Asian antiques to star in I.M. Chait auction Aug. 11
Chinese carved ivory figure of Shoulao, 11 inches. Estimate: $600-$800. I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers image.
The Asian art, antiques and estates auction will feature:
- Snuff bottles, netsuke, textiles and Buddhist objects, together with Japanese antiques from a Southern California estate;
- Chinese and African carvings including old and antique ivory, and hard stones from a San Pedro collection;
- Numerous gemstones sold to benefit the AS&F Foundation from the Hubert Eaton Collection;
- Pre-Columbian ceramics, archaistic vessels and numerous scrolls from various American collections
- Antiques and furnishings from two important Beverly Hills collections, including those from a Hollywood movie star.
For information on any item in the auction, call tollfree 800-775-5020 or 310-285-0182, or email joey@chait.com.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Chinese carved ivory figure of Shoulao, 11 inches. Estimate: $600-$800. I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers image.
Antique Chinese embroidered silk panel, 18 inches by 16 inches, framed. Estimate: $300-$400. I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers image.
Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball with elaborate openwork design of writhing dragons among clouds on the exterior and with at least 10 interior openwork concentric balls, 8 inches. Estimate: $400-$600. I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers image.
Pair Chinese carved and stained ivory horses, each with fancy caparison and furnishings with turquoise and coral ‘jewels,’ each 6 1/4 inches long. Estimate: $800-$1,000. I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers image.
Group of old Chinese pewter vessels, including a three-piece tea set with teapot, creamer and sugar, all circa 1900. Estimate: $500-$700. I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers image.
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