DESCRIPTION: Two matching famille rose porcelain fenghuang ("Chinese phoenix") sculptures, each depicting the legendary bird perched atop a flower-laden rock: one looking to its left, one to its right. Each piece features highly detailed featuring on neck, back, and wings and is crowned with a bright red crest. Rocks feature holes for further decoration. Christie's and New Orleans Auction Gallery Inc. stickers present on underside of each.

Provenance:
Christie's Auction 11414 Lot # 470 on March 29, 2016
Estate of Richard D. Bass
New Orleans Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 0804 Lot 488, August 2-3, 2008
CIRCA: Early 20th century
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 18-75-19" W: 5.75-6.25" L: 5.75-6.25"
CONDITION: Crest of one fenghuang has received professional repair; hairline crack in wattle of other fenghuang
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