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  • Mughal Miniature Painting Depicting a Prince  莫臥兒王朝袖珍畫 王子肖像
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1

    Mughal Miniature Painting Depicting a Prince 莫臥兒王朝袖珍畫 王...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Mughal Miniature Painting Depicting a Lady  莫臥兒王朝袖珍畫 女子肖像
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 2

    Mughal Miniature Painting Depicting a Lady 莫臥兒王朝袖珍畫 女子肖...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pair of Miniature Portraits of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal 王室肖像畫 沙賈汗國王與慕塔芝・瑪哈皇后
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 3

    Pair of Miniature Portraits of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Ma...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Brass Damascene Box 銅胎波斯紋飾方盒
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 4

    Brass Damascene Box 銅胎波斯紋飾方盒

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Buddhist Black Schist Sculpture 片岩材質佛像雕塑
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 5

    Buddhist Black Schist Sculpture 片岩材質佛像雕塑

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Four Fragmentary Buddhist Heads 佛頭雕塑一組
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Four Fragmentary Buddhist Heads 佛頭雕塑一組

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Sandstone Buddha Head 砂岩材質佛頭雕塑
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 7

    Sandstone Buddha Head 砂岩材質佛頭雕塑

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bronze Karen   Drum 青銅鼓
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 8

    Bronze Karen Drum 青銅鼓

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Andagu Stone Stele  石雕佛像
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 9

    Andagu Stone Stele 石雕佛像

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Figure of Buddha 青銅佛造像
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 10

    Bronze Figure of Buddha 青銅佛造像

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Bronze Figures of Shiva with Uma 濕婆与娑提青銅造像
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 11

    Bronze Figures of Shiva with Uma 濕婆与娑提青銅造像

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Saung  , Burmese Harp 緬甸弓形豎琴
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 12

    Saung , Burmese Harp 緬甸弓形豎琴

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Stone Torso of Buddha 石雕佛造像
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 13

    Stone Torso of Buddha 石雕佛造像

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Large Sandstone Gupta Torso of the Buddha 大型砂岩質笈多王朝佛身
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 14

    Large Sandstone Gupta Torso of the Buddha 大型砂岩質笈多王朝佛身

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Pair of White Marble Foo Lions 漢白玉石獅一對
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 15

    Pair of White Marble Foo Lions 漢白玉石獅一對

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Pair of White Marble Lions with Dragon Heads, Ba Xia 漢白玉石雕神獸一對
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 16

    Pair of White Marble Lions with Dragon Heads, Ba Xia 漢白...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Pair of Monumental Stone Pagodas 古蹟石佛塔一對
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 17

    Pair of Monumental Stone Pagodas 古蹟石佛塔一對

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • White Marble Basin 漢白玉石盆
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 18

    White Marble Basin 漢白玉石盆

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Two Carved Stone Bodhisattva Heads 石雕佛頭一對
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    Two Carved Stone Bodhisattva Heads 石雕佛頭一對

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Straw-glazed Stoneware Amphora  釉雙龍耳壺
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 20

    Straw-glazed Stoneware Amphora 釉雙龍耳壺

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Two Pottery Entertainers 人物泥塑
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Two Pottery Entertainers 人物泥塑

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sancai-glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse 三彩陶馬
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 22

    Sancai-glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse 三彩陶馬

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pottery Legless Horse 泥塑臥馬像
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 22A

    Pottery Legless Horse 泥塑臥馬像

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • Pottery Earth Spirit 泥塑鎮墓獸
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 23

    Pottery Earth Spirit 泥塑鎮墓獸

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pottery Horse 泥塑馬
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 24

    Pottery Horse 泥塑馬

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three Sichuan Pottery Amphoras 四川地區雙耳尊一組
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 25

    Three Sichuan Pottery Amphoras 四川地區雙耳尊一組

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sancai Jarlet 三彩三足小罐
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    Sancai Jarlet 三彩三足小罐

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Ming-style Polychrome Pottery Figures 明式三彩人物泥塑一組
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 27

    Two Ming-style Polychrome Pottery Figures 明式三彩人物泥塑一組

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Pottery Court Attendants 侍者泥塑一對
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 28

    Two Pottery Court Attendants 侍者泥塑一對

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Three Metalwork Snuff Bottles金屬鑲嵌鼻煙壺三只
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 29

    Three Metalwork Snuff Bottles金屬鑲嵌鼻煙壺三只

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Tribal Silver Repousse Temple Stamp 銀質印章
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    Tribal Silver Repousse Temple Stamp 銀質印章

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Tribal Silver and Brass Temple Stamp 銀質印章
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 31

    Tribal Silver and Brass Temple Stamp 銀質印章

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Three Votive Items and a Script on Paper 誦經物品以及紙質經文
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 32

    Three Votive Items and a Script on Paper 誦經物品以及紙質經文

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Ten Tribal Silver Repousse Stamps 銀質手章一組十件
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 33

    Ten Tribal Silver Repousse Stamps 銀質手章一組十件

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Religious Conch Shell Shankha 海螺法器
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 34

    Religious Conch Shell Shankha 海螺法器

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bone Carving of a Ceremonial Dagger, Phurba 骨雕降魔杵
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 35

    Bone Carving of a Ceremonial Dagger, Phurba 骨雕降魔杵

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Painted Leather Box 彩繪皮質儲物盒
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 36

    Painted Leather Box 彩繪皮質儲物盒

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Copper Sheet Box with Hinged Cover 銅胎儲物盒
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 37

    Copper Sheet Box with Hinged Cover 銅胎儲物盒

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Three Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Metal Works 鎦金宗教飾物
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 38

    Three Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Metal Works 鎦金宗教飾物

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Buddhist Lion 鎦金獅子
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 39

    Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Buddhist Lion 鎦金獅子

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Fragments from Portable Shrines 佛堂飾物一組
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 40

    Three Fragments from Portable Shrines 佛堂飾物一組

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Small Painted Wood Shrine 木質彩繪佛祖像
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 41

    Small Painted Wood Shrine 木質彩繪佛祖像

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Carved Wood Finial 木質雕塑頂飾
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 42

    Carved Wood Finial 木質雕塑頂飾

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Two-headed Hand Drum, Damaru 彩繪雙面手鼓
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 43

    Two-headed Hand Drum, Damaru 彩繪雙面手鼓

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Two-panel Portable Shrine 彩繪木地佛牌
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 44

    Two-panel Portable Shrine 彩繪木地佛牌

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Manuscript Cover with Carved Medicine Buddha 佛經封面裝飾銅質藥師佛造像
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 45

    Manuscript Cover with Carved Medicine Buddha 佛經封面裝飾銅質藥師...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Seven Small Thangkas 小幅唐卡一組
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 46

    Seven Small Thangkas 小幅唐卡一組

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Twelve Mostly Printed Thangkas and Scriptures 印製唐卡經文一組
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 47

    Twelve Mostly Printed Thangkas and Scriptures 印製唐卡經文一組

    Est.
    $700 - $900

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art by Bonhams Skinner

The Spring Asian Works of Art auction is over 500 lots and features several important collections including an excellent selection of Tibetan material, an extraordinary collection of jade pieces; and an exquisite grouping of Chinese textiles. Other offerings include Chinese paintings, ceramics, and sculpture.

Preview Times
March 16, 12PM-5PM
March 17, 12PM-7PM
March 18, 9AM-10:30AM

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

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Boston, MA 02116
United States

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$100 $25
$500 $50
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
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$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
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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