Lot no. 1694
Covered jade incense burner, China, body decorated with scrolls of flowers, resting on a stepped lotiform pedestal with three handles holding a free ring, the body also composed of three small covered incense burners, each resting on a lotiform pedestal, the top of the main body with three chilong-shaped handles holding a chain each connected to a lid of the small incense burners, lid decorated with scrolls of flowers, dragon-shaped grip, h. 36.5 cm (damage and restorations) Provenance: collection of the Ghezzi family, originally from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century A jade incense burner and cover, China, 36.5 cm high (damages and restorations) Provenance: Ghezzi family collection from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century 玉蓋香爐 高36.5厘米 已經過修復 General surface wear Damage and missing parts A few chips Some surface scratches Restorations Overall wear to the surface Damages and lacks Some chips Some surface scratches Restorations GHEZZI FAMILY COLLECTION Maison Piguet is pleased to present the second part of the collection of the Ghezzi family, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. The collection comprises more than 200 lots from a wide range of fields. Of particular note is a collection of Art Nouveau vases, including two large Gallé vases (lots 1263, 1265), a set of Chinese cloisonné enamels (lots 1703 to 1705) and a gilt bronze Amitayus (lot 1679). The entire collection included in the catalogue can be found by entering the keyword "Ghezzi" in the search bar on our website and scanning the QR code. All lots marked in red in the printed catalogue come from this collection.
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03/18/2025
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