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Lot 34
  • 34

Pique-cierge en bronze doré et émaux cloisonnés Chine, dynastie Qing, fin du XVIIIE siècle

Estimate
5,000 - 5,500 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • bronze
en forme d'oiseau perché sur une base creuse, écrasant une tortue, les ailes déployées, la tête légèrement penchée en avant supportant la pique

Condition

The bird is detachable from the base and doesn't stand properly. There are some small losses to the enamels to the base around the hole where the bird is fixed to the base. Otherwise the enamels are in good overall condition.
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