Sale 2055
Estimate$800 – $1,200
Provenance:
Pair of boxes:
I.M. Chait Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA
Asian & International Fine Arts Auction, January 27th, 2013, lot 172
Bowl:
Ex. Collection of Mrs. Victor Henry King, New Cannan, CT
Chests:
Scattered in-painted chips and wear to the gilded mounts, a few small scattered appliques to legs lost.
Bowl:
with loss at the bottom of the foot, cracks and wear to the inside of the bowl. Scattered minor chips to the extremities. Crack from rim to the body of the bowl. Wear to gilding.
Tray:
Cracks to the joints, sides and base with associated flaking. Wear and scratches particularly to the underside.
Examined under UV light, no further restorations seen.
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