Three Red Lacquer and Gilt Chinese Staffs

20th century, all consisting of two intertwined sticks terminating in a figural motif, to include: a staff hosting three carved gilt birds (70 in.); the second staff topped with one gilt bird (66 1/4 in.); and the third staff with a mythical beast emerging from clouds (51 in.).

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Staff with three gilt birds with some splits and rough surfaces; staff with mythical beast emerging from clouds with some chips to handle.