Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 278
Chinese Hardwood & Marble Jewelry or Valuables Box
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
of rectangular form, carved hardwood (possibly zitan) case with inset marble panels, lid with brass butterfly hinges lifting to reveal a mirror, removable side panel over three hidden drawers with brass pulls, on bracket feet, 6-1/4 x 11-5/8 x 9 in.
Note: The box's traditional simplistic design is clean and allows greater prominence for the complimenting marble insets.
Provenance: Private Collection, ColoradoCondition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some discoloration to brass elements, removable panel with some breaks and repairs to edges, not secured in frame, mirror plate likely replaced
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