Asian Auction
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 82
Large Chinese Hanging Scroll Painting
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 |
Qing dynasty, calligraphic inscription and seals lower left, large red seal at top, probably depicting an empress as the bodhisattva Guanyin, ink and gouache on paper, image 51-1/4 x 24-7/8 in.; scroll lined with cream fabric brocade, floral motif, ebonized wood handle, overall including handle 113-1/2 x 36 in.; housed in wood case, 3-1/2 x 36-3/4 x 3-5/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
Condition
some creasing and warping to paper, some toning and light staining throughout; fabric with some light wear and staining, some minor areas of shattering/fraying; case with surface dirt layer and accretion, some scratches, bumps, chips, and losses, old tape residue to top and sides
