Lot 83
EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
A pair of nineteenth century buddhist depicting opposing Rakan (Arhats); one holding a white rabbit sphere atop a lotus flower, the other holding a phoenix in a sphere atop a lotus. Polychrome on paper mounted on silk brocade. Signed.
The painting 83.5cm x 32.5cm
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Each with areas of warping to the scoll and mount; scattered losses to the background of each scroll; evidence of old water marks in places to the mount; colours generally strong throughout; tears to the backing paper to the reverse of each frame.
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Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8406
6:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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