Lot 610
Outstanding Asian Collection of Colorful Small Agate Carvings. Circa mid 20th century or earlier. Among the most delightful lapidary items in this oriental collection: the artists use the utmost of their artistry and ingenuity to fashion the stone's colored bandings as lively points of focus, with the balance of the stone as its supporting environment. Of note: a finely sculpted gray-colored Buddha with a dragon of intense blue protecting him; a chubby baby in dark yellow-tan on waves of gray-yellow with supporting dragon of dark brown underneath; a well carved bodhisattva in blue-white seated beneath leaves of yellow-brown on a base of black; and more. Lengths: 1" - 2¼". Inspection highly recommended - these are enjoyable objects. Lot of 10 items.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Ex: Robert Hesselgesser, M.D. Collection; Ex. Irving Goodman, Personal Collection.
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