Smith & Singer
37

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang

Estimate $3,000 – $4,000

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Alternate Views

the domed cover with ruyi-head metal fittings, above a pair of doors opening to reveal two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides set with bail handles and a chain joining the cover and side, the cover inlaid in various coloured hardstones with a long tailed bird perched on a blossoming peony tree beside bamboo and lingzhi fungus, the front with fruiting peach and finger citron, the doors with cranes beside pine, bamboo and lingzhi fungus
39 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep

  • Lot Sold $8,500 (Hammer Price)
  • $10,370 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Colour generally consistent, but slightly lighter to the top in places. Inlay complete, with no losses. Overall good order.

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Guy Cairnduff

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Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Guy Cairnduff


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Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Ann Roberts

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Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
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Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
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E: Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818  |  24 Oct 2017  |  Sydney
6 pm


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