Asian Art

November 27December 02, 2021
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LOT 119

Lot 119

Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960

Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960
Lot 119 Details
Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960

约1960年 成禮 (1919-2003) 越南彩绘金漆'喜上眉梢'铜瓶 后定制为自动火机

The lacquered vessel signed 'Thanh Le' to the base; fitted with a removable slip-case petrol lighter, gold-plated, in working condition, marked 'Colibri by Kreisler, U.S. PAT, No. 2671329, U.S. Zone, West Germany'
定制为镀金自动火机,可拆卸,可正常使用.
火机品牌为美国Colibri by Kreisler,编号: 2671329.


height 4.9 in — 12.5 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960
  • Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960
  • Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960
  • Thanh Lê Nguyen (1919-2003), A Gilt Enameled 'Magpie and Prunus' Lacquered Metal Vessel, Later Mounted as a Lighter, Circa 1960
Note:

Thanh Lê Nguyen(1919-2003) opened his renowned pottery studio in 1950s after graduating from the Applied Arts School of Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam. He became one of the most famous lacquer artists active in the 1940s to 1970s. Thanh Lê is considered as one of the most recognized and achieved artists representing the highest level of Vietnamese craftsmanship during 20th century.
成禮(1919-2003)毕业于越南Thu Dau Mot工艺美术学院。于1950年创立了著名的陶艺工作室。后成为活跃于 1940 年代至 1970 年代的最著名的漆器艺术家之一。 成禮被认为是20世纪越南工艺美术大师中最具代表性及影响力的人物。

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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