ID 718548
Lot 1201 | A PAIR OF POLYCHROME, GILT-DECORATED AND CARVED HONGMU INCENSE STANDS
Estimate value
$ 12 000 – 18 000
19TH CENTURY
The paneled top is set in a square frame above the pierced aprons carved with a dragon medallion, painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt. The whole is raised on square-section legs terminating in scroll-form feet carved with upturned acanthus leaves joined low stretchers.
32 1⁄4 in. (81.9 cm.) high, 18 1⁄4 in. (46.4 cm.) square
Provenance
An Asian-American family collection, acquired in the early 20th century, by repute.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
| Medium: | Hongmu, Wood |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Medium: | Hongmu, Wood |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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| Phone | +44 (0)20 7839 9060 | |
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| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |



