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A PAir of CloisonnÉ EnAmEl
modEls of CrAnEs
19th century
Each modelled standing with the head slightly
lowered, the wings folded over the back,
the plumage denoted in brightly coloured
enamels, on turquoise grounds, the beaks
and legs gilt metal.
20cm (7.7/8in) high max. (2).
£1,200 - 1,500
CNY12,000 - 14,000 HK$14,000 - 18,000
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A CloisonnÉ EnAmEl CrAnE
Qianlong/Jiaqing
Standing proudly with head held high and
slightly turned to the right, the beak slightly
opened and the beady eyes set under the
red-capped crown, the wings realistically
rendered in blue, green and purplish enamel,
the legs gilt, fixed wood stand. 69cm (27
1/8in) high (3).
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY19,000 - 29,000 HK$24,000 - 36,000
The crane is a Daoist symbol of longevity, and
is frequently depicted either with Shoulao, the
God of Longevity, or the Queen Mother of the
West. Cloisonné enamel cranes were often
placed in pairs flanking thrones in the imperial
palaces.
The pair to the present lot was sold in our
New Bond Street salerooms, 17 May 2012,
lot 140.
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