Sale 08AS01 | Lot 2053

Chinese Red and Brown Lacquer Bird Cage and Stand

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Chinese Red and Brown Lacquer Bird Cage and Stand

Lot Details

Lot 2053
Chinese Red and Brown Lacquer Bird Cage and Stand
Late 19th century
The red domed cage with ivory and carved wood accessories and detailing, the stand pole terminating in a dragon's head, lacquered with scrolling foliage on a red ground set into a round tiered base with scrolling lotus and blossoming floral sprays. Height 6 feet 4 inches.

The Regal Collection

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $21,250 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Losses to bars on cage, some cracking and reglued.
Repair to top rim of stand, approximately 3 inches.
Small inpainted areas on stand.
Wear to gilding.


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Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $21,250 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 10am EDT
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