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A 'LONGQUAN' TRIPOD CENSER YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 28.5 cm, 11 1/4 in.
the deep flaring sides rising from a flat base set with three short cabriole legs, moulded and carved in relief around the exterior with the Eight Trigrams, between raised foliate bands, covered overall in a bluish-green glaze
Provenance
Purchased from Dumousset, Hotel des Ventes Drouot, Paris, 5th May 1992.
Condition
There is restoration to all three feet of the censer (an area of approx. 6x7 cm each). There is a circular hole to the base (diameter approx. 3.5 cm). There are some iron spots and burst bubbles in various areas.
"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."