Asian Art Auction

December 01, 2014

LOT 175

Lot 175

Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)

Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)
Lot 175 Details
Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)

MOULDED CINNABAR INK STICK, CIRCA 1920’S

The thickly moulded rectangular inkcake carved with a five-claw dragon and a phoenix surrounded by clouds, the reverse carved with corresponding four character ‘long feng cheng xiang’ and three character impressed mark ‘lang xian shi’, relief mark ‘1920 Spring’ and ‘hui zhou chao su gong lang xian shi cheng zhi’
height 5.4" — 13.8 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)
  • Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)
  • Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)
  • Attributed to Cao Sugong (First-Half 20th Century)

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 175
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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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