Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Chinese Carved Hardwood Dragon & Phoenix Standing Floor Lanterns, 75"H

Price realized
$2,560
Pre-sale estimate
$500 – $800
Hammer price
$2,000
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
August 23, 2026
Sale
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES

Lot description

(lot of 2) Large Chinese carved hardwood standing floor lanterns, a near pair, each having columnar standard with cloud scrollwork, suspending a single-light hanging lantern, over hexagonal platform, rising on scrolled tripartite base with fretwork motifs, observed operating, (one) with dragon head terminal, (one) with phoenix head terminal, typical small losses and glue repairs to carvings, approx 75"h, 25"w, 17"d Provenance: the curated collection of a long-time Austin, Texas designer

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.