Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 243
Six Pieces of Iron Red Swatow Ware and Porcelain
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 |
possibly late Ming dynasty or style, all painted with iron red and green designs, including: small porcelain jar painted with large flower heads, underglaze blue rings; round lidded paste box, lid painted with rabbit design; footed globular bowl, scrolling lotus designs; small vase painted with chrysanthemums; plate and small bowl, each with similarly decorated reserves along the rim, painted at center with cranes, bowl 2-1/8 x 4-3/4 in.; plate 10 in. diameter
Provenance: Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Condition
porcelain jar with rim chip; paste box with scattered nicks, firing crack, crazing; globular bowl with repaired rim crack, chip to foot, crazing; vase with repairs and chips to rim, glaze crazing/hairlines; plate with hairline crack, plate and bowl with rough feet/kiln debris; all with wear and rubbing to decoration, scratches and abrasions, other small scattered nicks
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