A porcelain and mother of pearl inlaid hongmu table, 19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
the circular top inset with six 'famille-rose' fan-shaped panels depicting dignitaries and attendants in garden settings around a central yellow-ground panel of figures and horses, all within mother of pearl floral borders above a pierced apron of birds among blossoming prunus inlaid in mother of pearl, and supported on six similarly decorated cabriole legs joined by concertina stretchers
86.5cm high, 99 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $11,000 (Hammer Price)
- $13,420 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
From the collection of the late Mr. Cheong Fat Tze (1840 - 1916), The Blue Mansion, Penang, Malaysia, and thence by descent.
Condition Report
Some surface wear and scratches to the porcelain plaques particularly the central yellow ground plaque.
Otherwise generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |