Asian Art

April 0106, 2023
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LOT 107

Lot 107

A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier

A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier
Lot 107 Details
A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier

十九世纪或更早 瘿木根雕笔筒

Of irregular shape formed from a burlwood tree trunk, the gnarled textured exterior with knots and burls, the smooth patina of warm golden colour
6.6 x 9.6 in — 16.8 x 24.4 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier
  • A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier
  • A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier
  • A Chinese Burlwood Brush Pot, 19th Century or Earlier
Note:

For a 17th century boxwood comparable, please see Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 21, 2020, lot 5080, sold for $62,500 HKD; and a burlwood example, sold by Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 29, 2019, lot 547, sold for $250,000 HKD
类似一例瘿木笔筒请参考香港苏富比2019年5月29日,拍品编号547,售价$250,000港币;一例十七世纪黄杨木根雕笔筒请参考香港苏富比2020年5月21日,拍品编号5080,售价$62,500港币

Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 21, 2020, lot 5080

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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