Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Emporium - Fine and Decorative Arts - Session I

Thu, Nov 15, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 369

Nine Asian Masks

Estimate: $300 - $600

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, comprising seven theatre characters, two for hanging: a large, richly carved monster with interior label, 17 x 16 x 6 in.; a carved death visage with mother of pearl inlay, 7 x 5 x 3 in.; a carved, deeply paginated goblin, 10-1/2 x 9 x 4 in.; a carved okina and a carved female royal with interior wax stamps, 11-1/2 x 7 x 3-1/2 in.; 10-1/2 x 8 x 4 in.; a resin Japanese Tengu, with reverse painted glass bead on tassel, 9 x 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; a carved beast with hinged jaw, 7 x 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in.; a carved, colorfully painted female demon, 9-1/2 x 9 x 3-1/2 in.; a carved laughing Buddha, 7 x 6 x 3-3/4 in.

Condition

cracks at back top, back bottom, missing hooks for ties, abrasions at back; paint loss, breaks at rim; abrasions throughout, paint loss, tobacco odor; pest damage throughout, with some repairs and glue residue, possibly original leather tie is cracking, surface damage at forehead; paint loss, pest damage; excellent condition, color loss at tassel; repaired breaks, paint loss, discoloration; paint loss, discoloration, surface dirt; cracking, discoloration

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