Asian Art Online Auction

November 14, 2013

LOT 121

Lot 121

Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censers, 17th century

Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censers, 17th century
Lot 121 Details
Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censers, 17th century

One with white ground, the second blue, each ovoid body to wide neck and flaring rim, all raised on three legs and decorated with lotus balls and scrolling vines
height 9.3" — 23.5 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $564
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

Overall wear to both; white censer has bruised area 4cm high, 3 cm wide on body

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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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