Lot 169
Carved with a seated phoenix carrying the deep vessel upon its back, the vessel carved with low relief archaistic bands and in high relief a pair of qilin, one climbing on the side from the head of the phoenix, and one atop the cover, the neatly carved plumes of the phoenix with a central design, the feet neatly tucked under and carved to the base, together with the auspicious 'ruyi' motif. The phoenix and qilin often depicted together are symbolic of prosperity and good fortune, 18cm high with stand, the stand bearing "Charles Noble Collection" label
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
In good order with with minor chips to outer rim of vase and cover and one minor scratch to cover, condition consistent with age, the body of the vase in generally good order with one small chip to collar of phoenix, the stand without faults
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EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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