Chinese Red and Brown Lacquer Bird Cage and Stand
Late 19th century
The red domed cage with ivory and carved wood accessories and detailing, the stand pole terminating in a dragon's head, lacquered with scrolling foliage on a red ground set into a round tiered base with scrolling lotus and blossoming floral sprays. Height 6 feet 4 inches.
Sold for $21,250
Estimated at $6,000 - $8,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Chinese Red and Brown Lacquer Bird Cage and Stand
Late 19th century
The red domed cage with ivory and carved wood accessories and detailing, the stand pole terminating in a dragon's head, lacquered with scrolling foliage on a red ground set into a round tiered base with scrolling lotus and blossoming floral sprays. Height 6 feet 4 inches.
Losses to bars on cage, some cracking and reglued.
Repair to top rim of stand, approximately 3 inches.
Small inpainted areas on stand.
Wear to gilding.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Auction: Asian Works of Art, Mar 18, 2008