Brunk Auctions
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Asian Art | April 25, 2024

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 30

Chinese Lacquered and Mother or Pearl Inlaid Games Box

Estimate: $100 - $300

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 19th/early 20th century, decoration of birds and flora on lid opening to interior fitted with six lacquered and inlaid boxes, containing a variety of games related ephemera and pieces, mother of pearl fish form gaming pieces, overall 4 x 13-3/4 x 11-1/2 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family

Condition

chipping and loss to lacquer, notably at edges, some loss to inlay, lacking lid portion of the lock mechanism, crack through base

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The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family