Lot 747
  • 747

A JADEITE MUGHAL-STYLE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' CENSER AND COVER 20TH CENTURY

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Jade
the rounded body rising from a spreading foot, carved on the exterior in low relief with six detached chrysanthemum heads, the sides flanked by a pair of handles carved in the form of three chrysanthemum blooms further suspending loose rings, the cover similarly carved, the translucent stone of mottled white color with dark green and russet highlights, wood stand (3) 

Provenance

Gift of the Carolyn C. Rowland Trust (accession no. 2013.34a-b).

Condition

There are the expected minor nicks to the edges and extremities, otherwise the censer is in overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.