An unusual pair of ivory figures of birds
19th century
(2)
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
each resting with large head facing forward, the eyes in black, the wings extending over the back to the short tail with plumage finely incised, the base incised with a four-character seal mark
(2)
16 cm long
- Lot Sold $4,500 (Hammer Price)
- $5,490 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Both with fine dark cracks in the ivory over the head and breast. One with a small plug below the beak, and two cracks on the underside and a small shallow chip on one tail feather. The other with two fine black cracks along one wing. Generally good condition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |