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Lot 1039
Roberts CRD 40, CD/DAB digital clock radio, with remote control and power supply, working at lotting. All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)
Lot 98
Tibetan Ming dynasty polychromed stucco figure of a Guanyin. Inscribed along the verso.Height: 4 1/2 in x width: 3 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.Condition: There are losses to the paint layer throughout. There are chips throughout, most noticeably along the top edge. Horizontally through the center of the work. There is another crack extending down from the previous crack from the middle left, curving downward toward the middle bottom. Heavy losses to the paint along the underside. The verso of the work could not be examined due how the item is framed in metal. Discoloration to the metal.
Lot 349
Huang Shen (Chinese, 1687-1772). Ink on paper mounted scroll painting depicting a young figure reaching up towards an elderly man. Signed along the upper right corner. Bordered with silk.Huaxin; height: 47 3/4 in x width: 19 1/4 in. Framed; height: 61 1/2 in x width: 28 in.Condition: Wear throughout as shown in the listing image. No major losses or tears. Crease throughout the item, possibly from the glue. Ink has faded as expected from age. Liquid damage throughout; however, the liquid damage did not cause loss. Heavy toning to the sheet and to the huaxin. No glass. The verso could not be inspected due to the nature of how the item is framed.
Lot 280
Chinese Guangxu famille rose porcelain covered kamcheng food pot, ca. 1900. Barrel shape with a fluted body painted with scenes of figures in garden landscapes and floral sprigs. With two handle loops along the body and a metal ring disc along the lid. With an apocryphal Qianlong four-character red seal along the underside.Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Height: 6 in x diameter: 7 in.Condition: Overall no visible major losses. There is light wear throughout. There are minute chips along the toprim of the body piece. There are minute firing flaws throughout in particular long the interior of the rim. Throughout the item there are areas where the painting has faded. There are losses to the gilding, in particular along the handle loops upon the body. Along the interior of the lid piece there is adhesive residue. The footrim has wear consistent with age and use. No visible signs of restoration under UV light.
Lot 270
Chinese famille rose porcelain plate decorated along the interior with a blooming flower, 18th century. Decorated along the rim with three sprigs of flowers, a dragonfly, a praying mantis, and a beetle.Diameter: 9 in.Condition: Overall, the item has no visible cracks or losses. No major chips; there are minute chips along the rim and footrim. Light wear throughout as expected from age and use. There are a few scattered areas where the coloration has faded over time; there are losses to gold gilding as shown in the listing image. Throughout the item, there are a few scattered minute blue spots that appear to be original. Along the underside, the footrim has an adhesive spot, measuring 1/2 inch. The underside has wear, consistent with age and use. No visible signs of restoration under UV light.
Lot 263
Two ceramic bowls with repairs. One Chinese Yuan dynasty black glazed ceramic bowl. One archaic Persian bowl in green with red script along the exterior and floral motifs along the interior.Green bowl; height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 5 in. Black bowl; height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 6 in.Condition: Green bowl: Heavy wear and restoration. Original glazing and firing flaws. Faded coloration. The green bowl is fragile; it has multiple restored cracks throughout the item; please see the listing image. Along the lower side of the exterior, there are two areas where stickers have been affixed. Along the interior of the footrim, there are pencil marks as shown in the listing image.Black bowl: The black bowl has a restored crack along the rim, measuring approx 3 in. Crazing throughout. Along the exterior of the black bowl, there is a vertical line of crack that is extending from the rim to the footrim, measuring approx 4 in. Along the underside where the surface is not covered with black glaze, there are unidentified accretions. Wear to the interior bowl consistent with use.
Lot 335
Early 19th century Chinese silk embroidered kesi or kossu panel depicting figures in a cloudy and mountainous landscape.Height: 20 1/2 in x width: 7 1/4 in.Condition: The piece shows wear throughout. The item is toned and has stains throughout as shown in the listing image. Light losses along the extreme edges. In the lower left margin in the center image, there is a 1/2in tear. In the upper left quadrant, the silk is not firmly attached to the board. The verso could not be inspected due to the nature of how the artwork is framed. The board affixed to the silk fabric has heavy toning, skimming, and losses along the margins; there are two lines of old framer's tape loosely attached, and along the margins, there are old adhesive accretions.
