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Season of Style: Fashion, Jewelry, Art & Gifts

Sun, Dec 7, 2025 12:00AM EST
Lot 522

Framed 99% Gold Relief Artwork of Horse Artwork with Presentation Box

Estimate: $500 - $1,200

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Framed gold relief artwork “Success Upon Arrival” depicting a running horse, accompanied by Chinese characters. The piece is crafted with a certified gold content of 99.0%, as confirmed by the included certificate from the Xiamen Geology Palace Testing Center. The artwork is mounted in a wooden frame and housed in a decorative blue and gold presentation box. According to the consigner, this piece was acquired through the U.S. Government GSA auction and was originally a diplomatic gift presented to the U.S. Government. 
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Dimensions of Framed Artwork: 18.75 x 18.75 x 1.75 in
Weight of Artwork in Presentation Box: 14.4 lbs

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.