Two bronze standing figures
late Ming dynasty, 17th century
(4)
Estimate $1,200 – $1,800
one wearing a wide-sleeved robe and court hat, the other wearing a cloth cap with long trailing ribbons and holding a fly whisk, wood stands
(4)
23 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,200 (Hammer Price)
- $3,904 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Charlotte Horstmann and Gerald Godfrey Ltd., Hong Kong, 27 February 1986
Mr. Daniel F. Murphy, Melbourne, acquired from the above
Private collection, Perth
Charlotte Horstmann and Gerald Godfrey Certificate of Antiquity dating these figures to the 17th century, circa 1620
Condition Report
The figure with fly whisk is glued to the stand. Both figures with some slightly rough areas and defects in the casting on the reverse.
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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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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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