Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Emporium - Fine and Decorative Arts - Session I

Thu, Nov 15, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 486

Six Finely Carved Hardwood Asian Masks

Estimate: $500 - $700

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

20th century, with glass eyes, comprising two female and four male visages: first with stacked chignon and tasseled hair pins, with floral, bird, and moth decorations, 13 x 10 x 6 in., [break at eye with missing element, repaired crack at hair pin, splatter staining to wood, oxidation at hook]; other with an elaborate headdress, 10 x 8 x 5 in., [paint repair at eye, oxidation at hook, break and repair at moth wing]; three males with intricately decorated headdresses, 11 x 8 x 5 in.; two 10 x 8 x 4-1/2 in., [break and repair at back top, abrasions at hook, missing bone teeth; paint repair at eye, crack at top back halfway through depth, missing two teeth, crack at mouth support of beast, holes drilled for hook with staple and key ring for hanging; break and repair at tassel, paint repair at eye, holes drilled for hook with staple for hanging]; one with bat relief at top of head, 11 x 7 x 5 in., [repair at eye with glue residue, light abrasions, oxidation at hook]

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