A set of four carved and gilt-decorated black lacquer panels, 20th century
Estimate $10,000 – $15,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
each of rectangular form, carved in deep relief on the black lacquer ground with Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons, one with two pairs of birds on a blossoming prunus tree beside peonies, another with a pair of cranes and birds beside a gnarled pine tree entwined with wysteria, another with crested birds among flowering roses and lilies, and another with long-tailed birds beside a flowering magnolia tree, begonia and ornamental rockwork, the decoration picked out in gilding, all within a painted black lacquer border and frame
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97 x 51 cm (each)
- Lot Sold $10,000 (Hammer Price)
- $12,200 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some fine cracks to the lacquer along the edges. One with a fine surface crack along the frame approx 15 cm. Slight surface wear to frame. Otherwise generally good 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