A large bronze fish basin

Estimated Value:

6.000 € - 10.000 €

Result:

2.222 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, late Qing Period
D. 90 cm, H. 79 cm
Cast in shape of a tripod censer resting on four feet with strap handles. The exterior with archaic style decoration featuring mythological creatures. The interiore base with an engraved inscription "yi zhong yuan wang da ji bao yong" flanked by two fishes.
Acquired by Bayer AG from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface changes due to many years of presentation in the park.
This lot is subject to standard taxation: a premium of 24.5 % will be charged on the hammer price. Statutory VAT is payable on the hammer price plus premium.

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