cHINeSe woRkS oF ART

Chinese Works of Art | Lots 602–944

Tuesday 24 March

602* A Jade Bowl having dragon handles and a Greek key rim. Width 4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

603* A Jade Cup of a pale celadon stone. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600 604 A Pair of Carved Jade Bowls of a translucent, green stone, having metallic fleck inclusions, raised on carved hardwood stands. Diameter 5 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Boca Raton, Florida

Provenance: Purchased at auction in New York, circa 1980 $700-900

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605 A Carved Jade Libation Cup of a mottled white stone having minor russet inclusions, the slightly flared body flanked by chilong-form handles, raised on a hardwood stand. Width over handles 3 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

606 A Jade Double Lozenge Brush Washer

18TH CENTURY OR LATER of a near white stone, having four ring handles, two issuing from dragon masks and two issuing from mythical beast masks. Width 9 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000

607 A Jade Archaistic Vase, Fang Zun of a celadon stone, the mid-section carved in low relief with taotie mask decoration, the flared neck and the splayed foot decorated with two phoenix birds on leiwen ground, having ridged flanges at the corners and the center of each side, flanked by two dragon form handles. Height 5 inches. $3,000-5,000 608* An Archaistic Carved Jade Vase

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY of a pale celadon stone, of squared, baluster form with relief carved C-scrolls at the neck flanked by bird mask handles, the body with a row of five high relief concave tooth flanges organized in a set of three and two, running through the relief carved scrollwork and taotie masks on a cross-hatch incised ground, above the rounded, tapering base and raised on a conforming pedestal foot, further raised on a pierced hardwood stand, fitted and well carved, and with a hardwood case. Height of jade 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of James P. and Dorothy W. de Haseth, Lake Forest, Illinois $3,000-5,000 609 A Carved Jade Censer and Cover the stone of an even, white tone, the circular body raised on three cabriole legs, flanked by two mythical-beast handles with loose rings, the cover pierced with floral decoration, all below a large finial and four suspending rings. Height 5 1/2 inches (without stand). Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $2,000-3,000

610 A Carved Jade Guan and Cover of a mottled celadon and russet stone, the domed top surmounted by a figure riding a chimera on a relief carved ground, the body having two beastform handles flanking the relief decoration of archaistic sinuous dragons and chilong continuing along the tapering base, the flared circular foot having three figures of recumbent four-legged beasts. Height 10 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

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611 A Spinach Jade Hand Warmer the body having an incised decoration on one side showing children at play, the reverse with calligraphy, the cover carved in high relief depicting a fierce dragon amongst clouds, the base incised with a fourcharacter mark. Height 3 1/2 x width 6 inches. $1,200-1,500

612 A Jade Vase and Cover worked in relief to show Daoist immortals and knotty pine within a mountainous landscape. Height 13 inches. $1,000-2,000

613 A Jade Tripod Vessel raised on a carved wood stand. Height 7 inches (with stand). $600-800

614* A Carved Celadon Jade Vase and Cover the body with Taotie mask decoration, the neck flanked by a pair of chilong form handles, the circular cover surmounted by a fu lion finial. Height 5 3/4 inches (without stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $600-800

615 A Jade Vase and Cover of rectangular form, relief carved from the russet skin showing birds perched on flowering prunus branches, all raised on a carved fitted hardwood stand. Height overall 7 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

616* A Jade Archaistic Vessel and Cover worked in relief to show C-scrolls and adorned chilong, with twin handles at the shoulders. Height of tallest 11 x width 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $300-500

617 A Jade Brush Washer of a near white stone, worked in the form of a peach carved with branches and crane to the side. Length 4 inches. $2,000-3,000 620 A Carved White Jade Brushpot of cylindrical form depicting a rocky sylvan landscape with a courtyard below a sky of drifting clouds, raised on a fitted and carved hardwood stand. Height 4 1/2 inches. Property of a Long Island, New York Collector $3,000-5,000

621 A Jade Brush Washer of peach form, decorated in relief with lingzhi, pomegranate and Buddha’s hand. Width 5 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000

622 A Jade Brush Washer of a pale celadon stone, of squat barrel form, carved in high relief with two characters, Ji Xiang, and bat decoration. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. $2,000-3,000

618 A Carved Jade Coupe the stone of an even celadon tone carved in high relief to the side depicting flowering branches. Width 3 3/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

619* A Jade Brushwasher carved to show prunus blossoms and cranes on a peach form basin, together with a jade pouring vessel. Width of wider 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Mary Anne Kirchschlager, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,500

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623 A Jade Brushwasher of a light grey stone, carved in the form of a lotus, the exterior with relief-carved lotus buds, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 4 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

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624 A Jade Box and Cover of an even light celadon stone, of peach form, the base and cover carved in relief with a bat and foliate decoration, joined by an open work with two intertwined branches. Height 3 x width 3 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

625 Two Jade Sword Slides, Wei one of a mottled white stone, the other of a grey and russet stone, each having a rectangular top engraved with C-scroll decoration. Length of longest 3 1/2 inches. $400-600

626 A Carved Jade Goose Form Coupe of a mottled russet colored stone, the coupe formed from the body of the goose, the neck craned around towards the back, a sprig of lingzhi in the beak, the underside carved with the bird’s legs folded under. Width 3 1/4 inches. $200-400 627* Three Archaistic Jade Cong each of typical form. Height of tallest 16 1/2 x width 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700

628 A Carved Jade Figure of a Bixie of a mottled celadon and grey stone, the beast kneeling with bifurcated tail. Length 3 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

629 A Carved Jade Figure of Qilin the beast depicted recumbent and forward facing with his jaw open and teeth exposed, his tail coiled. Length 3 3/4 inches. $1,000-1,200

630* Two Carved Hardstone Figures of Cicadas each of a mottled brown stone. Height of tallest 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jim and Betty Callihan, Chicago, Illinois $200-400 631* Two Jade Figures of Pheasants each of a celadon stone with russet skin. Height 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $600-800

632 A Jade Figural Group of a uniform white stone having semi-transparent qualities, depicting two boys on the back of an elephant, one with a ruyi scepter and another playing with the water plume from the animal’s trunk. Height 4 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

633 A Celadon Carved Jade Figure of Deer having russet skin, the animal depicted kneeling, with its head craned around towards its tail. Length 2 1/2 inches. $3,000-4,000

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634 A Pale Celadon Jade Figural Group carved to show intertwined beasts, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 1 3/4 inches. $2,000-3,000

635 A Carved Celadon Jade Figure of Qilin the beast depicted kneeling on all fours, its jar open and showing its teeth and tongue, with finely carved detail throughout the body. Length 6 1/4 inches. $2,000-3,000

636 A Carved Jade Figure the male figure depicted standing on a rectangular base, wearing a long robe with both hands raised. Height 4 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 637* A Carved Jade Figure of a Horse of a celadon stone with a deep russet skin along the bottom of the stone, the horse in a recumbent pose. Width 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $1,000-2,000

638* A Carved Jade Composition of Oxen of a grey stone with an opaque white and russet skin, depicting an ox and a calf, each with curved horns and recumbent with finely incised tails. Width 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $1,000-2,000 639* A Carved Jade Figure of a Lioness and Cub of a celadon stone having russet veining, the lioness depicted with her paw resting atop the cub. Width 4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $1,000-2,000

