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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 249

Three Asian Metal Lion Figures

Estimate: $300 - $500

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: large bronze lion censer with hinged head, open interior, 12-3/8 x 4-1/4 x 8 in.; gilt metal lion with intricately engraved mane and chest, signed on proper back right foot "Austin Prodin/c 1989", 11 x 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; small bronze lion, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 7 in. 

Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia

Condition

rubbing and discoloration, surface dirt and accretion; censer with verdigris; gilt lion with cracks and repairs to both right legs

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Private Collection, Virginia