Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0803 | 6 April 2016 | Melbourne | 6 pm

Catalogue Cover featuring The 1899 Melbourne Cup Trophy comprising a silver presentation tray together with a tea and coffee service, Walter, Michael, John, Stanley Barnard with Robert Dubock, tray London 1896 and service London, 1898. Sold for $103,800 April 2016
Interior featuring lots 22, 28, 23 & 78
Interior featuring lots 131, 192
Sale Number: AU0803

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
Results

Strong results were achieved for a remarkable selection of fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design from the 17th century to contemporary on 6 April 2016.  The sale generated $1.5 million with 109% sold by value.  Featured were Asian carving and ceramics together with a diverse selection of Australian and European art, furniture and silver.  A highlight was the outstanding result for the 1899 Melbourne Cup Trophy won by Merriwee.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

Alison Alford

Alison Alford

Consultant

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

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

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

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

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

Anthony Hurl

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

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

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

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

Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

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

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,495,049 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

MELBOURNE  |  LEVEL 9, 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
THU. 31 MAR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 1 APR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 2 APR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 3 APR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 4 APR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 5 APR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 6 APR 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
26 ATTRIBUTED TO HUANG YONGYU Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $2,074 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
27 ATTRIBUTED TO LI XIONG CAI Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
28 LEE MAN FONG
1913-1988

Four Goldfish

Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $53,680 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
29 ATTRIBUTED TO QIU YING

Lakeside Scenes (late 19th century)

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
30 ANONYMOUS Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
31 CHEN WEN HSI
1906-1992

Birds and Bamboo

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $10,370 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
32 CHINESE SCHOOL Estimate $800 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
33 CHINESE SCHOOL Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
34 A portrait of a courtesan
19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
35 A hardstone mounted silver vase Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,586 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
36 A pair of Canton enamel
snuff bottles, 20th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
37 A carved rhinoceros horn archaistic 'six chilong' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $97,600 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
38 A rhinoceros horn 'lotus leaf' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $183,000 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
39 A rhinoceros horn 'grapevine' libation cup Qing dynasty, 18th century Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $134,200 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
40 A carved rhinoceros horn 'prunus' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $91,500 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
41 An archaistic rhinoceros horn pouring vessel, Gong
Qing dynasty, 18th century
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $122,000 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
44 A pair of lozenge-shaped
'famille-rose' vases, 20th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
45 An iron-red decorated 'dragon' bowl
mark of Guangxu
Estimate $800 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $366 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
46 A 'famille-rose' bowl
mark of Xuantong
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
49 A pair of lime-green ground bowls, 20th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
50 A small 'dragon' vase
mark of Xuantong
Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)

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