Lot 74
Lot 74
THE TIBOR COLLECTION, PART IV
TWO CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN LARGE CRANES

19TH/20TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 13,750
Estimate
USD 5,000 - USD 7,000
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TWO CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN LARGE CRANES

19TH/20TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 13,750
Price Realised USD 13,750
Details
Perched on brown-glazed bases, with long curving necks and sharp beaks, one with its legs painted green to match the other
1614 in. (41.1 cm.) high
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Lot Essay

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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