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Asian Works of Art

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  • Neolithic Pottery Jug
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1001

    Neolithic Pottery Jug

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Cream-glazed Pottery Jar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1002

    Cream-glazed Pottery Jar

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Brown-glazed Pottery Jar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1003

    Brown-glazed Pottery Jar

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pottery Ox
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1004

    Pottery Ox

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pottery Horse
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 1005

    Pottery Horse

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Pottery Male Attendant
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1006

    Pottery Male Attendant

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    $200 - $400
  • Pottery Female Attendant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1007

    Pottery Female Attendant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pottery Court Lady
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1008

    Pottery Court Lady

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Two Kneeling Figures
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1009

    Two Kneeling Figures

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Two Drummers and a Drum
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1010

    Two Drummers and a Drum

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Three Storytellers
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 1011

    Three Storytellers

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    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Stone Spearhead
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1012

    Stone Spearhead

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Glass Hairpin
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1013

    Glass Hairpin

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    $400 - $600
  • Glass Hairpin
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1014

    Glass Hairpin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Glass Cup
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1015

    Glass Cup

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ax Head
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1016

    Ax Head

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Metal Oil Lamp
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1017

    Metal Oil Lamp

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Serpentine Double Ibex Earring
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1018

    Serpentine Double Ibex Earring

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pair of Painted Seashells
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1019

    Pair of Painted Seashells

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Ear Cups
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1020

    Pair of Ear Cups

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Large Gold Feline Plaque
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1021

    Large Gold Feline Plaque

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold Bovine Head
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1022

    Gold Bovine Head

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Gold Plaque with Confronting Rams
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1023

    Gold Plaque with Confronting Rams

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Gold Stag
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1024

    Gold Stag

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Small Gold Feline
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1025

    Small Gold Feline

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Gold Inlaid Roundel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1026

    Gold Inlaid Roundel

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Gold Taotie   Masks
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1027

    Pair of Gold Taotie Masks

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bronze Chariot Fitting
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1028

    Bronze Chariot Fitting

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Bronze String Anchor
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1029

    Bronze String Anchor

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Bronze Spearhead
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1030

    Bronze Spearhead

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Dagger
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1031

    Bronze Dagger

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bronze Finial (Lan Phan)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1032

    Bronze Finial (Lan Phan)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Dagger
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1033

    Bronze Dagger

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Miniature Bronze Hu
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1034

    Miniature Bronze Hu

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pair of Bronze Tiger Plaques
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 1035

    Pair of Bronze Tiger Plaques

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Stoneware Pottery Inkstone
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1036

    Stoneware Pottery Inkstone

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Sancai-glazed Pottery Figure of Horse and Female Rider
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1037

    Sancai-glazed Pottery Figure of Horse and Female Rider

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Olive Green-glazed Stoneware Jar
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1038

    Olive Green-glazed Stoneware Jar

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Blue-splashed Brown-glazed Stoneware Jar
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1039

    Blue-splashed Brown-glazed Stoneware Jar

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pair of Straw-glazed Brown Covered Vessels
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 1040

    Pair of Straw-glazed Brown Covered Vessels

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Green-glazed Cizhou Pillow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1041

    Green-glazed Cizhou Pillow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Export Blue and White Dish
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1042

    Export Blue and White Dish

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Blue and White Water Coupe
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1043

    Blue and White Water Coupe

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Blue and White Cabinet Vase
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1044

    Blue and White Cabinet Vase

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Blue and White Garlic-mouthed Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1045

    Blue and White Garlic-mouthed Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five Blue and White Ginger Jars
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1046

    Five Blue and White Ginger Jars

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Blue and White Hawthorn Jars and Covers
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1047

    Pair of Blue and White Hawthorn Jars and Covers

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Five Porcelain Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1048

    Five Porcelain Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art  by Bonhams Skinner
Our June Asian Works of Art online auction offers exceptional works from China, Japan, and Korea. Earliest Chinese works are a select group of gold ornaments dating to the Warring States and figural sculpture from the Han and Tang dynasties. Highlights from the Ming and Qing dynasties include two important blue and white ceramics: a Ming Chenghua censer and a Yongzheng vase, both descended from New England collections. Rich in textiles there are fine examples of robes, rank badges, and chair covers. A single-owner collection of extraordinary Japanese Meiji period cloisonné works will be offered, including pieces by Namikawa, Hayashi, and Ando. A rare, bronze sundial highlights the Korean works of art. Contact Us 508.970.3263 asian@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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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 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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