Emporium Auction
Fri, Feb 7, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 34
Japanese Lacquer Box and Burl Wood Tea Basket
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 |
19th/20th century, box with three divided interior compartments, decorative inlay with flowering branch, 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-1/4 in.; basket carved from one piece of burl wood, organic form, 8-1/4 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Saluda, North Carolina
wear consistent with age and use, box with scattered surface scratches, nicks and chips to edges, some rubbing and losses to inlay; basket with surface dirt layer, scattered surface scratches, wear to base, cracks to wood, small chip and repair to one edge
