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 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 21 622
About this Item
Canton and Hong Kong, China
A Chinese Export silver box, Kwan Wo, 1875-1940
rectangular, the hinged cover chased in relief with a figurative scene of three maidens viewing the moon, a maiden assisting a fallen courtier before a table with drum stools viewed by two further attendants, centred by a shield-shaped cartouche engraved with the initials EP, the front, reverse and sides with figures at various pursuits before dwellings, bridges and a riverscape, gilt interior, split, 15cm wide, 395g
Provenance
The Andrew Newall Collection.