A pair of agate 'bird' boxes and covers
(6)Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
each carved in the form of a recumbent bird, with legs tucked beneath the hollowed body, the cover formed with the head facing forward and wings folded back, the plumage and other details incised in the stone of pale mushroom tones, wood stands
(6)
each 9.5 cm long
Condition Report
One with minor frits on the outer rim of the base approx 0.3cm and the inner rim of the base with a small chip and a related bruised sliver approx 1cm. The cover with minor frits on rim edge.The other - the base with minor rim frits and a small bruised area on the side of one foot approx 0.5 cm. The cover with minor rim frits.
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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 |