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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 151

Chinese Painted Wood Box with Jade and Hardstone

Estimate: $600 - $900

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

black lidded box with gold tone paint decoration of auspicious symbols and multi patterned design, lid in matching design with hardstone and jade inlay in pale green with white and russet inclusions, vermillion, and violet design of frogs, lily pads, and flowers, interior divided into four compartments, with associated resin stand, 9-1/4 x 13-3/4 in.

Note: With auction receipt for $700. This objects tests as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Condition

loss to paint, scratches, surface accretion, interior with scattered chipping and cracks to wood and paint

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