Lot 293
Large antique Chinese stoneware bowl with a green crackle glaze and impressed designs in a band along the lower edge and top rim of the bowl.Height: 6 1/2 in x diameter: 13 in.Condition: No visible losses. No visible chips to the rim; a minute chip to the footrim. No major cracks throughout item. There is heavy crazing to glaze throughout item, possibility of being broken beneath glaze. Throughout the item, there are a few areas with adhesive residue that are fluorescent under UV light. There are minute black accretions along the interior. Unidentified residue along the interior, possibly liquid, which can be easily cleaned. Light wear along footrim as expected from age and use; sticker adhered along center of footrim.
Lot 330
Chinese embroidery on silk depicting young children playing in a courtyard surrounded by blooming flowers and peach trees.Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.Sight; height: 21 in x width: 74 in. Framed; height: 41 in x width: 95 in.Condition: The textile is discolored and faded. There are stains throughout, most notably the upper margin. The item has been affixed to a paperboard backing; there are areas where the textile has bubbled. There are areas of fraying, most notable along the faces of the figures. There are areas where the work has been scuffed, most heavily along the bottom center. The art work is framed underneath a velvet mat, some wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame. No glass or plexiglass.
Lot 279
Chinese Guangxu Qing famille rose porcelain ginger jar with lid. Decorated along one side with five figures in a garden gathering flowers and with script along the other.Height: 13 1/2 in x diameter: 8 in.Condition: Heavy wear throughout as shown in the listing image. Original firing and glazing flaws. The coloring has faded throughout the item. Along the exterior, there are two minute spots with white accretions adhered. Along the rim, there is a visible sign of possible grind-down; the areas is discolored. Along the rim, there are minute chips. Along the footrim, there are several scattered minute chips, discoloration, and minute cracks that do not affect the sturdiness of the item. When inspected under UV light, there are networks of fluorescent spots along the interior; however, they do not appear to be a restoration but natural developed corresponding to its age. The lid does not appear to match the jar; the color is slightly different. The top of the lid has an area that has possible restoration; please see the listing image.
Lot 45
Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese, b. 1959). Offset lithograph on paper titled "Real One" depicting a young girl with a teddy bear holding a pair of scissors aloft, 2020. With a copyright from Dallas Contemporary along the lower right. Nara's works have often been compared to manga he would have seen growing up as well as the punk rock music of his youth. His works have been housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).Height: 15 in x width: 17 in.Condition: The item is in excellent condition with no visible tears, creases, or losses. The color is bold and bright. No visible restoration under UV light. Along the verso, there is minute black accretions to the center; however, it does not affect the recto. There is a slight undulation to the sheet from being rolled.
Lot 205
Chinese jade carving of a meiran or maiden holding a fan. Her other hand reaches behind to guide the young attendant beside her. On a carved and pierced wooden stand.Stand; height: 1 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 2 in. Jade; height: 7 in x width: 4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.Condition: Wear throughout. Dust has collected in the recessed areas but can be cleaned. Throughout the item, there are natural lines visible as expected; along the natural lines, there are discoloration as shown in the listing image. There is a loss to the fabric carving to left of the larger female figure. There is a crack on the back of the shorter female's head. There is a crack along the right shoulder of the smaller female figure. There is restoration to the hair accessory of the larger female figure and lines of restoration along the back of the neck. There is a minute chip to the left bottom corner near the smaller female's foot. There is an inscription along the bottom of the sculpture. Throughout the underside of the base there is adhesive residue; please see listing image. Along the top, there is wear to the finish. There is wear throughout the base as expected from age.
