A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to reveal two pairs of short drawers above a long drawer, the sides set with bail handles and one side with a chain joining the cover and side, the cover inlaid in hardstones of varying colours including lapis-lazuli, malachite, and mother-of-pearl with a bird perched on a blossoming peony tree beside bamboo and lingzhi fungus, and with two seals, the front inlaid with fruiting peach and finger citron, the doors with deer beside pine, bamboo and lingzhi fungus
31 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23.5 cm deep
- Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
- $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some very minor wear on the base at the front. Generally in good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist 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 |