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Asian Works of Art

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  • Carved Hardstone Vase
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1337

    Carved Hardstone Vase

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Hardstone and Agate Prayer Beads
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1338

    Hardstone and Agate Prayer Beads

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Agate "Chrysanthemum" Dish
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1339

    Agate "Chrysanthemum" Dish

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Agate Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1340

    Carved Agate Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hardstone Openwork Roundel
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1341

    Hardstone Openwork Roundel

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hardstone Carving of a Mythical Bird
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1342

    Hardstone Carving of a Mythical Bird

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Carved Hardstone Belt Buckle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1343

    Carved Hardstone Belt Buckle

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Agate Arrowhead
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1344

    Agate Arrowhead

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Openwork Stone Carving of a Pomander Ball
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1345

    Openwork Stone Carving of a Pomander Ball

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Soapstone Carving of a Luohan
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1346

    Soapstone Carving of a Luohan

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Carved Soapstone Figure of Guanyin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1347

    Carved Soapstone Figure of Guanyin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Soapstone Seal
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1348

    Soapstone Seal

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Carved Hardstone Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1349

    Carved Hardstone Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Embroidered Semiformal Robe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1350

    Embroidered Semiformal Robe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Han-style Apron Skirt, Baizhequn
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1351

    Han-style Apron Skirt, Baizhequn

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Man's Semiformal Dragon Robe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1352

    Man's Semiformal Dragon Robe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Red Informal Short Jacket
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1353

    Red Informal Short Jacket

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Embroidered Semiformal Robe
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1354

    Embroidered Semiformal Robe

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Han-style Apron Skirt
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1355

    Han-style Apron Skirt

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Woman's Informal Robe
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1356

    Woman's Informal Robe

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Woman's Informal Vest and Skirt Set
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1357

    Woman's Informal Vest and Skirt Set

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Embroidered Chair Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1358

    Embroidered Chair Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Embroidered Chair Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1359

    Embroidered Chair Cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Brocade Chair Cover
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1360

    Brocade Chair Cover

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Pair of Kesi Hanging Panels
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1361

    Pair of Kesi Hanging Panels

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Uncut Semi-formal Dragon Robe
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 1362

    Uncut Semi-formal Dragon Robe

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Embroidered Purple Silk Coverlet
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 1363

    Embroidered Purple Silk Coverlet

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Embroidered Chestnut Silk Coverlet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1364

    Embroidered Chestnut Silk Coverlet

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Embroidered Silk Coverlet
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 1365

    Embroidered Silk Coverlet

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Embroidered Gauze Marriage Hanging
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1366

    Embroidered Gauze Marriage Hanging

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Yellow Woven Silk Wrapping Cloth
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1367

    Yellow Woven Silk Wrapping Cloth

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Uncut Informal Robe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1368

    Uncut Informal Robe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Uncut Formal Dragon Robe
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 1369

    Uncut Formal Dragon Robe

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Kesi Dragon Chair Cover
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1370

    Kesi Dragon Chair Cover

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1371

    Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1372

    Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1373

    Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1374

    Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three Embroidered Rank Badges
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1375

    Three Embroidered Rank Badges

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1376

    Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Textile Fragments
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1377

    Three Textile Fragments

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Embroidered Military Rank Badge
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1378

    Embroidered Military Rank Badge

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Fragment of a Woven Dragon
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1379

    Fragment of a Woven Dragon

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Woven Fragment of Dragons
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1380

    Woven Fragment of Dragons

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pair of Embroidered Hanging Banners
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1381

    Pair of Embroidered Hanging Banners

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Embroidered Temple Banner
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1382

    Embroidered Temple Banner

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Gayo Child's Vest
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1383

    Gayo Child's Vest

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Coastal Woman's Dress
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1384

    Coastal Woman's Dress

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art  by Bonhams Skinner
Our June Asian Works of Art online auction offers exceptional works from China, Japan, and Korea. Earliest Chinese works are a select group of gold ornaments dating to the Warring States and figural sculpture from the Han and Tang dynasties. Highlights from the Ming and Qing dynasties include two important blue and white ceramics: a Ming Chenghua censer and a Yongzheng vase, both descended from New England collections. Rich in textiles there are fine examples of robes, rank badges, and chair covers. A single-owner collection of extraordinary Japanese Meiji period cloisonné works will be offered, including pieces by Namikawa, Hayashi, and Ando. A rare, bronze sundial highlights the Korean works of art. Contact Us 508.970.3263 asian@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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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 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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