Lot 38

wear to gilt, overall in good condition.
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Acquired in Hong Kong in the 50s by Miss Doris Ellen Ross (1904-1991), hence by descent.

Born in Melbourne in 1904, Miss Doris Ellen Ross demonstrated prodigious talent as a pianist from a young age. In 1914, she began her studies at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music, charting a promising path in music. By 1919, she had moved to London to further her piano studies, subsequently performing in concerts and recitals until 1935.Following her return to Melbourne, Miss Ross joined her family's business of owning and managing hotels. After World War II, she travelled extensively across England, Europe, and Asia, amassing a significant collection of antiques and artworks during her journeys.