Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 250

Lot 250

Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 18th Century or Earlier

Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 18th Century or Earlier
Lot 250 Details
Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 18th Century or Earlier

18世紀或更早 宣德款 銅製小香燻

Supported on three pointed feet, finely cast with two arched handles
diameter 2.4" — 6.2 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $900
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 18th Century or Earlier
  • Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 18th Century or Earlier
  • Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 18th Century or Earlier
Provenance:

From an Important Private Collection, London, England
Acquired mainly from Christie’s and Sotheby’s London, from the 1970s to the 1990s
Lots 243 - 273

Note:

A similar censer was sold at Christie’s New York, December 14-15, 2015, lot 413 (part)

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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