A PAIR OF LACQUERED INCENSE BURNER STANDS, XIANGJI CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY Each of elegant fluid foliate forms, resting on cabriole legs. Finely lacquered in colors and gilt with flower scrolls against a red ground. Each bears an identical old antique dealer label to the base of the top part: ‘Pierre Saque 6, Rue Saint Georges’. H: 47 cm - L: 41,8 cm - width: 32cm Provenance: - a French Riviera collection, France;- purchased from Pierre Saqué, 6 rue St. Georges, Paris (according to label). Note: Pierre Saqué was a noted and established dealer based in Paris circa 1900-1930. Quality Asian items first sold by him are often popping up at auction. See, inter alia, a pair of matching Dehua teapots sold at SOTHEBY’S New York, USA, 2007-03-19, lot 769, for USD 8,400. 一对漆制香几 中国，晚清，19世纪晚期 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 of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to 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.