640 A Carved Jade Water Buffalo of a yellow stone, the beast depicted recumbent with carved ribs to the horns. Width 5 inches. $1,000-2,000

641 A Carved Jade Figure of Two Rams the stone of an even, celadon tone, the rams depicted each holding a ruyi spray in the mouth. Height 3 1/2 inches. $600-800

642 A Carved Jade Figure of a Winged Chimera of a pale celadon stone, the beast depicted foursquare with curled wings. Width 2 1/8 inches. $500-700

643 A Carved Jade Figure of a Bixie of a celadon stone, the beast depicted crouching, his tail curled forward over one leg. Width 2 5/8 inches. $400-600

644 A Carved Jade Figure of a Horse the a celadon stone, the recumbent animal depicted with its head turned backwards. Height 1 3/8 inches. $400-600

645* A Jade Figure of a mottled near white stone with russet inclusions, in the form of a recumbent bixie. Width 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600

646 A Carved Hardstone Figure of a Buddhistic Lion of a white and russet stone, the beast depicted recumbent and clutching a beribboned ball. Width 5 inches. $300-500

647* A Jade Carving of Duck the animal depicted bearing a floral stem in its bill. Height 3 1/4 x width 6 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $300-500

648* A Ming Style Jade Carving of a Bird the stone of a mottled celadon, the bird depicted with a scrolled leafy branch in its beak. Width 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600

649* A Carved Jade Boulder the stone of a celadon tone with russet skins, depicting a seated Mile Buddha. Height of largest 3 1/2 x length 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600

650* Four Archaistic Jade Carvings comprising two incised axe heads and two pendants. Length of largest 13 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $200-400

651 A Group of Three Jade Carvings comprising a pale celadon pendant in the form of a book, inscribed Ji Xiang, with two mottled green jadeite uncarved stamps, together with a hardstone archer’s ring. Height of tallest 1 3/8 inches. $300-500

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658 652 A Celadon Jade Carving, depicting figures in a grove of pines, beneath thick tree cover and climbing over gnarled roots, the carving continuing to the back, with inscription, raised on a fitted and carved wood stand. Height 5 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

653 A Celadon Jade Carving of a hollow mountain, raised on a carved wood stand. Width 15 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,000

654 A Carved Jade Figure of an opaque cream colored stone, depicting a boy bearing a fan in his right hand, holding a melon in his left hand. Height 2 inches. $600-800

655 A Russet Jade Figure of Qilin the beast depicted forward-facing with its jaws open showing its teeth, the tail pointing upwards. Length 5 inches. $3,000-4,000

656 A Black and White Jade Figural Group depicting a man holding a ball in one hand, with a dog on his shoulder and another under his left foot. Width 5 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

657 A Black and White Jade Figure depicting Dong Fang Shu seated, holding a peach in his left hand. Height 3 3/8 inches. $1,000-1,200

658 A Carved Jade Bi of a light yellow stone carved on one side in high relief to depict two chilongs, and raised bosses decoration to the reverse, in 14 karat gold mount on jade strand of breads. Length overall 14 inches. $800-1,200

659* A Jade Bi carved on one side in high relief with a chilong, the reverse incised with calligraphy decoration. Height 8 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $600-800

660 A Jade Mounted Enameled Filigree Pill Box of oval form, the jade of a near white stone incised to show a peach. Width 2 1/2 inches. $300-500

661 A Mughal-style Spinach Jade Chrysanthemum Dish the oval body flanked by a pair of flower head-form handles, carved with rows of chrysanthemum petals radiating from the chrysanthemum head. Length 7 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

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662 A Spinach Jade Bowl the translucent stone of a mottled green tone having some dark inclusions, raised on a shallow circular foot. Diameter 4 inches. $400-600

663* Two Spinach Jade Bowls each having a gently everted rim. Diameter of largest 4 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600

664* Two Spinach Jade Ruyi Scepters comprising a lingzhi decorated example on a carved wood stand, and a shou medallion decorated example. Length of first 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $800-1,200 665* A Green Jade Tripod Censor and Cover the body carved with Taotie mask decoration, the shoulder flanked with rectangular handles. Height 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $600-800

666* A Jade Cup of a celadon stone. Diameter 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500 667* A Carved Jadeite Chrysanthemum Bowl of a near transparent stone with green inclusions, the body carved with rows of overlapping petals depicting a chrysanthemum blossom. Diameter 4 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $400-600

668* A Jadeite Box and Cover of an apple green and celadon stone, having a cylindrical lift off cover over a conforming case. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

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669 A Small Jadeite Box and Cover of a pale green stone with natural inclusions, of cylindrical form, the body carved with two shaped reserves, one enclosing a landscape scene, the other gilt with a poem written by Dai Shulun. Height 3 7/8 inches $500-700

670* A Jadeite Vase and Cover carved on one side with dragon decoration, the body flanked by two phoenix, the cover with a lingzhi finial. Height 5 inches (without stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600 671* A Jadeite Vase and Cover carved on one side depicting two mandarin ducks, the reverse depicting children at play, having a mandarin duck form finial, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 5 1/4 inches (with stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600 672 A Jadeite Hu and Cover of mottled white and green with russet fleck inclusions, having a flared lift off cover with ring handles over a bottle with Buddhistic lion mask handles and carved to show archaic beast mask, the lower register depicting lower conflicting birds and beast masks above a lappet border raised on a pedestal foot, further raised on a pierce carved wood base. Height 7 inches. $600-800

673 A Carved Jadeite Libation Cup of a light celadon stone, the base carved with a mythical beast head. Height 5 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

674* A Nephrite Carving of a Horse of a mottled green stone with russet inclusions and veining, the beast depicted recumbent with its neck craned around toward its tail. Width 3 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $400-600

675* Two Jadeite Articles the first one a cylindrical form box and cover, the second depicting two tusks. Length of longest 4 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $600-800 676 Three Hardstone Articles comprising a pale celadon jade example openworked depicting a bird within foliage, a pale celadon and celadon jadeite pendant in the form of an eggplant, and a green jadeite example worked to show mythical beasts and a bat on an eggplant. Height of largest 2 1/4 inches. $300-500

677 Three Jadeite Articles the first of an apple green and celadon stone, carved to depict two crouching chilongs, the second a lavender stone, depicting Guanyin seated on dragon back with her left hand holding a ritual vase, the third a circular pendant, of an apple green and celadon stone, having a central medallion on each side carved with a fu character and a yinyang symbol, surmounted by a bat. Height of tallest 2 1/4 inches. $400-600 678 A Jadeite Carving of an apple green and celadon stone having russet veining, depicting an archaistic zun with taotie mask and lappets decoration having two elephant headform handles supported by a standing bixie, all raised atop a flower-form base. Height 5 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

679 A Jadeite Carving

POSSIBLY QIANLONG PERIOD (1735-1799) the stone of apple green and depicting a sinuous water dragon, chilong. Length 2 5/8 inches.

