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A group of East Asian guardian lions

Circa 19th-20th century
Comprising a pair of Chinese gilt foo dogs, a polychrome and gilt guardian lion, possibly Tibetan, and gilt foo dog with attached base, 4 pieces
Largest: 7.75" H x 12.25" W; smallest: 4.75" H x 8.625" W

  • Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
  • Condition: Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Polychrome and gilt, along with plaster ground, are flaking from wood surface for two. Three of the guardians have existing attachment mechanisms on the verso as they were clearly once mounted to a building. Pair of wood and gilt foo dogs have obvious fills in former holes on the verso.

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November 30, 2022 10:00 AM PST
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