A GROUP OF FOUR SOAPSTONE SEALS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
(4)Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
comprising one of oval form surmounted by a recumbent Buddhist lion, the head with well defined features turned to the side, another of rectangular form surmounted by a Buddhist lion, an inscription to one side, an upright rectangular seal surmounted by a standing lion with an inscription to one side, and a small seal of square section and plain upright form with an inscription to one side, the face of each carved with seal characters, fitted boxes, one wood box with jade medallion on the cover
(4)
6 cm, 3.8 cm, 4.8 cm, 3.2 cm
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some slight wear generally, the rectangular seal with lion has some minor frits around the lower edge. Otherwise all generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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 RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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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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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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