LOT 0072 FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF CARLOS ALFREDO TORNQUIST ALTGELT (1...
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FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF CARLOS ALFREDO TORNQUIST ALTGELT (1885-1953): A PROMINENT ARGENTINIAN BANKER AND DIPLOMAT (BY REPUTE) A LARGE JADEITE JADE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER OR CENSER CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD Carved out of a stone of white, green and orange colors. It rests on three legs and has a globular compressed body flanked by tao dragon-shaped handles with loose rings. The upper part of the feet are carved with mythical beasts’ faces. The body is carved in low relief with taotié masks. The censer is topped by a gradient lid with a coiled mythical beast finial. The inner part is well hollowed. H: 13 cm Weight: 1035 grams Provenance: - a private Collection; - Carlos Alfredo Tornquist Altgelt (1885-1953, by repute). Note: Carlos Alfredo Tornquist Altgelt (1885-1953) was the President of the banking house of Ernesto Tornquist Co., Ltd., and a member of a prominent Argentinian family. A person of influence, he is also known to have played a crucial role in helping to avoid a war between Argentina and Chile in 1902 by managing the British mediation in the border dispute. Throughout the years, he maintained a close friendship with Argentina Presidents Julio A. Roca (1843-1914) and Carlos Pellegrini (1846-1906). 大型翡翠带盖玉香炉 中国,晚清,19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence ofsuch a reference does not imply that an item is freefrom defects or restoration, nor does a referenceto particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
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