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Day 3 - Important Asian Works of Art

Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 17, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 1225

Six Mason's Miniatures

Estimate: $400 - $800

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
English, early 19th century, various designs, four in Imari colors: vase, 4 in.; shell-form chamber stick, 2-7/8 in., lacking lid, foot chip, twig handle restored; spill vase, 2-3/4 in.; teapot, 4-1/2 in. long; jug with lustred handle, "Table and Flowerpot" pattern, black Mason's mark, 1815-1825, 2-7/8 in., lustre worn; chamber stick, interior of bowl with finely painted florals in green, iron red, blue, rim and handle heavily gilt, 2-3/8 in., restored handle, all with wear and losses to gilding. Notes: The Mason's factory produced a wide range of miniature or "toy" pieces, decorated with a considerable range of their recognizable patterns. The company advertised that they made "every little essential" for cabinets, boudoirs and console tables.. Provenance: chamber stick, Valerie Howard; oil lamp, Wolley & Wallis; Tennessee Private Collection

Condition

all with wear and losses to gilding

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