Dr. Steve Stewart Collection: A Physician’s Passion | June 6, 2024
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 648
Pair of Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks with a Porcelain Inkwell
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably French, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: pair of Chinoiserie figures with cabbage leaf hats mounted as candlesticks, with scrolling foliate arms and small porcelain flowers, marked on top of bases with "X" type mark, 10-1/2 x 8 x 5-3/4 in.; porcelain inkwell, marked on back with "B/F/2" and a fleur de lis, hand painted enamel decoration of dancing couples, 5 x 9-5/8 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Condition
anomalies, surface dust/accretion, some loss to gilt and enamel; candlesticks with wax residue, small chips and losses to flowers, one flower detached but retained; inkwell with crazing, notable accretion and loss to gilt
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Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
