Asian Works of Art, session II

504: Gilt-bronze Image of the Buddha of the Future Manj

437: Ivory Carving, China, 18trh century, standing figu

438: Ivory Carving, China, 18th century, standing figur

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Asian Works of Art, session II

Bonhams Skinner

Asian Works of Art, April 24, 2009 at 4pm and April 25, 2009 at 10am.

SKINNER has specialized in Asian Works of Art for more than twenty years. SKINNER's Asian auctions offer fine furniture and decorative arts from Asia, & the South Seas, including Chinese, Korean, and Japanese glass, pottery, netsuke, porcelain, lacquerware, paintings, woodblock prints, textiles, swords, and jade.

With galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Mass., SKINNER is a leading full-service auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and fine art. Skinner conducts auctions year-round in both locations. SKINNER's specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, Paintings & Prints, English & Continental Furniture & Decorations, Fine Ceramics, Jewelry, Couture, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographica, and Discovery.

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Pipe Case, Japan, 19th century, carved as a sectio: Pipe Case, Japan, 19th century, carved as a section of bamboo, signed, lg. 8 in. Provenance: The property of Samuel E. Codman, Charles G. Loring House, Prides Crossing, Massachusetts.

0401: Pipe Case, Japan, 19th century, carved as a sectioEst. US$200-US$400

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Seal Case, Japan, 18th/19th century, gold lacquer: Seal Case, Japan, 18th/19th century, gold lacquer with a scene of Buddhist pilgrims in high relief, ht. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: The property of Samuel E. Codman, Charles G. Loring House, Prides

0402: Seal Case, Japan, 18th/19th century, gold lacquerEst. US$600-US$800

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Two Lacquer Boxes, Japan, 19th century, a stacking: Two Lacquer Boxes, Japan, 19th century, a stacking box and a box in the shape of a lute, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 5 in., respectively.

0403: Two Lacquer Boxes, Japan, 19th century, a stackingEst. US$300-US$350

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Seal Case, Japan, 19th century, two-compartment ty: Seal Case, Japan, 19th century, two-compartment type, lac burgaute of black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl, inro-shaped ivory netsuke.

0404: Seal Case, Japan, 19th century, two-compartment tyEst. US$300-US$500

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Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, seed pod shape p: Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, seed pod shape painted with gold lacquer. Provenance: The property of Samuel E. Codman, Charles G. Loring House, Prides Crossing, Massachusetts.

0405: Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, seed pod shape pEst. US$50-US$75

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Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, kogo decorated w: Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, kogo decorated with gold lacquer shaped like a tortoise, lg. 3 in. Provenance: The property of Samuel E. Codman, Charles G. Loring House, Prides Crossing,

0406: Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, kogo decorated wEst. US$50-US$75

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Writing Box, Japan, 18th century, suzuribako with: Writing Box, Japan, 18th century, suzuribako with lacquer decoration of Chinese characters within a border of dragons and clouds, inkstone shaped like the Chinese character for strength, 9 1/2 x 8

0407: Writing Box, Japan, 18th century, suzuribako withEst. US$600-US$800

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Three Seal Boxes, Japan, 19th century, sagemono of: Three Seal Boxes, Japan, 19th century, sagemono of gold on black lacquered inro, glass and carnelian ojime and ivory, lacquer, and bone netsuke, (loss to inros).

0408: Three Seal Boxes, Japan, 19th century, sagemono ofEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, gold lacquer s: Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, gold lacquer scene of a castle town, the sides painted to resemble a book, 5 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/4 in.

0409: Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, gold lacquer sEst. US$200-US$300

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Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, black surface: Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, black surface inlaid with clamshells with gold lacquered surfaces and landscape designs, 10 1/2 x 9 x 5 in.

0410: Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, black surfaceEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Five Lacquer Items, Japan, 19th century, an inro w: Five Lacquer Items, Japan, 19th century, an inro with rooster decoration, three incense boxes, and a tray, (loss). Provenance: The property of Samuel E. Codman, Charles G. Loring House, Prides

0411: Five Lacquer Items, Japan, 19th century, an inro wEst. US$300-US$500

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Two Masks, Japan, 19th century, Gagaku masks of p: Two Masks, Japan, 19th century, Gagaku masks of paper-mache with lacquered surfaces.

0411A: Two Masks, Japan, 19th century, Gagaku masks of pEst. US$200-US$300

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Pair of Decorated Ostrich Eggs, Japan, 19th centur: Pair of Decorated Ostrich Eggs, Japan, 19th century, gold lacquered decoration of birds and flowers, (surface loss), lg. 6 1/2 in. Provenance: Descendants of the Walters family, Baltimore,

0412: Pair of Decorated Ostrich Eggs, Japan, 19th centurEst. US$600-US$800

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Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standing: Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standing figure of Daikoku, ht. 6 in.

0413: Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standingEst. US$300-US$500

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Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figure of a co: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figure of a courtier and a writing brush, ht. 6 1/4 in.

0414: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figure of a coEst. US$300-US$500

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Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standing: Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standing image of the goddess of mercy Kannon, ht. 10 in.

0415: Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standingEst. US$300-US$500

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Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, relief carvi: Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, relief carving of Buddhist saints, (hairline, minor frits), ht. 3 3/4 in. Provenance: The property of Samuel E. Codman, Charles G. Loring House, Prides

0416: Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, relief carviEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, study of two p: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, study of two pilgrims and a wind-blown book, inscriptions and seals on the robes, signed Mitsunobu, ht. 8 1/2 in.

0417: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, study of two pEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figur: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a woman and child with a pet tortoise, ht. 12 1/2 in.

0418: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figurEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Ivory Carving, Japan, figure of a female dancer, h: Ivory Carving, Japan, figure of a female dancer, ht. 10 in.

0419: Ivory Carving, Japan, figure of a female dancer, hEst. US$300-US$500

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Umbrella, Japan, late 19th century, handle of carv: Umbrella, Japan, late 19th century, handle of carved staghorn in a design of roosters beneath a pine tree.

0420: Umbrella, Japan, late 19th century, handle of carvEst. US$150-US$250

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Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standing: Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standing figure of a vendor, ht. 8 1/2 in.

0421: Ivory Carving, Japan, late 19th century, standingEst. US$300-US$500

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Carved Ivory Elephant, Japan, late 19th century, l: Carved Ivory Elephant, Japan, late 19th century, lg. 2 1/4 in.

0422: Carved Ivory Elephant, Japan, late 19th century, lEst. US$100-US$150

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Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two monkeys wi: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two monkeys with a sambaso dancer's fan and rattle, ht. 3 in.

0423: Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two monkeys wiEst. US$200-US$300

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