A jade and hardstone inlaid lacquered wood panel
19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
inlaid in jade and different coloured hardstones with auspicious and precious objects including a vase of lotus flowers, an elephant carrying a vase of lingzhi fungus on its back, and a bowl of the 'Three Abundances', all reserved against the ochre ground, the hardwood frame carved with wan diaper
83 cm x 56 cm overall
- Lot Sold $3,000 (Hammer Price)
- $3,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The lacquer ground horizontally crazed overall. Some darker dirt/staining around the applied hardstone decoration. A slightly raised vertical line running from the base of the vase to the side of the fruit bowl. The black lacquer reverse similarly crazed.
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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 |