Datebook: ‘Looking East’ at Auctionata, Berlin
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When: Auctionata’s sale of decorative art works from Asian countries on August 16 in BerlinWhat: “Looking East: Inspirations for the Asian Interiors” brings an outstanding collection of decorative artworks from China, Japan, India, Tibet, and Islamic co
Datebook: ‘Looking East’ at Auctionata, Berlin
When: Auctionata’s sale of decorative art works from Asian countries on August 16 in BerlinWhat: “Looking East: Inspirations for the Asian Interiors” brings an outstanding collection of decorative artworks from China, Japan, India, Tibet, and Islamic countries to Berlin. The auction will feature colorful porcelain and magnificent bronzes and sculptures, along with decorative paintings and elegant furniture. The highlights of the auction include:- A Suzhou-style Elmwood daybed from 19th century China, on four curved legs with stylized horse hoof feet. The wood contains fine grains, and the dimensions of the piece of furniture are 202 x 59 x 114 cm. The starting bid of the item is €2,400, and the upper estimate by Auctionata experts is €5000.- Six jade and agate snuff bottles from 19th/20th century China in different shapes and sizes. (Estimate: €800-1600).- A handscroll from mid-20th century China, printed after a painting by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983). The dimension of the scroll is 35.5 x 422 cm, with a poem and the artist’s seals on one side. (Estimate: €400-800)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction. Read more
