Asian Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 26

Lot 26

Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Lot 26 Details
Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

The first of bulbous-form and rising towards a wide rim, the whole supported on a lotus stand and decorated with scenes of flora and fauna; the second with archaistic patterning and wide rim; the third with a pear-shape body and tall cylindrical neck, the sides smooth and undecorated
tallest height 8.3" — 21 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
  • Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
  • Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
  • Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
  • Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
  • Three Bronze Vases, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Provenance:

Lots 23-26, 30, 47, 56, 117, 119: Chinese and Japanese Works of Art from a Japanese Family
Acquired by the president of an American-Japanese trading company during the first-half of the 20th Century. They specialized in importing and exporting goods from China and locations Tokyo, Yokohama, and Karuizawa Thence by descent within the family and brought to Canada in 1979.

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall wear to each

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  • 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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