Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 110
George III Quillwork Tea Caddy with Portrait
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
circa 1800, mahogany set with barber pole inlay, green and red stained and parcel gilt quillwork, center set with oval cartouche with printed miniature, open interior with traces of silvering , 5 x 6-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, September 22, 2013, Lot 729 for $800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
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Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, September 22, 2013, Lot 729 for $800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
surface wear and dirt consistent with age and use, portrait miniature with distress and possible retouch (image largely obscured), lacking interior lid, general wear, small chips, and separations to wood