Note: Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America jade identification certificate number 2165944720, dated February 2, 2015, stating Species: Jadeite Jade, Color: Mottled Green, Transparency: Translucent, Treatment: Natural Color, no indications of impregnation. $5,000-7,000

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680 A Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask mounted at the shoulders with scroll handles, decorated throughout to show flowering branches, bearing apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 11 1/2 inches. $500-700

681 A Blue and White Porcelain Vase of bottle form, the body decorated with figures under pine tree and a continuous riverscape scene. Height 12 inches. $500-700

682 A Blue and White Garlic Head Vase of typical form, the body decorated to show flowering sprigs, bearing apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 11 1/2 inches. $600-800 683 A Blue and White Porcelain Rectangular Vase with dragon and bat decoration, bearing a sixcharacter Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 11 1/8 inches. $400-600

684 A Blue and White ‘Hundred Deer’ Vase of pear shaped body depicted with deer in riverscape, the shoulder with a pair of elephant-head form handles, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglazed blue. Height 7 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

685 A Blue and White Porcelain Cylindrical Vase the main panel painted with bat and cloud decoration, between floral scrolls and waves, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 9 1/8 inches. $300-500

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686 A Blue and White Porcelain Vase the faceted body with pomegranate and peach decoration, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 11 3/8 inches. $300-500

687 A Blue and White Porcelain Censer the circular body painted to depict phoenix birds flying amongst peonies, the central interior and the base unglazed. Diameter 3 1/2 inches. $300-500

688 A Blue and White Porcelain Vase the ovoid body having a flared mouth rim and raised on a slightly splayed foot, decorated with panels enclosing floral scrolls and waves, flanked by two beast-masks, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 9 3/4 inches. $600-800

689 A Blue and White Glazed Vase of squat baluster form with a flared rim, having applied fu bat decoration to the shoulder, the body painted to show phoenix and floral spray medallions. Height 13 1/2 inches. $600-800 690* A Blue and White Porcelain Tripod Censer the compressed body raised on three short feet, having a flared mouth rim and two arched handles, the main body decorated with lotus scrolls, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Lucas Chan, Pasadena, California $600-800

691 A Blue and White Porcelain Box of circular form, decorated to show carp swimming amongst seaweed and other aquatic life, bearing apocryphal six-character Wanli mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 7 5/8 inches. $500-700

692 A Blue and White Porcelain Vase of baluster form, the body decorated throughout with concentric bands of a repeating shou character, the shoulder depicting lingzhi surmounted by a foliate decorated everted rim and a vertical mouth, raised on a similarly decorated foot. Height 17 1/2 inches. $700-900 693 Two Blue and White Porcelain Boxes and Covers one of circular form, the other rectangular, both painted with dragon and phoenix decoration, bearing a six-character Wanli mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter of circular box 7 1/2 inches. $500-700

694 A Blue and White Porcelain Vase of pear shape, decorated to show a swimming duck amongst floral blossoms. Height 11 1/4 inches. $600-800

695 A Blue and White Slender Neck Vase of ovoid form, decorated to show palmettes, lingzhi, and foliate scrolls, bearing apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark. Height 14 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

696 A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Zun Vase

YUAN STYLE having beast mask handles at the shoulder, the whole body made of three sections, the base and upper section fused and luted together to the main body, decorated to show flowers of the four seasons. Height 15 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

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697 A Blue and White Four-Tiered Storage Box of cylindrical form, the cover having a recessed circular top depicting figures on horseback, with a band of ruyi to the canted sides above an octagonal patterned ground, the sides depicting ladies and attendants in various scenes, the lower tier having a lappet band to the canted sides, bearing apocryphal four-character Zhengde mark within a double ring to the underside. Height overall 9 inches. $2,500-3,000

698 A Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase the globular body decorated with lotus scrolls below a circle of ruyi heads, the elongated neck having similar decoration, the mouth rim having a band of wave decoration, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 15 inches. $2,000-4,000 699 A Cobalt Molded Porcelain Gourd-Form Vase molded throughout with bands of foliate vines, bearing a six-character Xuande mark in underglaze blue. Height 4 5/8 inches. $5,000-7,000

700 A Blue and White Porcelain Jardinière the main panel painted to depict a five-clawed dragon amongst clouds and flower stems, between two bands of lappets. Height 16 1/4 inches. $6,000-8,000

701 A Blue and White Porcelain Jardinière the main body decorated in three sections, the upper depicting lotus sprays, the middle painted with fu lion, mythical beast, clouds, flames and peonies, all above a circle of overlapping lappets to the foot. Height 14 inches. $2,000-3,000 702 A Blue, White and Celadon Porcelain Vase the body having a wide shoulder, elongated cylindrical neck with a flared mouth, supported by a waisted foot, the main panel painted with scrolling lotus sprays, the neck decorated with a rectangular band enclosing bats amongst clouds on a celadon ground, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 16 1/4 inches. $6,000-8,000

703 A Blue and White Porcelain Hexagonal Vase having floral decoration to the neck and the main body, divided by bands of keyfret and ruyi heads, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 27 inches. $1,000-2,000

704 A Blue and White Hexagonal Vase of hexagonal baluster form, having a lingzhi and wave decorated rim, the body decorated to show various floral blossoms amongst vines, bearing a sixcharacter Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 16 1/4 inches. $600-800

705 A Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pot decorated with calligraphy, bearing a four-character seal mark to the underside. Height 6 1/8 x diameter 7 7/8 inches. $400-600

706 A Blue and White Porcelain Jar the body with a wide shoulder, decorated with three panels, the first depicting lions chasing brocade balls, the second with lotus scrolls, and the third with overlapping leaves. Height 12 inches. Property from a Private Collection $1,000-1,200

707 A Blue and White Porcelain Jar the body having a wide shoulder and tapering to the circular foot, decorated with three panels, the upper section painted to depict lions chasing brocade balls, the middle depicting scrolling lotus sprays, and the lower with lappets. Height 12 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection $1,000-1,200 708 A Blue and White Porcelain Jar and Cover the baluster body having wide shoulders and tapering to a slim foot, the main panel painted with chrysanthemums and scrolling leafy vines, between fish and seaweed decoration and clouds, the cover having floral decoration. Height 15 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Accompanied by a Thurmoluminescence Analysis Report from Oxford Authentication Ltd., England, dated November 10, 2005. $1,200-1,500

709 A Blue and White Porcelain Jar the main panel painted with phoenix decoration, all below bands of ruyi heads, floral, and hanging qin decoration. Height 14 inches. $500-700

710 A Blue and White Porcelain Jar of ovoid form, painted to depict a phoenix amidst clouds and flames, the base unglazed. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $300-500 711* A Pair of Ginger Jars

CIRCA 1830 each raised on a carved wood stand. Height 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Herb and Roberta Nechin, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

712 A Monochrome Glazed Vase of ovoid form having a flared neck, bearing apocryphal Kangxi mark in underglaze blue. Height 15 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

713 A Blue and White Porcelain Jar and Cover the body of compressed, globular form, the main panel painted to depict figures resting under willow tree in a riverscape landscape scene, the slightly domed cover decorated with children at play in a fenced garden. Height 8 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

714 A Blue and White Glazed Urinal of rectangular form with a shaped handle, decorated to show floral blossoms. Height 5 5/8 x width 8 x depth 4 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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715 A Blue and White Porcelain Sleeve Vase the elongated cylindrical form body painted to depict elders playing games, dated Kangxi jia zi nian (corresponding to year 1686). Height 10 3/4 inches. $400-600

