• Christie's Interiors auction at Christies

    Sale 5670

    Christie's Interiors

    London, South Kensington

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    26 January 2010

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    Lot 64

    A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CRANE FORMED CENSERS

    Price realised

    GBP 2,000

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CRANE FORMED CENSERS
    Standing on high bases on tall gilt metal legs, their shaped and colourfully designed wing feathers form the detachable cover for the hollow body within
    22¼in. (56.5cm.) high (2)

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