Smith & Singer
227

Two jade openwork plaques Qing dynasty, 19th century

(4)

Estimate $2,000 – $3,000

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one carved in the form of a butterfly, the reverse mounted with a clasp as a brooch, the whitish stone with a faint russet vein; and another of ruyi head form with three bats and pendant qing, the pale celadon stone with slight opaque mottling, wood stands

(4)
9.5 cm long; and 9 cm long

  • Lot Sold $2,600 (Hammer Price)
  • $3,172 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The butterfly - a fine russet fissure/crack running across the upper left wing from above the pierced cash motif towards the lotus spray. Otherwise good condition.

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Alison Alford

Specialist

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

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

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

Harley YoungHarley Young

Specialist, Arts & Design

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

Anthony Hurl

Specialist, Arts & Design

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

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

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

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0786  |  15 Apr 2014  |  Sydney
6 PM


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