Description:
Four Famille Rose Export Figural Items, China, 19th century, a pair of candleholders in the form of recumbent lions, glazed in orange and with gilt ears and tails, decorated with a lattice and flower motif, with a flared candleholder on the back decorated in scrolling floral vines; and a pair of caparisoned elephants, decorated allover with flowers and butterflies, with details in gilt, lions 2 7/8 x 4; elephants 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
join between candleholder and lion body restored,
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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