Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 296
Group of Nine Satsuma/Kutani Ware Vessels
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 |
Japanese, 19th century, all with figural decoration and gilt highlights, comprising: five Satsuma ware miniature vases, marks to bases, largest 5 in.; Satsuma ware tea bowl, marks to base, 2-1/4 x 5 in.; three Kutani ware items: plate, cup, and miniature vase, largest 5 in. diameter
Provenance: Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Condition
surface dirt, some rubbing and losses to gilding, tape residue
Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