716* A Blue and White Porcelain Vase

POSSIBLY 19TH/20TH CENTURY of double gourd form having a flared rim and a splayed foot, decorated to show phoenix, mythical beasts and scholars, bearing apocryphal sixcharacter Chenghua mark in underglaze blue. Height 24 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Nora J. McNeal, West Hamlin, West Virginia $600-800 717 A Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase depicting four-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom among clouds, all above a band of wave decoration, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark to the underside. Height 9 1/8 inches. $500-700

718 A Blue and White and Pink Porcelain Vase of pear shape, painted to show peach blossoms and bats, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 11 inches. $500-700 719 A Blue and Iron Red Porcelain Box and Cover of rectangular form, the center of the cover painted with an outdoor scene showing two meirens under pine tree, surrounded by bat and cloud decoration, the base having the same decoration to the exterior, all raised on four shaped bracket feet. Height 4 5/8 x width 9 1/2 inches. $600-800

720 A Pair of Porcelain Dishes having underglaze blue and iron red landscape decoration with inscriptions, each bearing an eightcharacter Kangxi mark to the underside. Diameter 4 3/8 inches. $400-600

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721 A Blue and Red Glazed Two Part Wine Warmer having iron red and blue decoration depicting writhing dragons, the superstructure with an earform handle, the lower warming vessel with beast mask handles. Height 6 1/8 inches. $500-700

722 A Blue and White and Famille Rose Porcelain Dragon Vase of baluster form, decorated to show two five-clawed dragons amongst clouds, with shou medallions painted to the neck, bearing a six-character Xianfeng mark in underglaze blue. Height 8 inches. $300-500

723 A Doucai Porcelain Dish centrally painted to depict a fruiting peach branch above rockery, bearing apocryphal six-character Yongzheng mark. Diameter 4 3/4 inches. $500-700 724 A Doucai Porcelain Chicken Cup bearing a six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue. Height 1 1/2 x diameter 3 1/4 inches. $200-400

725 A Doucai Porcelain Bowl the interior and exterior each decorated to show fiveclawed dragons, bearing a six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 5 7/8 inches. $300-500 726* A Doucai Porcelain Dish

KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD (1662-1723) of circular form centered with bunches of grapes within a double ring, within a three abundances or sanduo decorated border, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in a double ring to the underside. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of James S. Frankenberger, Downers Grove, Illinois

Provenance: Purchased at Nagatani, Chicago, 1977 $800-1,200

727 A Wucai Porcelain Bowl of lobed circular form, centrally painted to show scholars, the border depicting lotus blossoms. Diameter 13 inches. $500-700

728 A Wucai Porcelain Plate depicting a dragon amongst floral scrolls. Diameter 7 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection $500-700

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729 A Polychrome Enamel Porcelain Jar with scrolling vine decoration and having figural reserves, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark within a double ring to the underside. Height 13 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

730 A Set of Two Polychrome Enamel Porcelain Dishes

MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD (16281644), SHONZUI STYLE each of squared, footed form with scalloped corners, having decoration in red, green, yellow and light brown depicting figures in riverbank settings, each with stylized character mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Width 5 5/8 inches.

Provenance: Previously in the Collection of Michigan Governor William Grawn Milliken; purchased at Marchant of London, see Marchant’s 1989 catalogue “Transitional Wares for the Japanese and Domestic Markets” no. 78-79 $6,000-8,000

731 A Silver Filigree and Enamel Mounted Jade Pin the jade of a near white stone, openworked in the form of a moth, the enamel worked in the form of repeating bats. Width 3 inches. $600-800

732 A Jade Mounted Silver Filigree Pendant Brooch of white stone, carved to show a bouquet of flowers in a bottle vase set in a conforming cloisonné enameled mount worked to show foliate scrolls. Height 3 1/8 inches. $500-700

733* Four Jade Hairpins each carved in the form of a ruyi scepter. Length 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $500-700 734* A Jadeite Archer’s Ring of an apple green and pale celadon stone with natural inclusions. Diameter 1 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $200-400

735* A Jade Ring of a white and russet stone. Diameter 1 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500 736 A Pierce Carved Jade Pendant of an even white stone, depicting an endless knot. Width 2 5/8 inches. $600-800

737 Two Carved Jade Pendants each of a pale celadon stone, the first of cartouche form, having a relief carved bird perched on a flowering branch to one side, the reverse with carved calligraphy decoration, the second of oval form carved in high relief on the front depicting a lady and a scholar sitting under a tree, the reverse with a poem from The Romance of West Chamber. Height 2 1/4 inches. $600-800

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744 743 739 738 A Jade Pendant of a pale celadon stone, carved in relief to show a mother playing with her children and a fu bat, the reverse with an inscription. Height 2 1/4 inches. $300-500

739 A Jade Bangle of a near white stone. Diameter of interior 2 1/2 inches. $300-500

740 A Jade Inset Enameled Metal Pendant of a pale celadon stone, the plaque carved to show a beast set in a conforming mount. Height 2 1/2 inches. $300-500

741 A Jade Pendant of a pale celadon stone, carved in relief depicting musical children, the reverse depicting flowering prunus. Height 2 1/4 inches. $300-500

742 A Jade Cylinder Bracelet each cylinder of a near white stone. Diameter of interior 3 1/4 inches. $300-500

743 A Carved Jade Pendant of a near white stone, depicting a relief carved chilong to one side and a four-character mark to the reverse. Height 1 7/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

744 A Jade Hetian Bangle of a near white or pale celadon stone. Diameter 3 1/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

745 A White Jade Pendant having russet skin, the plaque centered by a relief carving of a forward-facing dragon amongst clouds, the reserve with carved inscription “Long Xing Tian Xia”, mounted below seed pearl and red glass beads. Height 2 3/8 inches. $1,000-1,200

746* A Group of Four Pierce Carved Jade Pendants each of a mottled near white stone with inclusions throughout. Height of tallest 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jim and Betty Callihan, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

747* A Group of Three Jade Pendants comprising a celadon example with russet inclusion worked in the form of kissing fish, a brownish-yellow example in the form of an ancient coin with bat decoration and a mottled stone example in the form of a coiled fish. Height of tallest 3 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jim and Betty Callihan, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

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748 Two Jade Pendants each of pale celadon jade, the first an openworked pendant depicting a fu within scroll, the second worked to show fish surrounding a gold disc openworked to show two cranes. Height of tallest 2 1/4 inches. $300-500

749* Two Pierce Carved Jade Pendants comprising an axe-head form example of a celadon and brown stone worked to show a qilin below a taotie mask, and a taotie mask example of a mottled celadon stone. Height of tallest 5 inches. Property from the Collection of Jim and Betty Callihan, Chicago, Illinois $200-400 750 A Gold Mounted Jade Pendant and Ear Clips of a pale celadon jade, the oval form pendant and clips mounted with openwork depicting cranes amongst clouds, together with a pair of spinach jade cufflinks. Height of tallest 3 1/4 inches. $400-600

751 A White Jade Pendant

QING DYNASTY of rectangular form, carved on one side to depict a sinuous dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, the reverse with four-character “Jin Long Xian Zhu.” Height 2 inches. $600-800

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752 A Jade Bangle of even pale celadon jade. Diameter 3 inches. $300-500

753 A Beaded Necklace having celadon hardstone beads, the necklace centered with a suspended light celadon and russet jade pendant carved to depict a child. Length overall 9 5/8 inches. $300-500

