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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 202

Three Asian Bronze Hand Mirrors with Stands

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

each of circular form with relief decoration verso, comprising: example with berry vine borders and four beasts, 3-1/8 in. diameter, with carved wood stand with swirl design, 3 x 3 x 2 in.; example with two chilongs, 3-3/4 in., with folding carved wood stand; example with stylized birds and scrollwork, 3-3/4 in., with folding carved wood stand

Provenance: Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, discoloration and verdigris, scattered scratches; chilong example with area of loss near edge; wood stand with swirl pattern with chip to one side

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