A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MASSIVE CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MASSIVE CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MASSIVE CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
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A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MASSIVE CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS

20TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MASSIVE CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
20TH CENTURY
Each modelled standing foursquare, carrying a saddle and vase with flaming pearl finial, elaborately decorated with floral scrolls and auspicious emblems throughout, supported on a later painted plinth, the tassels possibly European embellishments
The elephants: 52 3/8 in. (133 cm.) high; 43 in. (109 cm.) wide; 21 in. (53.5 cm.) deep
The plinths: 31 ¾ in. (80 cm.) high; 37 ¾ in. (96 cm.) wide; 23 ¼ in. (59 cm.) deep
Provenance
The collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, New York; sold, Sotheby's, New York, 5 May 1984, lot 64.
Special notice
This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
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Please note the provenance for this lot should include the following:
The collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, New York; sold, Sotheby's, New York, 5 May 1984, lot 64.

Please also note that this lot includes small coral cabochons to the bodies of the elephants and as such will require a CITES licence for export out of the EU and further import licences applicable to the importing country.

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