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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

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A PAIR OF SILVER AND

GILT-METAL CRANE

CANDLESTICKS

TONGZHI INCISED SIX-CHARACTER
MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)

Each candlestick is superbly modelled

as a crane standing on an elaborate

gilt-silver rock-form base, from which

emerge floral blossoms inlaid with

semi-precious stones. The cranes are

naturalistically detailed, standing on

tall legs detailed with cylindrical bands,

with one leg slightly bent, and their

long necks gracefully curved. Each crane

further grasps a peach sprig in its long

pointed beak, the stem forming a pricket

candlestick. The bodies and feathers are

intricately and realistically rendered,

with their wings forming a cover for the

hollow body.

24 in. (61 cm.) high, boxes (2)

HK$800,000-1,500,000
US$110,000-190,000

清同治 銀仙鶴燭臺一對
「大清同治年製」篆書刻款

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