Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 153

Collection of 33 [Kokeshi] Dolls

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

Japanese, diverse collection of dolls, 19 including four boxed miniature pairs from the J. W. Bennett collection; 14 from the Shiver collection; in sizes from 1/2 in. to 18 in.; many older, several newer; from different regions of Japan; many with maker’s mark to base or back. Condition: some new, most in used condition including nicks, dings and losses. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina

Condition

some new, most in used condition including nicks, dings and losses