A large celadon jade carving of a bixi, early 20th century
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
carved striding forward with head raised and mouth open revealing its sharp teeth, the long tail parted in looped coils over the hind quarters and a crest extending in coils over its back, the body carved in low relief with C-scrolls over the haunches, and long curls extending over the sides, the green stone with areas of opaque brownish suffusions and some white speckling
33 cm long
Condition Report
Minor frit to the tip of one ear.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Alison AlfordSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Liza HallamAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
