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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 26

Pair of Chinese Carved Huanghuali Stools

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
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$1,000 $100
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

likely 18th century, possibly earlier, woven seat, scrolled brackets, shaped stretchers, through tenon construction, Rogers collection label with additional provenance, both painted with accession number 99.194.1, 19-1/2 x 22-1/4 x 22-1/4 in. 

Provenance: Price and Elaine Rogers Collection, now property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Condition

both stools structurally sound and retain and fine old finish, finish is faded near feet, old repairs to boards under seat, one stool with repairs to decorative scrolled brackets, shrinkages throughout, marks, abrasions, and other general wear as expected with age and use

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Price and Elaine Rogers Collection, now property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts