NEW YORK, NY.- Bidding is now open for over 500 works of Asian art at the Lark Mason Associates Asian sale, at iGavelAuctions.com through April 16. This diverse sale includes a selection of Indian sculpture, Korean porcelain, Japanese works of art, and Chinese art from the Shang Dynasty to the Republic Period. 

“There are some real gems in this sale,” says Lark Mason. “Asian art is hitting its stride as evidenced by the $150.5M in total sales taken in during Asia Week New York. This sale offers a buying opportunity for anyone interested in Asian art.” 

The highlights include an important Chinese Zitan Cabinet with Dragon Carved Panels, dating to the 18th century with later additions. Estimated at $80,000-120,000, the cabinet incorporates side panels and drawers depicting the four seasons, with a magnificent pair of dragon doors. The cabinet was purchased by Eliza Scidmore–the sister of the American Consul to Shanghai, in Beijing in 1901–who lent the doors to The Smithsonian, as well as a Chinese Celadon Jade Ruyi Scepter, incised with a poem written by the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795), estimated at $50,000-80,000. Also on offer are a Pair of Famille Rose Gilt and Enamel Decorated Covered Jars, Qianlong Mark, Republic Period, at $40,000/60,000.

Imperial Chinese Zitan Dragon Cabinet, Mid-Qing Dynasty and Later. Height: 72 7/8 inches Width: 63 1/4 inches Depth: 25 1/4 inches. Estimate $80,000-120,000. © 2019 iGavel. 

Provenance: Ex Eliza Scidmore Collection, sister to the American Consul in Shanghai, purchased in Peking in 1901; with note stating, doors previously shown at Smithsonian Institute at Washington for 4 or 5 years.

Chinese Celadon Jade Carved and Inscribed Sanxing Immortals Ruyi Scepter, Qing dynasty. Length: 15 5/8 inches. Estimate $50,000-80,000. 

The poem translates roughly as: Made in the Imperial Workshops "As I was appointed this position, I ought to give fortune to the country and the people. I received blessings from the heaven/sky, giving me power to rule the endless land. I pray to the three deities - Fu, Lu, and Shou who will help me with the mission."

Pair of Famille Rose Gilt and Enamel Decorated Covered Jars, Qianlong Mark, Republic Period. Estimate $10,000-15,000. © 2019 iGavel. 

The selection of Buddhistic works of art includes an impressive life-sized sculpture of a Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Avalokiteshvara, from the Yuan or early Ming dynasties, which was formerly in the Ian Woodner Collection, now consigned by a European collector, estimated at $150,000–250,000. 

Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Avalokiteshvara, Yuan-Ming Dynasty. Height: 44 1/2 inches; Width: 29 inches. Estimate $150,000-250,000. © 2019 iGavel. 

Provenance:Property of a Swiss Collector, ex. Ian Woodner Collection, purchased in France in the 1960s.

A Pair of Chinese Jade and Cloisonné mounted Zitan and Hardwood Scroll Form Panels, consigned by an American doctor, who formed his collection with purchases from New York and San Francisco galleries during the 1960s, are estimated at $40,000-60,000.

Pair of Chinese Jade and Cloisonne Mounted Zitan and Hardwood Scroll Form Panels, 19th Century; each overall: 18 1/2 by 26 inches. Estimate $40,000-60,000. © 2019 iGavel.