A SET OF SIX INK CAKES IN A LACQUER BOX
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Estimate: US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised: US$2,200
Lot number 41 A,
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A SET OF SIX INK CAKES IN A LACQUER BOX EACH WITH THE MOLDED SIGNATURE OF HU KAIWEN ON THE SIDES, 19TH CENTURY Each cake of different shape and finely and variously molded on one side with a figural scene, the reverse incised with an inscription within a recessed panel surrounded by foliate borders in relief and highlighted in green pigment and gilding, all within a fitted, gilt-decorated, dark brown lacquer box, some chips to ink cakes and lacquer--box 11 1/8 in. (28.3cm.) long
Informations about the auction |
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| Auction house: | Christie's |
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| Title: | Auction 30.05.1991 |
| Date of the auction: | 30 May 1991 |
| Address: |
Christie's New York, Park Avenue |
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