Bidspirit auction | Pr Chinese Jade & Cloisonne

Pr Chinese Jade & Cloisonne Bonsai Tree Models - Pair of Chinese decorative models of bonsai trees comprised of jade and semi-precious stones, late Qing dynasty, 19th-20th century. The branches decorated with delicately carved jade leaves and vibrant flowering blooms composed of semi- precious stones, including turquoise and coral, with birds perched along high branches. Each housed in a cloisonne planter decorated with floral motifs and scrolling vines on turquoise ground. Accompanied by intricately pierced, custom wooden stands. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (Each, excluding stands, approximately) Height: 12 1/2 in x width: 8 in x depth: 6 in. Condition: To each of the trees, there are possible losses to the foliate elements; some branches do not feature or terminate with leaves or petals. To some of the stone and jade foliate elements, there are fleabite to small-sized chips and losses, primarily along the extreme edges. Some accretions along the foliate elements. There is glue adhesive visible along the underside of each bird. Very light pitting to the cloisonne. To one of the pots, there is a small loss along one of the cloisonne flowers. Tarnishing to the metal elements along the pots. There are repairs to each of the carved wooden bases; glue adhesive visible along the underside, particularly to the legs and feet. Light wear, including scuffs and scratches.