Asian Art Online Auction

July 10, 2014

LOT 182

Lot 182

Large Bronze Tripod Censer, 16th/17th Century

Large Bronze Tripod Censer, 16th/17th Century
Lot 182 Details
Large Bronze Tripod Censer, 16th/17th Century

Of large proportion, the squat body flanked by a pair of curving handles and supported on three cabriolet legs with monster-head masks cast to the top
diameter 13.8" — 35 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $252
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Bronze Tripod Censer, 16th/17th Century
  • Large Bronze Tripod Censer, 16th/17th Century
  • Large Bronze Tripod Censer, 16th/17th Century
Provenance:

Acquired in Peking circa 1900 by John Henry Hinton, the Shanghai managing director for the British piano manufacturer Samuel Moutrie, while he worked in China between 1894 and 1914. After leaving China with his wife and four children, Mr. Hinton and his family traveled back to England before moving to New York and San Francisco, and finally settling in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, in 1920.

CONDITION DETAILS

one leg restored, overall wear throughout

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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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