A pale celadon jade and silver mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $5,000 – $7,000
the oval mirror within a silver frame inset on the reverse with an oval jade plaque carved in relief with a jardiniere of leafy plants flanked by two bats above a rockwork stand, on a silver repousse ground of precious objects, the handle mounted with a jade dragon belthook, box
25 cm long overall
- Lot Sold $16,000 (Hammer Price)
- $19,520 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
The Collection of Miss Ada Lum, Mandarin Hotel Hong Kong
(accompanying a Christmas card from Miss Ada Lum)
Private Collection, Sydney
Condition Report
Some slight surface wear to the silver, generally 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 |