Lot 237
19th century Chinese bronze censor with four applied mask handles and four shou symbols. The body very thin and the underside bearing a well-carved seal mark.Height: 3 1/4 in x diameter: 4 3/4 in.Condition: No visible cracks, losses, or signs of restoration under UV light. No major dents; minute dents throughout the item as expected. Light discoloration throughout as shown in the listing image. Dust collected along the recessed areas. Along the interior, there is heavy discoloration and oxidation. Along the underside, there is oxidation and wear, consistent with age and use.
Lot 30
Group of three Japanese woodblock prints by Hiroshige, Chikanobu, and Toyohara including:Utagawa Hiroshige II (Japanese, 1826-1869) and Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865). Print titled "Ume Yashiki" from the series "36 Views of the Pride of Edo" depicting figures smoking in a courtyard surrounded by flowering trees. Inscribed along the lower right margin.Toyohara "Yoshu" Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912). Print from the series "Eastern Customs: Enumerated Blessings" depicting two women.Kunichika Toyohara (Japanese, 1835-1900). Print titled "I Don't Want You To Leave" from the series "32 Fashionable Physiognomies" depicting a young woman glancing behind her.Sight; height ranges from 13 1/2 in to 14 1/2 in; width ranges from 9 1/2 in to 10 in. Framed; height ranges from 20 1/2 in to 22 in; width ranges from 16 in to 17 in.Condition: Overall there are no visible tears or losses. No visible foxing on all items. The item shown on the lower left in the listing image has creasing throughout the sheet. There are minute ink marks throughout the item, they appear to be from the original printing. The item is toned as visible in the listing image. The recto is missing a protective rubber foot to the left corner. The item shown on the bottom right has no obvious creases. No signs of foxing. The item is toned as visible in the listing image. The verso has minute wear to the bottom extreme edge. The item shown on the top center has no visible tears or creases. There is a small surface scratch along the top center. The top right corner has an ink loss, however, this appears to be an original printing issue. There are dark accretions along the bottom right corner. There is a crease horizontally along the center, near the figure's face, measuring approximately 4 inches. There is minute wear to the bottom right and left corners. The verso has minute accretions of white paint along the right upper quadrant. No visible signs of restoration under UV light on all items. All items framed under glass. No items were inspected out of frame. Wear and losses to the frames.
Lot 100
Tibetan thangka painting of Achi Chokyi Drolma, pigment on textile, likely 19th century. Depicting figures riding horses wreathed in flames. Three deities hover above a larger, central figure. There is an inscription along the verso.Height: 24 in x width: 16 in.Condition: The colors are muted and faded. The surface is mostly stable. There are some areas of pigment loss throughout. There is fraying along the extreme edges. Along the verso there is heavy discoloration. See the lot listing photos. The textile the item is painted on is discolored. The writing along the verso is faded.
Lot 75
Japanese pigeon blood red cloisonne vase depicting a spray of blooming flowers. With a pierced and carved wooden stand. Stamped along the metal footrim.Vase; height: 8 in x diameter: 7 1/2 in. Base; height: 1 1/4 in x diameter: 5 1/4 in.Condition: Light wear throughout; dust collected, particularly along the interior. No visible dents to rim or footrim. Along the flowers, there are a few scattered areas that show discoloration; however, they do not affect the overall appearance of the item significantly. Wear along the footrim. Along the underside, there is a network of surface that show surface bubble, which appears to be original. No visible sign of restoration under UV light. Wear to the base; there are four spots to the top of the base that appears to be adhesive residue from glue.
Lot 315
Group of two Chinese export porcelain famille rose sweet meat dishes, 19th century. Decorated along the interior with bats and along the exterior with figures in gardens.Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Each, height: 2 in x width: 8 in x depth: 5 1/4 in.Condition: The are no visible cracks or losses to both items. There is wear throughout both. There are minute firing and glazing flaws to both. There are minute losses to the paint and gilding. There are minute chips to the top rim of the item shown on the left in the listing image. There is wear to the footrim of both items, as expected from age and use. No signs of restoration under UV light.
