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A PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED CLOISONNE ELEPHANTS QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- cloisonne enamel on metal
later mounted in European gilt-bronze as a pair of two-branch candlelabra, each supported on the vase-form howdah comprising a central chinoiserie figure hitting a drum flanked by urn-form candle holders suspending pierced foliate pendants, each animal with its heads turned to one side, its white body with overall gilt wire detailing, caparisoned with multi-colored straps around the body and a blue ground saddlecloth with formal lotus motifs above a black-ground apron with lotus scrolls, all supported on an elaborate pedestal (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, June 7th 2000, lot 205.
Condition
In good overall condition. One candle tray is an unmatching replacement.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.