The Angela Gross Folk Collection
Lot 417:
Chinese bronze dragon vase, drilled and mounted as an electrified kerosene lamp. Illegible Chinese mark to the underside. With an openwork jeweled brass shade. Lamp with shade 18 3/4"H, shade 12 1/4"-diameter. Some losses to bronze patina, losses to patina on base and cap, support for shade bent, lamp fittings around socket bent, some bending to rim of shade, one jewel in shade cracked, lamp cord cracking and repaired with tape.
Provenance: From the Estate of Angela Gross Folk.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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