Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Japanese Carved Shishi Guardian Lion Benches
- Price realized
- $610
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $500
- Category
- Sculptures & Carvings
- Sold
- January 19, 2024
- Sale
- New Year Special Auction Event Day 1
Lot description
(pair) Japanese lacquered and carved Shishi (komainu) stools, the stools taking form of the guardian lions of Okinawa, Japan, red-ground seat with iridescent and metallic inclusions, approx 14.25"h, 11"w, 16.75"d, 45lbs total Provenance:
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.