Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 16

Carved Buddha with Stand and Miniature Vitrine

Estimate: $500 - $700

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
Japanese, 19th century or earlier, finely carved seated buddha, clasped fingers, remnants of paint and gilt decoration, with stand 8-1/4 in.;˜Chinese, hardwood miniature glass display case, 8 in. with stand, 11-1/4 in.;˜informational sticker attached on stand base reading "Fine Miniature Curio on Stand, Rosewood China Late 1800's"Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state˜and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife˜restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any˜necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to˜their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not˜bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

Buddha has missing feet (possibly as made), scattered chips and scratches, some loss to carving detail, paint, and gilt, other typical surface wear and abrasions; Vitrine and stand: anomalies in glass, scattered losses and repairs to wood, stand has small Chinese wax seal, other scratches and abrasions