age, but overall the censer is in good condition. Three pitted areas on the underside of the cover rim (the largest 2,2 cm x 3 mm) corrected with black resin filling. Some wear to the patina on the edge of the top pierced medallion.
"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."