A jade and hardstone inlaid lacquered wood panel Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $5,000 – $7,000
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MRS PEGGY KWAN, SYDNEY
inlaid in jade and different coloured hardstones with precious objects including a double gourd form vase of flowering chrysanthemum, a figure of a recumbent horse on an openwork stand, a jar of rocks and foliage, a fruiting gourd branch, and two small figures, further embellished with inlaid wood stands, all against the brownish ochre ground, hardwood frame
70 by 53 cm overall
- Lot Sold $13,000 (Hammer Price)
- $15,860 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some chips to the tips of some chrysanthemum petals, the vase with a fine crack to the mouth and some chipped areas along the edge of the green border around the two white jade plaques. The foot of the small crouching boy missing. A small chip on the branch of the three gourds. Minor frits to the tips of the ears of the horse. The mouth of the jardiniere cut back on the inside edge and the top of the amethyst rock cut back.
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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 |