A carved hardwood and mother of pearl inlaid altar table, early 20th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE MR CHEONG FATT TZE (1840-1916), THE BLUE MANSION, PENANG
the rectangular top decorated with a border of birds and animals among trees and plants, above an apron pierced with prunus and Buddhist lions, the square section legs carved with animal masks, joined with side stretchers above ball and claw feet
112 cm high, 223 cm wide, 55 cm deep
- Lot Sold $18,000 (Hammer Price)
- $21,960 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some gaps in the joins of the top panel to the frame and in the joins of the apron and flanges. A small piece of mother of pearl inlay missing on the top border. A section of the edge of the top panel missing. Some water stains to the top surface.
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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 |
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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 |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
