Asian Art - Marlborough
Description:
Pair of Cloisonne Candle Holders, China, 20th century, each in the form of a crane perched on a tortoise within in shallow tripod bowl, with its wings outspread and holding a pearl in its beaks, surmounted by a pieced candle stand with drip pan, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700
loss of enamels and gilt; minor damage to one crane's head, same crane missing the pearl
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