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CHINESE WORKS OF ART (CONTINUED
329 A Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lions and Stands
18TH/19TH CENTURY each seated on a separately cast rectangular plinth, the male with his right front paw on a brocade ball, the female with her left front paw on a small cub, each beast highly featured with open mouth revealing teeth and hand chased and engraved details, wearing a bell and tassel suspended from a flowing sash. Height overall 14 1/2 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s London, November 9, 2010, sale 7878, lot 151 $4,000-6,000
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LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of rectangular form with rounded corners and gilt copper edges. The cover carved with stylized lotus flowers, scrolling vines and foliage against an incised diaper ground. The sides of cover and box are carved with archaic style key fret borders and leaves. Interiors and base covered in black lacquer. Width 12 1/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 331 A Chinese Bronze Figure of a Seated Daoist Immortal
MING DYNASTY the cast bronze figure with hands holding a tablet at his chest, wearing a hat and long flowing robes. Seated on a later carved wood stand. Height overall 11 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Peter Rosenberg of Vallin Galleries $2,000-4,000 332 A Large Chinese Porcelain Figure of Ram
KANGXI PERIOD OR LATER the large detailed beast covered in aubergine glaze with incised details to hair, tail, feet and face. The teeth and base unglazed revealing the white porcelain, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height of figure 9 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000
333 A Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Porcelain Book Form Covered Boxes
19TH/20TH CENTURY each having a lift-off cover in the form of bundle of books surmounted by two ribbon-tied peaches and leafy branches, resting on a box of rectangular form with two sides incised with bats and clouds, the interior coated in turquoise glaze, the base bearing an impressed six-character Qianlong mark. Height 3 5/8 inches. $600-800 334 A Chinese Canton Enamel Covered Box
QING DYNASTY the compressed globular body raised on a short straight foot, decorated throughout with writhing dragons amongst intertwining lotus sprays, all against a dark blue ground, the cover decorated similarly. Diameter 6 5/8 inches. $600-800 335 A Pair of Chinese Gilded Wood Figures of Mandarin
18TH/19TH CENTURY one mandarin figure depicted standing, the other sitting, each figure realistically carved wearing official’s hat, prayer beads and elaborate official’s robe chao fu decorated with a central rank badge, medallions enclosing cloud scrolls, flowers and peaches, the face with a calm expression. Height of taller 10 inches. $3,000-5,000
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336 A Chinese Export Imari Pattern Porcelain Covered Tureen and Plate
18TH CENTURY decorated in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt accents depicting various floral motifs and landscape scenes. The cover with reticulated vented crown. The tureen with two boar’s-head handles. The plate decorated with matching designs with floral sprays on the underside of rim. Width of platter 15 1/4 inches, length of tureen 11 inches. $3,000-5,000
337 A Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
19TH CENTURY the tall baluster vase having a scalloped mouth rim with floral sprays, the body decorated with scrolling lotus, bats, peaches, pomegranates, citrons and shou characters, all reserved on a yellow ground, the neck applied with two high relief gilded fu lion handles. Height 24 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,500
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338 A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase
19TH CENTURY the bottle of pear shape rising to a tall cylindrical neck and a lipped mouth, decorated with alternating floral sprays and shaped panels showing mountainous landscape, below a key fret band and a lappet leaf band. Height 9 3/4 inches. $800-1,200
339 A Korean Copper Red Porcelain Box and Cover
JOSEON DYNASTY of cylindrical form, the body with underglazed red peach branch decoration, the cover painted with floral pattern. Height 3 1/2 x diameter 4 5/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 340
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A Rare Korean Reticulated White Glazed Porcelain Water Dropper
JOSEON DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the square body decorated on five sides with openwork design and latticework, applied with a recumbent frog forming the spout, the base unglazed. Height 2 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000
341 A Korean Punchong Stoneware Wine Flask
JOSEON DYNASTY of barrel form, opening on side with a circular lipped mouth, the whole body covered in a pale celadon glaze. Height 7 x length 10 1/2 inches. $800-1,200
342 A Korean White Glazed Porcelain Storage Jar
JOSEON DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the ovoid body having a tall tapered foot and a cylindrical neck. Height 14 1/4 inches. $10,000-15,000
343 A Korean Black Glazed Pottery Vase, Maebyong
KORYO DYNASTY the maebyong form body having a cupped mouth, rounded and broad shoulders tapering to a circular flat foot, the upper part of the vase decorated with white slips and painted with herb sprays. Height 13 1/2 inches. $8,000-12,000 344 A Korean White Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase
JOSEON DYNASTY the pear shape body raised on a short foot, having a long cylindrical neck and decorated with raised flowering prunus branches. Height 12 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500 345 A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Jar
JOSEON DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the ovoid body having high, upright shoulders rising to a short straight mouth rim, decorated with underglaze blue design depicting a seated scholar beneath a willow tree in mountain, the whole body covered in a bluish-tinge glaze. Height 9 inches. $1,000-1,500
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346 A Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Jardinières
QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD each of quadrilobed section raised on four ruyi shape feet, the rim having a key fret band, the body densely decorated with various flower heads against a blue ground. Length 22 1/2 inches. $15,000-25,000
(detail) 347 A Chinese Eight-Panel Famille Rose Porcelain Inlaid Hardwood Floor Screen
19TH CENTURY the porcelain panels painted to depict various scenes including birds perched on flowering branches, carp swimming amidst seaweeds, riverscape scene, flowering branches and mythical beasts, some with applied decoration depicting figures and flowerfilled vases, all set in hardwood frames carved with blooming prunus branches and having removable reticulated headcrests depicting two confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl against a floral background. Height overall 69 inches. $20,000-40,000
348 A Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Earth Spirits
TANG DYNASTY each figure with body of a seated lion. One figure with human head and hooved front feet and having a flame-like spire rising from his forehead. The other figure with lion head and paws and having deerlike antlers and a spiky mane. Both having stylized wings and whole bodies covered in green, cream and chestnut colors. Height 37 5/8 inches.
