A pair of Chinese bamboo, rosewood, and ivory-inlaid table fans and stands, Republic of China (1912-1948)
Cape, Colonial, Oriental & Continental Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 25 010
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A pair of Chinese bamboo, rosewood, and ivory-inlaid table fans and stands, Republic of China (1912-1948)
shield-shaped, each side silhouetted with maidens and children in relief at various pursuits, highlighted with ivory panels variously stained and engraved, against a pierced ground enclosed by a foliate border highlighted with cabochon-cut sodalite to a stylised bamboo frame, the handles with a tassel, to a carved and pierced rosewood stand on a rectangular base, signed, 37cm high excluding stand, 48cm high including stand
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Notes
* Subject to CITES permit when exporting
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