Lot #46 - A very rare, intricately carved bone model of a Cantonese Flower Boat, Chinese/ Australian, mid 19th century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:International Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:06 Nov 2016 ~ Session 1: 4.00pm (Lots 1–184)
07 Nov 2016 ~ Session 2: 10.30am (Lots 185–620)
08 Nov 2016 ~ Session 3: 10.30am (Lots 621–947) -
Lot #:46
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Lot Description:A very rare, intricately carved bone model of a Cantonese Flower Boat, Chinese/ Australian, mid 19th century
in cedar and glass case -
Notes:It is very rare to find a mid 19th century Australian made case for a Chinese work-of-art that clearly must have been brought to Australia around the time of the Gold-rush. ♦ This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to export or import restrictions. The absence of this symbol is not a guarantee that export or import restrictions will not apply. Please visit www.cites.org for further information.
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Estimate:A$3,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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