754* A Group of Five Jade Bangles. Diameter of largest 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $600-800 755 A Pair of Jadeite Ear Clips mounted on silver, stamped “SILVER” and “H.K.” Length 1 1/8 inches (each). $400-600

756 Two Jadeite Beaded Necklaces the beads of an apple green stone. Length overall 9 1/2 inches. $400-600

757 Two Jadeite Articles the first a bangle of a celadon stone having dark brown inclusions, the second a toggle of an apple green stone having russet inclusions carved to depict lotus rhizome and lotus leaves. Diameter 3 inches. $500-700 758 A Group of Three Jadeite Pendants one carved to depict a female immortal holding a fan, the other two of oval form, each having 14 karat gold mounts. Height of tallest 1 1/2 inches. $400-600

759 Three Jadeite Pendants the first of a translucent stone having green and russet inclusions, carved to depict a bee resting on lingzhi sprays, the second of a pale celadon stone carved on one side to depict a bat, the reverse with foliage, surmounted by a beast-form finial, the third a multicolored stone depicting a gourd, lingzhi fungus, coins and leaves. Height of largest 2 3/8 inches $400-600

760 Three Carved Jadeite Pendants the first of a pale celadon stone with green inclusions depicting ruyi heads, the second of an apple green and pale celadon stone carved in the form of seated Guanyin, the third a translucent celadon stone depicting a snow pea. Height of tallest 2 1/8 inches. $600-800

761 A Jadeite Bangle of an apple green and celadon stone, carved overall with chrysanthemum decoration. Diameter 3 1/8 inches $500-700 762 A Jadeite Bangle of circular form, of a light lavender and celadon stone with white inclusions. Diameter 2 7/8 inches $400-600

763 Two Jade Bangles each of semi-cylindrical form, one of a pale celadon stone, the other of an even white stone with natural inclusions. Diameter of largest 2 1/4 inches. $300-500 764 A Jadeite Brooch of mottled apple green stones, each carved with dragon and phoenix decoration. Width 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

765 A Pair of Child’s Jadeite Bangles each of a mottled apple green stone. Diameter 2 inches (each). $300-500

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775 766 A Pair of 14 Karat Gold and Jade Earrings together with a gilt metal mounted hardstone bangle, each of a mottled spinach stone. Diameter 1/2 inch (earrings). $400-600

767 Two Jadeite Bangles one of a pale celadon stone, the other having green and russet inclusions. Diameter 2 7/8 inches. $300-500

768 A 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jadeite Ring having a celadon stone set into the ring. Length overall 1 1/8 x width 3/4 inches. $300-500

769 A Jadeite Pendant of a celadon stone, carved in the form of double fish. Height 2 inches. $300-500

770 A Jadeite Beaded Necklace. Length overall 16 1/4 inches. $400-600

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771 A Pierce Carved Jadeite Pendant the stone of an apple green and celadon tone, depicting a bat and flower heads. Height 2 1/8 inches $300-500

772* Four Jadeite Bangles three with gold mounts. Diameter of largest 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600

773 Three Jadeite Beaded Necklaces each of a celadon tone, two having 14 karat gold clasps, the other with a suspended pendant carved to depict fruit. Length of longest 16 1/2 inches. $700-900

774 A Yellow Gold and Jadeite Ring having an apple green stone set into the ring surrounded by seed pearls, stamped Zu Jin (corresponding to 22 Karat), together with a yellow gold bracelet having six melon-form jadeite charms. Diameter 3/4 inches. $1,200-1,500

775 A Celadon Jadeite Bangle of an evenly colored stone. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

776* Four Jadeite Bangles three with gold mounts. Diameter of largest 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600

777 An Aquamarine and Jade Court Necklace, Chaozhu comprising 108 spherical aquamarine beads spaced with larger jade beads, together with three strands of ruby-red glass, jinian and a jade beiyun pendant, each suspending a rock crystal teardrop-form pendant, with a circular red lacquer box painted with two confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom amidst clouds. Length overall 25 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

778 A Horn and Aquamarine Court Necklace, Chaozhu comprising 108 horn beads spaced with larger rose quartz beads, having three strands of light blue aquamarine beads, jinian and a jadeite beiyun pendant, each suspending a rock crystal pendant. Length overall 29 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

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780 Aloeswood and Jadeite Prayer Beads, Shouchuan comprising 18 aloeswood beads equally separated by two larger apple green jadeite beads, having a jadeite pendant, further suspending two jadeite teardrop-form pendants. Diameter 4 inches. $1,800-2,000

781 Aquamarine Prayer Beads, Shouchuan comprising 18 aquamarine beads spaced with ambertone glass beads and larger white hardstone beads, suspending a jadeite pendant. Diameter 4 inches. $1,500-2,000

782 An Aquamarine Necklace comprising small aquamarine spherical beads, suspending an apple green and celadon jadeite pendant carved in the form of a turtle. Length overall 9 1/2 inches. $600-800

783 Two Beeswax Jewelry Articles comprising a prayer bead necklace and a bracelet. Length of longest 15 1/4 inches. $400-600 784 An Agate Tubular Bead of a translucent red hue and of V-form. Width 1 5/8 inches. $300-500

785 A Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant worked to show a floral blossom and lingzhi, together with a carved baby-face coral toggle. Height of first 1 1/2 inches. $600-800 786* Five Gilt Metal and Cloisonné Hair Ornaments each decorated with shou characters and insects, having hardstone mounts. Height of tallest 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $500-700

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787 A Pair of 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Earclips the stone of circular form with a conforming wave decorated mount. Diameter 1 1/4 inches. $700-900

788 A Yellow Agate Cat’s Eye Beaded Necklace. Length overall 17 1/2 inches. $500-700

789 A Carved Amber Pendant of a caramel tone, depicting the Mile Buddha. Height 1 7/8 inches (amber only). $300-500

790 An Amber Beaded Necklace with a 14 karat clasp. Length overall 14 1/4 inches. $300-500 791 An Amber Beaded Necklace. Length overall 14 inches. $300-500

792 Two Amber Beaded Necklaces. Length overall of longest 12 1/4 inches. $600-800

793 A Coral Inset Silver Filigree Bracelet having four oval cabochons each on a foliate decorated mount, the clasp worked to show a shou character. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. $400-600 794* Three Silver, Coral and Turquoise Inlaid Silver Articles comprising a pair of qilin figures and a figure of a frog. Height of tallest 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $500-700

795 A Pair of Coral Earrings each carved in relief to show a duck. Diameter 7/8 inch (each). $600-800

796 A Pair of Coral Hair Pins together with a jadeite hair pin. Length of longest 7 1/4 inches. $700-900

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797 Red Coral and Jadeite Prayer Beads, Shouchuan comprising 18 spherical coral beads spaced with larger apple green jadeite beads, having a jadeite pendant between two pearls, further suspending two jadeite pendants mounted in gold. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. $1,800-2,000

798 A Red Coral and Aquamarine Court Necklace, Chaozhu comprising 108 coral beads spaced with larger lapis lazuli beads, having three strands of light blue aquamarine beads and a jadeite beiyun pendant, each suspending an amethyst pendant. Length overall 25 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

799* A Jade Bi having openworked carving to depict clouds and raised C-scrolls. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

