Pair of Gilt-bronze and Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candleholders

Description:

Pair of Gilt-bronze and Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candleholders, early 20th century, each depicting a green parrot encircled by polychrome flowers suspended by twisting branches, resting on a foliate base, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

The birds are Chinese porcelain. Each with scattered losses and repairs to the flowers.


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