Een grote Chinese driepotige cloisonné wierookbrander met deksel, Qianlong

H.: 50 cm

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The cover with a slight dent with related enamel loss in the upper horizontal section. Another slight dent on the edge of an enamelled section with a reticulated section, with related enamel loss, and a small spot of enamel loss to the opposite panel. Visible wear to the gilding. Otherwise in good condition with some superficial wear throughout and some adhered dirt.
- The censer with a dent on the side, situated below on of the handls, with related enamel loss. Visible wear and some verdigris to the gilding. Otherwise overall in good condition with some superficial wear throughout and some adhered dirt.

Ref.:
- Christie's, London, Nov. 3, 2020, lot 88, for an equally large example on elephant head-shaped feet. (sold GBP 125.000) (link)
- Sotheby's, Paris, June 18, 2020, lot 35, for a smaller example on elephant head-shaped feet. (sold EUR 106.250) (link)
- Sotheby's, Paris, Dec. 16, 2015, lot 49, for a smaller example. (sold EUR 207.000) (link)
- Christie's, Hong Kong, Dec. 1, 2010, lot 3032, for an equally large example. (sold HKD 1.100.100) (link)
- Sotheby's, Hong Kong, April 11, 2008, lot 3041, for an equally large example on elephant head-shaped feet. (sold HKD 667.500) (link)