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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 117

70 Carved Hardstone Animal Figures and Others

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

20th century, comprising examples of turquoise, rose quartz, agate, malachite, jadeite and others, including: five rabbits, 12 goldfish, three dogs, seven roosters, two penguins, two swans, 18 elephants, a figure of Guanyin, and others; largest 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Condition

with various chips and losses, Guanyin head detached but retained, one elephant lacking three legs, two retained, one bird lacking head