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LOT 63

Lot 63

A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century

A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
Lot 63 Details
A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century

民国时期 玛瑙及稀有彩石中西乐器模型一组

Consisting of twenty-six traditional Chinese and Western musical instruments, the set carefully carved in jadeite, nephrite, agate, aventurine, malachite, tiger's eye and carnelian in the shape of the qin, violin, pipa, drum, flute, zither, and more; each with a miniature wood stand, together with a custom cloth box
longest length 6 in — 15.3 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
  • A Set of Twenty-Six Agate and Hardstone Miniature Models of Musical Instruments, Republican Period, Early 20th Century
Note:

For similar examples, see Christie's London, February 21, 2019, lot 117; and Bonhams Los Angeles, December 14, 2020, lot 76; and Christie's London, December 16, 2015, lot 395
类似彩石乐器模型请参考伦敦佳士得2019年2月21日,拍品编号117
以及洛杉矶邦瀚斯2020年12月14日,拍品编号76

Bonhams Los Angeles, December 14, 2020, lot 76
Christie's London, February 21, 2019, lot 117
Christie's London, December 16, 2015, lot 395

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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