Live Auction 16719The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part I
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE COURT LADY CANDLEHOLDERS
Lot 148

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE COURT LADY CANDLEHOLDERS

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95)

Closed9 May 2018

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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE COURT LADY CANDLEHOLDERS
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95)
Modeled as standing court ladies with their black enameled hair tied up, each beside a peacock perched on rockwork
8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) high

Specialist note

Since at least the Ming dynasty the peacock has been associated with rank and power in China. Its exotic feathers were used on official's hats and robes, as well as for large standing hall ornaments.