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Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick 1860
$1,795
£1,356.81
€1,556.32
CA$2,502.30
A$2,723.96
CHF 1,445.88
MX$32,775.12
NOK 18,321.27
SEK 16,787.46
DKK 11,622.50
About the Item
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain candleholder, circa 1860.
This very attractive antique Chinese porcelain elephant is hand-painted in the Canton famille rose palette, and profusely gilded throughout. The elephant having a Gu-form candleholder, decorated with a famille rose design and having a gilded rim, below is a caparison (an ornamental covering over a saddle) also decorated in the famille rose palette. The elephant is signed to the underside with a hand-painted two character mark. There are other such elephants listed on 1stdibs for $4,000+, this elephant is in excellent condition, no damage or restoration.
Provenance; from a large Chinese collection of porcelain, San Francisco. The elephant was acquired at Sotheby's auction in 1998 for $2400.
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1860-1869
- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
- Reference Number:Seller: BB-9827 1stDibs: LU4876136874902
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