A set of five carved ivory figures representing the senses, probably German, circa 1890
each carved in the form of a semi-draped maiden displaying the attributes of the five senses, including sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, each raised on a turned ebonised socle, with gem-set gilt metal mounts, housed within a fitted cased with two hinged doors
four figures 31 cm total height; one figure 31.5 cm total height; the case 60 cm wide, 35 cm high, 13.5 cm deep
- Lot Sold SOLD (Hammer Price)
Condition Report
Each with fine darkened hairlines and yellowing to the ivory in places, consistent with age. Figure representing touch has widening to the joint of the right hand wrist, however the hand is secure. Some figures sit slightly unevenly on their ebonised base, however all are securely attached apart from one which sits loosely on the base. Heavy wear and losses to the exterior of the fitted case and movement in the body of the left hinged door; fitted interior worn.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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 RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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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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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM