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Paire de candélabres aux chiens Fô en porcelaine blanc de Chine d'époque Kangxi (1662-1722), à montures de bronze doré et tôle vernissée d'époque Louis XV, vers 1740
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 33 cm ; larg. 23 cm ; prof. 18 cm
- Height 13 in; width 9 in; depth 7 in
chaque candélabre en forme de chien de Fô assis en porcelaine blanc de Chine avec un bouquet feuillagé à trois lumières en tôle laquée verte et ornée de fleurs en porcelaine tendre de Mennecy-Villeroy ; reposant sur une terrasse rocaille en bronze doré décorée de fleurs polychromes en porcelaine tendre
Literature
Référence bibliographique :
P. J. Donnely, Blanc de Chine, Porcelain of Tehuain Fukien, Londres, 1969
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and handling.
The green patina of the arms of light is partly period. A few flowers are missing.
The giliding of the mounts is slightly tarnished as expected.
The Blanc de Chine dogs are in good overall condition with some small firing crackles ; the ears, of the mane and the tail have been partly chipped as expected.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Directement issus de la mythologie chinoise, les chiens de Fô avaient le pouvoir de chasser les esprits malveillants. Leur apparence fantastique, mi-chien, mi-dragon, mi-lion les rendit particulièrement appréciés en Europe où il furent utlisés par les marchands-merciers pour former candélabres, flambeaux ou encriers.
Une paire de candélabres aux Qilins en blanc de Chine, animal fantastique assez proche combinant les traits du dragon, du lion et du cerf, provenant de la collection Léon Levy fut vendue chez Sotheby's à Paris, le 2 octobre 2008, lot 4.
Une paire de candélabres aux Qilins en blanc de Chine, animal fantastique assez proche combinant les traits du dragon, du lion et du cerf, provenant de la collection Léon Levy fut vendue chez Sotheby's à Paris, le 2 octobre 2008, lot 4.