Lot Details
Lot 310
Pair of Massive Chinese Cloisonne Elephants
Early 20th century
Each standing four-square on a rectangular base, the head held low with the trunk curled under between long gently curved tusks, each set with a saddle and elaborate trappings supporting a vase with a pearl and flame finial. Height 72 inches, width 47 1/2 inches, depth 24 inches.
Provenance:
Estate of Frank Butler II, Palm Beach, FL
C
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for $25,000 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
One elephant has one side of the blanket dented inward about 2 inches, no loss to cloisonne, on the same side the ribbon that hangs over the blanket is missing a hook that secures it onto the blanket (easily repaired), small dent on the forehead with surface loss to enamel.
The other elephant: has a small break to one inlaid wire on the back of the tail, the finial on the back of the neck is bent and could possibly be repaired.
Some apparent white overpaint/infilling to each of the tail area; dulling and tarnishing gilt metal finish; not blacklighted
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
The other elephant: has a small break to one inlaid wire on the back of the tail, the finial on the back of the neck is bent and could possibly be repaired.
Some apparent white overpaint/infilling to each of the tail area; dulling and tarnishing gilt metal finish; not blacklighted
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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