Esteemed Asian art collection holds attention at McInnis, Feb. 25

Chinese ormolu mounted famille bowl, estimated at $1,500-$3,000
Chinese ormolu mounted famille bowl, estimated at $1,500-$3,000
Chinese ormolu mounted famille bowl, estimated at $1,500-$3,000

AMESBURY, Mass. – An Asian Collections Auction featuring the personal collection of Dr. Allan Bezan of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, plus other prominent estates from greater Boston, will be held on Saturday, February 25, starting at 10 am Eastern time at John McInnis Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Important Tibetan gilt sculpture leads Heritage Asian art sale, March 22

Tibetan gilt and polychromed copper alloy figure of Usnisavijaya, est. $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Tibetan gilt and polychromed copper alloy figure of Usnisavijaya, est. $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Tibetan gilt and polychromed copper alloy figure of Usnisavijaya, est. $100,000-$150,000. Courtesy Heritage Auctions

DALLAS — From a screen inlaid with porcelain plaques by a Chinese porcelain painting master to a Tibetan figure of a Buddhist goddess and a collection of vibrant Japanese woodblock prints, the offerings in Heritage Auctions‘ March 22 Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature® Auction include special items spanning a variety of genres. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese rosewood furniture earns worldwide audience

This Qing dynasty huanghuali double armchair brought $223,777 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2021 at Majestic Auction.
This Qing dynasty huanghuali double armchair brought $223,777 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2021 at Majestic Auction.
This exquisitely carved Qing dynasty huanghuali double armchair brought $223,777 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2021 at Majestic Auction in Toronto, Canada.

NEW YORK — While elmwood may be the most common wood used in Chinese furniture, hardwoods such as rosewood are sought after. The two most coveted forms of Chinese rosewood furniture are zitan and huanghuali, and their beauty is widely admired.

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