April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese patinated bronze tripod censer 铜香炉一颗
Xuande mark, 18th century or earlier 宣德款 十八世纪或更早
Of compressed bombe form with thick vertical loop handles, all on three tapered feet, four-character "Xuande" cast mark to the underside, the metal of reddish-gold tone with rich chestnut-brown patina
weight: 3,282 grams
H: 5 3/4 in., Dia: 7 1/4 in.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Gump's, San Francisco by the parents of the present owner, January 8, 1972
Sold for $21,420
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Of compressed bombe form with thick vertical loop handles, all on three tapered feet, four-character "Xuande" cast mark to the underside, the metal of reddish-gold tone with rich chestnut-brown patina
weight: 3,282 grams
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Gump's, San Francisco by the parents of the present owner, January 8, 1972
