Lot 43
  • 43

A pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted turquoise-glazed Chinese porcelain recumbent deers the porcelain Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the mounts late 19th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain, gilt bronze
  • 15cm. high, 24cm. wide; 6in., 9½in.

Condition

A very decorative pair in overall good condition. The glaze with some variable colour throughout. The heads of the both deer have some craqeuleur and losses. The branch to one deer's mouth with a repaired break. One deer is not fixed to its gilt base.
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