A Grand Auction will be held by Capitoline Auction Gallery on Asian antique and Jewelry
Capitoline Auction Gallery is going to organize a grand auction on the 13th April 2019 with some marvelous Asian antiques. Capitoline Auction Gallery has been specializing in fine arts, jewelry, antique appraisal, and auction services for over 20 years now. Some of the antique items in the lot belonged to the formal statesmen and diplomats. All the fans of Asian antiques must attend this auction to get a wide range of variety and items that might enhance their collection. Most of the items in the upcoming auction belonged to the estates of the Washington DC area.
Detailed information about all the items is available on the Bidsquare website. The items present in the catalog are versatile and every bidder might find an interesting item for himself. Following are some outstanding items from the catalog that one must know before participating in the auction.
ANTIQUE BOOK – HISTORY OF CHINA AND INDIA, ROBERT SEARS – 1855
The History of China and India written by Robert Sears is an antique book. Robert Sears (1810-1892) is an American writer, printer and publisher and also the grandnephew of the American Revolutionary patriot Isaac Sears. One who is eager to know about a descriptive history of the two countries must go through this book.
Written in 1854, the book consists of the pictorial history of India and China. It is a very rare item full of illustrations and description. From the description of the countries to their inhabitants, the book speaks about from the earliest period to the present time.
The starting bid price of this item is $200 and the estimated price is approximately set at $400 to $600. You can also get access to the condition report by requesting on the site.
A TOP OF 14K GOLD DIAMOND OPAL RING
The 14K Gold Diamond Opal Ring is a marvelous ring which is to be auctioned soon. This vintage gold and diamond ring comes with the starting bid price of $1000. The estimated price of the ring is approximately considered from $1500 to $2000.
The condition of the ring is exactly like the picture given above; however, you can request a detailed condition report on the website.
CHINESE ANTIQUE JADE PLAQUE PENDANT – 19TH CENTURY
The Chinese Antique Jade Plaque Pendant made in the 19th century contains the detailed designs made upon Jade. The item weighs 27 grams and is 5.3 cm wide. The source of the item is Bethesda MD Estate. The Chinese consider Jade as a sign of preciousness, goodness, and exquisiteness. For the Chinese, the jade stone also personifies the Confucian virtues like wisdom, courage, justice, modesty, and empathy.
The initial bid price of the item is $80. The approximate estimated value of the item is $150 to $200. The condition report is available on the Bidsquare website on request.
CHINESE ANTIQUE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE, 19C
The Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Vase made in the 19th century is an exclusive item. It has got a classic and vibrant outlook with extraordinary prominence. A typical Chinese design is present in the item. The height of the vase is 13 cm.
The item has got a decent starting bid price of $600. The estimated value tends to between $1000 and $1200. You can get access to a detailed condition report from the website on request.
ANTIQUE INDIA PAINTING ON SILK, 19C
Painting on silk was once a prominent medium of art that thrived in India. The item Antique India Panting on Silk is from the 19th century and shows a moving elephant with a Maharaja and the Mahawat mounting on it. The painting is well decorated and has some wonderful detailing.
The initial bid price for the painting is $500 and the estimated price is $800 to $1000.
Expect to get the item in the exact condition like the picture given above.
ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE HU – HAN DYNASTY
The Antique Chinese Bronze Hu is one of the genuinely ancient items of the upcoming auction of Capitoline Auction Gallery. Hu is a type of pear-shaped wine vessel. The item belongs to the Han Dynasty which is the second imperial dynasty of China and also one of the oldest dynasties of China. The Han period which spreads over four decades is considered to be the golden age in Chinese history. This item is 16 cm tall. It earlier belonged to the Important Washington DC collection.
The initial bid price of the vessel is $250. The range of estimated value is $500 to $700 for the item. The present condition of the item is as shown in the picture given above. Condition reports are also available for this item.
The Chinese Antique Bronze Burner is genuinely an antique item in the catalog. It carries a classic outlook and is in a useable condition. The incense burner is traditionally used in China for a lot of cultural activities. Study shows that it was made during the Han dynasty, from 206 BC to 8 AD.
The container which is generally made of bronze was used to burn incense. Incense burning is considered symbolic and was made from essential oils and dried aromatic plants.
You can still request the condition report on the website. The primary bid price of the item is $200. The estimated value of the item ranges from $400 to $500.
IMPORTANT OLD CHINESE STAMPS ON ENVELOPE
This item might be interesting to the philatelist bidders who bid from the website. It contains some old Chinese stamps. The stamps on the envelope date back to 1948. It was sent by the Bank of Taiwan to the Federal Bank of New York.
The condition of the stamps is totally like the above picture. The initial bid price is $150 and the item contains an estimated value of $300 to $500 in approximation.
Hence, these are some of the leading Asian antiques and jewelry which you can buy in the upcoming auction of Capitoline Auction Gallery. With 768 featured items in the catalog, you can buy several items that are real keepers and that too, in their best condition.
