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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 87

Two Small Asian Decorative Items

Estimate: $100 - $300

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

comprising: small ceramic seated figure, possibly Chinese, simply modeled, 2 in.; Chinese miniature hardwood carving, dated 19th century by J. J. Lally & Co., #24 on 2000 appraisal, #24 on 1989 Crane appraisal, scene of scholar reading scroll next to an attendant, attached to carved wood stand, 2-1/8 x 2-3/8 in.

Provenance: Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family

Note: View the aforementioned appraisal documents at https://brunkauctions.com/the-max-loehr-collection-october-19-2023-asian-auction-appraisals/

Condition

some surface dirt/accretion; seated figure with wear and loss, chipping to side of face; rubbing to hardwood carving 

Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family