Asian Art Auction

November 30, 2015

LOT 160

Lot 160

A Chinese Carved Ivory Box, Late 19th Century

A Chinese Carved Ivory Box, Late 19th Century
Lot 160 Details
A Chinese Carved Ivory Box, Late 19th Century

19世紀晚期 牙雕 松蔭高士圖文房盒

Of rectangular shape supported on silver feet, intricately carved throughout, with a landscape cameo over each of the five faces, bordered by an interlocking ryui pattern, each surrounded by blooming peonies and foliage. Lined in velvet
length 3.9" — 10 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
A Chinese Carved Ivory Box, Late 19th Century
  • A Chinese Carved Ivory Box, Late 19th Century
Provenance:

Purchased from Sotheby’s New York, January 22, 1994, lot 35
紐約蘇富比1994年1月22日,拍品編號35。

Note:

A similar example sold at Sotheby’s London, November 7, 2012, lot 305

類似一例售於倫敦蘇富比2012年11月7日,拍品編號305。

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 160
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.