Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 126

Lot 126

Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940

Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940
Lot 126 Details
Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940

Depicting Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, each of the figures of large size and carved in the round wearing heavy armour, a pair of separately rendered Fu-lions positioned to the front, all affixed to a lotus-petal base decorated with incised floral designs along the flat top
tallest figure height 12.6" — 32 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940
  • Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940
  • Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940
  • Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940
  • Large Ivory Figural ‘Three Kingdoms’ Group and Base, Circa 1940

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 126
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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