Asian Art Auction, Session 2

June 06, 2011

LOT 676

Lot 676

Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censers, Qing Dynasty, 17th Century

Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censers, Qing Dynasty, 17th Century
Lot 676 Details
Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censers, Qing Dynasty, 17th Century

One white and the other blue, the round body rising to a wide neck and flaring rim, all on three legs, the body with numerous lotus balls and scrolling vine, the interior of the rim similarly decorated
height 9.3" — 23.5 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $2,460
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from the collection of Harrison M. Schaek, Toronto

Note:

A similar pair of censers was first sold in Christie’s Paris ‘Cloisonné's d’ Exception: Collection Juan Jose Amezaga et Maria Dolores Feijoo, Partie II,’ December 7th, 2007, lot 45, and later sold in these rooms December 12th, 2010, 437

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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