Southeast Asian Metal Articles, 8 Pieces
Eight pieces of vintage and antique Southeast Asian silver-tone metal comprising one duck form covered box, one bird form covered box, one rabbit form covered box, one elephant form covered box, one pumpkin gourd form covered box, one horse sculpture with three bells, one sculpture of a figure riding an ox, and one cylindrical covered snuff box with repousse decoration of figures in a landscape. Horse: 4.25" H x 5.75" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the collection of Le Lieu and Malcolm Browne (American, 1931-2012), the photojournalist who took the 1963 award-winning photograph of the self-immolation of Buddhist Monk Thic Quang Duc (Vietnamese, 1893-1963).
Condition Report: This item is located in our storage facility at 36-01 35th St. Astoria, NY. Pick-up is from this storage facility in Astoria, NY. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Auctions at Showplace will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Auctions at Showplace does not provide any shipping or packing services. We happily provide a list of recommended shippers who can provide shipping quotes prior to bidding.
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Eight pieces of vintage and antique Southeast Asian silver-tone metal comprising one duck form covered box, one bird form covered box, one rabbit form covered box, one elephant form covered box, one pumpkin gourd form covered box, one horse sculpture with three bells, one sculpture of a figure riding an ox, and one cylindrical covered snuff box with repousse decoration of figures in a landscape. Horse: 4.25" H x 5.75" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the collection of Le Lieu and Malcolm Browne (American, 1931-2012), the photojournalist who took the 1963 award-winning photograph of the self-immolation of Buddhist Monk Thic Quang Duc (Vietnamese, 1893-1963).
Condition Report: This item is located in our storage facility at 36-01 35th St. Astoria, NY. Pick-up is from this storage facility in Astoria, NY. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Auctions at Showplace will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Auctions at Showplace does not provide any shipping or packing services. We happily provide a list of recommended shippers who can provide shipping quotes prior to bidding.
