2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 09:00AM EST
Lot 703
2 Chinese Opera Dolls plus 2 Porcelain Figural Candlesticks
Estimate: $300 - $350
Sold for
$544
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
1st and 2nd items: Two (2) Asian porcelain candlesticks modeled as Emperor and Empress figures in polychrome enameled robes, lifting rounded boxes which contain removable brass candle holders. 13 in. and 13 1/2 in. H. 3rd and 4th items: Two (2) Chinese Opera Dolls, painted papier mache heads with fur-trimmed and hand embroidered silk clothing, elaborate carved and painted headdresses, and painted wooden shoes. 10 1/2 in H. All items circa 1900.
Condition
Porcelain Empress figure with losses to fingers. Porcelain Emperor: repaired cracks to both hands and 1 arm. Both with wear to enameling and some firing/glaze flaws and minor chipping to hemlines. Dolls with some rubbing to faces and general light wear; clothing in good condition with some fading and losses to fur. Male head loose.
Provenance
The estate of Ann B. Lee, Franklin, TN.
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