Bookends - Bronze - China - Dragon and Phoenix

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Sarah Le Helley
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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.

Estimate  € 210 - € 250
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Description from the seller

openworked (pierced) relief with a dragon and phoenix – a classic Chinese combination that symbolises imperial power (dragon) and harmony/fortune (phoenix).
Technique: hand-cast with subsequently updated chiselling; the underside shows typical casting and oxidation traces.

This set of bookends is typical of Chinese export decor from the early 20th century. They were often sold in Europe and the US as luxury desk/office accessories and are recognisable by their rich symbolism and the heavy solid bronze/brass.

Height 15 cm
Width 14 cm
Thickness 7.5 cm
Weight 465 g per piece

In good condition with minimal signs of wear.

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

openworked (pierced) relief with a dragon and phoenix – a classic Chinese combination that symbolises imperial power (dragon) and harmony/fortune (phoenix).
Technique: hand-cast with subsequently updated chiselling; the underside shows typical casting and oxidation traces.

This set of bookends is typical of Chinese export decor from the early 20th century. They were often sold in Europe and the US as luxury desk/office accessories and are recognisable by their rich symbolism and the heavy solid bronze/brass.

Height 15 cm
Width 14 cm
Thickness 7.5 cm
Weight 465 g per piece

In good condition with minimal signs of wear.

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
465 g
Title additional information
Dragon and Phoenix
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
China
Model
Set of Chinese bronze bookends featuring a dragon and phoenix.
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
2880
Objects sold
96.94%
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