Lot 332
Pair of Chinese silk embroidered kesi kossu panels, 19th century. Each depicting figures and buildings in a mountainous landscape. The borders with flaming pearls and foliate motifs.Each, unframed; height: 36 1/2 in x width: 11 1/2 in. Board; height: 37 1/2 in x width: 12 in.Condition: The piece has no visible tears, creases, or losses. The color has faded and there is light wear throughout. Both items are affixed to the board. To the item that has a pine tree to the lower side, there is a tear to the lower and the left margin. Light stains throughout the recto. The verso could not be inspected due to the nature of how the fabrics are affixed to the board. No visible sign of restoration under UV light.
Lot 70
Japanese ikebana pottery bonsai bowl in the form of a basket or bag with a handle and two frogs. Marked "Made in Japan" along the underside, ca. 1914-1930's.Height: 3 in x diameter: 12 in.Condition: Wear throughout item. Original firing and glazing flaws. Crazing throughout.There are no visible signs of restoration under UV light. Dust collected along recessed areas. No visible chips along the rim; however, it is difficult to discern due to the original design. Along the underside, there are cracks, the longest measuring five inches; please see the listing image. Wear along the underside consistent with age and use.
Lot 72
Pair of Nabeshima porcelain candlesticks, decorated with a pale celadon glaze.Each; height: 7 1/4 in x diameter: 4 3/4 in.Condition: No visible cracks or losses. No major chips. There is adhesive residue on the base of both items. Both items have residues of wax along the interior of the sconce. Both items have a few scattered minute blue spots that appear to be original. One item has a network of white accretions along the base. The underside of both items has wear, consistent with age and use. No visible signs of restoration under UV light.
Lot 314
Chinese export blue and white porcelain double-handled gravy or sauce boat, 18th century. Oval shaped with two spouts along either end and two huli jing "fox spirit" loop handles. Decorated throughout with floral and latticework painting.Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Height: 3 in x width: 9 in x depth: 8 in.Condition: No major chips or losses. No visible cracks. Wear throughout as shown in the listing image. Original firing and glazing flaws. The color has faded over time and use. Along the rim, there is a 4 inches long transparent residue that is fluorescent under UV light; however, it does not appear to be a restoration and not apparent under natural light. Along the rim, there are white minute accretions; please see the listing image. Along the interior, there are areas that are lightly discolored to light yellow. Along the edges, there are several minute chips throughout. Along the outer edge of the item, there are two 1/4 in long chips; one of them shows a sign of a restoration attempt. The heads of handles have light glazing losses; please see the listing image. Along the underside, there are two areas of light yellow adhesive residues; original firing flaws. The footrim is lightly discolored and has unidentified accretions and minute chips.
Lot 160
19th century Chinese export carved hardwood plant stand with detailed pierced and stretcher work. The top is inlaid with lovely pink marble.Height: 36 1/2 in x diameter: 17 in.Condition: The item is structurally sound but is slightly wobbly. There are separations along many of the joints; some show signs of attempted repairs. Some minor chips throughout. There are three large cracks to the marble top. Scratches and wear to the marble. Some small chips along the edges.
Lot 212
Group of three small Chinese carved jade objects including: one celadon jade lychee pendant; one white jade phoenix, and one white jade pendant in the form of a bat.Height ranges 1 1/4 in to 1/2 in; width ranges 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 in; depth ranges 2 in to 1 1/4 in.Condition: There are no major cracks or losses to the items. Dust has collected in the recessed areas of the items, but is able to be cleaned. Natural lines visible as expected; along the natural lines, there is discoloration. There is a minute chipping along the edge of the lychee. There is a white accretion beneath the stem. There are natural lines visible as expected; along the natural lines, there is discoloration as expected. The bat has a minor crack along the left lower wing. There is an area that is discolored whiter along the backside of the item, measuring approximately 1/2 in. The phoenix has a minute drill hole near the center of one side, which is discolored dark. The other side has a minute crack along the lower half. No visible signs of restoration under UV light on any item.
