Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 185
Two Chinese Neolithic Painted Vessels
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
possibly Machang period, comprising: small urn shaped body, with loop handle, painted in black with design of crosshatched clusters in concentric bands, neck and mouth with crosshatching and zigzags, 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; urn shaped body, with two loop handles, painted in red and black with design of zigzags and crosshatched swirls, neck and mouth with similar pattern, 10-1/2 x 9-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
loss to paint, scratching, surface accretion, small example with loss to one handle, chip to rim, and damage to body on one side near handle
