ID 861966
Lot 3062 | A RARE PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL ‘PEACOCK’ CENSERS
Estimate value
HKD 2 000 000 – 3 000 000
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The peacocks are naturalistically modelled standing on clawed feet with their necks turned back and the heads topped by gilt feathered crests with pointed gilt beaks. The birds are intricately enamelled in shades of turquoise, blue and red with gilt wire highlights. The body is hollow with the wings forming as a detachable cover.
17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm.) long
Provenance
The Mandel Collection
Sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, Masterpieces of the Enameller's art from the Mandel Collection, 30 May 2012, lot 3909
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Icons, Religious items |
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Icons, Religious items |
| Address of auction |
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