A pair of silver-mounted blanc de Chine porcelain candlesticks, the porcelain Dehua late 17th/early 18th century, the silver-gilt mounts, Paris, 1717-1722

A pair of silver-mounted blanc de Chine porcelain candlesticks, the porcelain Dehua late 17th/early 18th century, the silver-gilt mounts, Paris, 1717-1722

each candlestick stands on a crackle blanc de Chine porcelain libation cup with a naturalistic pattern in relief; on a silver-gilt moulded foot, bordered with a palm frieze surmounted by gadroons; the knob is decorated with interlaced bulrushes, foliate scrolls and flowers on a matted ground

height 20 in.; width 5 in.; 20 cm; 12,5 cm.

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Paire de flambeaux en porcelaine blanc de Chine et vermeil, la porcelaine Dehua, fin du XVIIe/début du XVIIIe siècle, la monture, Paris, 1717-1722

height 20 in.; width 5 in.; 20 cm; 12,5 cm.

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