Lot 177
The lovely standing figures, with their heads turned, one facing to the left, the other to the right in mirror image, finely cast with gilt metal antlers, ears and hoofs. Their bodies decorated with scattered flower-heads of pink and blue in gilt outline, a black mane all on a lovely apple green ground, their faces finely detailed, the eyes with turquoise, and navy, their mouths with red enamel lips and white teeth, 25cm high, 14cm length (2)
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
In good order with minor faults and losses to enamel over body, one without brass tail, signs of minor restoration
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
For a similarly decorated figure of a deer, please see Christie's, Hong Kong, 30 May 2012, Lot 3929; also see Christie's London, 12 November 2004, Lot 415
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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