An intricately carved ivory plaque, 19th/20th century
(2)Estimate $15,000 – $18,000
of rectangular fan shape with shallow sides, carved in deep undercut relief on the interior with a dense array of flowering plants and trees in a garden setting, including blossoming prunus and magnolia, flowering peony, chrysanthemum, lilies and iris, with clumps of narcissus beside rockwork, wood stand, fitted box
(2)
36.5 cm wide
- Lot Sold $15,000 (Hammer Price)
- $18,300 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, November/December 2011, lot 127
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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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 |
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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 |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
