NEW BRAUNFELS, TX.- In one of its most extensive sales to date, Lark Mason Associates is delighted to present the Estate of Ida Bess Howes–a conservationist rancher, world traveler, art collector, and arts advocate who resided in the Round Top, Texas community. The first of three online auctions now open for bidding on the iGavel Auctions platform during Asia Week New York. The specialized 106-lot auction features a rare collection of over 1,000 rare Chinese porcelain bird feeders and water containers, ranging from the Song Dynasty to Republic Period, with estimates projected to achieve between $100,000-200,000. This sale closes on September 24th.

The second auction–Chinese Porcelain Spoons, Textiles, and Works of Art–opens for bidding on September 19th and closes October 3rd. Highlights include 16 Chinese Famille Rose Peony Commemorative Cups, expected to fetch between $40,000-50,000; a superb collection of over 400 fine and rare Qing Dynasty porcelain spoons, including examples dating to the Guangxu period and earlier, as well as an Imperial Shendetang spoon crafted for the Hall of the Cultivation of Virtue, the summer residence of the Daoguang Emperor, expected to achieve $40,000-60,000. Also featured is a collection of approximately 200 Chinese miniature robin’s egg and monochrome glazed vessels, and more than 400 Chinese Qing dynasty textiles, including garments, fabrics, and wrapping cloths.

The third session in this series–Brass Scientific Instruments, Furniture and Works of Art–runs from September 26th to October 11th. Among the standout lots are six Chinese Embroidered Framed Silk Panels, late 19th Century (Estimate: $4,000-6,000).

Viewing of the first two Ida Bess Howes sales is by appointment at the New Braunfels gallery, 210 W. Mill Street. Items from the third session of the collection will be on display at the Round Top Ranch on Wednesday, October 9th, and Thursday, October 10th, from noon to 7:00 p.m., with a wine reception on each day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Email: Libby@larkmasonassociates.com for an invitation and address.

Chinese and Other Asian Works of Art Exhibition in New York

In advance of their other significant sale, Chinese and other Works of Art, which opens for bidding on October 1st through 15th, Lark Mason Associates will host a preview at the iGavel Auctions salesroom, at 227 East 120th Street, from September 13th to 20th with viewing hours Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Among the highlights are a set of Eight Korean Painted Panels, late Joseon Dynasty (Estimate: $20,000-30,000); a Chinese Formal Court Robe, Chaofu,Qing Dynasty (Estimate: $10,000-15,000); and a gilt lacquer seated Lohan, Qing Dynasty (Estimate: $5,000-8,000).