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A CELADON-GROUND BLUE AND WHITE SLIP-DECORATED TRIPOD CENSERQING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 9 1/2 in., 24.1 cm
with slightly compressed rounded sides rising to a flaring rim and supported on three short tapering feet, the exterior with three large underglaze-blue phoenix medallions alternating with stylized clouds, the details crisply outlined in opaque milky-white slip, all against a rich celadon ground, the rim, interior and countersunk base glazed white, coll. no. 1320
Provenance
Berwald Oriental Art, London, 2005.
Condition
One of the phoenix with a small area of restoration to glaze loss. The censer is in good overall condition with small glaze flakes around the feet, iron spots and glaze pulls to the interior, and expected wear to the surface consistent with age and type.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.