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Ding Yanyong | SILKWORMS
Description
signed and titled in Chinese, stamped with the artist's seal
ink and colour on paper
23.5 by 35 cm; 9 ¼ by 13 ¾ in.
Auction
Modern Asian Art
From Oct. 1, 2018 to Oct. 1, 2018 in Hong Kong
A JEWELLED GOLD AND ENAMEL ELEPHANT AND RIDER, INDIAN, PROBABLY SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Description
A JEWELLED GOLD AND ENAMEL ELEPHANT AND RIDER, INDIAN, PROBABLY SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURYthe colourfully enamelled elephant with raised trunk, its forehead centred by a tear-shaped diamond within red enamel, one foot lifted from the floral enamel base with pale blue border, set with gold-mounted diamonds, the turban-wearing mahout with raised hands, probably formerlyholding a gold spear or a bridle, apparently unmarked4.7cm., 1 7/8in. high, 98.6 gr.3oz. 5dwt.
Auction
GOLD: The Midas Touch
From Oct. 29, 2019 to Oct. 29, 2019 in London
