Skinner Inc. looks to build on Asian art success Dec. 3
Large, elaborate gilt and cloisonne Mount Penglai island, China, the heavily gilded, rectangular island with overall stylized tortoiseshell motif, with high relief carvings of Mount Penglai and a standing figure of the Taoist Lao Tzu. Qianlong six-character mark cast on base of tray, height 32 1/2, width 33 1/2, depth 15 1/8 inches. Estimate $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Skinner Inc.
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This year, Skinner has experienced tremendous success and secured leadership in the Asian market as demand continues to grow. Skinner recently sold an album of painting and calligraphy by renowned modern Chinese artists, including Zhang Daqian and Wang Yachen, for $1.23 million, and its June sale was the highest grossing sale the company’s 40-year history. This sale promises to continue the trend and includes a fine selection of Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Japanese artwork and antiques.
Session one, Chinese paintings, will feature lots 1-550. Of particular interest, is an impressive collection of paintings, including many original works from notable artists such as Pu Ru, Gu Zeyang, Wu Changshuo, Gao Fenghan and Lin Zexu. Bidders should take note of lot 166, a handscroll with calligraphy on silk, inscribed with calligraphy “Chun Man Tao Yuan,” calligraphy signed “Shi An” and painting signed “Si Ma Rui Ming.” The lot is estimated to sell for between $800 and $1,200.
Another notable item in this session is lot 530: a large wooden floor screen intricately carved on both sides. The work features dragons coiling above Mount Penglai and waves, the bases are carved with dragons and reverse S-curve motifs. The lot is estimated between $2,000 and $4,000.
Asian furniture makes a bold appearance in session one as well. Lot 521, from the 17th-8th century, is a Zitan Kang table with a pierced waist, estimated between $600-800. Lot 535, from the Ming period (1368-1644), is a Huanghuali compound cabinet with marble panels estimated between $2,000 and $3,000.
Session two, rare jade and decorative arts, will feature lots 551-1,100. Jade is the focus with more than 300 lots featured. Of note is lot 900: a fine carved jade Rhyton cup from the 19th century, estimated between $300 and $500. A scholar’s rock in the shape of a mountain that comes from the ex-collection of C.C. Wang, lot 910, in another important piece to be offered and is estimated between $600 to $1,000.
Session three will feature lots 1101-1615. Lot 1316 is a large, elaborate gilt and cloisonné piece of Mount Penglai Island, China, featuring pearls, semiprecious stones, coral, malachite and a Qianlong six-character mark on the base of the tray. This piece is estimated to sell for between $20,000 and $30,000. The sale also offers an extensive collection of both Japanese and Chinese ivories and a good collection of snuff bottles, ranging from the 18th to 20th century.
Additionally, there is a private collection of early Sung porcelains that may be of the period. Other items being sold include great Japanese and Korean pieces, Chinese bronzes and hundreds of porcelain pieces.
Previews will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, noon-5 p.m.; Nov. 30, noon-7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 9-11 a.m.; Dec. 2, 9-11 a.m. and Dec. 3, 9-11 a.m.
For details visit www.skinnerinc.com or call 508-970-3000.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Large, elaborate gilt and cloisonne Mount Penglai island, China, the heavily gilded, rectangular island with overall stylized tortoiseshell motif, with high relief carvings of Mount Penglai and a standing figure of the Taoist Lao Tzu. Qianlong six-character mark cast on base of tray, height 32 1/2, width 33 1/2, depth 15 1/8 inches. Estimate $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Skinner Inc.
.jpg "Handscroll and calligraphy, China, ink and colors on silk, inscribed with calligraphy ‘Chun Man Tao Yuan,’ calligraphy signed ‘Shi An,’ painting signed ‘Si Ma Rui Ming,’ with 13 seals, 40 x 14 inches. Estimate: $800-$1,200. Image courtesy of Skinner Inc.")
Handscroll and calligraphy, China, ink and colors on silk, inscribed with calligraphy ‘Chun Man Tao Yuan,’ calligraphy signed ‘Shi An,’ painting signed ‘Si Ma Rui Ming,’ with 13 seals, 40 x 14 inches. Estimate: $800-$1,200. Image courtesy of Skinner Inc.
Zitan Kang table/stand, China, 17th/18th century, pierced waist, pierced and carved archaic motif apron, with flat stretchers, height 7 1/4 inches, top 24 3/4 x 11 in. Estimate $600-$800. Image courtesy of Skinner Inc.
Large standing screen, China, elaborately carved wood in 21 sections, both front and back carved with dragons coiling above Mount Penglai and waves, width 175 inches, height 102 inches. Estimate $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Skinner Inc.
