Sale 13075
London
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10 May 2016
Price realised
GBP 19,375
Estimate
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CRANES 19TH CENTURY Each crane is naturalistically modelled with one leg raised and the head facing forwards, the details rendered in black, white and red enamels. The taller 15 7/8 in. (40.5 cm.) high
Provenance
From the collection of a private European lady.
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See a similar pair of cloisonné enamel cranes dated to the 18th century, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 27 May 2008, lot 1875.
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