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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE CANDLESTICKS
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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE CANDLESTICKS

KANGXI (1662-1722)

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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE CANDLESTICKS
Kangxi (1662-1722)
The multi-knopped stems similarly painted with horizontal bands of petals, hatch-pattern and scrolling flowers, rising from octagonal slightly domed bases with flower sprays above a band of petals, fritted, one stem restuck
6¾ in. (17.3) high (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

This form is probably taken from a late 17th Century European brass candlestick. A similar single candlestick is in the Hodroff Collection, illustrated by David S. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, 1994, no.254.

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