Asian Auction
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 97
Chinese Carved Stone Head on Stand
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
possibly Tang dynasty, carved white stone in the form of a buddha or Guanyin, approximately 10-3/8 in., height on stand 20-3/4 in.; with fitted wood stand, 9-7/8 x 9-1/4 x 7-3/4 in.
Note: The certificate note accompanying the lot attributes the piece to 618-750 A.D.ÿ
Provenance: Oriental Art Gallery, Tokyo, Japan, purchased October 5th, 1947 (accompanied by certificate note); Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered scratches and edge roughness; stand with light scratches and wear
