Lot 174

Pair Chinese Polychrome and Gilt Lidded Barrels

Estimate: $100 - $300

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

black and red painted and gilt surfaces carved in relief with floral motifs, masks, and outdoor scenes, two brass bands, at top 7-3/4 x 7-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered areas of paint and gilt loss, brass bands not fully secure, barrel panels slightly loose, some chips and losses to carved elements
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