Brunk Auctions
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Asian Arts | January 12, 2023

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 148

Two Chinese Lacquered, Gilt, and Brass Mounted Baskets

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

19th/20th century, each with cane wrapped and brass mounted carrying handle, panels with lacquered decoration, some inscriptions, each stacking form, one circular wedding basket and one octagonal birthday basket, 27 x 17-1/2 in. and 23 x 15-1/2 in.

Note: One with Certificate of Antiquity from Honeychurch International Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong, dated October 2, 1997.

Provenance: Honeychurch International Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong (one with copy of receipt dated October 2, 1997 for HK$ 3,400); Property of a lawyer who worked and resided in China

Condition

scattered wear and losses to surface decoration, shrinkage cracks

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