Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 12
Korean Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
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 |
Joseon dynasty, black lacquered with mother of pearl inlay depicting cranes amid blossoming trees, brass hardware, paper lined interior, 11-1/2 x 20 x 11 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, NY; Collection from a West Point Graduate who lived in Korea in 1962 and 1974
Condition
typical rub to surfaces, minor splits in wood, one brass reinforced corner at side missing rivet and protruding slightly, some pieces of inlay detached but present
Christie's, New York, NY; Collection from a West Point Graduate who lived in Korea in 1962 and 1974
