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Lot 62 · Imperial Splendour

18th century

A magnificent and large pair of Imperial gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel cranes

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Estimate
HK$2,300,000–HK$2,800,000 hammer ≈ $296,772–$361,287
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Imperial Splendour, Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place · 3 December 2015
Record ID
TB-2026-1696459
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A magnificent and large pair of Imperial gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel cranes, 18th century. Bonhams, 3 Dec 2015, lot 62. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1696459.

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A magnificent and large pair of Imperial gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel cranes, 18th century. Bonhams, 3 Dec 2015, lot 62. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1696459.

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From the same sale Imperial Splendour · Dec 2015

LotArtistEstimateResult
Mid-Qing Dynasty A pair of massive Imperial zitan rectangular panels HK$6,000,000–HK$8,000,000
19th century A pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel cockerels HK$150,000–HK$180,000
Mid-Qing Dynasty A pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel elephants HK$230,000–HK$280,000
Late Ming Dynasty A Cloisonné Enamel Beaker Vase, Gu HK$70,000–HK$80,000
18th century A small gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel tripod drum-shaped incense burner HK$120,000–HK$150,000
18th century, with French gilt-bronze mounts A rare pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel luduan HK$650,000–HK$800,000

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