Asian Art Auction, Session 1

June 06, 2011

LOT 161

Lot 161

Ivory Carved Old-Man Figure with Boy

Ivory Carved Old-Man Figure with Boy
Lot 161 Details
Ivory Carved Old-Man Figure with Boy

Carrying a tall dragon staff and bouquet of chrysanthemum, the elderly figure stands with the young boy holding a branch of prunus flowers
height 30" — 76.2 cm.

Estimate $3,500-$4,000

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 161 to 177 - A Private Collection of Chinese Ivory from Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 161
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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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