A pair of iron-red and gilt boxes and covers marks of Guangxu
(4)Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
each of compressed globular form, the exterior gilt with a series of shou characters divided by key-fret borders, repeated on the interior encircling ribboned emblems, all reserved on the coral ground, the base inscribed in iron-red with a four-character mark
(4)
8 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $1,200 (Hammer Price)
- $1,464 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One box and cover - A very small frit beneath the iron-red on the rim of the base.
Other box and cover - a small bubble pit beneath the lower key-fret border on the base.
Generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |