A large archaistic carved wood 'champion' vase late Qing dynasty

the wood resembling agarwood, in the form of a pair of cylindrical vessels, each carved with two broad friezes of archaistic wavy bands and scrolls on a lei wen ground, supported on splayed feet and centred with a stylised phoenix standing on the head of a crouching lion, its angular scroll wings displayed over both vases, the reverse with an archaic style mythical beast forming the loop handle, an incised rectangular seal mark on its tail, supported on the protruding hind quarters of the lion, an inscription around the mouth rims and above the foot on one side below an incised double gourd mark
50.3 cm high

• Lot Sold $7,000 (Hammer Price)
• $8,540 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Condition Report

A thin dark finish overall. Two vertical cracks over the base of one vessel and fine vertical cracks over the body of both vessels, small chips to the raised line border and some frits around the mouth and base rims. Remains of dark lacquer covering the interior of the neck and the interior of the base. Otherwise generally good condition.

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	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
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