A celadon jade 'bird and flower' plaque
Estimate $2,000 – $4,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE MR REN LIANG (1939-2013), SHANGHAI
of rectangular form, carved on one face in deep and pierced relief with a pair of birds perched on rockwork at the base of a flowering brugmansia tree bearing numerous blooms and foliage, a dragon fly hovering to one side, the pale stone of even tone, the reverse incised with two characters
13.3 cm high
Condition Report
A very minor chip off the tip of the tail of the dragon fly. Generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Alison AlfordSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Liza HallamAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
