Lots to watch, Asian Arts Auction

In today's auction, a few lots seem like they may well surpass the estimate. Why do I think that? The week of an auction, it becomes clear which lots are "hot" when we receive many inquiries and bids. Of course, it only takes two people to make an auction (the winning bidder and the underbidder), so we may be happily surprised by some items that fly under our radar. But, here are our "lots to watch" for the Asian Arts session, happening in just a few hours:

1114 Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva

This Buddha is a beautiful, early example, probably from Tibet. 

It has terrific surface and intricate details.

1186 Scroll Painting signed Xu Beihong

This scroll painting came to us from a consignor who had purchased it at an estate sale 

15 years ago. She loved the style and grace, two hallmarks of Xu Beihong's works. 

Until only a few years ago, she had never heard of the artist. 

1056 Jade Belt Hook

It is possible that we incorrectly catalogued this beautiful belt hook as 20th Century, or it may be by a maker not known to us but known to the bidders. It has received a huge amount of attention and will likely blow past the $500 - $700 estimate.

Other lots to watch include:

1007 Lacquered Inro

1038 Silver tea set

1155 Fifteen Pottery Bowls

1169 Thirty Silver Items

1209 Porcelain Plate