Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 203
Five Asian Opium Pipes with Accessories
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
19th century, comprising: long bamboo pipe with jade ends, patterned metal mount with bowl, 24-5/8 in.; cloisonne pipe, 6-7/8 in.; metal water pipe with tan cord, pipe cleaner and brush, engraved decoration, 13-3/4 in.; metal water pipe with metal chain and tweezers, engraved decoration, 10-1/2 in.; pipe with spherical amber top, engraved decoration, 6-3/4 in.; copper scribe's box with hinged lid, cylindrical body holding brush, 9-1/2 in.; brass scribe's box with well to the side, hinged end, rectangular body, 8-1/4 in.; small woven reed basket with toggle and handle, 2-1/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Note: Object tests as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Condition
metal with spotting, discoloration, some denting, surface dirt/accretion; bamboo pipe possibly lacking bowl element; cloisonne pipe in two pieces, possibly lacking middle segment; amber pipe with grazing; tears to woven basket straps
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Private Collection, New York
