Lot 180
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In the recumbent position, with the legs tucked neatly underneath the body, the head raised supporting a pair of large curving horns, the back fitted with a pair of sculpted, removable wings, enamelled overall with stylised scrolling on a turquoise ground, with highlights of pale blue, pink, yellow, green, red and black enamel detail, with gilt horns, hoof, the facial features decorated with a scaly design, 18cm length, in two pieces including body and cover (2)
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
The incense burner with minor chips to enamel in base, restoration to the side and base of hind leg, natural variations in enamel to body and minor manufacturing flaws above left eye and behind right ear
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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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