Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 43
Two Carved Wood and Hardstone Figures Mounted as Lamps
Estimate: $200 - $400
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, wired for electricity, comprising: carved wood peacock example on floral and branch base, on wood stand, 25 in. to harp top; carved grayish green hardstone robed figure with scrolls, harp with pierced hardstone finial, on gilt bronze base, 19-3/4 in. to top of finial
Provenance: Estate of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by descent in family
Note: In 1956, the children of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, donated a group of items to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To view this collection of Chinese Art, please visit: https://www.philamuseum.org/search?q=loeb&cat=collection&from=24&size=12
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, not tested for functionality; peacock head with possible restoration; hardstone figure slightly loose on stand, finial slightly loose, scattered cracks and inclusions throughout
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