Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3 - Important Asian Works of Art

Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 17, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 936

Pair Cloisonné Vases, Pair Carved

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Hardstone Birds, Two Pairs Carved Softstone Bookends Asian, 19th/20th century: pair dragon-decorated cloisonné vases, 6-1/2 in., one with very slight body dent, one with small area of enamel loss and dent at rim; pair carved spinach hardstone tropical birds depicted on branches and set on silver-inlaid hardwood stands, 8 in., one with chip and loss at one side feather, scattered cracks and inclusions throughout, distress and glue residue at one base; pair carved bookends depicting an elephant and an exotic bird, surface wear and scratches; pair urn and branch softstone bookends, shades of pale green and brown, generally good condition, light surface wear and scratches . Provenance: Property from the Estate of Margaret Voorhies Haggin