October Annex Auction Monday 10/14/2024
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Lot Highlights
Two Chinese Hardstone Bonsai Trees.
Two Chinese Hardstone Bonsai Trees. One large Chinese peach tree in a rectangular spinach green planter, and one small Chinese flower in a cloisonne enamel flowerpot. {Largest: height 17 inches (43.1 cm)}. Condition: Losses, one of the peach tree leaves has broken. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Chinese Orange Ground Silk Embroidered Theatrical Robe.
Chinese Orange Ground Silk Embroidered Theatrical Robe. Constructed with a side opening and is embroidered on the front and back in satin stitch and couched mainly with blue threads. It features nine dragon roundels above crashing waves and jagged rocks, with a lishui stripe at the hem. The robe has a blue silk lining and is accompanied by a pair of blue ribbons. {Length approximately 54 inches (137.1 cm)}. Condition: Wear, losses. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Austrian W. Schonberger and Co. Walnut Vienna Regulator Clock.
Austrian W. Schonberger and Co. Walnut Vienna Regulator Clock. Carved walnut case, white enamel dial with black roman numeral numbering, the two-weight movement with coil going; pendulum included, weights missing. The dial with "W. Schonberger & Co. Wien"; interior with 1995 repair label from "San Luis Clock and Watch Service". {Approximate dimensions: 44" high x 16 3/8" wide x 7" deep.}. Condition: Has not been tested, working order is not guaranteed. Lacking weights. Loose second hand. Case with some surface wear, and previous insect damage throughout. Veneer with some apparent restoration, mainly visible to the bottom section with bubbling. Some rubbing to lettering on dial. Winder included. Second hand is loose and available with winder.
Estimate: $250 - $450
SISTER MARY CORITA KENT (American, 1918-1986) "Sister Corita" portfolio
SISTER MARY CORITA KENT (American, 1918-1986) "Sister Corita," portfolio consist of: hardcover book, thirty-four offset prints [includes two folded prints of different size], and box; (approximate dimensions - print (32/each): 14 x 10 inches, print [titled: Happy...] 7 x 56 inches, print [Damn...Cirus]: 28 x 20 inches, book: 14-1/4 x 10-1/4 inches, box: 15 x 10-3/4 x 1-3/8 inches); all unsigned; Pilgrim Press, Philadelphia, Boston, 1968. Condition: Prints has handling wear and some have foxing; Book has foxing and stain in some pages, wear, abrasions on cover; Box have significant wear, water damage, and slight odor.
Estimate: $150 - $250