Description

Set of four Chinese export porcelain iron-red and gilt candlesticks, Qianlong ca. 1760. Each of octagonal form decorated with butterflies and flower sprigs. In the shape of European silver examples.

Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, Part II," 22 January 2003, Lot 197; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Each) height: 8 in x diameter: 4 in.

Condition

One candlestick with large repairs to the base, it likely has been broken into several pieces. The cup of this same candlestick has also been repaired. All candlesticks with accretions to the interior of the cups. Light wear to the footrims. Some losses to the gilt.

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Rare Set 4 Iron-Red & Gilt Candlesticks

Name: Rare Set 4 Iron-Red & Gilt Candlesticks
SKU: 245359589
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection

Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM EST

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Pair Initialed Grisaille & Gilt Candlesticks: Pair of rare Chinese export initialed porcelain candlesticks, Qianlong ca. 1736-95. Decorated in grisaille and gilt in the du Paquier style with spearhead rims and gilt monogramed initials. With a

Nov 12, 2026Pair Initialed Grisaille & Gilt Candlesticks

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