A celadon jade carving of a recumbent buffalo, 19th/20th century

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, PERTH

the animal lying with legs tucked beneath its body, the head raised and turned to the side in an attentive gaze, the slender tail curled over its hind quarters, carved from a pale greenish stone with areas of russet and brown suffusions, wood stand
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16 cm long

• Lot Sold $7,500 (Hammer Price)
• $9,150 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Generally good condition.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward