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Thu, Mar 21, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 469

Six Vintage Asian Altar Objects

Estimate: $100 - $300

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

comprising: one glazed earthenware male figure depicted seated with attendants, set on wood base, 13 x 6-1/2 x 5 in., [oxidation, some glaze loss, holes for hanging as made, probably later base]; one parcel-gilt and cloisonne-decorated Buddha depicted seated on a lotus thrown base, 11-3/4 x 7 x 5 in., [generally good condition with some oxidation or discoloration at metal, metal rim bent at base]; one richly patinated and parcel-gilt bronze Buddha depicted seated on a lotus thrown, marked at base, 8-1/2 x 5 x 3-1/2 in., [some gilt loss, oxidation]; one parcel-gilt Buddha with halo, depicted standing, marked "made in Japan", 6 x 2 in., [discoloration, casting lines as made]; one small patinated and gilt bronze Buddha with halo, depicted seated, 3 x 1-1/2 in., [good condition]; together with one cloisonne-decorated tri-footed censer, reign mark at base, 3-1/2 x 5 in., [enamel abrasions, possibly as made, oxidation at interior]

Provenance: Private Collection

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