Mar 18, 2008 10:00 EST
Asian Works of Art
2048
Group of Three Chinese Bronze Articles
19th Century
Comprising a pair of kylins cast with gu-form vases on their backs, worked in mirror form with the heads turned, set with fierce expressions; and a censer of ovoid form, cast with squirrels and leafy vines on the body with with a similar stand, the lid with squirrels below a recumbent kylin finial, base with stylized seal mark. Height of kylins 10 inches.
Sold for $2,125
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
Group of Three Chinese Bronze Articles
19th Century
Comprising a pair of kylins cast with gu-form vases on their backs, worked in mirror form with the heads turned, set with fierce expressions; and a censer of ovoid form, cast with squirrels and leafy vines on the body with with a similar stand, the lid with squirrels below a recumbent kylin finial, base with stylized seal mark. Height of kylins 10 inches.
Rubbing to kylin patina
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Auction: Asian Works of Art, Mar 18, 2008
