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Live Auction

Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 66

Futon-[Dansu] or Bedding Chest

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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
Japanese, two-part chest for storing bedding futon and [yogi] or kimono-shaped coverlets during the day to facilitate the Japanese concept of multi-use space, solid [Zelkova] (elm-like) front with dramatic matching flame-grain with wiped-lacquer finish and elaborate iron hardware, 67-1/2 x 71-1/4 x 32-1/4 in., (top section only 33-3/4 x 71-1/4 x 32-1/4 in.),. Condition: splits in top, small nicks and dings, lock pivot plate missing on small, lower right side sliding door. 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

splits in top, small nicks and dings, lock pivot plate missing on small, lower right side sliding door