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Rare brûle-parfum couvert en bronze doré et émaux cloisonnés Dynastie Ming, XVIE siècle
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel
la panse ventrue aplatie reposant sur trois petits pieds incurvés en forme de ruyi, l'épaule ornée de deux chimères cornues en bronze doré formant poignées, surmonté d'un couvercle cerclé d'une bande centrale en bronze doré ajouré à motifs de svastika et bêtes archaïsantes stylisées, le frétel en forme de chimère au corps ramassé en bronze doré, l'ensemble à décor de fleurs de lotus épanouies et rinceaux feuillagés spiralés rouge, bleu, jaune, blanc sur fond turquoise (2)
Condition
The censer and cover are in overall good condition. They are heavily cast and the gilding a rich golden tone. There is pitting to the enamels on both the body and cover, areas of loss to the enamels particularly to the lotus flowers around the shoulders of the censer and small areas where the enamels have been filled. The enamels are of a slightly darker tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A censer and cover with a similarly shaped gilt-bronze handle, gilt-bronze openwork frieze of entwined sinuous dragons and gilt-bronze animal handles, and bearing a Jingtai mark dated to the 15th century, is illustrated in Masterpieces of Chinese Enamel Ware in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1971, pl. 3. Compare the pair to the present censer and cover, sold at Christie's New York, 11th May 1981, lot 562.