"We anticipate considerable excitement and vigorous bidding for these extraordinary lots with such rich provenance" - Kaminski Auctions
Top lots in this auction include a rare Chinese rhinoceros horn Buddhist stupa, of classical form with a circular stepped plinth. The plinth supports a double lotus throne with four seated Buddha, and a spiral carved with lotus petals surmounted by a tapered parasol.
Standing at 7 ½ inches high on a carved wood stand, it is estimated at $30,000-$50,000.
There is also a strand of 19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn prayer beads, comprised of 108 beads interspaced with carved coral and ivory beads, with an overall length of 59 inches, which estimated at $20,000-$30,000.
Some interesting entries in the sale include a pair of large recumbent enameled wood rams from mid 19th century. They are entirely decorated with auspicious animals and longevity motifs, and are estimated at $30,000-$50,000.
From the Qianlong Period (1736-1795), there is an exquisite set of semi-precious stone ornaments, featuring jade, jadeite, lapis, coral, seed pearls, and turquoise. Totalling sixteen pieces, the delicate ornaments are in their original fitted silk-lined box and are estimated at $20,000-$30,000.
 A gilt bronze figure, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, possibly representing |
Important porcelain pieces in the sale include a Ming Dynasty blue and white bowl decorated with scrolling floral design, ruyi motif and Sanskrit characters estimated at $20,000-$30,000.
Another highlight of the auction is a collection of rose mandarin porcelain, including a pair of rose mandarin jars with covers, decorated with figures and auspicious emblems. Standing at 24 inches tall, they are estimated to bring $22,000-$26,000.
Another is a pair of 18th century rose mandarin vases with square stemmed bases, decorated with figures in courtyard scenes.
They are estimated at $18,000-$21,000. Sure to bring spirited bidding is a very large single rose medallion vase (34 inches tall) with a flared and scalloped rim and gilt handles in the form of twin foo dogs is estimated at $15,000-$20,000.
A highly sought after item in the sale is a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) musical instrument. The top is decorated with calligraphy and inlays of mother-of- pearl and stones depicting musicians .The hardware is of jade carved with the ruyi design. A similar instrument in the August Asian sale brought $64,000.
 Also for sale is this Gilt bronze Buddha, China, from the Qing |
 This pair of Lokapala guardians, China, 19th century will auction |
Great collection will also appear for sale, including from a private collection in California: a pair of 19th century Chinese Lokapala guardians, carved of Shoushan stone. They are estimated to bring $20,000-$30,000.
There are also several antique Buddhist stone panels in the sale, including one with a rectangular base decorated with the head of a mythical beast flanked by two seated Bodhisattvas, with a central panel carved with a seated Buddha, valued at $20,000-$30,000.
Kaminski‘s Fine Asian Art and Antiques auction will be held at their auction gallery at 117 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA, Thursday evening, December 8 starting at 6:00pm and Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 at 9:00am.
Watch this space for more news on the sale.
