Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 137
Large Chinese Bronze Censer
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly late Qing dynasty, lobed form with two arced side handles, removable body decorated with Greek key ground and panels with mythical creatures in relief, pierced brass lid with foo dog finial, on three figural winged dragon supports atop lobed stepped base, nine character mark on top of base, 16-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. diameter
Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of discoloration, dragon supports loose on base and slightly warped (body does not easily fit onto pegs, doesn't sit level)
