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Chinese dragon-form cloisonné enamel candelabra

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Chinese dragon-form cloisonné enamel candelabra
Chinese, early 20th Century
Height 31cm, width 16cm, depth 19cm

This unusual pair of candelabra, or candlesticks, is a superb example of Chinese decorative art. Each candlestick features a body formed from a mythical beast—half elephant, half dragon—with the candle stem rising from its back, culminating in a single candle holder above a drip pan. The surfaces throughout are profusely adorned with cloisonné enamel, the cloisons—set above a red-brown ground—wrought into a variety of forms, including cranes and scrolls. Each beast stands on a shaped hardwood base.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Wood, Enamel, Gilt, Cloisonné Enamel.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16441
Incollect Reference #:	577722

Dimensions

W.	6.3 in;	H.	12.2 in;	D.	7.48 in;
W.	16 cm;	H.	31 cm;	D.	19 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.