Sales total $1.1 million at inaugural Asian art and antiques auction

October 11, 2011 | Eric Bradley | Leave a reply

A Chinese Republic Period Ivory Wrist Rest with Polychrome Insects sold for $47,000, over twice its estimate of $15,000 to $20,000. This carved double wrist rest, when closed, takes the form of a bamboo shaft.

Cowan’s is calling its first antiques auction dedicated solely to Asian Art “a huge success” with sales coming in at $1,116,846.25. Read More +

500-year-old polychrome carved figure could bring $20,000 in online antiques auction

September 27, 2011 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply

Litchfield County Auctions announces their Autumn Modernism, Asian Arts & European Antiques Auction will include a special collection of Asian ceramics, artwork and objects. Additionally, there are Modern works of art and design, together with traditional English and Continental furniture and decorations. The auction will be running online Sept. 28-Oct. 12 at igavelauctions.com.
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