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9 janvier 2011

A pair of aubergine elephants. First quarter 19th century

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A pair of aubergine elephants. First quarter 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010

The beasts standing foursquare, their wrinkly hides a glossy deep purple and their ears, tusks and toes glazed a creamy white; 10 in. (25.4 cm.) long (2) - Estimate $12,000 - $18,000

Christie's.  Chinese Export Art , 25 January 2011, New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com

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