A RARE TIANJIN AND QIANGJIN LACQUER INCENSE STAND QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the cusped circular top finely incised and painted with five scaly dragons in mutual pursuit of flaming pearls, all above a pierced waist and six long elegant cabriole legs each similarly decorated with dragons and flower scrolls and supported on a cusped circular base with four short ruyi feet

Chips and losses to lacquer to the undersides and lower sections of all of the ruyi feet. Further chips and losses to lacquer, primarily to the bottom of the apron and corners of the legs, and to a lesser extent around the rim of the circular top. One large crack across one of the pierced panels of the waist, measuring approximately 175mm across. Various other cracks to lacquer throughout.
"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."