Asian Art Auction

November 30, 2015

LOT 326

Lot 326

Cloisonne Ruyi, 19th/20th Century

Cloisonne Ruyi, 19th/20th Century
Lot 326 Details
Cloisonne Ruyi, 19th/20th Century

19/20世紀 銅胎掐絲琺瑯如意

Finely copper-wired with bright enamels, decorated with Daoist symbols and a phoenix
length 14.6" — 37 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Cloisonne Ruyi, 19th/20th Century
  • Cloisonne Ruyi, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

Estate from a Taiwanese Diplomatic Family, Ye Gongchao Collection
台灣駐美外交官 葉公超先生舊藏

Note:

Ye Gongchao (George Kung-chao Yeh, 1904–1981) was the former Foreign Minister of the Chinese
Nationalist Government on the mainland and later in Taiwan (1950-1958) and Ambassador to the US
(1958-1961)

葉公超先生為中國國民黨20世紀政治要角,先後出任中華民國外交部長(1950年-1956年)、駐美大使(1956年-1961年)、及總統府資政等要職

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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