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