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Omens of Good Fortune

Result EUR116,480
Published on , by Anne Doridou-Heim
Auction on 29 January 2021 - 11:15 (CET) - Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

A box inlaid with hard stones, a Buddhist figurine and a jade plaque formed a winning trio.

China, 18th-19th century, rectangular box with two compartments, wood inlaid on all... Omens of Good Fortune

China, 18th-19th century, rectangular box with two compartments, wood inlaid on all sides with naturalist motifs in hardstone, 20 x 26 x 15.5 cm (7.88 x 10.24 x 6.11 in).
Result: €116,480

They say good things come in threes. At this Asian art auction, three Chinese pieces—considered a lucky number in that vast empire—drew the most attention.…
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Friday 29 January 2021 - 11:15 (CET) - Live
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Delon - Hoebanx