(2) Massive Chinese sancai figural roof tile lamps
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Description
(2) Massive Chinese sancai figural roof tile lamps, 19th/20th c. and adapted, China, polychrome glazed earthenware, depicting Lei-Gong and Tian-Mu, husband and wife gods of thunder, each holding a magical mirror to deflect lightening, raised on shaped base decorated with flower branches, on a metal plinth issued a metal tube lamp standard ending in double cluster socket, 27.5"h (earthenware), 35"h (overall) x 12"w x 5"d
Provenance: A Private Collection: 1050 Park Avenue, New York
Provenance: A Private Collection: 1050 Park Avenue, New York
Condition
Good and Poor, tile likely drilled for mounting, craquelure, scattered glaze nicks, possibly a small edge loss upon close inspection, female figure with no cracks, chips or repairs, male figure with extensive repairs to lowered arm with possible losses, several cracks to robe and arm, wiring not tested **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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(2) Massive Chinese sancai figural roof tile lamps
Estimate $600 - $800
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