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  • Large Blue and White Vase
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 99

    Large Blue and White Vase

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Blue and White Lotus-mouth Bottle Vase
    Estimate
    $600,000 - $1,200,000
    Lot 100

    Blue and White Lotus-mouth Bottle Vase

    Est.
    $600,000 - $1,200,000
  • Small Export Blue and White Bowl in a Silver Basket
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 101

    Small Export Blue and White Bowl in a Silver Basket

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Three Small Flambe-glazed Vases
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 102

    Three Small Flambe-glazed Vases

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Monumental Woodfired Ash-glazed Jar, Tsubo
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 103

    Monumental Woodfired Ash-glazed Jar, Tsubo

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Large Imari Vases
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 104

    Pair of Large Imari Vases

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1919-2007) Dish
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 105

    Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1919-2007) Dish

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Satsuma Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 106

    Satsuma Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Celadon-glazed Stoneware Vessels
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 107

    Three Celadon-glazed Stoneware Vessels

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Two Sanggam  -inlaid Celadon-glazed Stoneware Items
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 108

    Two Sanggam -inlaid Celadon-glazed Stoneware Items

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Gobae   Burial Vessel
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 109

    Gobae Burial Vessel

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Cobalt and Turquoise-glazed Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 110

    Cobalt and Turquoise-glazed Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ceramic Blue and White Tile
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 111

    Ceramic Blue and White Tile

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Inlaid Marble Trays
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 112

    Two Inlaid Marble Trays

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Silver Metal Ewer
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 113

    Silver Metal Ewer

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Export Gilt/Lacquered Dish
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 114

    Export Gilt/Lacquered Dish

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Cinnabar Red-lacquered Box and Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 115

    Carved Cinnabar Red-lacquered Box and Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Accessory Items
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 116

    Two Accessory Items

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Large Group of Mostly Trade Beads
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 117

    Large Group of Mostly Trade Beads

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Group of Mostly Glass Trade Jatim Beads
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 118

    Group of Mostly Glass Trade Jatim Beads

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Hardstone Bi   Discs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 119

    Pair of Hardstone Bi Discs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hardstone Carving of a Money Toad
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 120

    Hardstone Carving of a Money Toad

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair of Carved Hardstone Covered Vases
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 121

    Pair of Carved Hardstone Covered Vases

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Twelve Carved Jade/Hardstone Pendants and Belt Hooks
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 122

    Twelve Carved Jade/Hardstone Pendants and Belt Hooks

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Nine Openwork Carvings
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 123

    Nine Openwork Carvings

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Spinach Green Hardstone Foo Lions
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 124

    Pair of Spinach Green Hardstone Foo Lions

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hardstone Carving of a Horse
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 125

    Hardstone Carving of a Horse

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sixteen Jade/Hardstone Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 126

    Sixteen Jade/Hardstone Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Seventeen Jade/Hardstone Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 127

    Seventeen Jade/Hardstone Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Seventeen Jade/Hardstone Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 128

    Seventeen Jade/Hardstone Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nephrite Jade Dragon Belt Buckle
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 129

    Nephrite Jade Dragon Belt Buckle

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Carved Hardstone Shishi
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 130

    Carved Hardstone Shishi

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Carved Hardstone Paperweight
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 131

    Carved Hardstone Paperweight

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Carved Angelskin/Ivory-white Coral Figurines
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 132

    Two Carved Angelskin/Ivory-white Coral Figurines

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Hardstone Caparisoned Elephant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 133

    Carved Hardstone Caparisoned Elephant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Carved Carnelian Covered Vase Lamp
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 134

    Carved Carnelian Covered Vase Lamp

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Stone Buddha Head
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 135

    Stone Buddha Head

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Painted Stone Stele of a Buddha Triad
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 136

    Painted Stone Stele of a Buddha Triad

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pair of Rock Crystal Figures of Guanyin
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 137

    Pair of Rock Crystal Figures of Guanyin

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Gilt/Lacquered Bronze Figure of Confucius
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 138

    Gilt/Lacquered Bronze Figure of Confucius

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Red/Gold-lacquered Bronze Figure of Buddha
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 139

    Red/Gold-lacquered Bronze Figure of Buddha

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Bronze Statue of Buddha
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 140

    Large Bronze Statue of Buddha

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Bronze Statue of Buddha
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 141

    Bronze Statue of Buddha

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Giltwood Standing Buddha
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 142

    Giltwood Standing Buddha

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Giltwood Seated Buddha
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 143

    Giltwood Seated Buddha

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Giltwood Buddha
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 144

    Giltwood Buddha

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Figure of Four-armed Shiva Nataraja
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 145

    Bronze Figure of Four-armed Shiva Nataraja

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Copper Alloy Statue of Parvati
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 146

    Copper Alloy Statue of Parvati

    Est.
    $600 - $800

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art by Bonhams Skinner
Preview by appointment only by contacting us at 508.970.3263 or asian@skinnerinc.com. We are excited to offer an exquisite selection of blue and white ceramics ranging from scholar’s objects to impressive vases in our October live Asian auction, many of these coming to us from the collection of Mary Andrews Wolff. The sale also has a focus in Buddhist sculpture with two single-owner Buddhist collections up for auction. One collection includes exceptional examples of Tibetan Buddhist Bronzes, the other notable Laotian, Thai, and Burmese sculptures. Alongside these featured collections buyers will be able to bid on a range of Chinese jades, textiles and accessories, some interesting examples of Korean portraiture, as well as two collections of middle Eastern and central Asian antiquities. Also on offer are rare Japanese textile sample books, several Japanese prints, and a hand-picked selection of Asian art reference books. Contact Us 508.970.3263 asian@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
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 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