Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818 | 24 October 2017 | Sydney | 6 pm

A gilt bronze figure of eleven-headed avalokiteshvara, 18th century or later. Sold for $146,400 October 2017
The 1964 Melbourne Cup won by Polo Prince, 9ct gold, James Steeth & Son for William Drummond & Co. Ltd. Sold for $140,300 October 2017
Demétre H. Chiparus (1886-1947), 'Dancer of Kapurthala', circa 1925. Sold for $109,800 October 2017
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing dynasty. Sold for $82,960 October 2017
NICOLAE GRIGORESCU 1838-1907, Country Houses. Sold for $54,900 October 2017
Sale Number: AU0818

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

On 24 October exceptional results were achieved for a diverse collection of arts and design from the Han dynasty to the present day.  The auction generated $1,654,930, with 177.3% sold by value.  The sale featured objects of exquisite craftsmanship and design from private collections which included an extensive collection of fine Australian and European art, furniture, glass, porcelain, gold and silver together with Chinese bronzes, ceramics, furniture, jades and works of art.

 
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
  

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

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

     


Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,654,930 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 19 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 20 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 21 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 22 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
MON. 23 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
TUE. 24 OCT 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
26 A white jade rectangular plaque late Qing dynasty Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
27 A jade circular plaque Qing dynasty Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
28 A 'dreamstone' marble inset hongmu sofa, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $8,540 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
29 A 'dreamstone' marble inset hongmu sofa, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
30 A pair of hardwood three-shelf bookcases, Jiage, 19th/20th century Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $9,150 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
32 A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing Dynasty Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
33 A mixed hardwood Ming-style corner-leg table, Tiaozhuo, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,800 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $10,370 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
34 An unusual gnarled wood side table, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
35 A carved hardwood display cabinet, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
36 A carved bamboo brushpot, Bitong Qing dynasty, 19th century Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $19,520 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
37 A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $10,370 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
38 A rootwood brushpot Estimate $1,500 - $2,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
39 A wood brushpot, Bitong, 19th/20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
40 A large three-tier hardwood carry box Estimate $2,000 - $3,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
41 A hardstone inlaid hongmu table cabinet, Guanpixiang Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $10,370 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
43 A carved huanghuali portable table cabinet, Guanpixiang Qing dynasty Estimate $7,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
44 A scholar's rock Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $2,074 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
45 A red lacquer eating set Estimate $1,200 - $1,800 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
46 A bronze censer Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $5,856 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
47 A gilt bronze figure of Buddha Qianlong mark and period Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
48 A bronze censer Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
49 A ritual head-dress, Nepal, 20th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0818
50 A gilt bronze figure of eleven-headed avalokiteshvara, 18th century or later Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $146,400 (including buyer's premium)

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