Asian Art Online Auction

November 14, 2013

LOT 139

Lot 139

Coral Carved Lychee Pin Ornament

Coral Carved Lychee Pin Ornament
Lot 139 Details
Coral Carved Lychee Pin Ornament

Rendered as a sprig of lychee with six plump fruits
height 2.4" — 6 cm.

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $228
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Coral Carved Lychee Pin Ornament
  • Coral Carved Lychee Pin Ornament
  • Coral Carved Lychee Pin Ornament
Provenance:

Chinese Jade Carvings and Works of Art from the Estate of Dean S. M. Field. Dean Fields (1917-2001) initially worked for the H. Forth Gem Lab before becoming the head gem buyer for the T. Eaton Co., for which he traveled to China numerous times in the late 1950’s. Afterwards, he was one of the founders of the Canadian Gemological Association and opened up the Real & Rare Gallery on Yonge Street in Toronto.

CONDITION DETAILS

No condition problems noted

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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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