A pair of enamelled porcelain candlesticks in the form of dogs of Fo, possibly Samson, Paris, late 19th century
Decorative Arts
LOT 252
A pair of enamelled porcelain candlesticks in the form of dogs of Fo, possibly Samson, Paris, late 19th century
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ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
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A pair of enamelled porcelain candlesticks in the form of dogs of Fo, possibly Samson, Paris, late 19th century
each seated dog enamelled with burnt-orange and pale turquoise, the spine with black enamel highlights enclosing a tapering candle sconce with enamelled pink and blue rim, with pierced nostrils and mouth, to an unglazed base, 15,5cm high, 22cm long
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