Asian Auction
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 88
Two Carved Hardstone Animals with Stands
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
Chinese, Qing dynasty, green hardstone crab, 4-3/4 in. diameter, with naturalistic fitted carved wood stand, 1 x 4-7/8 x 3-1/4 in.; orange, brown, and white hardstone lion, 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 in., with carved and pierced wood stand, 3/4 x 4 x 2-3/4 in.; both housed in cases
Note: Accompanied by a note dated November 3, 1947, reading "Jade (Gioko) Lion Figure/Ching Dynasty/Ninomiya."
Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion; crab with large crack through body and proper right legs, some cracks at leg joints, possible repairs
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