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The Tibor Collection was formed over decades, growing to encompass every category of Chinese export porcelain, from small, charming teawares to massive pairs of important jars. The collector had a deep appreciation for the magnificent porcelains made for New Spain as well as for the lifelike charm and elegance of Chinese porcelain figure and animal models.
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Chinese Export Art Featuring Property from the Tibor Collection
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Overall with surface wear and scratches; with tiny losses to the painted decoration, primarily to the white color; possibly restored through the lower portion of its neck; the interior of the base with two large firing cracks, one at the front and one at the back in the making, with a hairline crack running horizontally between the two to one side of the base and with associated overpaint on the exterior of the base; the bird's proper right toes with associated restoration.
41⁄4 in. wide 63⁄4 in. long
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Lot 75Sale 20274
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN MODEL OF A CRANEEstimate: USD 7,000 - 10,000
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