Lot 27
  • 27

A pair of gilt-bronze mounted green jade toilet candlesticks, Italian, second half 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • giltwood, green jade
  • Haut. 17,5 cm; Height 6 3/4 in
the nozzle as a vase with a bacchanale on a column with garlands of flowers

Provenance

Piasa, Paris, 20 December 2002, lot 50

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition with minute verdigris traces to one nozzle. Very decorative pair of candlesticks and uncommon use of green jade.
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