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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 46

Large Early Chinese Carved and Polychromed Seated Figure

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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 Ming dynasty, carved seated figure adorned in ornate robes and hairpiece, remnants of former painted surface in multiple colors, mounted on lucite base, 48 x 18 x 10 in.

Provenance: Estate of Fred R. and Beverly Kaye, Atlanta, Georgia

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, heavy losses and flaking to paint, scattered cracks and separations throughout, scattered chips and losses, especially at feet and back, missing scepter piece

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