July 13, 2019 Historic Summer Fine Art, Antique, and Jewelry Auction CATALOG

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July 13, 2019 Auction 7/13/2019 LOT # 1

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Chinese Spinach Jade Marriage Bowl Chinese spinach jade marriage bowl, lobed oval form on four low shaped feet, rounded sides with low-relief carved flowers and leaf tendrils, double floral carved openwork handles suspending loose rings. 2 3/8" H (to handle) x 11 1/8" W x 7 1/8" D. Together with wood stand with S-scroll legs (one repaired), 4 1/8" H. Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier. Provenance: a Middle Tennessee estate, by descent from Thomas G.B. Wheelock. Note: Thomas G.B. Wheelock was known as an astute collector of African Art and co-author of the book "Land of the Flying Masks: Art & Culture in Burkina Faso". He also inherited a sizeable collection of Asian, British, and military related antiques from his grandparents, Wall Street tycoon George Briggs Buchanan of New York, and William and Margaret Wheelock, who owned a Scottish manor home known as Bunker Hill. (Margaret Carmichael Wheelock was also a founding partner of the couture firm Farquharson & Wheelock in New York). See other related lots throughout this auction. Condition: Two natural fissures on rim near one carved point. Some surface grime on handle carving. 800.00 - 1,200.00

Archaic form Jade Libation Cup & 2 Jade Belt Hooks Archaic form Jade Libation Cup and two (2) jade belt hooks, 3 items total. 1st item: Chinese archaistic celadon jade libation cup with curved spout and bracket handle, sides carved in low relief with fret design at edge over cloud design to body; oblong molded foot. 2"H x 4 1/8"W 1 5/8". Chinese, 19th century or earlier. 2nd & 3rd items: One (1) white Jade belt hook with dragon head and bracket molded end, later engraved brass blade attached to form a letter opener, belt hook - 3 1/4", overall - 10"; one (1) celadon jade belt hook with dragon head and low relief carved handle having a later engraved brass mounting, 3 1/2". Both circa 1900 or earlier. 3 items total. Provenance: The Estate of Mrs. Frank Wood, Evansville, Indiana and

LOT # Dickson, Tennessee. Condition: 1st item: Natural fissure to center of spout with miniscule separation; overall very good condition. 2nd item: Excellent condition. 3rd item: Small hole and some glue residue to dragon head; brass mounting appears to have originally been a blade, now cut down. 400.00 - 500.00 3

Carved Jade Ducks and Belt Hook Two (2) Chinese carved celadon jade items, Ducks and Belt Hook. 1st item: Figural carving depicting a mother and baby duck, the mother with stalk of reeds in her mouth. 2" H x 3 1/4" L x 1 7/8" D. 2nd item: Chinese jade belt buckle in the form of a dragon head top with smaller dragon figure on body. Carved flower hook en verso. 5 5/8" L. Both items Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Ann Bresee, GA. Condition: Both items overall good condition. 500.00 600.00

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Carved Jade Lotus Blossom Bowl w/ Stand Chinese carved jade brush washer bowl, pale celadon color with russet inclusions; scalloped and folded rim adorned with flowering lotus blossoms, the underside carved with leaf, stem and vine decoration. Fitted with a shaped hardwood stand. 3 1/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 4 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Ann Bresee, GA. Condition: Natural fissure noted to inside bowl to the right of largest blossom on the rim. Some natural scattered inclusions. No chips or cracks noted. 500.00 - 600.00


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