A Chinese export ivory figural chess set, Canton, 19th century
(33)Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
PROPERTY FROM THE ZORICH COLLECTION, ADELAIDE
the white king and queen modelled possibly as George III and Queen Charlotte, the red stained figures modelled as Imperial rulers, the bishops as mandarins, the knights on horseback, the rooks as elephants surmounted by mahouts and turrets, the pawns as foot soldiers, each supported on pierced ball stands, gilt decorated black lacquer games board box
(33)
king 16 cm high, board 53 cm wide
Condition Report
Some pieces (approx 10) with traces of glue around the join of the stem. One red horseman with two arrows, the other missing the arrows.The box interior with slight surface wear and some small chips around the edges of the rims to the base and the lid.The exterior with some small chips to the lacquer along the edges of the top and the base and some larger chipped areas on the corners of the top and base.Some general surface wear consistent with use.
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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 |