800* A Russet and Mottled Celadon Jade Bi with relief carved chilong and lingzhi, with 14 karat gold mount. Diameter 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700

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814 801* Three Jade Bis comprising a celadon example with white inclusions, a pale celadon example with russet inclusions and a mottled yellow example. Diameter of widest 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jim and Betty Callihan, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

802* A Jade Toggle depicting a recumbent squirrel. Length 1 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600

803* A Jade Pendant carved to depict bat and shou character decoration. Length 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

804* A Jade Pendant carved to depict a butterfly and a bat decoration. Width 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

805* A Jade Pendant of a vase form, inscribed with shuang xi (double happiness) character. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

806* A Jade Pendant of a butterfly form. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

807* A Jade Pendant depicting a scrolled qilin. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $200-400

808* A Jade Toggle depicting a fu lion and its cub, inscribed with calligraphy. Width 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600

809* A Jade Pendant carved on one side with a riverscape scene, the reverse with calligraphy, raised on a hardwood stand. Height 2 1/4 inches (without stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

810* Two Jade Plaques the first one of a bat form, the second depicting a coin. Length of largest 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500

811* A Carved White Jade Toggle depicting a sinuous kuillong. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $300-500

812* A Pierce Carved Jade Toggle of a pale celadon stone with russet skin and inclusions, depicting a sinuous chilong in a vessel. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $300-500

813 A Jade Mountain of a pale celadon stone having russet skin, carved to depict two tigers, a rabbit and lingzhi fungus sprays in the mountain. Height 2 1/2 inches. $600-800

814 A Carved Jade Toggle of a mottled white stone, the beast depicted with its mouth wide open as if swallowing the cup in front of it, having an upcoiled fish tail, the body carved with foliate decoration on each side. Height 2 1/4 inches. $600-800

815 A White Jade Toggle carved to depict a cicada resting on leaf. Height 2 1/2 inches. $600-800

816 A Carved Jade Toggle the stone of an even white tone, depicting a recumbent horse with its head turned and two legs tucked underneath. Height 2 inches. $500-700

817 A Jade Toggle of a Lingzhi Fungus of an even white stone having russet inclusions, with further lingzhi fungus sprays carved throughout the body. Length 4 1/4 inches. $600-800

818* A Pierce Carved Jade Plaque depicting children and foliate decoration, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 7/8 inches (without stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $400-600

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819* A Carved Jade Plaque of squared form, with pierce carved decoration of a sinuous dragon amongst clouds. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

820* A Carved Jade Plaque of rectangular form, the center with pierce carved decoration of a sinuous dragon. Width 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

821* A Jade Carving of a Gourd having a leafy vine. Height 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $800-1,200 822* A Carved Jade Plaque of rectangular form, with pierce carved decoration of a sinuous five-claw dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, surrounded by peaches and foliage. Width 3 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $800-1,200

823 A White Jade Toggle of a bi surmounted by two chilong. Width 2 inches. $700-900

824* A Carved Jade Pendant of an even white stone, depicting a tiger and a dragonfly with metal mounting. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $800-1,200 825* A Carved Jade Plaque of oval form, carved to depict three scholars under pine tree, with metal mounting. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $800-1,200

826* A Carved Jade Figural Group depicting a fu lion and its cub, raised on a fitted wood stand. Height 3 inches (without stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $800-1,000

827 A White and Russet Jade Toggle depicting lingzhi and bamboo. Length 2 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

828 A Jade Seal of square form, the stone of a yellow tone, surmounted by a double-head mythical beast. Height 4 x width 5 3/8 x depth 5 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

829 A Jade Toggle of a white stone, worked to show a recumbent qilong or mythical beast. Width 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collector, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

830 A Carved Jade Toggle of a Badger of a near white stone, the beast depicted with a group of melons and a leafy branch, with incised tufts of fur and carved grooves in the melon skin. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

831 A White and Russet Jade Toggle depicting two recumbent deer. Length 1 3/4 inches. $1,800-2,000 832 A White Jade Plaque having a relief carved crest depicting taotie masks, the plaque centered by a relief carved female warrior, the reserve with carved inscription, mounted below seed pearls and coral beads. Height 2 1/8 inches. $2,000-2,500

833 A Jade Toggle of an even white stone, depicting a child playing with a recumbent beast. Length 2 1/2 inches. $2,000-3,000

834 A Jade Pendant of an even white stone, the exterior carved in high relief with a band of scrolling foliage decoration. Diameter 2 inches. $600-800

835 A Carved Jade Plaque of a greyish white stone, carved with a chilong to one side. Height 4 inches. $600-800 836* A Carved Jade Plaque the white stone having greyish inclusions to one side, which depicting a scholar and an attendant under pine tree with a mountain, a pagoda, a bridge and a lotus pond in the background, the reverse with two scholars in corridor with a pagoda in distance. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $800-1,200

837 A Pierce Carved Jade Axe-Form Plaque of a pale celadon stone, depicting chilong above the blade axe with incised wave. Height 3 inches. $1,000-2,000

838* A Pair of Carved Jade Plaques each of butterfly form, having pierced carving throughout. Width 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

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839 A Pierce Carved Jade Plaque of a near white stone, depicting a coiled dragon in profile with ruyi clouds, raised on a flat base with scrolled ends. Width 5 1/2 inches. $500-700

840 A Jade Knotted Qilong Plaque of an even white stone, with the qilong heads entwined at the base. Height 2 1/2 inches. $500-700

841 A Jade Toggle of a pale celadon and russet stone, in the form of a melon with vines and leaves carved to the side. Length 2 inches. $300-500 845 A Carved Jade Toggle of an even white stone having a small area of russet skin, depicting a child bearing an ear of wheat and a goose. Height 1 5/8 inches $300-500

846* A Jade Plaque carved in the form of a lock, incised with four characters yutang fugui, all raised on a hardwood stand with an openwork. Height of larger 2 3/4 x length 3 1/2 x width 1 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $300-500

842 A Carved Jade Floriform Plaque of a pale celadon stone, the petals relief carved as ruyi heads around rings of recessed petals, the reverse depicting a central yinyang within a radial design. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. $300-500

843 A Carved Jade Figure of an Official of a celadon and chicken bone stone, the figure depicted kneeling, wearing long robes and a high official’s hat. Length 3 inches. $300-500

844 A Jade Seal of a near white stone, surmounted by a turtle. Height 1 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $300-400

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847 Two Carved White Jade Toggles one depicting a Buddhistic lion and the other depicting a chilong. Width of widest 2 1/4 inches. $200-400

848* Two Carved Jade Toggles the first one of a black and white stone, depicting a pig, the second of a green stone with russet inclusions and depicting a cicada. Height of tallest 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $300-400

849* Two Carved Jade Toggles each of a celadon stone with russet inclusions, one carved to depict a cicada, the other two caterpillars coined and joined from tail to head. Height of tallest 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700 852* Four Carved Jade Toggles each of a russet and celadon stone, depicting a recumbent horse, two Buddha’s hand citrons and a composition of lingzhi with a figure. Height of tallest 2 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700

853 A Group of Three Celadon Jade Toggles the first depicting a Buddhistic lion with a ball, the second a pair of badgers with scrolling leaves, the third a recumbent Buddhistic lion with a sprig of lingzhi in its jaws. Width of widest 2 1/4 inches. $300-500

