Smith & Singer
172

An unusual pair of ivory figures of birds
19th century

(2)

Estimate $2,500 – $3,500

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Alternate Views

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

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Alison Alford

Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Harley Young

Harley Young

Specialist

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Harley Young

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hurl

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0789  |  29 Jul 2014  |  Melbourne
6 PM


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