Smith & Singer
34

A celadon jade carving of a sampan Qing dynasty, 19th century

2

Estimate $4,000 – $6,000

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Alternate Views

with two bearded men and a boy seated on the deck either side of an arched canework awning, a long bamboo pole fishing net and a bucket tied to one side, lotus flowers and leaves rising from the crested waves beneath, the pale stone with some brown suffusions and an area of darker speckling, carved wood stand

2
19.5 cm long

  • Lot Sold $10,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $12,200 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The curved rim of the bow of the boat and the top of the fan held by one figure possibly ground. Otherwise generally good condition.

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Guy Cairnduff

Guy Cairnduff

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Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

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Australian & International Art
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Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Consultant Specialist, Asian Art

Arts & Design
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Anthony Hurl

Consultant Specialist

Arts & Design
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Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
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Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
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Marlene Cartlidge

Administrator

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Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer

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