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Lot 309
A RARE PAIR GILT-BRONZE ENTWINED 'DRAGON' STANDS WITH GLASS SPHERES
Estimated Value:
10.000 € - 15.000 €
Result:
incl. Premium and VAT
Description:
China, Qing dynasty, ca. 18th cH. 34,5 cm (mit Glaskugel)
Formed by two ferocious five-clawed dragons intertwined, with sinuous bodies covered with finely carved scales, each holding the sacred pearl. Each with a later large glass sphere.
Collection of the sinologist Otto Franke (1863-1946) sold from his estate by a family member at Nagel, 2.11.2012, lot 1496, the counterpart acquired from Zeller, Lindau, 12.7.2013, lot 1069
Compare to a pair of imperial gilt-bronze entwined dragon crystal balls stands, dated 17th-18th century, published in Sidney L. Moss Ltd., The Second Bronze Age, Later Chinese Metalwork, London,1991, no. 15. Also see three other closely related examples dragon stands, one sold at Sotheby's Paris, 12.12.2013, lot 10; one sold at Christie's Paris, 10.12.2014, lot 124; and one from the Collection of the late French diplomat Georges Dubail (1845 - 1904) - Minor wear, very minor losses
