Asian, European & American Decorative Arts & Rugs

Gray’s Auctioneers will offer the upcoming Asian, European & American Decorative Arts & Rugs auction, which includes almost 300 lots. In this sale, a KPM porcelain plaque, a Chinese hall bench, and a Japanese table can be found. Other lots of interest include a red Persian Turkoman wool rug, an antique American husking machine, and a Lalique crystal double swan ring holder. 

Showcased is the available KPM porcelain plaque by Wagner. KPM, or the King’s Porcelain Factory, produced enamel paintings on porcelain bases in Berlin, Germany between 1880 and 1901. This plaque shows a pale woman with long, brown, curly hair. Also highlighted is a Chinese carved and heavily lacquered hall bench. This 19th-century bench has arms in the shape of dragons on both sides and a lidded compartment seat. There are intricate designs of dragons and birds on the backrest and dragon’s claws form the feet. Also included is a Japanese bronze column and vase-form pedestal table from the Meiji Period. The table features dragons, lions, and mythical motifs throughout. View the entire catalog and register to bid at Invaluable