Asian antiques power Dallas Auction Gallery sale to $1.7M

Other highlights included two impressive Chinese Republic revolving and reticulated porcelain vases from an estate in Oklahoma City that sold for an impressive $110,250, and a Chinese late Ming or early Qing carved rhinoceros horn libation cup that went to a bidder on liveauctioneers.com  for $91,875.

Dallas Auction Gallery continues to prove themselves as a major player in the Asian antique and fine art market, conducting two Asian antiques auctions each year producing over $5 million.

“We are pleased with the number of bidders and the results that we achieved. I appreciate the relationships we have built over the past 10 years with both our buyers and consignors, and I look forward to the rest of our 2012 auction schedule,” said Scott Shuford, president of Dallas Auction Gallery.

Other standouts were a Chinese Qing carved GIA translucent jadeite pendant that sold for $45,937; a Chinese Qing large porcelain Tianqiu vase depicting fish, shrimp and crabs, $26,250; a pair of Chinese carved ivory wrist rests, $22,050; and a pair of large Chinese Qing Da Ya Zhai-style porcelain ginger jars, $19,600.

Bidding was available through liveauctioneers.com, dallasauctiongallery.com, in person and by phone. Dallas Auction Gallery will be selling more Asian antiques and fine art May 23.

Dallas Auction Gallery welcomes quality consignments. For more information visit www.dallasauctiongallery.com or call 214-653-3900.

Click here to view the fully illustrated catalog for this sale, complete with prices realized.