Qing Dynasty Textiles & Linens

CRANSTON, R.I. – A beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier embroidered tapestry, depicting three Buddha figures seated on lotus thrones, sold for $12,500 in an online Estate Fine Art & Antiques auction held Jan. 28 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Nicely housed in a 37¾-by-25½-inch frame, the textile was the top lot of the […]

CRANSTON, R.I. – An 18th century Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze tripod censer soared to $30,000 at a Fine Art & Antiques Auction held Aug. 17 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. The sale featured 380 lots, pulled from prominent estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK – During Sotheby’s opening day of Asian Art sales on Wednesday, the Da Guan Tang Bao, an important imperial jade seal, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, from the collection of Lolo Sarnoff sold for $4.45 million. It was estimated to sell for $1 million to 1.5 million. The seal is believed to have been […]