Lot 672
Modelled with beautiful stylized hair, remains of pigment, depicting features typical to that of the period, 15 & 27cm high respectively
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Both items are in fair condition, especially considering age.
The small head only has minor remnants of the pigment. There is a crack to the proper right cheek, chin and neck. Remnants of paper sticker to the proper left side of the hair, however, this is easily removable. There are cracks towards the back of the head associated with the previous loss of in the inner coarse ceramic.
The larger head has extensive repairs. There are associated cracks to the face throughout. There are water damage to the neck of the figure. Please see additional images for accurate documentation.
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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