Smith & Singer
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PROPERTY FROM THE ZORICH COLLECTION, ADELAIDE

A Chinese export natural and stained red ivory figural 'Burmese' pattern chess set, Canton, mid 19th century

(33)

Estimate $1,800 – $2,500

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PROPERTY FROM THE ZORICH COLLECTION, ADELAIDE

the kings and queens each carved with pierced crowns, the bishops as mitres, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as turrets with flag surmounts, white for French, red for British, all pieces with foliate carved stems and lotus bases, black lacquer games board box gilt with landscape borders

(33)
king 8.7 cm high, board 42.5 cm wide

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

 

Alison Alford

Consultant

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

Brett Ballard

Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard
   

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

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

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

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

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

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

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0800  |  27 Oct 2015  |  Sydney
6 PM


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