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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) the first of a pale celadon stone and depicting a lady playing a flute, her hair in a looped coiffure and a fish ejecting plumes by her side, supported below by crashing waves, the second of a mottled celadon stone, with opaque skin, depicting a foreign ascetic recumbent on an oversized gourd, in a cap and earrings, his prominent ribcage above a round belly. Height of first 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $1,000-2,000

851* Three Jade Toggles the first of a green stone with red inclusions, of an axe form, the second of a mottled celadon stone, of a bell form, flanked by two mice and each side incised with taotie mask decoration, the third of a black stone, of circular form and depicting a coiled chilong. Height of tallest 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600 A Reticulated Light Yellow Jade Plaque of square form, carved to depicting a writhing dragon amidst clouds. Height 2 1/8 x width 2 1/8 inches. $3,000-4,000

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855 A Carved Jade Figure of a celadon stone having russet inclusions, depicting a horse standing foursquare on a rectangular base. Height 3 inches. $200-400

856 A Green and Red Pierce Carved Jade

QING DYNASTY depicting a dragon in a cloud. Height 2 inches. $2,000-4,000

857 A Green Jade Seal of circular form, surmounted by a bixie. Height 1 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $300-400 858 A Green Jade Seal the four sides bearing incised inscriptions, surmounted by a recumbent double-headed scaly body beast, the seal of a Qianlong mark. Height 3 1/2 inches. $500-700

859 A Soapstone Seal of square form, surmounted by a lion. Height 2 1/2 inches. $200-400

860 A Black and White Jade Toggle depicting two badgers, raised on a hardwood stand. Width 1 5/8 inches. $400-600

861 Three Jadeite Articles comprising two archer’s rings and a cigarette holster. Height of tallest 3 inches. $500-700

862* Four Jadeite and Hardstone Toggles comprising a composition with dragon-headed fish and coins, two coiled dragons on leaves and a chilong with lingzhi. Height of tallest 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700

863* Four Jadeite Articles comprising a bat-form bell hook, a circular bell hook, a circular plaque and a pendant. Length of largest 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $800-1,200 864* A Group of Five Carved Jadeite Toggles comprising lavender and mottled green and russet examples, depicting auspicious objects including double gourds, coins, lotus plants, lingzhi, fish, chilong and pomegranates. Width of widest 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700

865* A Jadeite Carving depicting a rooster perched on rockery. Height 4 inches (without stand). Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $300-500 866* A Jadeite Carving the stone having a lavender tone, depicting a flowerfilled vase. Height 5 inches (without stand) Property from the Estate of Ellis C. Littmann, St. Louis, Missouri $500-700

867 A Jadeite Carving of a green apple stone, depicting crickets upon a flowering bouquet. Height 7 inches (with stand). Property from a Private Collector, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

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868 A Blanc-de-Chine Figure of Guanyin depicted standing with a ruyi scepter. Height 12 inches. Property from a Private Collection $400-600

869 A Blanc-de-Chine Figure of Guanyin the figure depicted seated at ease on rockery, wearing draped robes, the bare chest with a beaded necklace suspending a lotus-form pendant, the face with a benevolent expression, all the hair tied up to a hair chignon. Height 12 3/8 inches. $300-500 870* A Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of a Luohan the figure depicted wearing a loose robe, sitting on a pierced rock with an alm bowl and a Buddha’s hand citron atop, his right hand bearing a staff supported by his raised right knee, having a hat on his back, his face with curly beard and eyebrows, impressed mark within a square. Height 10 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

871 A Pair of Blanc-de-Chine Models of Fu Lions

POSSIBLY DEHUA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY each modeled with its paw raised on a ball. Height of first 8 inches. Property from a Private Collection $2,500-3,000 872 A Pair of Blanc-de-Chine Models of Fu Lions

DEHUA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY each modeled with a fierce expression, one with its paw raised on a reticulated ball, the other with its paw raised on a cub. Height of first 15 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Compare to a similar pair sold Sotheby’s New York, 19-20 March 2007, Lot 771 $20,000-40,000

873 A Turquoise Glaze Stoneware Figure of Luohan depicted seated, wearing long robes with his hands clasped at his chest, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 7 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $200-300

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874 A Polychrome Glaze Stoneware Figure of Immortal, Zhen Wu Da Di depicting a seated figure, wearing a long robe and holding a sword in his right hand. Height 9 3/4 inches Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $200-300

875 A Fahua Glaze Stoneware Figure of a Scholar the figure depicted seated on a recessed rectangular base, wearing draped layered robes and a high scholar’s hat, the face with long beard and a calm expression. Height of tallest 13 1/2 inches. $400-500 876 A Sancai Glaze Pottery Figural Roof Tile in the form of a warrior. Height 12 inches. $300-500

877 A Sancai Glaze Pottery Tile worked in relief to show a four-clawed dragon. Height 16 x width 16 inches. $700-900 878 A Pair of Polychrome Glaze Pottery Roof Tiles one depicting a guardian riding a dragon, the other a guardian on crane back, bearing a “Lin Guangqi” (1951- ) maker’s mark to the underside. Height 13 x width 16 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

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879 A Pair of Pottery Figures of Temple Lions each decorated in green and yellow glaze, the beasts depicted kneeling on footed pedestal bases. Height 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of a Chicago Area Collector $300-500

880* A Pair of Chinese Export Polychrome Enamel Cranes each depicted perched on a naturalistic base. Height 15 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Joen Bird, Glenview, Illinois $2,000-4,000

881 A Polychrome Porcelain Figural Group depicting a father carrying his son on his back, each dressed in colorful robes, decorated with cranes, butterflies, flowers, and other elements. Height 16 1/8 inches. $600-800 882 A Famille Rose Porcelain Shrine the shrine decorated with lotus scrolls on a ruby red ground, raised on a square stepped platform painted with floral decoration on a turquoise ground, having the set of thirteen Buddhist umbrellas below a skirted cap surmounted with a beribboned Buddhist emblem. Height 17 1/4 inches. $1,000-1,500

883 A Monochrome Blue Glazed Porcelain Plate the center having a round panel with incised sinuous dragon decoration, the cavetto decorated with a band of keyfret, the exterior in brown glaze. Diameter 9 1/2 inches. $500-700

884 A Monochrome Glaze Porcelain Floriform Bowl the rich blue glaze thinning at the ribs and edges, the everted mouth rim barbed and conforming. Diameter 10 1/8 inches. $800-1,200 885 A Monochrome Blue Glazed Charger the central interior incised with two confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds, the exterior decorated with lotus sprays, bearing a six-character Guangxu mark to the underside. Diameter 12 5/8 inches. $1,000-1,500

886 A Kraak Blue and White Porcelain Charger the central circular panel enclosing flower branches, the rim with alternating panels of flowers and precious objects. Diameter 14 1/2 inches. $600-800

887* A Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Wine Cups the interior painted with a riverscape scene, the exterior glazed brown, bearing a four-character Shende Tang zhi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 4 inches (each). Property from the Collection of Lucas Chan, Pasadena, California $500-700

888 A Blue and White Bowl decorated with scrolling lotus motif, bearing a sixcharacter Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 3 1/2 inches. $600-800

889 A Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Plates each of circular form with an everted rim, painted with scrolling lotus decoration, bearing a sixcharacter Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 6 3/4 inches (each). $400-500