Lot 271
Large Chinese famille rose porcelain charger painted along the interior with a vase of blooming carnations, mid to late 18th century. With a pink and blue patterned border with small cartouches depicting vases and flowers.Diameter: 17 in.Condition: No major cracks, dents, or visible losses. Wear throughout as shown in the listing image. Original glazing and firing flaws. To the left of the center, there is a minute dent that appears to be original. Consistent with age and use, color glazing faded throughout. No visible chips to the rim. Along the margin, there are a few scattered areas with light brown accretions. No visible sign of restoration under UV light; along the margin, there is an area to one of the cherry blossoms that is fluorescent under UV light; however, it does not appear to be a restoration but the top layer of the paint is peeled off. Minute chips to the footrim. Along the underside, there are light brown accretions visible and minute chips to the surface that do not alter the overall appearance of the item.
Lot 258
Chinese Yue-type stoneware basin glazed yellow or olive-green, likely Six Dynasties period. The wide bowl with rounded sides flaring to a flattened everted rim. With freehand incised lines within concentric bands. The unglazed base with 13 support marks.Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Height: 4 in x width: 13 1/4 in.Condition: The item has minor cracks, losses, chips and wear throughout the item. There are minute chips along the rim, as expected from age and use. There is crazing throughout the item.There are glazing losses along the footrim. Throughout the item there are minute original firing and glazing flaws, particularly along the center along the interior. The underside has wear, consistent with age and use. There are no visible signs of restoration under UV light. Under UV light there are a few, scattered area that are fluorescent under UV light; however they appear to be glazing flaws, not restoration.
Lot 309
Chinese porcelain plaque depicting a procession of individuals flanked by a dragon. In an ornately carved and pierced wooden frame.Sight; height: 17 in x width: 11 1/2 in. Framed; height: 24 in x width: 18 1/2 in.Condition: The item is in generally good condition with no visible cracks, chips, or losses. Light wear throughout; there are several scattered areas of light brown discoloration as shown in the listing image. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration; however, there is an area with possible adhesive residue to the lower right quadrant. Wear to the wooden frame; dust collected.
Lot 254
Large and unusual Chinese PRC cloisonne figure depicting an ox immortal in a flowing blue robe. The robe decorated with bats flying through clouds and an auspicious symbol along the back.Height: 14 3/4 in x width: 7 3/4 in x depth: 4 1/2 in.Condition: Wear throughout the item. Oxidation to metal components. Dust has collected on the surface. There are a few scattered areas that have lost enamel, particularly to the right hand. All facial features are firmly attached to the face; no losses to the horn or other facial features. There is a dent to the left ear and the nose of the ox. To the left side of the neck, there is a gap measuring 1 inch; however, it does not seem to be a crack. There is a loss to the left foot; please see listing image. There are cracks along the right foot. Along the underside, there are dents; however, it does not affect the sturdiness of the item. There is also an adhesive residue adhered to the underside of the item.
Lot 158
Chinese carved hardwood stand. With an intricately carved and pierced skirt depicting scrolling leaves and fruit. Resting on four square carved scroll feet.Height: 11 in x width: 32 3/4 in x depth: 18 1/2 in.Condition: Heavy wear throughout as shown in the listing image; there are slight gaps between different wooden parts of the item. There are minute losses throughout, most noticeably to one of the corners along the top. Dust collected to the recessed area, particularly along the carved skirts. No visible signs of restoration under UV light.
Lot 305
Group of three 20th century Chinese porcelain objects including a lidded cup and two plates. The plates are painted with elegantly dressed figures; one plate with an inscription or poem along the top of the plate. The cup decorated with flowering branches. Each plate marked along the underside with an inscription indicating production in Jingdezhen. The cup with a four-character Qianlong mark along the underside.Lidded cup; height: 3 in x diameter: 3 1/2 in. Plates, each; diameter: 8 1/2 in.Condition: Overall there are no visible chips, cracks or losses to the lidded item and the plate with the figure holding a fan. There is a minute uneven area along the rim but it appears to be original on the plate with the drawing figure; there is a minute chip along the rim. The footrim of each plate has three drill holes; please see the listing image. There are a few scattered areas with original firing flaws, particularly along the interior of the lidded item. There is discoloration along the rim where the cup and lid meet. There is discoloration along the foot rim. There are two areas of adhesive residue along the top of the lid, visible under UV light. There is no restoration visible under UV light.
