Brownwood Collection offers Asian art, antiques in Aug. 25 online-auction debut

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TOMBALL, Texas – Brownwood Collection in suburban Houston will offer its very first grouping of Chinese antiques, jade, furniture, vintage jewelry, Wedgwood and decorative art in a Sunday, August 25 online auction exclusively through LiveAuctioneers. Start time will be 1 p.m. ET.

Highlights from this unique sale include a jade Hong Shan culture Sun God (below) in a kneeling position carved with a large comb split crown, bulbous eyes and hands resting on its lap. The 6.75-inch figure is estimated at $1,500-$3,500.

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Image courtesy of Brownwood Collection

A Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Madoura ceramic wall plate (below) depicting a smiling face against a black ground measures 9.5 inches in diameter and has impressed marks on the underside. It is expected to make $4,000-$6,000 at auction.

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Image courtesy of Brownwood Collection

A Panamanian Mosqueta pearl filigree pendant/brooch (below), 10K gold with a gross weight of 12g, is paired with a Thai handmade chain of 22K gold. The chain is 28 inches long and has a gross weight of 20 grams. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000.

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Image courtesy of Brownwood Collection

A most unusual set of eight Chinese training poles (weapons) of molded metal on carved poles comes with its correct decorative bronze stand. The set is estimated at $6,000-$10,000.

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Image courtesy of Brownwood Collection

The Brownwood Collection is a boutique online-only auction company dedicated to researching and curating fine art, antiques, furniture, decorative art and collectibles. For all lot inquiries please email info@brownwoodcollection.com or call 713-331-1062.

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