A gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel 'Bixie' water dropper,
20th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the mythical beast crouched, facing forward and holding a small bowl in its jaws, an aperture on its back fitted with a stopper decorated with a yinyang symbol, inscribed on the underside with an apocryphal four-character mark of Qianlong
10.5 cm long
Compare with a similar cloisonné enamel water dropper, sold Christie's, Paris, 10 June 2017, lot 9
- Lot Sold $6,500 (Hammer Price)
- $7,930 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some surface wear to the gilding on the underside.
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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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