Smith & Singer
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
61

A 'MAGNOLIA AND PRUNUS' RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP 17TH/18TH CENTURY

Estimate $20,000 – $30,000

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carved as an open magnolia blossom with overlapping petals, the exterior with flowering magnolia branches on one side and blossoming prunus on the other in high and pierced relief extending over the sides and with a chilong climbing down among the open work branches forming the handle and base
14.8CM

  • Lot Sold $62,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $75,640 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Catalogue Notes

Property containing rhinoceros horn and ivory will require a CITES licence upon export from Australia and may require an additional licence upon import into another country.  There is no guarantee that such licences will be granted.  In the case of denial of any licence or of delay in obtaining such licences, the purchaser remains responsible for making on-time payment for the total purchase price.

Condition Report

Lot 61. The condition report is as follows: a chip on the rim approx 1.5cm towards the handle on one side; and a possible ground chip on side of one magnolia bud and the edge towards the handle on the other side; a very shallow chip on the exterior of the rim towards the spout 0.5cm; a shallow small chip on interior rim approx 0.3cm; some fine hairline cracks from rim max 1.5cm long and minor frits; a very small hole close to rim near handle The cup measures 14.8cm width of top 8.5cm height 5cm width of base. - Ann Roberts

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Sandy Bruce

Senior Specialist

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: Sandy Bruce

Alison Alford

Specialist

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9362 1000
E: Alison Alford

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: Ann Roberts

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Insturments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900

Harley YoungHarley Young

Specialist, Arts & Design | Logistics Manager

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: Harley Young

 
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0778  |  18 Jun 2013  |  Melbourne
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