Lot Essay
The rectangular appliqué and the earrings were both published in "The Pleasure of Jewelry and Gemstones ", Joseph Sataloff and Alison Richards, 1975, p.80.
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19TH CENTURY
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FIVE KINGFISHER FEATHER ACCESSORIES
19TH CENTURY
The group comprises: a small hair pin decorated with bats and auspicious symbols; a 'bats and peaches' kingfisher feather and rose quartz rectangular appliqué; a headband decorated with the attributes of the Eight Immortals; and a pear of earrings with rose quartz pendants.
The largest, 10 in. (25.5 cm.) long
19TH CENTURY
The group comprises: a small hair pin decorated with bats and auspicious symbols; a 'bats and peaches' kingfisher feather and rose quartz rectangular appliqué; a headband decorated with the attributes of the Eight Immortals; and a pear of earrings with rose quartz pendants.
The largest, 10 in. (25.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Property from a Private UK Collection.
The Collection of Werner Forman (1921-2010), acquired from the 1950s to the1990s. Czech-born Werner Forman was an award-winning art photographer and co-author of more than 150 illustrated books. He built an extensive and eclectic collection of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Islamic and tribal art and bought from dealers and auctions worldwide.
The Collection of Werner Forman (1921-2010), acquired from the 1950s to the1990s. Czech-born Werner Forman was an award-winning art photographer and co-author of more than 150 illustrated books. He built an extensive and eclectic collection of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Islamic and tribal art and bought from dealers and auctions worldwide.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.