Lot 30
  • 30

A pair of gilt-bronze mounted blanc de chine Chinese porcelain candelabra, signed Henry Dasson Paris, circa 1880

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • each 39cm. high, 1ft.3½in.
each modelled with blanc de chine figure of a boy on the back of a buffalo in mirror image, playing a flute

Condition

In good condition. Some minor surface dirt. The cows are not fixed properly on the bases. Loose . One with restorations on flute and left foot. The head of one restored.
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Catalogue Note

For information on Henry Dasson, see footnote to lot 81.