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Brûle-parfum couvert en bronze doré Dynastie Qing, XIXE siecle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, copper, mother-of-pearl, jadeite, lapis-lazuli
la panse octogonale aux côtés arrondis entièrement ajourés, reposant sur quatre pieds polylobés, chaque pan décoré de deux dragons poursuivant la perle enflammée encadrant un trigramme incrusté de lapis lazuli et nacre au-dessus de vagues, le col orné de cabochons alternant lapis lazuli et nacre entre deux dragons, les bords plats de cabochons de nacre, le couvercle surmonté d'un lion bouddhiste à la gueule menaçante jouant avec une perle en jadéite (2)
Provenance
Collection of Alfred Forgeron (1842-1910?).
Sold Drouot, Paris, 26th and 27th February 1910, lot 11.
Thence in the family by descent.
Sold Drouot, Paris, 26th and 27th February 1910, lot 11.
Thence in the family by descent.
Literature
Alfred Forgeron and Hippolyte Buffenoir, Collection Alfred Forgeron: Objets d'Art de la Chine et du Japon, Paris, 1910, no. 11.
Condition
The border of the cover slightly warped, the censer in good overall condition with small parts of the openwork design missing just above one ruyi head below a trigram, one inlaid pearl chipped.
"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."