Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF CHINESE DECORATED HAT

PAIR OF CHINESE DECORATED HAT STANDS - A pair of Chinese gilt and polychrome-decorated cast metal hat stands. Each stand features a rectangular footed base supporting an elaborate arrangement of miniature scholar's objects, including censers, scrolls, and table screens, interspersed with floral branches inset with hardstone or glass cabochons. A central tiered column rises to support a circular rest bordered by a key-fret motif. The cast bodies are finished in a dark faux-lacquer with gilded highlights. The hollow undersides are fitted with modern zinc-plated steel mounting crossbars. Unsigned. Asian decorative arts, mandarin hat stand, scholar objects, table display, lamp bases, orientalia, faux lacquer, cast metal Dimensions H: 11 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The pair exhibits heavy wear, localized flaking, and losses to the polychrome and gilt finish throughout. Accumulated dust and dirt are present in the recesses. The undersides are fitted with modern metal crossbar brackets, suggesting intended use as lighting fixtures.