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Lot 891
Matching Pair of Small Chinese Bronze Censers
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Early 20th century, signature cartouche on the underside, urn form with foo dog-headed handles, overlapping geometric scales on the base, applied patinas.

4 in.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

Light wear from normal use; one censer with small scratched area on th shoulder.

$200 - 400