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CIRCA 1900
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A GROUP OF TEN CHINESE ROSE QUARTZ CARVINGS
CIRCA 1900
Comprising: a tripod censer and cover, a standing Guanyin figure, two 'Guanyin and phoenix' groups, a seated Budhai, a large 'bird and peach' group, a 'phoenix and flower' group, a duck, a quail and a snuff bottle; five with hardwood stands
The largest: 9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
CIRCA 1900
Comprising: a tripod censer and cover, a standing Guanyin figure, two 'Guanyin and phoenix' groups, a seated Budhai, a large 'bird and peach' group, a 'phoenix and flower' group, a duck, a quail and a snuff bottle; five with hardwood stands
The largest: 9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired by Mrs Audrey Field (née James; later Mrs Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie) by circa 1938.
Literature
'A House in Regent's Park. The Hon. Mrs. Peter Pleydell-Bouverie's home, Holme House', Country Life, 20 April 1940, p. 417, fig. 5 (The Drawing Room).
C. Hussey, 'Julians, Hertfordshire - II', Country Life, 27 June 1947, p. 1212, fig. 6 (The Library).
C. Hussey, 'Julians, Hertfordshire - II', Country Life, 27 June 1947, p. 1212, fig. 6 (The Library).
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.
Sale room notice
Please note that there are five hardwood stands included in this lot, not four as stated in the catalogue.
Brought to you by
Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections