Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 115
Group of 11 Asian Miniature Decorative Objects
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 |
comprising: four Japanese carved nuts, three depicting monkeys and infants, one depicting a boat with people, largest 1-7/8 in.; three carved hardstone seals, dog, monkey, and foo dog finials, largest 2 in.; carved hardstone dog; 1 in.; carved hardstone and gilt bronze brooch, gourd and vine decoration, 2 x 1 in.; two hardstone miniature dishes, larger 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by descent in family
Note: In 1956, the children of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, donated a group of items to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To view this collection of Chinese Art, please visit: https://www.philamuseum.org/search?q=loeb&cat=collection&from=24&size=12
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches; metal on brooch with some discoloration
