A very unusual Chinese archaistic lacquered bronze covered censer (lot 102) sold for $23,180 (including buyer’s premium) at Gibson’s Auctions Autumn Series sale on May 16 in Melbourne.
With a catalogue estimate of $5000-$7000, it was the top selling item in an auction that comprised 532 pieces covering a comprehensive range of categories.
The circa 1889 gilded and patinated bronze sculpture entitled Gloria Victis (lot 153) by French sculptor Marius...