Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 7 October 2019
Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 553
About this Item
Canton and Shanghai, China
A Chinese Export silver cigar case, Hung Chong & Co, 1830-1925
rectangular, the front chased in relief with scholars and their attendants at various pursuits before a mountainscape, the centre with a circular cartouche engraved with initials, the reverse with a scrolling dragon amongst clouds chasing a flaming pearl, gilt interior, minor dents, 12,5cm high, 200g
Provenance
The Andrew Newall Collection.