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Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick 1860

$1,795
£1,372.37
€1,580.70
CA$2,515.35
A$2,808.15
CHF 1,471.43
MX$34,374.47
NOK 18,687.13
SEK 17,619.59
DKK 11,796.90
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About the Item

A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain candleholder, circa 1860. This very attractive antique Chinese porcelain elephant is hand-painted in the Canton famille rose palette, and profusely gilded throughout. The elephant having a Gu-form candleholder, decorated with a famille rose design and having a gilded rim, below is a caparison (an ornamental covering over a saddle) also decorated in the famille rose palette. The elephant is signed to the underside with a hand-painted two character mark. There are other such elephants listed on 1stdibs for $4,000+, this elephant is in excellent condition, no damage or restoration. Provenance; from a large Chinese collection of porcelain, San Francisco. The elephant was acquired at Sotheby's auction in 1998 for $2400.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-9827 1stDibs: LU4876136874902

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