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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 19

Chinese Brass Mounted Huanghuali Chest

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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

likely 19th century, inset plank top, three drawers with scrolled relief carving, serpentine skirt and brackets, interior with Rogers collection label, 20-1/2 x 49-1/2 x 17-1/2 in. 

Provenance: Price and Elaine Rogers Collection, now property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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.

Condition

structurally sound, retains a fine finish and color, center drawer with small plugged holes (other drawers do not have this), minor separations and filled areas, scattered abrasions and surface imperfections expected with age and use

Price and Elaine Rogers Collection, now property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts