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Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 19

Collection Chinese Carved Hardwood Stands/Lids

Estimate: $300 - $500

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in various woods, including some probably [huanghuali], including tall urn stand with carved skirt, scrolled legs, carved disk stretcher; low urn stand with finely carved skirt with calligraphic inscription at bottom; brush stand with carved calligraphic inscriptions; square form urn stand with marble inset; other various stands and lids, some with openwork carving, approximately 15 pieces total; largest 6 x 7-1/2 in. (capable of holding urn with 6-1/4 inch base) - Provenance: Collected in Shanghai, China prior to 1902 by Frederick and Margaret Haskell; By descent in family to Frances Arnold; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia - Note: Objects from this personal collection were acquired in Shanghai, China between the years 1862-1902. They were collected by Frederick and Margaret Haskell. Mr. Haskell was the owner of the Japan and China Trading Company. The couple retired to Lake Weir Florida in 1902, bringing these collected objects with them to the United States and they descended through the family to current day. These objects are now being offered to the public for the first time by Brunk Auctions.Click Here to Read the History of this Important Collection

Condition

scattered losses, repairs, separations, and other distress; tall urn stand with breaks and repairs and small losses at rim