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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 122

Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure Converted to Lamp

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

beige to brown with black inclusions, carved in the form of a standing figure with a topknot holding a jar, possibly Guanyin, on carved wood stand mounted on pierced brass base, glass ball finial, wired for electricity, figure 10 in., 24 in. to finial

Provenance: A Private Bucks County, Pennsylvania Estate

Condition

surface dirt, natural inclusions, some chips and losses to figure especially near feet/base, some cracks and break and repair to stand, discoloration to brass, not tested for functionality

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A Private Bucks County, Pennsylvania Estate