Smith & Singer
295

A zitan and ivory brushpot, 19th/20th century

Estimate $3,000 – $4,000

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of irregular cylindrical form, the straight sides inlaid in ivory with a sage carrying a boy on his shoulders and a boy attendant at his side, beside rocks and with a bat and clouds above, the reverse carved with a six line inscription
14 cm high

  • Lot Sold $2,800 (Hammer Price)
  • $3,416 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

One inlaid cloud repaired. Some fine hairline cracks over the rim. A circular crack to the left of the inscription over the indented area. The interior with vertical cracks to the sides and an area with rough surface over one side

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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

AU0791  |  29 Oct 2014  |  Melbourne
5.30 PM


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