890 A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl of circular, footed form, decorated with lotus scrolls, bearing a six-character Hongzhi mark to the underside. Height 4 1/4 x diameter 11 1/8 inches. $400-600

891 A Blue and White Ginger Jar of ovoid form, having a shaped cartouche depicting an urn and tripod censers on a prunus decorated ground, mounted as a lamp Height of jar 12 inches. $200-400

892 A Blue and White Dragon Dish bearing Hongzhi mark in a double ring to the underside. Diameter 8 1/8 inches. $400-600 893 A Blue and White Porcelain Dish of circular form, the central medallion painted to depict overlapping leaves enclosed by flower heads and scrolling foliage, further surrounded by lotus flowers on leafy vines, the exterior decorated similarly, bearing a six-character Yongzheng mark within a double-ring in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 8 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

894 A Blue and White Porcelain Plate of circular form, the interior having a central decoration depicting a five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl, the exterior with two dragons pacing among flames, bearing a six-character Tongzhi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 10 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $2,000-3,000

895 A Blue and White Porcelain Wine Cup decorated with flowering branches, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark within a double-ring in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 2 7/8 inches. $600-800

896* Two Blue and White Porcelain Articles the first a plate painted to the central medallion depicting a lotus plant bouquet, surrounded by lotus scrolls, the exterior decorated similarly, bearing a Yongzheng six-character underglaze blue mark to the underside, the second a circular footed wine cup decorated with lotus flowers, bearing a six-character Guangxu mark to the underside. Diameter of larger 10 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600 897* A Blue and White Porcelain Charger decorated with lotus scrolls. Height 3 x diameter 15 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $500-700

898 A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl depicting the three abundances, bearing a sixcharacter Qianlong mark to the underside. Diameter 4 7/8 inches. $500-700

899 Two Blue and White Dishes each of circular form, one with dense decoration depicting bars with wan, lotus, gourds, bearing apocryphal six-character Jiaqing mark, the second with undulating mouth rim and centered by a bird roundel. Diameter of larger 6 inches. $400-600

900 A Blue and White Lotus Bowl bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 4 3/4 inches. $400-600

901 A Blue and White Porcelain Footed Dish decorated throughout to show lotus scrolls raised on a flared cylindrical foot, bearing apocryphal sixcharacter Guangxu mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 7 1/4 inches. $500-700

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902 A Blue and White Porcelain Footed Bowl decorated to show a continuous band of scrolling lotus, bearing apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 4 3/4 inches. $600-800

903 A Blue and White Porcelain Charger of floriform, decorated throughout to show orchid, chrysanthemum, prunus and lotus blossoms. Diameter 17 inches. $500-700

904 A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl of U-shape, painted to show fishermen in a village landscape, bearing a Qianlong six-character underglazed blue mark to the underside. Diameter 7 7/8 inches. $300-500

905 A Blue and White Porcelain Dish centrally decorated to show a lotus blossom blooming from a pond. Diameter 11 1/4 inches. $400-600

906 A Blue and White Porcelain Footed Bowl of deep U-shape, painted to show Daoist immortals and followers, bearing apocryphal six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 10 inches. $400-600 907 A Blue and White Porcelain Fish Bowl the main panel decorated with scrolling lotus sprays, all between a band of ruyi heads and overlapping lappet leaves. Diameter 9 3/4 inches. $300-500

908 A Blue and White Porcelain Fish Bowl the main panel painted to depict a four-claw dragon amongst clouds, all between a band of ruyi head on the shoulder and waves at the bottom. Diameter 14 inches. $500-700

909 A Blue and White Fish Bowl of rounded form having scrolling vine decoration to the mouth rim above the leiwen neck, the body decorated with dragon and phoenix below a band of ruyi. Height 21 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

910 A Set of Four Blue and White Garden Seats each of hexagonal barrel form, having cobalt blue glazed tops and blue glazed raised bosses to each side, the rounded facets a monochrome white glaze with molded decoration of bats around a roundel. Height 17 3/4 inches. Property from a Midwest Corporate Collection $500-700 911 A Qianjiang Enameled Porcelain Vase the quatrefoil body having an elongated neck with a garlic-form mouth, painted to one side depicting a figure in a mountainous landscape, the other side with calligraphy decoration and signed Gao Xintian (active 1889-1907). Height 11 inches. $500-700

912 A Famille Rose Porcelain Yenyen Vase having a flared mouth and raised on a slightly splayed foot, the front painted to depict birds perched on lotus branches emerging from a pond, the reverse with calligraphy and signed Liu Yucen (1904-1969). Height 15 5/8 inches. $400-600

913 A Qianjiang Enameled Porcelain Plaque of rectangular form, painted to depict a riverscape scene with mountains, signed Wang Yeting (18841942), inset in a hardwood frame. Height 24 x width 15 1/4 inches. $600-800

914 A Qianjiang Enameled Porcelain Plaque of rectangular form, depicting a riverscape scene, signed Wang Youtang. Height 15 5/8 x width 10 5/8 inches. $800-1,200

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915 A Pair of Polychrome Porcelain Twin-Handled Vases each of baluster form, decorated in mirror of one another to show a Daoist immortal and attendants. Height 22 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000

916 A Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase

REPUBLIC PERIOD decorated throughout the body with a landscape scene titled “Guan Chao Tu” (“Watching the Tides”), signed “Zhang Zhitang”(1893-1971), and bearing a “Yi Tao Zhai” hallmark to the underside. Height 13 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200

917 A Pair of Porcelain Plates

REPUBLIC PERIOD each enameled to show an erotic scene. Diameter 6 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection $800-1,200 918 A Pair of Polychrome Enamel Porcelain Hat Holders each of cylindrical form, painted on one side with bird and floral decoration, the reverse with calligraphy decoration, signed Yu Hanqing (19041987). Height 11 inches. $500-700

919 An Enameled Porcelain Baluster Vase

REPUBLIC PERIOD having finely painted chrysanthemums, peonies and blossoming branches on a gilt ground, with fourcharacter Qianlong mark painted to the underside. Height 4 7/8 inches.

Note: Compare to a gold-ground miniature meiping at Christie’s Hong Kong, 1 November 2004, lot 1146 $400-600

920 A Qianjiang Enameled Porcelain Tea Pot the body of rectangular form, painted on one side with a scholar sitting under tree, wearing loose robes and holding a musical instrument, the other with bird perched on flowering branches decoration, signed Wang Youyang, having a rectangular cover, the base unglazed. Height over handle 3 5/8 inches. $300-500 921 A Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, Zun the body of pear shape, painted to the front depicting a seated luohan with his left hand bearing an alm bowl and looking above at a flying dragon, the reverse with calligraphy decoration, signed Liu Yucen (1904-1969), the shoulder flanked by a pair of elephant-head handles, bearing an iron red seal mark to the underside. Height 20 inches. $400-600

922 A Polychrome Enamel Porcelain Vase of baluster form, decorated to show a calligrapher at his table with an attendant. Height 8 1/4 inches. $300-500

923 A Famille Rose Porcelain Rouleau Vase having a cylindrical, slightly everted mouth, raised on a tall splayed foot, the main body painted to depict prune blossoms, the neck, shoulder and foot decorated with keyfret bands, ruyi heads and flowers, bearing an iron red seal mark to the underside. Height 12 inches. $400-600