A Chinese Gilt and Enameled Bronze Mounted Cloisonne Censer

19th/20th Century

Overall height 19 inches.

Property from the Collection of Robert and Mary Montgomery, Palm Beach, Florida

In overall good, stable condition. The inner lip of the cover is bent out of round, so it does not fit flush into the mouth of the vessel and can presently only rest atop. The enamel with a rich appearance, with one small area of scuffs and slight loss/peeling to the enamel. There is a small hole drilled into the bottom of the vessel. The bronze handles are very slightly loose but remain firmly affixed to the body. Most of the gilding has rubbed off the bronze; it nonetheless retains a rich patina and an attractive appearance. Rests stably on a flat surface. Height to rim of body 12 inches. The overall height would be 19 inches if the cover was placed flush top the body. Additional photos available upon request.

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Donna Tribby

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Donna Tribby is a senior specialist in the Southeast region at Hindman.

Ms. Tribby joined the firm in 2013 and has handled notable auctions and collections such as those of Phillip and Mary Hullitar and the Kennedy Winter White House. She uses her extensive experience on daily basis to evaluate property from large collections and estates across all categories. She has over 38 years of experience in the art world, previously serving as Vice President of the Catalogue and Appraisal department at Sloan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Director of a major Palm Beach gallery. After her tenure as director, she went on to open Waddington & Tribby Fine Art in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

Nicholas Gordon

Specialist, Furniture & Decorative Arts

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Donna Tribby is a senior specialist in the Southeast region at Hindman.

The Collection of Robert and Mary Montgomery

A Chinese Gilt and Enameled Bronze Mounted Cloisonne Censer

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