A carved hardwood mother of pearl and 'dreamstone' marble inlaid sofa, early 20th century
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE MR CHEONG FATT TZE (1840-1916), THE BLUE MANSION, PENANG
decorated with birds and animals among bamboo, lingzhi, blossoming prunus and trailing gourd vine, inset with a 'dreamstone' marble panel flanked by two similar oval panels, the rectangular seat inset with grey marble panels on a conforming base
193 cm long, 108 cm high, 63 cm deep
- Lot Sold $8,000 (Hammer Price)
- $9,760 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some gaps in the joins particularly around the marble frames. Some inlay missing. Some surface scuffs and wear.
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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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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 |
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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 |
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