Smith & Singer
36

A carved bamboo brushpot, Bitong Qing dynasty, 19th century

Estimate $6,000 – $8,000

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Alternate Views

the cylindrical sides carved in high relief with openwork details depicting the narrative 'Seven Sages in a Bamboo Grove', the sages variously occupied, some seated playing a game of weiqi, or seated drinking, and others arriving with an attendant carrying a qin whilst other attendants prepare food, in a continuous rocky landscape of pine and bamboo, incised on one side with the two character mark Zong Yu
17 cm high

  • Lot Sold $16,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $19,520 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some fine short vertical cracks around the upper and lower rims. Generally good condition.

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Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Guy Cairnduff


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Ann Roberts

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hur
       

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

     


Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818  |  24 Oct 2017  |  Sydney
6 pm


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