PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL PLAQUES FITTED AS SCONCES.

China, early 20th century. Each plaque made in a tall ovoid form, finished in a white enamel and handpainted with a landscape on one and a scene of two cranes perched upon a branch on the other. Each fitted in gilt metal mounts as wall sconces. SIZE: 19″ t. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924) being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Each plaque with minor stress lines in the enamel around edges. 51323-21 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1507

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1507	$3,025.00	PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL PLAQUES FITTED AS SCONCES. China, early 20th century. Each plaque made in a tall ovoid form, finished in a white enamel and handpainted with a landscape on one and a scene of two cranes perched upon a branch on the other. Each fitted in gilt metal mounts as wall sconces. SIZE: 19″ t. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924) being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Each plaque with minor stress lines in the enamel around edges. 51323-21 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1507 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL PLAQUES FITTED AS SCONCES.