A pair of Chinese bronze figural taper or candlesticks
A pair of Chinese bronze figural taper or candlesticks, Ming Dynasty, 16 or 17th century, each cast as a foreigner standing atop a hexagonal plinth with ruyi-form feet, one arm raised supporting the drip pan, with rich brown patina, approximately 39cm high (2)Compare with a related pair of candlesticks, sold Sotheby's New York 17th September, 2016, lot 1141. 明16或17世纪 铜胡人献宝烛台一对
Condition Report: One foot lost on stand, one tray drilled and later adaption for electricity; old patina with some marks and wear, some knocks and bending to metal
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A pair of Chinese bronze figural taper or candlesticks, Ming Dynasty, 16 or 17th century, each cast as a foreigner standing atop a hexagonal plinth with ruyi-form feet, one arm raised supporting the drip pan, with rich brown patina, approximately 39cm high (2)Compare with a related pair of candlesticks, sold Sotheby's New York 17th September, 2016, lot 1141. 明16或17世纪 铜胡人献宝烛台一对
Condition Report: One foot lost on stand, one tray drilled and later adaption for electricity; old patina with some marks and wear, some knocks and bending to metal