Asian Auction

June 04, 2012

LOT 308

Lot 308

Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Panels with Hardstone Birds

Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Panels with Hardstone Birds
Lot 308 Details
Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Panels with Hardstone Birds

Including jade, malachite, lapis lazuli, and mother-of-pearl inlays, the first depicting a pair of magpies amongst prunus blossoms, the second, a pair of mandarin ducks nestling amidst flowering lotus and their seedpods. Rosewood frames
39.6" x 23.8" — 100.5 x 60.5 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $7,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Panels with Hardstone Birds
  • Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Panels with Hardstone Birds
Note:

Magpies represent a happy marriage and mandarin ducks represent marital constancy

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 308
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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