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Asian Art | January 24, 2024

Wed, Jan 24, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 24

Three Chinese Table Objects

Estimate: $200 - $400

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comprising: red lacquered pigskin box with brass mounts, dated c. 1880 by the Crane Gallery Inc., #2 on 2012 Crane appraisal; carved bamboo brush holder with incised lotus decoration, dated c. 1750 by Crane Gallery Inc., #19 on 2012 Crane appraisal; lobed rosewood brush pot, dated 18th century by Crane Gallery Inc., #29 on 2012 Crane appraisal; largest 2 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family

Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

View the aforementioned appraisal documents at https://brunkauctions.com/the-max-loehr-collection-october-19-2023-asian-auction-appraisals/

Condition

surface dirt and scratches; box with minor losses; brush pots with cracks and separations

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Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family