A pair of ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine lions. Kangxi period (1662-1722) - image-1

Lot 148 Dα

A pair of ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine lions. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Auction 1182 - overview Cologne
15.07.2021, 11:00 - The Exceptional Bernard De Leye Collection
Estimate: 15.000 € - 20.000 €
Result: 23.750 € (incl. premium)

A pair of ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine lions. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Both with heads turned to the side, each with a brocade ball under the front paw, the symbol of longevity. Applied ornaments at the neck, strands of hair and curls. Underside closed with a fire gilt bronze base in Louis XV style. Small casting mistakes.
H 16 cm.

Provenance

Formerly private collection, Belgium