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QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL WALL CLOCK
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The clock has a bulbous body and a tall neck rising to a flaring mouth rim with a pair of archaistic phoenix handles, and is surmounted by a cover decorated with chrysanthemum sprays. The body is set with a clock bearing Chinese characters surrounded by a stylised openwork lotus scroll cartouche. The ruyi-shaped base is mounted onto a carved wood stand.
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high overall
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The clock has a bulbous body and a tall neck rising to a flaring mouth rim with a pair of archaistic phoenix handles, and is surmounted by a cover decorated with chrysanthemum sprays. The body is set with a clock bearing Chinese characters surrounded by a stylised openwork lotus scroll cartouche. The ruyi-shaped base is mounted onto a carved wood stand.
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high overall
Provenance
A private North American collection formed from the 19th century onwards.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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