African Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 38

Lot 38

Chinese Wood Carved Mask

Chinese Wood Carved Mask
Lot 38 Details
Chinese Wood Carved Mask

Dressed in an elaborate crown with dragons and long tassels TOGETHER WITH a possibly Nepalese mask, a South-East Asian mask, two South-East Asian deities, an opium weight rendered in the form of a rooster
tallest height 13" — 33 cm.

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $144
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Chinese Wood Carved Mask
  • Chinese Wood Carved Mask
  • Chinese Wood Carved Mask
  • Chinese Wood Carved Mask
  • Chinese Wood Carved Mask
  • Chinese Wood Carved Mask
  • Chinese Wood Carved Mask

CONDITION DETAILS

mask: missing one eye, surface scratches and wear to the face, chips and losses to the crown; two deities: one with losses along the front of the base and along the crown’s finial and a crack on the back, both with chips and overall wear; opium weight: no condition issues noted; masks: typical wear but overall in good condition

LOT 38
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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