JU LIAN
1828-1904
Flowers and Insects
Estimate $14,000 – $18,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
JU LIAN
1828-1904
Flowers and Insects
ink and colour on silk, set of four, mounted and framed
signed with seals of the artist and collector's seals
30 x 40.5 cm (each); 39 x 61 cm (overall)
- Lot Sold $14,000 (Hammer Price)
- $17,080 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired in Hong Kong circa 1960
Private Collection, Sydney, by descent from the above
Condition Report
All four paintings have mild undulation and some discolouration of the silk support and outer mount. One painting with slight fraying to the edge of the inner mount on the right side. Generally good stable original condition.
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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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AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm