Fine Decorative Asian Works of Art
Tue, Nov 8, 2016 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 22, 2016 05:21PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 123
Collection of Miniature Toy Children’s
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Dolls
Japanese, late 1940s, collection of wood, fabric, [gofun] and lacquer-decorated dolls, 3/4 in. to 6 in., including Boys and Girls Day dolls, children playing and dancing, most in original paper or wood boxes, (19 pieces). Condition: minor missing pieces and small damage, overall good condition. Notes: The largest boxed doll group shows two boys watching a leaf boat float downstream, with [tomobako] with inscription for “The River Wind Kawakaze by Hirata Eiko”. Prof. Bennett seemed to have a particular love for miniatures as the following lots show.. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina
minor missing pieces and small damage, overall good condition
