Important South African Art & Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 21 October 2013
Bolt, Chinese and Glass
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 104
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A pair of giltmetal Chinoiserie figures, probably French, 19th century
the young man holding an alligator under his right arm and with his hat slung over his left arm, his companion holding a fan in her right hand, a pipa in her left hand, and a small dog under her left arm, each figure standing on a stepped rectangular base raised on elephant-head feet with diaper borders, re-gilded, 33cm high
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