Lot 28
  • 28

A SPINACH-GREEN JADE CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • jade
the compressed globular body on three cabriole legs issuing from animal masks, flanked with two archaic dragon handles, each side carved in relief with a band of taotie, divided by three sets of vertical flanges, the domed cover similarly carved, surmounted with a chilong finial, the stone of a spinach-green colour with lighter green inclusions and dark green mottling

Provenance

T.Y. King, Shanghai (£120).

Bluett & Son, London, 13th December 1952 (£155).

Condition

This censer is in good condition, but there is a small shallow chip to the rim near one handle (1.5mm by 1.5mm). There is some minor flaws running through the rim and a small bruise to one foot of the chilong finial to the cover.
"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."