Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Chinese Lacquered Cabinet-Form Rotary Phone & Cloisonne Vase
- Price realized
- $102
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $300
- Hammer price
- $80
- Category
- Ceramics and Pottery
- Sold
- June 7, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event
Lot description
(lot of 2) Chinese table items, including: (1) rotary telephone, in the form of a lacquered two-door cabinet, with gilt metal mounts including some in the form of Buddhist infinite knot, accented by densely carved dragon plaques, interior with rotary flanked by enameled 'dragon chasing a flaming pearl' motifs, in need of wiring, retaining Republic of China International Telephone Co. maker tag, approx 12.25"h, 10.25"w, 4.25"d; (1) cloisonne vase, yellow ground with leaves arranged in grid pattern, blue and pink floral accents, approx 11.25"h, 5.5"diam; 7.5lbs totalProvenance: The Mount Bonnell estate of a prominent designer
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.