MONUMENTAL AND EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF CAST IRON BUDDHIST LIONS.

Ming Period (1368-1644), China. Seated figures, one with a cub, the other a brocade sphere. Auctioneer’s note: It is extraordinarily rare to find Chinese iron objects of this size and period today. Over the centuries as the demand for metal increased, objects such as these were melted down. These wonderful objects are truly rare in the iron form. SIZE: 45″ x 30″. PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Minor loss. 47671-69, 9-94984, (50,000-75,000) – Lot 3092

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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
	3092	$47,400.00	MONUMENTAL AND EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF CAST IRON BUDDHIST LIONS. Ming Period (1368-1644), China. Seated figures, one with a cub, the other a brocade sphere. Auctioneer’s note: It is extraordinarily rare to find Chinese iron objects of this size and period today. Over the centuries as the demand for metal increased, objects such as these were melted down. These wonderful objects are truly rare in the iron form. SIZE: 45″ x 30″. PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Minor loss. 47671-69, 9-94984, (50,000-75,000) – Lot 3092 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 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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MONUMENTAL AND EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF CAST IRON BUDDHIST LIONS.