19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine
Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021
Oriental Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725
About this Item
A Chinese sancai-glazed roof tile of a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
seated on a shaped base, the curly mane with straw-yellow glaze, the neck and back adorned with an aubergine-glazed ribbon, part-glazed body, paper label, restorations, chip, 16,5cm high
Provenance
Sotheby's Parke Bernet, Johannesburg, 17 May 1983, The Property of Mrs AM von Oppell, lot 1.
The Jerling Collection of Blue & White 'Kraak' Porcelain.