Pair Chinese Polychrome Export Porcelain Crane Statues
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Description
Location of Manufacture: China
Period of Manufacture: early Republic Period (1912-1949)
Height: 17 1/4" & 16 3/4"
Weight of Pair: 7 pounds, 12.6 ounces
For your consideration is a pair of antique Chinese polychrome porcelain crane figures. Sitting atop pedestals decorated with butterflies in flight, these beautifully modeled cranes have long, arching necks with well defined features that give them a regal demeanor and classic styling. Each of the figures has a slightly different posture making them even more interesting and likely a matched pair as they are decorated in the same fashion. Tallest figure is 17 1/4" in height, no markings noted.
Provenance: For a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.
Keywords: asian chinoiserie stork bird avian sculpture statuette figurine mantle garniture tea dust famille rose enamel
Period of Manufacture: early Republic Period (1912-1949)
Height: 17 1/4" & 16 3/4"
Weight of Pair: 7 pounds, 12.6 ounces
For your consideration is a pair of antique Chinese polychrome porcelain crane figures. Sitting atop pedestals decorated with butterflies in flight, these beautifully modeled cranes have long, arching necks with well defined features that give them a regal demeanor and classic styling. Each of the figures has a slightly different posture making them even more interesting and likely a matched pair as they are decorated in the same fashion. Tallest figure is 17 1/4" in height, no markings noted.
Provenance: For a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.
Keywords: asian chinoiserie stork bird avian sculpture statuette figurine mantle garniture tea dust famille rose enamel
Condition
Items are in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, chips, cracks or repairs except for the loss of the bird's turbinates (small antennae-like structures on beaks). Please see all images for more information on condition.
Dimensions
17.25 x 5 x 8 in
Weight
124.6 oz
Buyer's Premium
- 23%
Pair Chinese Polychrome Export Porcelain Crane Statues
Estimate $750 - $1,000
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