Asian and Emporium Auction
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 57
A Chinese Bronze Figural Scholar Incense Burner
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 |
Qing dynasty, patinated bronze incense burner in the form of Tang poet Du Fu (712–770) wearing long loose robes and holding a scroll, pierced aperture to back, riding on the back of a mule, 10-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Cary, North Carolina
not able to remove rider, bronze does not sit flush, some wear to patination, small flaws (as made)
