A BRONZE OPENWORKED 'DRAGON' BRUSH POT, BITONG

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE GHEZZI FAMILY, SWITZERLAND (LOTS 415-417) The Ghezzi family of Zurich had always been passionate about Far Eastern art, and as early as the 1930s, but especially in the 1960s, Mr Fermo Ghezzi and his wife Sonja made numerous visits to China, which inspired the growth of their collection. In the 1940s, they opened several jewellery and antique shops in St. Moritz and Zurich. Their passion was passed on to the next generation and their son, in particular, was a keen enthusiast, and continued to collect avidly across many different fields including Chinese and Japanese art. He shared this enthusiasm with his wife, and they both travelled extensively, from New York to Beijing, via Paris, London, Geneva and Hong Kong, in search of works of art to add to their collection.

A BRONZE OPENWORKED 'DRAGON' BRUSH POT, BITONG

17TH-18TH CENTURY

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A BRONZE OPENWORKED 'DRAGON' BRUSH POT, BITONG
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The sides are cast and openworked with two strident dragons, one clutching a flaming pearl, amongst cloud scrolls.
4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high

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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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