Important South African & International Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 17 March 2014

Cape, Colonial, Oriental & Continental Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 25 010
Lot 327
  • A pair of Chinese bamboo, rosewood, and ivory-inlaid table fans and stands, Republic of China (1912-1948)
  • A pair of Chinese bamboo, rosewood, and ivory-inlaid table fans and stands, Republic of China (1912-1948)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 010

About this Item

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 (4)

Notes

* Subject to CITES permit when exporting


Lot 327

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