Asian Works of Art 3285B | Saturday, September 14, 2019 | 10AM | Boston
Asian Works of Art Skinner’s September Asian Works of Art sale brings together the best of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian art from estates and private collections in New England and beyond. Aficionados of Asian art will discover an attractive range of Chinese ceramics, from early masterpieces such as a Han pottery prancing horse to pieces from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. In response to the growing market for Chinese jade, we are offering many fine small carvings and decorative objects in addition to a magnificent pair of jade vessels purchased in 2006 from Skinner, originally from the collection of a prominent family. Multiple private textile collections of robes, collars, skirts, and rank badges among others have been combined to present a comprehensive survey of late Qing dynasty textiles. Two exceptional examples of Japanese cloisonné work by Hayashi and Ando are also featured. Korean art includes a selection of exemplary ceramics from the late Goryeo to Joseon periods. A finely detailed portrait of an official by Chae Yongshin is the highlight of a group of Korean paintings. We are excited to bring over 200 Japanese prints from various private collections to auction as an online-only timed auction. There are works to satisfy every collector’s taste and decorative need—classic Ukiyo-e images can be found alongside striking contemporary artwork.
Saturday, September 14 | 10AM 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA preview: September 12, 12–5PM September 13, 12–7PM September 14, 9–10AM
front cover: Pair of Spinach Green Jade Covered Vessels with Archaic Motifs, China
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Han-style Apron Skirt, Baizhequn, China, (detail)
back cover: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), Hodogaya: Shinmachi Bridge, woodblock print, Japan
Copper Red and White Porcelain Bottle Vase, China Blue and Copper Red White-glazed Tianqiuping Vase, China Small Blue-enameled Porcelain Ink Palette, China Teadust-glazed Bottle Vase, China Large Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, China
Large CloisonnĂŠ Vase, China Cast Gilt-bronze Figure of Guanyin and Stand, China Large Cloisonne Vase and Stand, Japan, with detail
Find full lot listings and images online: skinnerinc.com/ auctions/3285B
Famille Rose Enameled Deep Bowl, China Huanghuali Three-tiered Picnic Box, China Pair of Famille Rose Rooster Dishes, China Pair of Famille Rose Altar Vases, China
Objects traditionally found on a scholar’s table might include writing implements and tools such as wrist rests, as well as jades or small carvings that celebrated the beauty of nature through fine craftsmanship. These carefully selected items were the tangible, decorative focus and evidence of a scholar’s individual taste and appreciation of the arts.
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Green Quartz Chrysoprase Carving, China
Export Famille Verte Elephant, China
Carved Jade Gu-form Vase, China
Seashell-inlaid and Lacquered Covered Box, Japan
Wood-textured Ink Cake, China
Jade Censer with Carved Wood Cover, China
Huali Kang Table, China
Carved Bamboo Wrist Rest, Japan opposite: Pair of Huanghuali Yoke-back Armchairs, China
Pair of Mixed Metal Gilt-bronze and Gilt-silver Vases, Japan
Pair of Embroidered Rank Badges, China (one shown)
Blue and White Dragon Jar, Korea Blue and White Wine Bottle, Korea Hanging Scroll Portrait of a Young Official, Korea, Chae Yongshin (18481941)
Manchu Wedding Robe, China, (detail) White Nephrite Jade Openwork Dragon Pendant, China
View all lots online at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3285B
Pair of Spinach Green Jade Covered Vessels with Archaic Motifs, China Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Lanterns, China
Japanese Prints online: September 9–16, 2019 | 3282T preview with Asian Works of Art—view all lots online: www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3285B www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3282T
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Umetaro Azechi (1902-1999), Parent and Child – 80, Japan, woodblock print, (partial lot)
Mayumi Oda (b. 1941), Silver Sea, Japan, 1986, silkscreen
Shiko Munakata (1903-1975), Woman Opening a Door, Japan, 1958, sumizuri-e
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Surimono Woodblock Print, Japan, 1822, Tachibana Armor with Chrysanthemum-Stream Motif and Sutra Scroll of Universal Gate Chapter
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825), Series of Five Actors, Japan, pentaptych woodblock Print
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