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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."
"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."