Two bidders battle for a kris probably made for royalty
Alexander Anapolsky, co-owner of Akiba Galleries (28% buyer’s premium) in Dania Beach, Florida, described an Indonesian or Malaysian kris found in a New York City estate as a compelling object with great presence.
However, only after it hammered for $10,000 (£7450) against a guide of $100-400 on August 28 sale d…