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拍品專文
Symbolizing longevity, the crane has always been an auspicious bird in China. Compare the smaller example from the collection of the Duke of Westminster, formerly at Eaton Hall (1931) and Eaton Lodge (1957), and sold Christie's, London, 15 May 2007, lot 410. See also the smaller pairs in the Estate of Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, sold Christie's, New York, 18 March 2005, lot 256; and in the Hodroff Collection sold Christie's, New York, 21 January 2009, lot 257.