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