Two jade carvings, 19th/20th century
(2)Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
comprising a small celadon jade cup carved in the form of a segment of bamboo, with a branch bearing slender leaves forming a handle and two bats in relief to one side, the pale stone with russet suffusions; and a white jade figure of a seated dog, boxes
(2)
5 cm high; 6 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,000 (Hammer Price)
- $3,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The vase - minor frit on the inside of the bamboo leaf at the rim edge.
The dog - 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 |