Une importante paire de grands daims en émaux... Lot 258

Une importante paire de grands daims en émaux cloisonnés, Chine, Qianlong/Jiaqing An exceptional and large pair of Chinese cloisonné models of deer, Qianlong/Jiaqing H.: 78 cm (incl. stand) - L.: 41 cm  Elegantly modelled, these impressive models appear very refined. From the anatomical features in the posture through the facial traits, the artisan has skillfully recreated the appearance of the animals. In our view, these works are close or equal to the level of workmanship found in the imperial workshops.  Provenance: - An important Belgian private collection. - Acquired at a Brussels auction in 2016. - The collection of a French family residing in Belgium.  Ref.:- Compare with a pair of large models of elephants, originally from the Winston Churchill estate, sold at Christie's, Hong Kong, on May 30, 2012. (link available on our website) - Compare with a large deer figure, originally from the collection of Alphonse de Rothschild (1827-1905). (link available on our website)