A George lll papier mache tea caddy, attributed to Henry Clay, circa 1780
Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
the caddy of elliptical form, the hinged lid surmounted by a brass swing handle, the ebonised ground decorated with trailing husk borders in the 'Etruscan' manner, foiled to the interior
11 cm high, 12 cm wide, 7 cm deep
- Lot Sold $1,500 (Hammer Price)
- $1,830 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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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 |