16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Summer Fine Sale
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A Japanese Carved Hardwood, Parcel Gilt and Ivory-Inlaid Shodhana, Meiji period (1868-1912), the pediment as a dragon above a moulded frieze decorated with flowers above an arched niche and eleven quarter panels with applied decoration depicting various figures across a landscape surrounding a central cinnabar arched bridge, the base with heavily carved foliage, on cabriole legs joined by a hump-back stretcher
113cm by 50cm by 207cm
With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number:581K5VBE
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
The cabinet is in very good condition. There are some very minor losses to the carved decoration consistent with age. The carved apron has some minor natural splitting (see images). There is also some splitting to the bridge. The carvings on the doors are wood.
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Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 16th Jul, 2022
The sale includes British and European Ceramics and Glass, Asian Art, Clocks and Barometers, Rugs and Carpets, Works of Art, Furniture and Garden Furniture and Statuary.
Viewing
Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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