Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 346
Asian Iron Mounted Tansu or Traveling Chest
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
figured wood with traces of red stain, fine iron mounts overall, single drawer over removable front opening to drawer with two interior compartments with removable fronts, calligraphic inscription at underside, 18 x 21 x16 in.
Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Condition
cracks to upper drawer facing, other scattered abrasions and wear, corrosion to iron mounts, especially corner mounts at back and bottom, water stain at top, lower door and two interior doors are loose, restoration to iron mount at lower center
