Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0815 | 21 June 2017 | Sydney | 5.30 pm

Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947) 'Antinea', circa 1925. Sold for $115,900 June 2017
A gilt copper figure of Hevajra and Nairatmya Sino-Tibetan or Mongolian, late 18th century or later. Sold for $115,900 June 2017
NICOLAE GRIGORESCU 1838-1907 (Hay Carts). Sold for $91,500 June 2017
DARWIN, CHARLES 1809-1882 On the origin of species. Sold for $58,560 June 2017
A sancai-glazed pottery horse Tang dynasty. Sold for $56,120 June 2017
Sale Number: AU0815

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

On 21 June strong results were achieved for a diverse collection of arts and design from the Tang dynasty to the present day.  The sale generated $1,612,169, with 104% sold by value.  Included were works of exquisite craftsmanship and vision from Asia, Australia and Europe.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

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
  

Alison Alford

Alison Alford

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

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

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

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

     

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

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

Liza Hallam

Administrator

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Liza Hallam

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,612,169 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | 30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

FRI. 16 JUN 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 17 JUN 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 18 JUN 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 19 JUN 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 20 JUN 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 21 JUN 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
51 An ivory 'lingzhi' carving, 19th/20th century Estimate $1,800 - $2,800 Lot Sold: $2,196 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
52 A pair of polychrome ivory plaques
Qing dynasty
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
53 A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
54 Two stained ivory figures, 19th/20th century Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
55 A bamboo root carving of a toad
Qing dynasty
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
56 A rhinoceros horn 'monkey and deer' libation cup
Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $46,360 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
57 A rhinoceros horn 'lotus' libation cup
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $23,180 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
58 A rhinoceros horn 'lotus' libation cup
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
59 Three Chinese scrolls Estimate $800 - $1,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
60 STYLE OF JIAO BINGZHEN
LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Hundred Boys' at play

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
61 A sandstone torso of a male deity Khmer, Pre Rup style, 10th century Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
62 A sandstone torso of a female deity Khmer, Pre Rup style, 10th century Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $10,980 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
66 A gilt copper figure of Hevajra and Nairatmya Sino-Tibetan or Mongolian, late 18th century or later Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $115,900 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
68 Two ruby glass snuff bottles
Qing dynasty
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
69 An unusual gourd snuff bottle
Qing dynasty
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
71 An unusual white jade snuff bottle, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
72 A pair of polychrome ivory snuff bottles, 19th/20th century Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
73 A court official's summer hat, 19th century Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0815
75 A rudraksha bead necklace, Mala Estimate $1,500 - $2,000    Lot Sold: SOLD

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