Specialty Auctions | October 22, 2020
Thu, Oct 22, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 156
Japanese Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metals Teapot
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
probably Meiji period, round patinated bronze form with branches cascading from the rim, with blossoms, songbirds, incised calligraphic inscription, gilt and copper highlights, bamboo form swing handle, shaped leaf and stem form cover, 6 x 4-3/4 in.; with associated wood base - Provenance: Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida
loss of patination at drip, one leaf form hinge reinforced, minor losses to copper and gilt surfaces, light scratches and other minor wear; stand with abrasions, repair to rim
Condition
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