A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BIRD AND TORTOISE CANDLESTICKS

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BIRD AND TORTOISE CANDLESTICKS, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD in the form of a white bird with outstretched wings, the plumage delineated by gilt brass cloisons, standing on a tortoise and pair of intertwined snakes, the dished base with waves and flat rim, the underside decoration including lappets, on three engraved feet, the naturalistic gilt bronze sconce an old European replacement, 23cm hPairs of closely comparable examples were sold Bonhams, London, November 5, 2009, lot 42 and Christie's Paris, Collection of Helene Rochas, September 27, 2012, lot 132.