Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Signed Vietnamese Lacquer Painting Black Cat & Flowers

Price realized
$4,128
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$3,250
Category
Fine Art
Sold
May 16, 2025
Sale
DAY 2- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

Vietnamese lacquer painting (son mai) on wood panel, Black Cat with Vase of Flowers and Butterflies, signed and inscribed Saigon upper right, overall: approx 32"h, 24"w, 0.5"d, 11.25lbs Provenance: From Donald and Renate Van Stone's Austin, Texas estate. Donald Van Stone served as the Regional Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago from 1971-1984, a time in which the bank was expanding internationally. After assignments in Germany, Kenya, and Australia, the Van Stones moved to Manila, Philippines where they began amassing an impressive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian art and artifacts, some of which will be offered in this auction.

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.