The 3103 Collection

Group 06 · Lots 53–61

Beyond Time

A considered world where the traditions of structural restraint and patina of a monumental Ming-style altar table, austere authority of Official’s Hat chairs, and ancestral stillness of an Eastern Indonesian teak guardian figure bring greater dimension to the manufactured precision of modern design.

A deliberate place where the chromatic language of sea-foam crackle Korean celadon moon jars, rose-to-indigo crystalline depth of a Chinese porcelain bottle vase, saturated cobalt field of butterfly porcelain vessels, luminous silk of a Qom carpet, or Andrea Branzi’s “Revers” line of electric-blue dining chairs and crimson pinwheel mirror defy the gravity of time and place.

Objects representing Beyond Time in The 3103 Collection
53

Cassina “Revers” Sculptural Wall Mirror

Andrea Branzi / Cassina

A sculpted freeform silhouette with gently pinwheeling edges surrounding a correspondingly contoured mirror aperture, the richly variegated, crimson-stained beech frame transforms an everyday reflective surface into an animated sculptural object.

Organic geometry and saturated color resolved with unusual restraint — pure Branzi.

Cassina “Revers” Sculptural Wall Mirror
Condition
Excellent
Details
Exceptionally rare element of the Revers line — no example located in any secondary market database.22” H × 22” W
Provenance
Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), Dania Beach, 1999
54

Cassina “Revers” Dining Chairs (Model 190), Set of Four

Andrea Branzi / Cassina

Translucent electric-blue aniline dye beechwood seat and back panels suspended within light-grey powder-coated wrap-around steel frames, the design balances saturated color with disciplined geometry in a characteristically restrained expression of Italian post-modernism.

A distinctly Branzi approach to livable post-modernism.

Cassina “Revers” Dining Chairs (Model 190), Set of Four
Condition
Chair 1: ExcellentChairs 2, 3, 4: Very Goodhairline ribbon of aniline dye loss on the top front edge of backrests; uniform UV fading on the seat panel faces resulting in a lighter blue tone relative to the backrests. Square-section steel frames and backrest rear panels remain in like-new condition.
Details
Matched set of four; limited-production model, scarce electric-blue aniline colorway variant.
Provenance
Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), Dania Beach, 1999
55

Antique Chinese Cobalt-Ground Butterfly Porcelain Vessels, Set of Three

Chinaearly 20th century (attributed)

Saturated cobalt-ground porcelain decorated throughout with repeating yellow butterfly motifs across three distinct forms—covered square, covered tapering, and open cylindrical. Disciplined geometry is softened by the rhythmic repetition of the butterfly field, creating visual movement without sacrificing formal clarity. Together, the vessels balance chromatic intensity with compositional restraint.

Pattern, color, and form in enduring rhythm.

Antique Chinese Cobalt-Ground Butterfly Porcelain Vessels, Set of Three
Condition
Tall Square Lidded Vessel: ExcellentOpen Cylindrical Vessel: ExcellentTapered Lidded Vessel: Very Goodlocalized chip/porcelain loss to one shoulder facet; displays exceptionally well overall.
Details
Set of three.Tall square lidded vessel: 12.5” H × 7.5” WOpen cylindrical vessel: 8” H × 8.5” ØTapered lidded vessel: 9.5” H × 4.5” W
Provenance
Beijing antique dealer, 1999
56

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Flat-Top (Pingtou’an) Altar Table

ChinaGuangxu period, c. 1880–1908 (attributed)

A long floating Northern Elm top above restrained linear supports with deeply carved cloud-scroll spandrels at each leg-to-apron junction — two beneath the front and rear aprons, and one on each end apron — the table’s sole ornamental gesture set against austere Ming-style proportional discipline. The naturally contrasting patina of the inset center field and surrounding mitered border records generations of use, handling, waxing, and age, lending the surface unusual visual depth and authenticity.

Compositional restraint, scale, and a rich tactile character born of time quietly anchor the modern room.

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Flat-Top (Pingtou’an) Altar Table
Condition
Good+single, historically stabilized leaf-shaped wood patch to the tabletop expertly executed and seasonally stable, surface retains hand-rubbed moonlight wax patina with age-appropriate use character marks; peg-and-tenon joinery remains tight and functional.
Details
The tabletop's unbroken planar profile brought it the moniker "Character One Table" (一字桌) after the single brushstroke used to write the Chinese language character for the number one.66” W × 33.5” H × 19” D
Provenance
Beijing antique dealer, 1998China Cultural Relics Bureau seal affixed
57

Contemporary Korean Fine Crackle-Glaze Moon Jars, Pair

Korea1980s(attributed)

A luminous blue-green glaze with exceptionally fine crackle envelops a proportionally scaled pair of globular porcelain forms, its finely crazed surface introducing remarkable depth, movement, and subtle tonal variation beneath restrained geometry. Together, the jars create a slow chromatic rhythm that shifts gently with changing light.

