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  • Illustrated Folio Manuscript
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1

    Illustrated Folio Manuscript

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Illustrated Folio Manuscript
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 2

    Illustrated Folio Manuscript

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Illuminated Folio Manuscript
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 3

    Illuminated Folio Manuscript

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Miniature Folio Painting
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 4

    Miniature Folio Painting

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Illuminated Folio Manuscript
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 5

    Illuminated Folio Manuscript

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Illuminated Firman Manuscript
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 6

    Illuminated Firman Manuscript

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Two Arabic Calligraphy Manuscripts
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7

    Two Arabic Calligraphy Manuscripts

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Large Middle Eastern Polychrome Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    Large Middle Eastern Polychrome Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Polychrome Pottery Jar
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 9

    Large Polychrome Pottery Jar

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Iznik Dish
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 9A

    Iznik Dish

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Polychrome Pottery Garrus Bowl with Figural Decorations
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 9B

    Polychrome Pottery Garrus Bowl with Figural Decorations...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Sari Ware Bowl Depicting a Bird
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 9C

    Sari Ware Bowl Depicting a Bird

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Turquoise and Black Kashan Plate
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 9D

    Turquoise and Black Kashan Plate

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Kubachi Polychrome Plate
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 9E

    Kubachi Polychrome Plate

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Silvered Copper Moroccan Table Tray
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 10

    Silvered Copper Moroccan Table Tray

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bronze Minaret-shaped Post
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 11

    Bronze Minaret-shaped Post

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Brass Medicine Bowl with Calligraphy
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 12

    Brass Medicine Bowl with Calligraphy

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Miniature Portrait
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 13

    Miniature Portrait

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bronze Statuette of Vishnu with Lakshmi
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 14

    Bronze Statuette of Vishnu with Lakshmi

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Figural Door Handle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    Bronze Figural Door Handle

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Figure of a Female Deity, Possibly Maya Devi
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 16

    Bronze Figure of a Female Deity, Possibly Maya Devi

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bronze Figural Krishna Shrine
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 17

    Bronze Figural Krishna Shrine

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Stone Foundation Peg
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 18

    Stone Foundation Peg

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved Stone Sculpture of Ganesh and a Buddhist Stele Base
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 19

    Carved Stone Sculpture of Ganesh and a Buddhist Stele B...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Large Shiva Lingam Stone Sculpture
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 20

    Large Shiva Lingam Stone Sculpture

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Two Carved Wood Lintel Friezes
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 21

    Two Carved Wood Lintel Friezes

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Carved Wood Lintel Friezes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    Two Carved Wood Lintel Friezes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Carved Wood Lintel Friezes
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 23

    Two Carved Wood Lintel Friezes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Canaanite Copper Figure of a Deity
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 24

    Canaanite Copper Figure of a Deity

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Canaanite Copper Figure of a Deity
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 25

    Canaanite Copper Figure of a Deity

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 26

    Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Earthenware Figure of an Entertainer
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 27

    Earthenware Figure of an Entertainer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Pottery Figure of a Camel
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 28

    Pottery Figure of a Camel

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 29

    Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Pottery Figure of a Female Rider
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 30

    Pottery Figure of a Female Rider

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Glazed Pottery Ducks
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 31

    Pair of Glazed Pottery Ducks

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pottery Figure of a Musician
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    Pottery Figure of a Musician

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pottery Figure of a Mourner
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 33

    Pottery Figure of a Mourner

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Pair of Earthenware Caparisoned Horses
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 35

    Pair of Earthenware Caparisoned Horses

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Five Pottery Figures and a Roof Tile
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 36

    Five Pottery Figures and a Roof Tile

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pottery Cocoon Jar
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 37

    Pottery Cocoon Jar

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pair of Archaic Stoneware Bottle Vases
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 38

    Pair of Archaic Stoneware Bottle Vases

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Pottery Granary
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 39

    Pottery Granary

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Bronze Double-edged Dagger
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 40

    Bronze Double-edged Dagger

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Eight Assorted Archaic Bronze Tools
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 41

    Eight Assorted Archaic Bronze Tools

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Figure with a Bear
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 42

    Bronze Figure with a Bear

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Cast Gilt-bronze Mat Weight
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    Cast Gilt-bronze Mat Weight

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art by Bonhams Skinner

The March Asian Works of Art auction features several important New England estates with outstanding Qing and later period ceramics, the Carlhian collection featuring a twelve panel Kang’xi “coromandal” screen and a Ming, polychrome stucco head of Kuan’yin.  In addition, the auction will offer two exceptional dragon robes, several early jades, Korean and Chinese paintings, and a fine selection of Chinese porcelain panels.

Preview Times

March 17, 12PM–5PM
March 18, 12PM–7PM
March 19, 9AM–10:30AM

Contact Us
508-970-3263
asian@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
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

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