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Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 223

Two Small Korean Trays on Stands

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

Joseon dynasty, smaller tray with carved floral apron, mother of pearl inlay with scene of two cranes under a flowering tree, with poem; a second slightly larger tray with less elaborate mother of pearl crane and tree motif, larger 9 x 15 x 11-3/4 in. 

Condition

both with typical rubbed surfaces, some trivial chipping; smaller example with visible split to wood at top; larger with considerable inlay absent and areas of possible repair 

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Collection from a West Point Graduate who lived in Korea in 1962 and 1974