Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3: Zelle Collection, American & European

Sat, May 14, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, May 15, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 454

Antique Archaic Style Bronze Censer

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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with Carved Hardwood Lid Chinese, age unknown, possibly Ming Dynasty, standing form with two handles, bands of archaic decoration in relief, tripod base in form of three elephant heads, later finely carved hardwood lid probably Huanghuali, 18-1/4 in.. Condition: bronze with rich patination and areas of [verdigris], casting flaw crack across one elephant trunk (see detailed photos,) the hardwood lid with minor cracks and warping. Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia

Condition

bronze with rich patination and areas of [verdigris], casting flaw crack across one elephant trunk (see detailed photos,) the hardwood lid with minor cracks and warping
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