Asian Art Auction

June 09, 2014

LOT 114

Lot 114

Ivory Carved Immortal and Child, Circa 1940’s

Ivory Carved Immortal and Child, Circa 1940’s
Lot 114 Details
Ivory Carved Immortal and Child, Circa 1940’s

Holding a tall gnarled staff in one hand and a branch of peaches in the other, the elderly bearded figure dressed in long cascading robes and standing together with a similarly dressed young attendant also holding a branch of fruit. Wood stand
height 15.6" — 39.5 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Chinese Ivory Carvings from an Edmonton Collection (Lots 114-118)

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 114
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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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