Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art
Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 52
Important Lacquer Cosmetic Box
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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, probably Edo period, black lacquer ground with raised gold lacquer floral background and ox cart with scattered mother-of-pearl inlay, speckled gold interior, and silver rims, 10 x 7-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.; the lacquer box includes a [tomobako] with yellow wrapping cloth with inscriptions on top including lacquer ([maki-e]), silver edge ([gin-buchi]), flower basket ([hana-no-te-kago]) and ([ShoGetsu]) painting, red artist or collector seal seen at left corner. Condition: minor abrasions and nicks on corners and bottom edges, scratches on bottom, solid surface, overall good condition. Notes: The size of the box, along with the oxcart motif from the [Tale of Genji], indicates its use as a lady's cosmetic box. Prof. Bennett said this was a gift from an old, prominent Japanese family. 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, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina
Condition
minor abrasions and nicks on corners and bottom edges, scratches on bottom, solid surface, overall good condition
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