Lot #1459 - A Chinese Bronze Pair of Guardian Lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction
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Sale Date:21 Mar 2015 ~ 11am
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Lot #:1459
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Lot Description:A Chinese Bronze Pair of Guardian Lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
the female lion depicted in the traditional manner with a cub tucked under her paw, as a symbol of nurture, the male with an embroidered ball, indicating power and supremacy, each with a fierce expression, raised on a rectangular plinth, applied with polychrome and gilt decoration throughout, 86 x 128 x 58cm -
Estimate:A$2,500 - 3,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Unclassified
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