Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818 | 24 October 2017 | Sydney | 6 pm

A gilt bronze figure of eleven-headed avalokiteshvara, 18th century or later. Sold for $146,400 October 2017
The 1964 Melbourne Cup won by Polo Prince, 9ct gold, James Steeth & Son for William Drummond & Co. Ltd. Sold for $140,300 October 2017
Demétre H. Chiparus (1886-1947), 'Dancer of Kapurthala', circa 1925. Sold for $109,800 October 2017
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing dynasty. Sold for $82,960 October 2017
NICOLAE GRIGORESCU 1838-1907, Country Houses. Sold for $54,900 October 2017
Sale Number: AU0818

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

On 24 October exceptional results were achieved for a diverse collection of arts and design from the Han dynasty to the present day.  The auction generated $1,654,930, with 177.3% sold by value.  The sale featured objects of exquisite craftsmanship and design from private collections which included an extensive collection of fine Australian and European art, furniture, glass, porcelain, gold and silver together with Chinese bronzes, ceramics, furniture, jades and works of art.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

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


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

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

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

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

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

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

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

     


Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,654,930 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 19 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 20 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 21 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 22 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
MON. 23 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
TUE. 24 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
51 A celadon jade figure of a bixie, 19th/20th century Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $10,980 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
54 A celadon jade vase and cover Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,586 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
55 A celadon jade 'butterfly' box and cover Estimate $1,800 - $2,500    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
56 A group of six celadon jade reticulated plaques, Qing Dynasty Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
57 Two interior painted glass snuff bottles Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
58 An enamel snuff bottle Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
59 An inscribed coral glass snuff bottle Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
60 A soapstone figure of Guanyin and stand late Qing dynasty Estimate $5,500 - $7,500 Lot Sold: $42,700 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
61 Two celadon jade Moghul hookah mouthpieces Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
62 A celadon jade 'peony' washer Qing dynasty Estimate $1,200 - $1,800 Lot Sold: $4,636 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
63 A celadon jade belthook Qing dynasty, late 19th century Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
64 A large celadon jade 'lotus' vase and cover Estimate $7,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $21,960 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
65 Three soapstone seals Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,952 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
66 A pair of lapis-lazuli 'quail' boxes and covers, 20th century Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $5,856 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
67 A jade 'chilong' carving, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
68 A celadon jade 'pomegranate' waterpot Qing dynasty Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $6,710 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
69 An unusual jade figure of a Buddhist lion Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
71 A small celadon jade pendant Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
72 A carved celadon jade circular table screen Qing dynasty, 19th century Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
73 An unusual huanghuali barrel stool Qing dynasty Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $40,260 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
74 An unusual demountable inserted-mitre join hardwood wine table, Jiuzhuo Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)

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