Asian Art - 22nd May 2007

Lot 42

A Chinese bronze gold-splashed model of a phoenix

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000

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Description

A Chinese bronze gold-splashed model of a phoenix, bearing a vase upon its back and with freely turning spoked wheels, after an archaic model, 18th century, 9cm. Wide. Cf. The Pierre Uldry Collection, Chinese Cloisonn, no.258 for a related example.