Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: European & Asian Works of Art

Sat, Jan 16, 2016 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 18, 2016 09:00AM EST
Lot 321

Finely Carved Hardwood Jade-Inset

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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
[Ruyi] Scepter Chinese, carved hardwood possibly Zitan, two boys in landscape with trees and rocks carved in high relief, another similar scene with three boys, [ruyi] head with overall floral surround, carved jade depicting two [qilongs] surrounding center with stylized clouds 3 x 3-1/4 in., raised oval center, 3-1/8 x 1-3/4 in., lower piece with conforming design 2-1/8 x 1-5/8 in., all three with centers of inset wood protruding from handle and with carved Buddhist symbols, 19-5/8 x 3-1/2 in., attached silk tassel with two amber [bi] and beads lower inset jade plaque loose from mount, old break and repair to body behind head and at elbow. Provenance: Purchased from Mrs. Buck, Chicago, 1961-1962; Collection of Earle Art Kuns, Iowa Falls, Iowa

Condition

lower inset jade plaque loose from mount, old break and repair to body behind head and at elbow