A Large Private Collection of Ceramics and Works of Art, Stockholm H031

Auction: 21 February 2011 | Viewing: 16 – 20 February 2011

Auction is ended.

12. A set of two bronze architectural ornaments in the shape of dragon heads, Ming dynasty.

each well cast with bearded snout curling up in front of the intent eyes and bushy eyebrows, the mane gathered into three pointed clumps flanked by two small horns leading to the powerful scaly neck. The bronze with a green patina. Length 27,5 cm.

Damages.

  • Estimate: SEK 8 000 - 10 000 / € 900 - 1 150
  • Price realized:

    (incl. buyer's premium)

    SEK 8 085 / € 900
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Provenance

Bought at Sothebys Hong Kong, April 29th & 30th 1997.