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  • Silver Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 97

    Silver Plaque

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Two Phurba   Daggers
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 98

    Two Phurba Daggers

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Two Cast Bronze Vajra  s
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 99

    Two Cast Bronze Vajra s

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Prayer Wheel
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 100

    Prayer Wheel

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Silver Filigree Jarao   Wine Ewer
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 101

    Silver Filigree Jarao Wine Ewer

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Ritual Bone Apron
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 102

    Ritual Bone Apron

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Necklace of Carved Bone Skull Beads
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 103

    Necklace of Carved Bone Skull Beads

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Bronze Dagger
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 104

    Bronze Dagger

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bronze Mirror in a Lacquer Box
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 105

    Bronze Mirror in a Lacquer Box

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Pottery Figure of a Camel
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 106

    Pottery Figure of a Camel

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom
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    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 107

    Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom

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    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Gray Pottery Figure of an Equestrian
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 108

    Gray Pottery Figure of an Equestrian

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Cocoon Jar
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 109

    Cocoon Jar

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Earthenware Figure of an Entertainer
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 110

    Earthenware Figure of an Entertainer

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Pottery Figure of a Camel
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 111

    Pottery Figure of a Camel

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Pottery Amphora
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 112

    Pottery Amphora

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 113

    Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Foreign Groom

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Sancai-glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 114

    Sancai-glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Green-glazed Pottery Figure of a Dog
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 115

    Green-glazed Pottery Figure of a Dog

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    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Tripod Pottery Vessel
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 116

    Tripod Pottery Vessel

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Green-glazed Pottery Tray
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 117

    Green-glazed Pottery Tray

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Pottery Model of an Altar Console Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 118

    Pottery Model of an Altar Console Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Cizhou Figure of Zhenwu, the Daoist Warrior God
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 119

    Cizhou Figure of Zhenwu, the Daoist Warrior God

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Black-glazed Earthenware Jar
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 120

    Black-glazed Earthenware Jar

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Cizhou Marble-glazed Bowl
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 121

    Cizhou Marble-glazed Bowl

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Black-glazed Jizhou Tea Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 122

    Black-glazed Jizhou Tea Bowl

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Black-glazed Jizhou Tea Bowl with Oil Spots
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 123

    Black-glazed Jizhou Tea Bowl with Oil Spots

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Black-glazed Painted Jizhou Tea Bowl
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 124

    Black-glazed Painted Jizhou Tea Bowl

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Two Black-glazed Jizhou Tea Bowls
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 125

    Two Black-glazed Jizhou Tea Bowls

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Jizhou Tortoiseshell-glazed Tea Bowl
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 126

    Jizhou Tortoiseshell-glazed Tea Bowl

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Jizhou Tea Bowl
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 127

    Jizhou Tea Bowl

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Hare's Fur Tea Bowl
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 128

    Hare's Fur Tea Bowl

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Ge-type Narcissus Planter
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 129

    Ge-type Narcissus Planter

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Celadon Longquan Vase
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 130

    Celadon Longquan Vase

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Guan-type Brush Washer
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 131

    Guan-type Brush Washer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Ge-type Tripod Censer
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 132

    Ge-type Tripod Censer

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Ge-type High-legged Censer
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 133

    Ge-type High-legged Censer

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jun Ware Dish
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 134

    Jun Ware Dish

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • White-glazed Covered Jar
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 135

    White-glazed Covered Jar

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Pair of Enameled Vases
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 136

    Pair of Enameled Vases

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    $700 - $900
  • Four Ceramic Birds
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 137

    Four Ceramic Birds

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Three Mottled-glaze Vases
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 138

    Three Mottled-glaze Vases

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Large Famille Verte Bowl
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 139

    Large Famille Verte Bowl

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Flambe Vase
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 140

    Flambe Vase

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Cobalt Blue-glazed Vase
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 141

    Cobalt Blue-glazed Vase

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    $700 - $900
  • Three Small Enameled Vessels
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 142

    Three Small Enameled Vessels

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    $700 - $900
  • Flambe-glazed Tripod Censer
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 143

    Flambe-glazed Tripod Censer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Qingbai Tea Bowl
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 144

    Qingbai Tea Bowl

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000

Auction Description

Asian Works of Art  by Bonhams Skinner

Several outstanding collections of miniature paintings stand out in the May Asian Works of Art auction. Chinese, Korean and Japanese art, including jade, ceramics, and furniture will also be featured.

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508-970-3263
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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$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

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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