07-12-200807-12-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2417Boston
July 12, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Chinese Cloisonne Lamp Base

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$267$225
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2417Location: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Cloisonne Lamp Base, early 20th century, baluster form, neck decorated with florals above flat leaf waist, body with butterflies in flight amidst chrysanthemum on blue ground with quatrefoil detailing, drilled and mounted on gilt metal foot, vase ht. 15 1/2, full ht. 16 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-400

Small dent and loss near shoulder; compression and small enamel losses all around where foot meets the mid body; top has an inset brass plate from electrical conversion to lamp; drilled to base.

Keywords

gilt metal foot