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(6) Chinese Carved Blue Hardstone Cabinet Figures

Price realized
$889
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$700
Category
Sculptures & Carvings
Sold
January 21, 2024
Sale
New Year Special Auction Event Day 3

Lot description

(lot of 6) Chinese carved blue hardstone figures and sculptures, possibly lapis and sodalite, most affixed to wood base, including: (1) with dragons, foo lion, and phoenix, among urns and architectural motifs, (1) seated court lady with bouquet of flowers, beside dragon, (1) five dragons around central covered urn, (1) Guanyin with flowering branch, (1) disc-form carving, with raised architectural and foliate motifs, (1) court lady holding lantern near flowering tree, largest: (inclusive of wood base) approx 6.25"h, 6"w, 2.5"d, smallest: approx 3.5"h, 3.25"w, 1.75"d, 4.1lbs total Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas PLEASE NOTE: All of the hardstone figures in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have small chips and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. Start Price: $100.00

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.