Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0789 | 29 July 2014 | Melbourne | 6 PM

(i) ALEXANDER KOESTER 1864–1932, Ans Ufer (Enten). Sold for $109,800 July 2014. (ii) A large blue and white petal moulded bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Sold for $11,590 July 2014. (iii) A zitan recessed leg table, Pingtouan, 19th/20th century. Sold for $58,560 July 2014.
ALEXANDER KOESTER 1864–1932 Ans Ufer (Enten) oil on canvas, 70 x 106 cm. Sold for $109,800 July 2014
A white jade 'lotus' bowl. Sold for $24,400 July 2014
Sale Number: AU0789

Outstanding results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s auction of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design sale in Melbourne.  The impressive collection of carefully selected arts and design comprised of 295 lots of Asian ceramics, furniture and works of art, and a strong selection of Australian & European furniture, silver, paintings and works on paper.  The sale achieved a total of $1,264,005 including buyer’s premium, or 68.5% by volume and 129.5% by value.

Results listed include buyer's premium.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Alison Alford

Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Harley Young

Harley Young

Specialist

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Harley Young

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hurl

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,264,005 including buyer's premium

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
126 A jade figure of a mythical beast
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
127 A celadon jade openwork plaque
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
128 A celadon jade pendant Estimate $1,200 - $1,800 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
129 A white jade 'lotus' bowl Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
130 Two celadon jade carvings
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $5,124 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
131 Two jade carvings
Qing dynasty
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
132 A celadon jade figure of a dog Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
133 A celadon jade 'peony' brushwasher
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $4,500 - $5,500 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
134 A celadon jade box and cover
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $8,296 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
135 A carved jade figure of a deer Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
136 A pair of celadon jade bangles Estimate $7,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
137 Three bronze hand warmers
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
138 An inscribed bronze plaque
Yuan/Ming dynasty or earlier
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
139 Three bronze hand warmers
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,318 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
140 An unusual tiered bronze incense clock
Qing dynasty, late 19th century
Estimate $800 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $1,586 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
141 A 'yellow wax' scholar's rock Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
142 A grey 'lingbi' scholar's rock Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
143 A Qingbai bowl
Song dynasty
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $4,392 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
144 A Ming style celadon-glazed ewer Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $30,500 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
145 A Guan-type vase
seal mark of Qianlong
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $12,200 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
146 A blue ground garden seat
Qing dynasty, late 19th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
147 An enamelled yixing teapot and cover Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
148 A white-glazed stembowl
Qing dynasty
Estimate $4,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $5,124 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
149 Two blue and white dishes
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
Estimate $800 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $2,074 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789
150 A large blue and white petal moulded bowl
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $11,590 (including buyer's premium)

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