Null 1 BRONZE FROM BENIN TIGER AND GOAT L40/H17CM

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1 BRONZE FROM BENIN TIGER AND GOAT L40/H17CM

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1 BRONZE FROM BENIN TIGER AND GOAT L40/H17CM

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Interesting figure of virility probably intended to adorn an asen altar Bronze, wrought iron, old patina and marks of use Fon, Benin 11.5 x 8 cm

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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CUPS DEPICTING TIGERS HUNTING GOATS, c. 1900s A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CUPS DEPICTING TIGERS HUNTING GOATS, c. 1900s China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Each thinly potted, rising from a short circular foot to a flaring rim, the exterior boldly painted in underglaze blue with a tiger crushing a goat under its paws on a rocky outpost, another tiger quickly makes its way to enjoy the feast, all in a lush mountainous landscape. The recessed bases with six-character underglaze blue Kangxi reign marks, within a double circles. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing flaws. Weight: 84.3 g, 74.3 g Dimensions: 7.6 cm (each)

Estim. 2 300 - 4 600 EUR

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An Antique Rococo style gilt bronze andirons, decorated with putto playing with a goat. 19th Century An Antique Rococo style gilt bronze andirons, decorated with figural putto scene playing with a goat. 19th Century. H: 54 cm

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