$1,000
Chinese, likely 20th century. A pair of impressive parcel gilt candle prickets with articulating elements, each unit comprising a six-side base raised on ruyi scroll feet with mask knees and scalloped aprons, with a pierced scroll arcade above issuing an everted hexagonal platform surmounted by figural phoenix standing with one leg resting on a kneeling dragon, the bird's wings and dragon's tail mounted on springs, each animal with gilt accents and glass eyes, with a single round candle cup with spike extending from phoenix's beak. Underside of each unit with impressed round seal mark. Approximate height 23" and 21.5", width of base 12", depth 8".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-26
