Asian Auction
Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 197
Two Chinese Ancestor Portraits
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 |
Qing dynasty, each depicting a robed seated man, gouache on fabric, one framed example, image 14-1/2 x 11 in., gilt wood frame, 19-3/4 x 14 in.; one hanging scroll example, 82-32-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Condition
scroll with water stains and damage to left side, associated mildew, some areas of spotting/discoloration at margins, missing top handle and hanging attachment; framed example not examined out of frame, some cracking/shattering to silk at edges and through top of image
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