Finely modelled in the three-quarter round as a true pair, right and left; the Ladies standing upon dragon carp and holding candleholders in the form of Chinese vases. They are dressed in elaborate long robes that are beautifully decorated with floral designs. Their hair is arranged in high coiffure. The reverse side of each is glazed white with openings on the upper section of the back to allow them to be hung on a wall as sconces. (They can otherwise stand flat on a table or surface).
Heights: 14 ¼ inches (36 cm.)
Ex: Private American Collection
Similar fine quality figures of Lady candle holders are known from this period, and ones standing on dragon carp are very rare. It is extremely rare to encounter a pair that could serve as wall sconces, and we are unaware of any other published examples. As such, these clearly would have been a very limited and special order at the time.
