Auction Preview: Fine Asian Works of Art at Mega International Auction, San Gabriel, Dec 15
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What: Fine Estate Jewelry, Asian & Oceanic ArtworksWhere: Mega International Auction; 123 S. Mission Dr, #A, San Gabriel, CA 91776, United StatesWhen: December 15; 11.00 pm GMTTop lots of the sale:- The censer is supported on three caparisoned elephant-heAuction Preview: Fine Asian Works of Art at Mega International Auction, San Gabriel, Dec 15
What: Fine Estate Jewelry, Asian & Oceanic ArtworksWhere: Mega International Auction; 123 S. Mission Dr, #A, San Gabriel, CA 91776, United StatesWhen: December 15; 11.00 pm GMTTop lots of the sale:- The censer is supported on three caparisoned elephant-head feet and with a pair of similar elephant-head handles, the sides cast in relief with lotus scroll, beneath a border of key fret repeated on the pierced cover, which is also cast with lotus scroll below a recumbent caparisoned elephant supporting on its back a large cylinder containing lingzhi and an ingot laden with three jewels, the base cast with a four character mark reading «Tian Yun Zao Yu» (Praying for rain). Qing Dynasty period. Height: 31 3/8 in (79.7 cm). Estimate: $120,000 - $150,000- The diamond ring consists of a large 4.04 ct rectangular modified brilliant diamond measuring 9.7x9.07x5.96mm, clarity grade SI1, color grade J, set with two half moon modified brilliant 0.4 ct diamonds, on 18k white gold band with additional small brilliant diamonds. Estimate: $90,000 - $100,000- The diamond ring consists of a large 7.10 ct rectangular modified brilliant diamond measuring 8.98x6.72x7.48mm, set on 18k white gold ring band, includes EGL certificate (Not pictured). Estimate: $80,000 - $90,000- The large jade carved Imperial seal stamp has compressed square base, carved on top with multiple dragons flying over ocean waves chasing after flaming sphere, the sides incised with calligraphy and marks, bottom bears six character Daoguang reign mark. Height: 10 in (25.4 cm) Width: 8 3/4 in (22.2 cm). Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000- The Bodhisattva is carved standing upon a lotus throne, one hand raised in mudra and other hand holding ritual instrument, wearing robe elegantly draped over shoulders, revealing the adorned chest, and tight-fitting dhoti falling towards the feet, face shown with benevolent expression and head surmounted with elaborate headdress. Northern Wei Dynasty period. Height: 50 in (127.0 cm) Width: 12 in (30.5 cm). Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000- The Bodhisattva is carved standing upon a lotus throne, one hand raised in mudra and other hand holding ritual instrument, wearing robe elegantly draped over entire body, and tight-fitting dhoti falling towards the feet, face shown with benevolent expression. Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000- The porcelain meiping vase has wide shoulders tapering to smaller foot, glazed in cream white color tone with flower patterns on the surface, with incised lines and ring pattern. Height: 15 1/4 in (38.7 cm) Width: 7 in (17.8 cm). Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000- The pair of gilt bronze cast elephants exquisitely carved to depict two elephants standing on top of rectangular pedestals with layered decorations, wearing harness, censer, and other religious instruments, trunks raised upwards, six character Yongle reign mark incised on the front of pedestal. Height: 23 15/64 in (59.0 cm) Length: 15 23/64 in (39.0 cm) Width: 10 15/64 in (26.0 cm) Weight: 44755.0g. Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more