A SET OF FOUR EMBROIDERED SILK PANELS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE COLLEEN McCULLOUGH AO, NORFOLK ISLAND

each of rectangular form, the ivory silk ground embroidered in coloured silks with scenes of birds and plants, the many different species of birds shown in pairs, including phoenix, peacocks, roosters, cranes, pheasants, parrots, ducks and song birds, all in flight or perched among trees and flowering plants growing beside ornamental rockwork, including pine, maple, prunus, peony, rose, lotus and chrysanthemum, and with inscriptions naming Cai Yuan Xiu Zhuang, He Zhu Zhai, and He Bao Huan and listing the auspicious meanings of the decoration, mother of pearl inlaid hardwood frames, one panel inscribed to the reverse

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each panel 124.5 x 42 cm, 135 x 53 cm overall

• Lot Sold $53,000 (Hammer Price)
• $64,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Light warping in places to the silk ground of each panel; colour strong throughout, but with possible slight variation to the colour of the silk ground in places; hardwood framed in good order, but with separation and losses to some corner joints, isolated splits to the wood and losses to some mother of pearl inlay, including approximately 23 circular inserts from the border; overall good order.

Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Saleroom Notices regarding this sale. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  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 Consultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & Design  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Consultant Specialist Arts & Design  Adelaide  T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836  E: Anthony Hurl
	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
	Marlene Cartlidge Administrator Arts & Design  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Marlene Cartlidge		Gary Singer Chief Executive Officer Australian & International Art  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Gary Singer