Lot 30
  • 30

A rare pair of Chinese Export porcelain wall trophies modelled as stag's heads 19th century

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • height 21 3/4 in.
  • 55.3 cm
painted in underglaze-blue, naturalistically modelled with detachable antler tips, later mounted on wood plaques.

Provenance

Christie's New York, January 25, 2000, lot 106

Condition

Please note that the stags' heads have not been examined beneath the wooden mounts. The heads appear to be in good condition. The end sections of the removable antlers; one is restored through and at the end; another one has a small chip to the base. Otherwise in good condition.
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