Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0791 | 29 October 2014 | Melbourne | 5.30 PM

An Italian Lacca Povera, painted and parcel gilt bureau cabinet, Venice, circa 1740. Estimate $30,000-40,000
A pairpoint 'Apple Treet' reverse painted glass and patinated metal table lamp, circa 1910. Estimate $20,000-30,000
A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Qianlong mark and period. Estimate $25,000-35,000
A celadone jade vase and cover Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate $30,000-40,000
JOHN PERCEVAL 1923-2000, Moses in the Lily Pond 1988. Estimate $22,000-30,000
MAURICE CALKA 1921-1999, 'Boomerang' desk, designed and produced by Leieu-Deshays, France, circa 1970. Estimate $12,000-18,000
Sale Number: AU0791

Overview

AUCTION IN MELBOURNE
29 October 2014  |  5.30 pm
Level 2, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Strong results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s October auction of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design in Melbourne.  Comprising 334 lots, the highly anticipated sale featured an impressive selection of European art, furniture, silver and bronze together with rare pieces of Asian works of art.  The auction achieved a total of $1.06 million including buyer’s premium, or 66% by volume and 101% by value.

 
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: $1,056,970 including buyer's premium

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
251 A jadeite snuff bottle Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
252 A lavender jadeite snuff bottle Estimate $1,000 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
253 A white jade snuff bottle
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
254 A celadon jade snuff bottle,
19th/20th century
Estimate $1,800 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
255 Two agate snuff bottles Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
256 An octagonal porcelain snuff bottle Estimate $1,000 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
257 A pink glass snuff bottle Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
258 A blue glass snuff bottle,
19th/20th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
261 A horn bill snuff bottle,
19th/20th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $5,612 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
264 A shibayama-inlaid dish
Meiji period
Estimate $1,200 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,342 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
265 An ivory carving of a cabbage,
Taisho period
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
266 A carved ivory cribbage board, 19th century Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $2,318 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
267 A Chinese export ivory figural chess set, Canton, 19th century Estimate $1,200 - $1,800 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
268 An ivory pendant Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
269 A lapis-lazuli and jasper court necklace, Chaozhu Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
270 An amber necklace Estimate $800 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
271 An embroidered blue-ground 'nine dragon' robe, Qing dynasty, 19th century Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $10,370 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
273 A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan
Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
274 A soapstone artist's seal Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
275 A carved opaque yellow glass bowl Qing dynasty Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $12,200 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
276 A jade ring pendant Qing dynasty Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

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