Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0826 | 18 July 2018 | Sydney | 6 pm

An unusual carved wood moon flask Qing dynasty. Sold for $87,840 July 2018.
ANDY WARHOL 1928-1987, Muhammad Ali (1978). Sold for $63,440 July 2018. (c) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc/ARS. Copyright Agency, 2018.
JACOB EPSTEIN 1880-1959, Rabindranath Tagore (1926). Sold for $36,600 July 2018.
A famille-rose 'Balsam pear' teabowl and cover, seal mark and period of Daoguang. Sold for $34,160 July 2018.
Sale Number: AU0826

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Results are available to view online.

Strong bidding delivered outstanding results at Sotheby’s Australia’s July sale of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design.  The cross-cultural diversity of international arts and design from the first century to contemporary achieved a resounding result of $1,917,596.  Consisting of items of exceptional craftsmanship and design from private collections, the sale included an extensive collection of Asian, Australian and European art, bronzes, ceramics, furniture, glass, jade and wood carvings, porcelain and silver.

 
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: $1,917,596 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY  |  30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 12 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 13 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 14 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 15 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 16 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 17 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 18 JUL 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
230 An unusual carved agate circular plaque Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
231 A small lapis-lazuli vase and cover Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
232 A small white jade chain vase and cover Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
233 A carved turquoise figure group Estimate $1,200 - $1,800 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
234 A coral figure of Lan Caihe Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $20,740 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
235 A jadeite leaf-form washer Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
236 A soapstone figure of a Lohan and lion cub
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
237 A carved soapstone group, 19th/20th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
238 An unusual soapstone 'landscape' boulder
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
239 A carved soapstone figure of a Lohan Qing dynasty Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
240 An inscribed soapstone seal, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
241 A soapstone 'mythical beast' seal Qing dynasty Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
243 Two rock crystal waterpots
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
244 A celadon jade 'phoenix' vase, 19th/20th century Estimate $4,500 - $5,500 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
245 A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror,
19th/20th century
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
246 A carved agate 'finger citron' washer
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $8,540 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
247 A spinach green jade 'chrysanthemum' bowl,
19th/20th century
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
248 A white jade carving of a Buddhist lion, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
249 Two small celadon jade pendants Estimate $600 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
250 A white jade figure of Pudai, 20th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
251 A carved celadon jade 'mythical animal' water pot
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $1,800 - $2,200 Lot Sold: $2,196 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
252 Two carved jade animal groups, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
253 A celadon jade rectangular table screen,
19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $26,840 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0826
254 A white jade pendant, 20th century Estimate $1,800 - $2,200 Lot Sold: $5,856 (including buyer's premium)

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