Luminous depth and enduring calm.

Contemporary Korean Fine Crackle-Glaze Moon Jars, Pair
Condition
Larger Jar: Very Good+minor surface irregularities and firing characteristics consistent with production and age, including two thin dark surface marks and a small glaze irregularity to upper shoulder; presents extremely well overall.Smaller Jar: Excellent
Details
The moon jar form has seen a striking contemporary resurgence — from the base of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic torch to BTS member RM's own public collection.Jar 1: 14” H × 14” ØJar 2: 11” H × 11” Ø
Provenance
Itaewon, Seoul porcelain dealer, 1990
58

Antique Chinese Official’s Hat (Guanmaoyi) Chairs, Matched Pair

ChinaGuangxu period,c. 1880–1908 (attributed)

Dramatically figured, mirror-matched single-panel backsplats, gracefully curving armrests and upswept crest rails, understated delicately carved spandrels, original butterfly-key seat panel joinery, and swirling grain that reads like an ink landscape painting in wood.

Time-deepened character, compositional intelligence, and enduring authority.

Antique Chinese Official’s Hat (Guanmaoyi) Chairs, Matched Pair
Condition
Goodboth seat panels show single hairline wood shrinkage separation, age-appropriate surface wear; original mortise-and-tenon joinery remains tight and functional with no signs of restoration.
Details
Matched set of 2 with exceptional Northern Elm figure beneath the original finish, producing landscape-like grain patterns of notable depth and character.Named for its crest rail's outward-flaring "wings," echoing the winged cap worn by Chinese court officials; then a social status marker reserved for elite gentry.Each chair:4’ H × 2’ W × 19” D
Provenance
Beijing antique dealer, 1999China Cultural Relics Bureau seal affixed
59

Eastern Indonesian Teak Ancestor / Guardian Figure

Eastern IndonesiaTimor / Flores / Sumba ancestral figure vocabulary1970s(attributed)

The compressed seated posture, elongated head, forward-leaning presence, and boldly faceted carving transform a single block of teak into a figure of striking sculptural authority. The deeply ebonized surface heightens the rhythm of the carving while emphasizing the figure’s monumental mass and inward concentration. A recessed cavity at the crown—likely once fitted with an inserted ritual element—reflects the ancestral figure traditions of Eastern Indonesia.

Mass, rhythm, and inward elemental stillness distilled into concentrated sculptural authority.

Eastern Indonesian Teak Ancestor / Guardian Figure
Condition
Very Goodscattered surface checking, minor shrinkage fissures, and wear consistent with material and age; structurally sound.
Details
In the animist traditions of Eastern Indonesia, these carved figures are believed to embody a continuing ancestral presence to protect the household.28” H × 9.5” W × 12.5” D
Provenance
Bali antique dealer, 1981
60

Contemporary Chinese Crystalline-Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase

China1990s

A finely balanced spherical porcelain form rising to a slender cylindrical neck, enveloped in a softly modulated rose crystalline glaze that gradually dissolves into a deep indigo lower field. Fine crystalline surface variation creates atmospheric depth while allowing color to shift subtly with changing light.

Atmosphere expressed through color, light, and proportion.

Contemporary Chinese Crystalline-Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase
Condition
Very Good+minor scattered glaze flecks and firing irregularities inherent to the production process; no chips, cracks, or repairs; presents extremely well.
Details
The crystalline-glaze technique traces to Song dynasty China (960–1279); its unpredictable, high-temperature firing process makes every crystal pattern unrepeatable.16” H × 8.75” Ø
Provenance
Beijing porcelain dealer, 2001
61

Persian Silk Qom Carpet

Qom, Iran(1970s–80s attributed)

An exceptionally fine curvilinear floral field organized around a compressed charcoal-ground medallion, balancing luminous silk, extraordinary drawing precision, and unusually restrained color. Muted ivory, celadon, dusty rose, charcoal, and soft gold create atmospheric depth rather than overt display.

The timeless poetry of luminous color, refined line, and quiet elegance.

Persian Silk Qom Carpet
Condition
Excellent
Details
The subtle, restrained chromatics are a hallmark of silk carpets produced for export in Iran’s premier center for fine silk carpet weaving.Silk pile on silk foundation; approx. 400 KPSI; fringe already trimmed at acquisition.5’4” L × 3’6” W
Provenance
Mir Oriental Carpets, Hong Kong, 1985Purchase receipt retained