9th May, 2024 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
129
Porcelain model bear
Japanese, 17th/18th Century
the animal with its right paw lifting towards its tongue, 24cm long x 24cm wide, on a later plinth
Provenance: Enid Boulting (1928-2021), fashion model; former wife of Roy Boulting, film director (1913-2001) and later wife of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke.
Sold for £850
Estimated at £100 - £200
Porcelain model bear
Japanese, 17th/18th Century
the animal with its right paw lifting towards its tongue, 24cm long x 24cm wide, on a later plinth
Provenance: Enid Boulting (1928-2021), fashion model; former wife of Roy Boulting, film director (1913-2001) and later wife of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke.
With losses, old repairs and firing cracks.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 9th May, 2024
Viewing
Friday 3rd May 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 7th May 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th May 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9th May 9am - 10am
There will be no viewing during the sale.
