Day 3 Fine Asian Works of Art
Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 9, 2015 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1003
Antique Chinese Copper-Colored Bronze
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
Archaistic Censer
probably Ming Period, the body with banded decoration and two elephant-form handles raised on three feet, the base with four-character mark (probably for Xuande), the patinated body with rich copper color, 6-3/4 in. surface with color variation with probably traces of gilding and some small areas of [verdigris] (color variation possibly as made or possibly from polish or wear), discoloration to interior, very minor surface wear
surface with color variation with probably traces of gilding and some small areas of [verdigris] (color variation possibly as made or possibly from polish or wear), discoloration to interior, very minor surface wear
Condition
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