Asian and Emporium Auction
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 90
Three Asian Carved Wood Puppet Heads
Estimate: $100 - $200
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 |
probably Chinese, 19th/early 20th century, all three with hollowed necks to connect to puppet bodies and openings to back of heads, one with traces of red pigment, holes under mouth and cheeks, paper export label; one with downcast eyes and paper export label; one with headdress, tallest 11 in. - Provenance: Collection of Russell Chan and Rafael Miranda, Hendersonville, North Carolina
all three with losses, cracks, adhesive residue, and extensive wear
