Day 1: Asian Arts, Sterling Silver & Jewelry
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 02:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 19, 2016 02:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 49
Pair Carved and Painted Wooden Empress
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 |
and Emperor Figures
Chinese, 19th century, figures with elaborate headdresses and robes seated in chairs with horseshoe-form backs, elaborately decorated platform bases, gilt highlights, 10 in. and 9-1/4 in.. Provenance: Labeled verso "These Chinese idols were taken from a Chinese piret sic junk by Captain George Wright while in command of the Hoogli in the service of the East India Company. The ex-collection of Ralph M. Mollet"; From a Georgia Private Collection
surface retouch, minor chips and losses
