Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 120
Persian Lacquered and Painted Box with Hunt Scene
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
Iranian, 19th/early 20th century, papier mache box of rectangular form with rounded corners, black lacquered ground with hand painted hunt scene decoration, lid with border of Persian/Arabic script, 4 x 10 x 7-1/2 in.
Note: Inscribed accession number "75.5.55" (accessioned 1975) to lid underside and base.
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition
some surface dirt, paint with craquelure, some scuffs and small losses throughout
