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  • Jade Vase
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 338

    Jade Vase

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Jade Pilgrim Bottle Vase with Bronze Cover and Base
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $20,000
    Lot 339

    Jade Pilgrim Bottle Vase with Bronze Cover and Base

    Est.
    $18,000 - $20,000
  • Jade Table Screen with Stand
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $20,000
    Lot 340

    Jade Table Screen with Stand

    Est.
    $18,000 - $20,000
  • Jade Carving of a Seated Dog
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 341

    Jade Carving of a Seated Dog

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Jade Bi   Disc
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 342

    Jade Bi Disc

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Jade Carving of a Chilong   and a Bat
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 343

    Jade Carving of a Chilong and a Bat

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Jade Carving of Three Gourds
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 344

    Jade Carving of Three Gourds

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pebble-shape Pendant
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 345

    Pebble-shape Pendant

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jade Bi   Disc
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 346

    Jade Bi Disc

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Rectangular Jade Pendant
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 347

    Rectangular Jade Pendant

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Jade Pendant
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 348

    Jade Pendant

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Nephrite Jade Bi   Disc
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 349

    Nephrite Jade Bi Disc

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Brown Jade Belt Buckle
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 350

    Brown Jade Belt Buckle

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Jade Kuei
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 351

    Jade Kuei

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Jade Dagger
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 352

    Jade Dagger

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Turquoise Carving of a Female Deity
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $5,000
    Lot 353

    Turquoise Carving of a Female Deity

    Est.
    $2,000 - $5,000
  • Agate Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 354

    Agate Brush Washer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Soapstone Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 355

    Soapstone Brush Washer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three Marble Dream Stone Stands
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 356

    Three Marble Dream Stone Stands

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Marble Dream Stone Table Screen
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 357

    Marble Dream Stone Table Screen

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bamboo Brush Pot
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 358

    Bamboo Brush Pot

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Turquoise Blue-glazed Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 359

    Turquoise Blue-glazed Brush Washer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Hardwood Brush Pot
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 360

    Hardwood Brush Pot

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Tea Brick
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 361

    Tea Brick

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Celadon Jade Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 362

    Celadon Jade Brush Washer

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Marble Dream Stone Panel
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 363

    Marble Dream Stone Panel

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Dali Marble Table Screen
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 364

    Dali Marble Table Screen

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Wood Wrist Rest
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 365

    Wood Wrist Rest

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Yixing Teapot
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 366

    Yixing Teapot

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 367

    Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Brush Washer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Peking Glass Water Coupe
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 368

    Peking Glass Water Coupe

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Rootwood Tea Scoop
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 369

    Rootwood Tea Scoop

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Ink Stone
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 370

    Ink Stone

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Carved Bamboo Bitong
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 371

    Carved Bamboo Bitong

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Chinese Zither, Guzheng
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 372

    Chinese Zither, Guzheng

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Seventeen Seal Chops
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 373

    Seventeen Seal Chops

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Fifteen Seal Chops
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 374

    Fifteen Seal Chops

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Five Unused Seals
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 375

    Five Unused Seals

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Baltic Amber Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 376

    Baltic Amber Bead Necklace

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Ruyi   Scepter
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 377

    Ruyi Scepter

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Wood Openwork Libation Cup
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 378

    Wood Openwork Libation Cup

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Boxwood Ruyi   Scepter
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 379

    Boxwood Ruyi Scepter

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Yellow Snowflake Peking Glass Snuff Bottle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 380

    Yellow Snowflake Peking Glass Snuff Bottle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Canton Enamel Snuff Bottle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 381

    Canton Enamel Snuff Bottle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Puddingstone Snuff Bottle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 382

    Puddingstone Snuff Bottle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 383

    Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 384

    Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Amethyst Snuff Bottle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 385

    Amethyst Snuff Bottle

    Est.
    $600 - $800

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art  by Bonhams Skinner

Several outstanding collections of miniature paintings stand out in the May Asian Works of Art auction. Chinese, Korean and Japanese art, including jade, ceramics, and furniture will also be featured.

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508-970-3263
asian@skinnerinc.com
 
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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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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

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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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