Lot 257
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Carved as dancing figures atop recumbent lions, the clothing decorated with extensive raised gesso work, gilding and inlaid coloured mirror pieces. Mounted on black stands.
Each statue approximately 120cm high, 45cm wide. With stands 127cm high
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Old repairs, small losses, wear to the gilding and polychrone, some mirrors lost
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The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8690
6:00pm - 24 July 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Carl Wantrup
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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