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
52 A doucai saucer dish
mark of Yongzheng
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
54 Two turquoise matrix figures of maidens
20th century
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,708 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
55 A turquoise matrix vase and cover
20th century
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
56 Two carved Duan ink stones
19th /20th century
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
57 A cinnabar lacquer box and cover Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
58 An unusual scholar's rock Estimate $1,000 - $1,500    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
59 A carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup
19th century
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $21,960 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
60 An openwork ivory tusk
20th century
Estimate $900 - $1,200    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
61 Five ivory netsuke Meiji Period Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
64 A bronze censer late Qing dynasty Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
65 A bronze censer
19th/20th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
66 A bronze censer late Qing dynasty Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
67 Two unusual bronze censers Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
68 Three bronze handwarmers Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
69 A large cloisonne enamel 'dragon' moonflask late Qing dynasty Estimate $12,000 - $16,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
70 An Indian bronze dancing figure of Shiva Nataraj
circa 18th/19th century
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
71 A jadeite bangle Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $854 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
72 A wood bead and enamel court necklace, Chaozhu Estimate $3,800 - $4,500 Lot Sold: $4,636 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
74 A jade and hardstone inlaid lacquered wood panel
19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0803
75 A hardwood three-tiered food box, Tihe Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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