the body supported on cabriole legs with mask terminals, flanked by a pair of angular loop handles, the domed cover set with three small molded tabs, traces of pigment, wood stand (3)

Mathias Komor Chinese Art, New York.
Collection of Raymond A. Bidwell (1876-1954).
The Springfield Museum, Springfield.
Christie's New York, 21st-22nd March 2013, lot 1130.

The Raymond A. Bidwell Collection of Chinese Bronzes and Ceramics, Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, 1965, pl. 36.

There are chips to the edges of the handles and the lip of the censer. There are scattered firing cracks and surface chips. The cover with a chip to one of the tabs. No restorations visible under black light.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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