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  • Bronze Mirror
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    Bronze Mirror

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Four Glass Sleeves with Cut Gold Animals and Flowers
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 45

    Four Glass Sleeves with Cut Gold Animals and Flowers

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Silvered Bronze Archaic Shan   Mirror
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 46

    Silvered Bronze Archaic Shan Mirror

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Silvered Bronze "Lion & Grape" Mirror
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 47

    Silvered Bronze "Lion & Grape" Mirror

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Two Bronze Incense Burners
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 48

    Two Bronze Incense Burners

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bronze Covered Censer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 49

    Bronze Covered Censer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Censer
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 50

    Bronze Censer

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Bronze Seal
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 51

    Carved Bronze Seal

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Bronze Seal
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 52

    Bronze Seal

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Two Metal Locks with Keys
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 53

    Two Metal Locks with Keys

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two-eared Bronze Censer and Tripod Stand
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 54

    Two-eared Bronze Censer and Tripod Stand

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Cast Bronze Vases
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 55

    Pair of Cast Bronze Vases

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Bronze Gu Vase
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 55A

    Bronze Gu Vase

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Cast Bronze Qilin  -shape Holder
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 56

    Cast Bronze Qilin -shape Holder

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Bronze Duck-shaped Covered Censors
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 57

    Pair of Bronze Duck-shaped Covered Censors

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Bronze Sculpture
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 58

    Bronze Sculpture

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Pair of Bronze Elephant Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 59

    Pair of Bronze Elephant Candlesticks

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Katsusaki Kumagaya (c. 1880-after 1970) Bronze Holder
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 60

    Katsusaki Kumagaya (c. 1880-after 1970) Bronze Holder

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Bronze Altar Vases
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 61

    Pair of Bronze Altar Vases

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Canton Enamel Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 62

    Canton Enamel Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Canton Enamel Covered Jars Mounted as Lamps
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 63

    Pair of Canton Enamel Covered Jars Mounted as Lamps

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Canton Enamel Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 64

    Canton Enamel Brush Washer

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Silver Cloisonne Lidded Bowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 65

    Silver Cloisonne Lidded Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Large Cloisonne Vases
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 66

    Pair of Large Cloisonne Vases

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Small Cloisonne Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 67

    Small Cloisonne Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Cloisonne Vases
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 68

    Pair of Cloisonne Vases

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Cloisonne Ice Chest
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 69

    Cloisonne Ice Chest

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • Two Cloisonne Chargers
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 70

    Two Cloisonne Chargers

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Cloisonne Duck-shaped Ewer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 71

    Cloisonne Duck-shaped Ewer

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Champleve Temple Lantern
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 72

    Champleve Temple Lantern

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Three Pewter Teapots and an Inlaid Pewter Container
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 73

    Three Pewter Teapots and an Inlaid Pewter Container

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Five Pewter Tea Caddies and a Sweetmeat Box
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 74

    Five Pewter Tea Caddies and a Sweetmeat Box

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Tall Square Pewter Vase
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 75

    Tall Square Pewter Vase

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Pewter Candlesticks and a Covered Jar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 76

    Pair of Pewter Candlesticks and a Covered Jar

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pewter Tripod Covered Censer with Stand
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 77

    Pewter Tripod Covered Censer with Stand

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Mongolian-style Silver Ewers
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 78

    Pair of Mongolian-style Silver Ewers

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Chinese Export Silver Trophy Cup
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 79

    Chinese Export Silver Trophy Cup

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Four Export Sterling Silver Goblets
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 80

    Four Export Sterling Silver Goblets

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Silver Repousse Trinket Box
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 81

    Silver Repousse Trinket Box

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Export Sterling Silver and Wood Box
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 82

    Export Sterling Silver and Wood Box

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Four Sterling Silver Stem Dishes
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 83

    Four Sterling Silver Stem Dishes

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two Silverwork Boxes
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 84

    Two Silverwork Boxes

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Pairs of Pewter Lamp Vases and Wall Vases
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 85

    Two Pairs of Pewter Lamp Vases and Wall Vases

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pewter Basin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 86

    Pewter Basin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Eight Pewter Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 87

    Eight Pewter Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pewter Ewer with Jade and Hardstone Insets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 88

    Pewter Ewer with Jade and Hardstone Insets

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Wood Netsuke
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,000
    Lot 89

    Two Wood Netsuke

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,000
  • Wood Carving of a Monkey
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 90

    Wood Carving of a Monkey

    Est.
    $700 - $900

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art by Bonhams Skinner

The March Asian Works of Art auction features several important New England estates with outstanding Qing and later period ceramics, the Carlhian collection featuring a twelve panel Kang’xi “coromandal” screen and a Ming, polychrome stucco head of Kuan’yin.  In addition, the auction will offer two exceptional dragon robes, several early jades, Korean and Chinese paintings, and a fine selection of Chinese porcelain panels.

Preview Times

March 17, 12PM–5PM
March 18, 12PM–7PM
March 19, 9AM–10:30AM

Contact Us
508-970-3263
asian@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014