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FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ELEPHANT CANDLE HOLDERS
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each in mirror image, modeled standing with heads turned and trunks curled up, the iron-red bodies highlighted in gilt, wearing a gilt ground 'Canton Famille Rose' saddle with blue enamel strap work, the candle nozzle formed as a vase a top the saddle
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) high
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each in mirror image, modeled standing with heads turned and trunks curled up, the iron-red bodies highlighted in gilt, wearing a gilt ground 'Canton Famille Rose' saddle with blue enamel strap work, the candle nozzle formed as a vase a top the saddle
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's New York, 26 January 2006, lot 85
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.