$7,380
Three-tiered Square Metal Censer and Cover, China, decorated with incised calligraphies alternating with archaic vessel designs, the box with a reticulated design with three immortals in a roundel, with two-tiered carved wood stand, ht. 5 5/8, wd. 5 1/2 in. Photographed in an Interior Design magazine article, December 1951. Estimate $500-700 a nick and some surface scratches to cover, breaks to carvings and age cracks to wood stand, top tier of stand detached. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-16
