Asian Art Auction

June 09 - 14, 2018

LOT 529

Lot 529

Two Hardwood Scholar’s Trays

Two Hardwood Scholar’s Trays
Lot 529 Details
Two Hardwood Scholar’s Trays

硬木文房托盤兩件

Both demonstrating beautiful wood grain, the larger tray carved with raised feet and notched ridges
largest length 20 in — 50.7 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property of a Canadian banker, who lived and purchased in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo in the 1980s and 90s.

Note:

Proceeds to benefit the Ontario Arts Foundation.

CONDITION DETAILS

old crack reinforced by butterfly joint

LOT 529
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.