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Lot 634
The Chinqua Penn Chinese Style Pagoda
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Foundation, steps and wall supports constructed of native North Carolina stone; red painted benches, railings and openings constructed of American redwood; (2) exterior green tiled benches; roof consists of wood substructure with cylindrical and curved panel shaped ceramic roof tiles; interior of pagoda includes an inlaid mosaic tile floor panel with two stylized deer in center medallion; interior terracotta wall panel, scrolling leaf and floral pattern with (2) dragon head garnitures; (4) Japanese interior wall garnitures including (2) dragon heads and (2) kylin heads; interior ceiling includes wood paint decorated panels and frieze with red, blue and green ground, dragon, diamond, bird, animal, and Buddha cartouche and conventional patterns in colors; basement changing rooms include (2) access doors and (5) windows. Exterior lighting includes (2) metal wall sconces. Built in 1930, the Chinese style pagoda had changing rooms with showers in the basement for the Penns' guests after they swam in the pool. The Penns purchased some roof tiles in China and had the remainder made in New York. Including Pagoda Tiles - table top assortment of New Pagoda Tiles (7). 8 in. Including Pagoda Tiles - table top assortment of Pagoda Tiles and Statues (16). 12 in. Poor condition. Including Roof Tiles - approximately (400) pieces of roof tiles. 6-12 in. Poor condition.

Approx. DOA: 28 x 48 x 20 ft.

The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Penn, Reidsville, NC

The Pagoda must be removed after the metal protective roof is removed, if sold to two separate buyers.

The overall pagoda is in need of restoration. The stone work is in fair condition with some cracks and breaks to the joints. The wood railings and benches are missing sections. The wood roof structure is in fair condition with missing sections. The tiled roof is in fair condition with missing sections. Many removed roof tiles have been stored in the basement. The ceramic ridge statuettes are in poor condition and have been removed and are in storage. The (2) green tile benches are heavily weathered with missing tiles.

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