Lot 97
  • 97

A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED CHINESE PORCELAIN FÔ DOGS, THE PORCELAIN QING DYNASTY, THE MOUNTS CIRCA 1745-1750 |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 32,5 cm, larg. 24 cm ; height 12 3/4  in; width 9 1/2  in

Condition

Illustration assez fidèle. Les éléments en bronze sont dans un état de conservation satisfaisant. Les bras sont très encrassés ; joli travail de ciselure sur les feuilles, fleurs, bassins et bobèches. Une feuille ressoudée sur le bras principal. Les terrasses avec quelques défauts de fonte, taches et légères usures. Les chiens de Fô en bon état, griffures mineures en surface. Les fleurs avec parfois de tous petits éclats. Joli modèle, de belle taille, qui a besoin d'être légèrement nettoyé pour retrouver tous son éclat.
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