• The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty
Lot 325

Pair of Canton Polychrome Enamel Lanterns

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

One is 24 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. diam. and the other 26 x 8 1/2 in. diam., (overall).

22 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. diam., (without the extra chain and corona).

 

Condition

Both in good overall condition with nicks, wear and chipping to the enamel decoration. Both with yellowed restorations on the interior top of the lanterns and one has a slightly bent lower section.  The glass panels most likely replaced. Some minor bruising throughout. Will need to be rewired for use. Nicely painted enamelwork. Both fitted with later brass coronas. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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Sold Sotheby's, New York, May 18, 1991, Lot 22.

The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty.