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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF
NIGEL DAVIS

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A CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMELED A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL WALL PLAQUE A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DISHES
RECTANGULAR LANTERN 18th/19th century 19th century
18th century Of tapering body of three sides rising to high Each of rectangular form with canted corners
Each section cast separately and put shoulders and waisted neck with stylized inlaid in subdued colors on the turquoise
together, decorated with stylized lotus scrolls phoenix handles, decorated with stylized ground with composite lotus blossoms and
and openwork designs filled with enamels, lotus surrounded by scrolling designs against leafy tendrils separated by a roundel of facing
the top in flaring petal shape, the body of a turquoise ground, traces of gilt visible on dragons on a pale green, the side walls with
rectangular form, all supported by a splayed the back. strap work framing four-petal flowers and
base. 8 1/2in (22cm) high leafy scrolls that repeat on the reverse, the
12 1/4in (31cm) high exposed metal surfaces and tiny corner feet
US$3,000 - 5,000 finished in gilt.
US$2,500 - 3,500 5 5/8 x 8 1/8in (14.3 x 20.5cm) each

US$2,000 - 3,000

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