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  • Hardstone Carving with Wood Stand 玉石雕木台
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 243

    Hardstone Carving with Wood Stand 玉石雕木台

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Covered Turquoise Vase 带盖翠蓝色花瓶
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 244

    Covered Turquoise Vase 带盖翠蓝色花瓶

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Near Pair of Serpentine Bowls 一对蛇形碗
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 245

    Near Pair of Serpentine Bowls 一对蛇形碗

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jade Ruyi   Scepter 玉雕如意
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,000
    Lot 246

    Jade Ruyi Scepter 玉雕如意

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,000
  • Jade Figure of a Monk 玉雕僧人
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 247

    Jade Figure of a Monk 玉雕僧人

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Hardstone Covered Tripod Censer 石雕三脚香炉
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 248

    Hardstone Covered Tripod Censer 石雕三脚香炉

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Five Carved Hardstone Items 五个玉石雕小件
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 249

    Five Carved Hardstone Items 五个玉石雕小件

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jade Plaque Pendant 玉坠
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 250

    Jade Plaque Pendant 玉坠

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Spinach Jade Bangles 两只玉镯
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 251

    Two Spinach Jade Bangles 两只玉镯

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Jade Pendant 玉坠
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    Carved Jade Pendant 玉坠

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Inlaid Hardstone Table Screen 镶石桌屏
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 253

    Inlaid Hardstone Table Screen 镶石桌屏

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Pendants 两个坠子
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 254

    Two Pendants 两个坠子

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Hardstone Pendants 两个玉石坠子
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 255

    Two Hardstone Pendants 两个玉石坠子

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jade Carving 玉雕
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 256

    Jade Carving 玉雕

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Jade Buddha's Hand Citron 玉雕佛手
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 257

    Jade Buddha's Hand Citron 玉雕佛手

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Three Carved Stone Items 三个石雕件
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 258

    Three Carved Stone Items 三个石雕件

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two Hardstone Plaque Brooches 两个玉石坠子
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 259

    Two Hardstone Plaque Brooches 两个玉石坠子

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Reticulated Nephrite Jade Box 玉坠
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 260

    Reticulated Nephrite Jade Box 玉坠

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Three Apple Green Jadeite Openwork Plaque Pendants 三个苹果绿玉坠
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 261

    Three Apple Green Jadeite Openwork Plaque Pendants 三个苹果...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Jadeite Carving and a Coral Chop 玉雕印和珊瑚雕件
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 262

    Jadeite Carving and a Coral Chop 玉雕印和珊瑚雕件

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Four Small Covered Boxes 四个小盒子
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 263

    Four Small Covered Boxes 四个小盒子

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Carved Stone Seals 一对石雕印章
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 264

    Pair of Carved Stone Seals 一对石雕印章

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jade Carving of Shoulao 玉雕寿星
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 265

    Jade Carving of Shoulao 玉雕寿星

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Carved Rock Crystal Covered Vase 水晶石雕花瓶
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 266

    Carved Rock Crystal Covered Vase 水晶石雕花瓶

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Jade Bangle 玉镯
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 267

    Jade Bangle 玉镯

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Agate Brush Washer 玛瑙笔洗
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 268

    Agate Brush Washer 玛瑙笔洗

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Soapstone Carving of a Lotus Stalk 滑石雕荷花杆
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 269

    Soapstone Carving of a Lotus Stalk 滑石雕荷花杆

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Hardstone Carving of a Chilong 玉石小龙
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 270

    Hardstone Carving of a Chilong 玉石小龙

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Jade Brush Holder 玉制笔筒
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 271

    Jade Brush Holder 玉制笔筒

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Rose Quartz Covered Urn 玫瑰石英瓮
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 272

    Rose Quartz Covered Urn 玫瑰石英瓮

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jade Brush Washer 玉制笔洗
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 273

    Jade Brush Washer 玉制笔洗

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Hardstone Chop 玉石官印
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 274

    Hardstone Chop 玉石官印

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nephrite Yellow Jade Covered Vase 黄色和田玉花瓶
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,000
    Lot 275

    Nephrite Yellow Jade Covered Vase 黄色和田玉花瓶

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,000
  • Hardstone Brush Pot 玉石笔筒
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 276

    Hardstone Brush Pot 玉石笔筒

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Strings of Amber Composite Beads 三套琥珀串珠链
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 277

    Three Strings of Amber Composite Beads 三套琥珀串珠链

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Four Amber and Amber Composite Items 四个琥珀小件
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 278

    Four Amber and Amber Composite Items 四个琥珀小件

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Amber Carving 琥珀雕
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 279

    Amber Carving 琥珀雕

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Coral Carving of a Woman 珊瑚雕女像
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 280

    Coral Carving of a Woman 珊瑚雕女像

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Coral Carving of Guanyin 珊瑚雕观音像
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 281

    Coral Carving of Guanyin 珊瑚雕观音像

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Coral Carvings 两件珊瑚雕
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 282

    Two Coral Carvings 两件珊瑚雕

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Jade Carving 玉雕
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 283

    Jade Carving 玉雕

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Rock Crystal Brush Washer 水晶石雕笔洗
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 284

    Rock Crystal Brush Washer 水晶石雕笔洗

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Wood Box with Jade Plaque Cover 玉面木盒
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 285

    Wood Box with Jade Plaque Cover 玉面木盒

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Nephrite Jade Carving of a Pair of Mandarin Ducks 玉雕鸭
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 286

    Nephrite Jade Carving of a Pair of Mandarin Ducks 玉雕鸭

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jade Openwork Pendant 玉坠
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 287

    Jade Openwork Pendant 玉坠

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Nephrite Jade Openwork Plaque 和田玉坠
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 288

    Nephrite Jade Openwork Plaque 和田玉坠

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Jade Carving of a Mother Cat 玉雕母猫
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 289

    Jade Carving of a Mother Cat 玉雕母猫

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Jadeite Openwork Carving of a Pair of Mandarin Ducks 玉雕鸭
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 290

    Jadeite Openwork Carving of a Pair of Mandarin Ducks 玉雕...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art by Bonhams Skinner

The August Asian Works of Art auction is over 500 lots and features several important collections including the Nan Edwards collection of cloisonné, an important grouping of jade pieces; and an exceptional Manchu Lady’s 19th-century Kingfisher headdress. Other offerings include Chinese paintings, ceramics, and sculpture.

Preview Times
September 13, 12PM-5PM
September 14, 12PM-7PM
September 15, 9AM-10AM

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

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Bonhams Skinner
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United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

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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