Lot 285
Small round late 19th century Chinese porcelain brush washer, glazed to resemble Yuan Jun ware. Stamped with red export seal.Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 3 1/4 in.Condition: No visible cracks, losses, or signs of restoration under UV light. No chips to the rim; minute chips to the footrim, which do not alter the overall appearance of the item. Original glazing flaw to the exterior as shown in the listing image. To the glazing flawed area, there is a minute original firing flaw. Along the underside, the footrim is discolored dark. To the inner circle of the footrim, there is an adhesive residue.
Lot 197
Chinese unglazed red pottery horse, possibly Eastern Han or Tang dynasty. A mingqi sculptural mortuary or spirit object. The horse strides or prances forward with its docked tail held high. With an S-curved neck and a well-sculpted head featuring open mouth, flared nostrils, and protuberant eyes under curved brows. The long, pointed ears are pricked upwards on either side of a gently sloped roached mane. The gracefully curving horse turns its head slightly to one side, commanding the attention of the viewer. With a plinth.Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Horse; height: 37 in x width: 26 in x depth: 9 1/2 in. Base; height: 11 in x width: 38 in x depth: 18 in.Condition: Overall there are no major cracks or losses. There is general wear throughout as expected from an item of this age. There is natural variation to the color of the horse including a darker head and a lighter tail. There are small chips throughout, some are natural minute losses to the material and possibly original to the artistic process. Along the left shoulder of the horse there is an uneven area of lighter-colored accretions that is slightly rougher than the area around it. There is a small chip along the back left hoof; there is a minute chip along the tip of the right ear; there are several small chips along the right shoulder; there are a few small chips along the right side of the jaw; there are small chips throughout the flared lips; there is a chip near the front of the left shoulder; there are a few chips along the front right hoof. There are hairline cracks throughout. The largest hairline cracks are in the following locations: around the circumference of the back left leg near the hock; there is a oval-shaped hairline crack along the front right knee; there is one along the center of the back; there is a T-shaped crack along the left cheek. There are two spots along the back of the horse along the aforementioned hairline crack where the ceramic is darker than the surrounding material. There is wear to the base including some areas of discoloration from the ceramic hoofs.
Lot 199
Chinese chalcedony or Agate belt buckle strung on a necklace of miscellaneous beads including two pre-Columbian Mezcal greenstone beads and an ancient Roman carnelian agate bead. The belt buckle with an incised landscape featuring a building and a tree.Length: 10 1/2 in. Pendant; height: 2 1/2 in x width: 2 1/4 in.Condition: Wear throughout the item. There are several chips to the stones; please see the listing image. No visible signs of restoration under UV light. The clip opens and closes smoothly. Losses to the back of the buckle pendant. All stones are firmly attached to the string.
Lot 223
Chinese three platformed rosewood stand. Carved to resemble lily pads with undulating leaves underneath.Height: 7 in x width: 24 in x depth: 7 1/2 in.Condition: The item is in fair condition. Structurally stable and sturdy. Wear throughout as expected; dust collected. To the underside, there are several cracks. There are losses to the edge of the top panel; please see the listing image. There is another loss to the lower right panel. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration; however, there is an adhesive residue on the right side.
Lot 1553
George III mahogany linen press with an open and blind fretted cornice above two panel doors enclosing linen slides, above two short and one long drawer with brass swan neck handles, raised on ogee bracket feet, 127cms wide x 62cms deep x 226cms highYes, comes in to three parts from the cornice, upper and lower. The major fault with this item is the badly warped right hand door. Otherwise the piece is in reasonable overall condition. Consistent with age. Locks appear original, handles appear correct but some have new nuts.
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