A pair of Chinese famille rose candle holder figures, dating from the Qianlong period. Each woman holds a Gu vas in her left arm, with right arm coming across to balance it. Bold iron red glaze detail on their robes. Hole in base of each.
H. 16.75"
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Silvio Riccio, Internal Medicine Physician, Nanuet, New York, one of the figure was originally purchased from Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches, on July 28, 2003, for $4,025. the other one was purcahsed from Christie's New York, Jan 30,2008 ,for $11514.84 both come with receipt (42.5 cm).

Condition: Good condition overall for age and use. One figure has tip of both forefingers missing. the other one has finger repair and minor missing

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