36
A carved bamboo brushpot, Bitong Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
JUMP TO LOT +
the cylindrical sides carved in high relief with openwork details depicting the narrative 'Seven Sages in a Bamboo Grove', the sages variously occupied, some seated playing a game of weiqi, or seated drinking, and others arriving with an attendant carrying a qin whilst other attendants prepare food, in a continuous rocky landscape of pine and bamboo, incised on one side with the two character mark Zong Yu
17 cm high
- Lot Sold $16,000 (Hammer Price)
- $19,520 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some fine short vertical cracks around the upper and lower rims. Generally good condition.
CONTACT INFORMATION +
Specialists |
|||
 |
Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
|
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
|
|
Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
|
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
|
|
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
|
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
