Estimate: $200 - $400
Price Realized: $1,375 Includes buyer's premium
the gilt metal mask from Liao Dynasty together with one gilt bronze tripod censer and a set of twelve Italian heavy brass plates by Sarreid Ltd.
height (largest): 5 3/4 inches
width (largest): 5 1/4 inches
From the Private Collection of Joseph Rondina
mask purchased in 1996 from Stephen Gano Collection, Far Eastern Antiques & Arts, Inc, New York, NY
overall good condition, with wear to gilding, and oxidation/corrosion to mask, some minor spotting and tarnishing to plates and censer
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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
