Lot 27
  • 27

A pair of Chinese enamelled candlesticks, Canton

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • 36cm. high, 1ft. 2¼in.
each of square form, the drip-pan and sconce supported on a baluster shaped stick and high domed knopped foot, brightly enamelled with floral strapwork between ruyi and stiff leaf bands and all reserved on a dark blue ground


Condition

Very decorative. Some cracks to the enamel. Pretty colours.
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