FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARONESS CARMEN THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL ELEPHANTS
LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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Price Realised GBP 10,625
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GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000
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Good overall condition. Inevitable marks, scratches and dents consistent with age and use. Some light scratching to the enamels. Some minor craquelure to the enamels, as to be expected. Slight discolouration to small areas of the enamel. Cloisonne in good condition, two minute sections warped including to where the saddle meets the candlestick and around the top of one of the Chinese characters on the candlestick. Loss to the enamel on one bead of the strap on one elephant's back.
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Lot 40Sale 21054
LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL ELEPHANTS Estimate: GBP 6,000 - 10,000
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