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  • Miniature Blue-ground Yasui Satsuma Covered Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 241

    Miniature Blue-ground Yasui Satsuma Covered Box

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Shimazu Satsuma Vase
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 242

    Shimazu Satsuma Vase

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Satsuma Crane-neck Bottle Vase and Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 243

    Satsuma Crane-neck Bottle Vase and Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Small Satsuma Vase
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 244

    Small Satsuma Vase

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Blue-ground Kyoto Kinkozan Satsuma Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 245

    Blue-ground Kyoto Kinkozan Satsuma Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Satsuma Triple-bowl Condiment Set with Covers
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 246

    Satsuma Triple-bowl Condiment Set with Covers

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Pair of Small Satsuma Vases
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 247

    Pair of Small Satsuma Vases

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Satsuma Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 248

    Satsuma Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Kyoto Satsuma Double-gourd Vase
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 249

    Kyoto Satsuma Double-gourd Vase

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Satsuma Tea Caddy with Gilt-bronze Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 250

    Satsuma Tea Caddy with Gilt-bronze Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Small Satsuma Vase
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 251

    Small Satsuma Vase

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Five Satsuma and Kutani Ware Items
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 252

    Five Satsuma and Kutani Ware Items

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Gilt-bronze Figure of the Six-armed Mahakala
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 253

    Gilt-bronze Figure of the Six-armed Mahakala

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Gilt-bronze Figure of Manjushri
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 254

    Gilt-bronze Figure of Manjushri

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Gilt-bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 255

    Gilt-bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Gilt-bronze Figure of the Four-armed Vajrasattva
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 256

    Gilt-bronze Figure of the Four-armed Vajrasattva

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Bronze Bust of Buddha
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 257

    Bronze Bust of Buddha

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Bronze Statue of Buddha
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 258

    Bronze Statue of Buddha

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Bronze Head of Buddha
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 259

    Bronze Head of Buddha

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Gold-lacquered Bronze Head/Torso and a Hand of Buddha
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 260

    Gold-lacquered Bronze Head/Torso and a Hand of Buddha

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Ritual Bone Apron, Vest, Armlets, and Cap
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 261

    Ritual Bone Apron, Vest, Armlets, and Cap

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Bronze Drum
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 262

    Bronze Drum

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Limestone Head Bust of Guanyin
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 263

    Limestone Head Bust of Guanyin

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Gray Schist Figure of Buddha
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 264

    Gray Schist Figure of Buddha

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Gandharan Gray Schist Bodhisattva Head
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 265

    Gandharan Gray Schist Bodhisattva Head

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Gandharan Gray Schist Buddha Head
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,000
    Lot 266

    Gandharan Gray Schist Buddha Head

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,000
  • Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 267

    Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Gandharan Gray Schist Stele
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 268

    Gandharan Gray Schist Stele

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Gandharan Gray Schist Stele
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 269

    Gandharan Gray Schist Stele

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Gandharan Stucco Head
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 270

    Gandharan Stucco Head

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Gandharan Stucco Bodhisattva Head
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 271

    Gandharan Stucco Bodhisattva Head

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 272

    Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Seven Kashan Turquoise and Black Vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 273

    Seven Kashan Turquoise and Black Vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kashan Lustre Jug
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 274

    Kashan Lustre Jug

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Bronze Horse Bit
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 275

    Bronze Horse Bit

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bronze "Master of Animals" Sculpture
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 276

    Bronze "Master of Animals" Sculpture

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bronze Stag Fitting
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 277

    Bronze Stag Fitting

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Bazu Band Arm Guards
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 278

    Two Bazu Band Arm Guards

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Bazu Band Arm Guards
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 279

    Two Bazu Band Arm Guards

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Qajar Gold and Silver Damascened Mirror Case on Stand
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 280

    Qajar Gold and Silver Damascened Mirror Case on Stand

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gilt-bronze Tripod Censer and Cover
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 281

    Gilt-bronze Tripod Censer and Cover

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Donkey-shaped Bronze Censer and Wood Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 282

    Donkey-shaped Bronze Censer and Wood Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Tripod Handled Censer and Wood Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 283

    Bronze Tripod Handled Censer and Wood Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Bombe Censer and a Stand
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 284

    Bronze Bombe Censer and a Stand

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Bronze Qilin  -shaped Censer
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 285

    Bronze Qilin -shaped Censer

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Sycee  -shaped Censer
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 286

    Bronze Sycee -shaped Censer

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Yellow Brass Hand Warmer and Cover
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 287

    Yellow Brass Hand Warmer and Cover

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Pair of Iron Samurai Stirrups
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 288

    Pair of Iron Samurai Stirrups

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times March 20, 12PM – 5PM March 21, 12PM – 7PM March 22, 9AM – 10AM Skinner’s March Asian Works of Art auction will feature 500 lots of Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian art and antiques. This live sale highlights several important private collections: Chinese monochrome ceramics, Gandharan and Sino-Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, Japanese Satsuma ware, Chinese textiles, and Indian paintings. Fine jades, paintings, furniture, and books are also on offer. Contact Us 508.970.3263 asian@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

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

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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