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AN INSCRIBED DEHUA INCENSE BURNER AND A GUAN-TYPE WASHER QING DYNASTY, 17TH – 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- 14.8 and 18.5 cm, 5 7/8 and 7 1/4 in.
the censer of bombé form, flanked by lion mask handles, one side inscribed with a poem; the washer of double lozenge section, covered overall in a soft grey glaze suffused with crackles
Provenance
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd, Hong Kong, 20th June 2003 (censer) and 5th June 2004 (washer).
Condition
censer: There is an approx. 1.2 cm mouth chip, as well as some other minute nicks to the rim and minor firing imperfections. washer: There are stabilised losses to the crackled glaze, particularly to the rightmost corner of the mouth with a refilled flake of approx. 1.2 by 0.4 cm.
"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."