A pair of Chinese cloisonné and gilt bronze models of lion dogs 18th / 19th century
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1800
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Description
A pair of Chinese cloisonné and gilt bronze models of lion dogs 18th / 19th century, with removable heads, each standing four square, baring their teeth and with their heads raised, and with floral appliqués to their chests, their coats decorated with simulated hair in shades of blue and turquoise, 16cm. (4)
Cf. The International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts 1935-36, p.176, no.1861 for similar examples.
