An openwork ivory tusk
20th century
(2)
Estimate $900 – $1,200
the slightly curved sides decorated with flowering branches of prunus, peony and other plants extending over the sides in high relief and with a small bird perched to one side, all on a pierced cash diaper ground, the rim later incised and picked out in black and green with fish and water weeds, wood stand
(2)
16.5 cm high
- Lot Sold SOLD (Hammer Price)
Provenance
Max Carter Collection, Adelaide
Private Collection, Adelaide
Condition Report
No base to the tusk. Several vertical cracks around the mouth rim extending onto the interior sides approx 4cm maximum, now incised and over decorated in green and black.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |