Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0797 | 21 July 2015 | Sydney | 6 PM

AKIO MAKIGAWA 1948 -1999 Wisdom of Water (1995). Sold for $109,800 July 2015. ***Auction Record for the Artist***
ROBERT MACPHERSON, born 1937, Mayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999. Sold for $21,960 July 2015.
A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha), Tibet, 17th/18th century. Sold for $26,840 July 2015.
A Chinese embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen. Sold for $39,040 July 2015
LE PHO 1907-2001, (Devant la Fenetre). Sold for $41,480 July 2015.
A fine sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Paul Storr, London, 1820. Sold for $31,720 July 2015.
Sale Number: AU0797

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Including Property from the Minter Ellison, Collection, Sydney

Property from the Minter Ellison Collection, Sydney will lead Sotheby’s Australia’s Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design auction on 21 July 2015 at the InterContinental Sydney. 

Following the Minter Ellison Collection, Sydney, the July sale features a remarkable selection of fine Australian & European art, furniture and silver, together with Asian ceramics, jade and furniture.  Included are three private collections; Australian paintings from the Estate of the Late Dr Geok Wong, Asian ceramics, jades, furniture and paintings from the Estate of the Late Mrs Peggy Kwan, and Asian furniture & paintings from the Collection of Mr Arthur Winckler. 

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

 

Alison Alford

Consultant

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

Brett Ballard

Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard
   

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

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

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

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

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 or
+61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,514,667 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | 30, 34 & 38 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

THU. 16 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 7.30 PM AEST
FRI. 17 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 18 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 19 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 20 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 21 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
201 A hardwood brushpot Bitong Qing dynasty, 19th century Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,525 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
202 A moulded gourd vase Estimate $1,200 - $1,600
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
203 A hardwood brushrest Qing dynasty Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
204 A Canton painted and carved ivory fan Qing dynasty, 1860-1880 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
205 An enamelled silver gilt casket Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
206 A bronze censer Qing dynasty Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
207 A gilt-decorated red lacquer cabinet Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
208 An embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen Estimate $12,000 - $16,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
209 A pair of hardwood 'dragon' chests Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
210 A porcelain and mother of pearl inlaid hongmu table, 19th/20th century Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $13,420 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
211 A hardwood reclining chair, 20th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
213 A pair of hardwood display cabinets Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,074 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
214 Two 'famille-rose' kendi Qing dynasty, 18th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
215 A 'famille-rose' censer Qing dynasty, Qianlong period Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
217 A relief decorated 'famille-rose' 'hundred antiques' vase Qing dynasty Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $9,150 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
218 An iron-red decorated jar and cover Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
219 A pair of iron-red and gilt boxes and covers marks of Guangxu Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
220 A 'famille-rose' 'butterfly' vase mark of Guangxu Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
221 A coral-ground 'famille-rose' bowl, 20th century Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
222 An inscribed landscape vase by Zou Guojun, 20th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,708 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
223 A 'famille-verte' vase Estimate $1,800 - $2,200 Lot Sold: $2,196 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
224 A flambe-glazed 'pomegranate' vase seal mark of Qianlong Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $19,520 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
225 A blue-glazed altar vessel and cover, Dou, seal marks of Qianlong Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)

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