Provenance: The Historic Chinqua Penn Plantation, Reidsville, NC; acquired before 1930 $25,000-35,000
349 A Chinese Scroll Painting
MING DYNASTY depicting the central Daoist immortal Lingbao Tianzun (The Universal Lord of the Numinous Treasure) sitting on a throne with flaming crest rail, wearing draped robes and bearing a ruyi scepter in his hands, the lower register with two standing guardian figures each holding a tall tablet at front, all set below a canopy and multi-colored clouds in the background, ink and color on silk. Approximately 55 x 35 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Don Yarton, San Antonio, Texas $8,000-12,000
350 A Pair of Monumental, Rare and Important Chinese Imperial Stone Dragon Spouts
QIANLONG PERIOD the boldly carved stone dragon heads each having two water spouts to the right and left of the tongue, connecting to a large hole to the rear, the dragon’s mouth carved with finely detailed teeth and fangs with raised whiskers protruding from the nose, the neck carved with three levels of beard and flames, the neck and belly carved with raised scales, the top of the head with single long horn. Overall length approximately 48 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of H. Medill Sarkisian (1909 – 1993), Denver, Colorado, acquired in 1941 in England, then passed through the family to the current owner, grandson Medill Sakisian.
Note: It is believed that these monumental carvings were used at a temple or palace. Almost identical stone dragons appear at the Luguo Bridge, and were used to commemorate Qianlong’s rebuilding of the bridge in the 50th year of his reign (ca. 1785). Another similar example is the bixi stele sculpture at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated to the 18th Century. $80,000-120,000
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351 A Large and Rare Chinese Celadon Gazed Porcelain Standing Figure of Damo
18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER the figure depicted standing wearing draped robes, both hands clasped in front of his chest, the face with a stern expression with finely carved eyebrows and beards, all raised on a base in the form of turbulent waves, the figures back bearing a Wanli sixcharacter underglaze blue mark. Height of figure 38 7/8 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of H. Medill Sarkisian (1909 – 1993), Denver, Colorado, acquired pre-1960. $40,000-60,000
352 A Chinese Gilt-Decorated Red-Lacquered Throne Chair
18TH/19TH CENTURY the reticulated back panel carved to depict a central Chakra flanked by two confronting fu lions, the reverse decorated with numerous flower heads, two side panels having openwork decoration each depicting a sinuous chilong bearing a floral stem in its mouth, the crest rail and side rails decorated with archaistic dragons and lotus scroll, the seat painted with a ferocious forward facing fiveclawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl circled by four writhing dragons, reserved on a lotus scroll background, above a tall waist having reticulated panels with chilong and a band of lappet leaves, the shaped apron with further dragons and lotus scrolls, all raised on four cabriole legs with lion masks terminating in claw and ball feet joined by a low stretcher. Height 43 x width 33 1/2 x depth 28 inches.
Provenance: From the Estate of Mae Schlossberg (mother-in-law of Caroline Kennedy) $8,000-12,000
353 A Chinese Pale Celadon Dragon Jade Hat Finial
YUAN/MING DYNASTY of a pale celadon stone with areas of russet color, carved in openwork depicting a sinuous five-clawed dragon amongst lotus scrolls, set on an oval domed base, raised on a later hardwood stand. Height of jade 2 1/8 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s London, November 8, 2013, sale 9598, lot 1229 For another example see Sotheby’s London, November 5, 2014, sale L14211, lot 153 $10,000-15,000
354 A Chinese Jade Peach Form Water Pot
18TH/19TH CENTURY the celadon colored stone with areas of brown and white skins, carved in high relief to the exterior depicting a large peach and branches with further multiple smaller peaches. Length 7 1/2 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s New York, March 23, 2012, sale 2553, lot 1826 $8,000-12,000
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355 A Chinese Celadon Jade Model of a Goose
18TH/19TH CENTURY the celadon stone with minor russet inclusions, depicting a goose seated on large lotus leaf, bearing a lotus stem in its beak. Width 1 7/8 x height 1 1/2 inches. $500-700 356 A Chinese Pierce Carved Jade Plaque Mounted on Gilt Box
JADE 19TH CENTURY, BOX EARLY 20TH CENTURY the celadon jade plaque pierced with ‘three friends’ motif, bamboo, pine and prunus and bezel-set to top of a gilt brass rectangular box chased with phoenix, dog, bat and floral decoration. Height 1 7/8 x width 2 3/8 inches (with box). $500-700
357 A Chinese Jade and Wood Box
JADE 18TH CENTURY, WOOD SECTION EARLY 20TH CENTURY the even celadon jade top carved in the form of a melon with large leaves and fine vines, mounted on wood base with ribbed sides. The base with a Ralph M Chait Collection, NY, NY paper label. Length of jade 3 3/4 x height overall 2 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 358 A Chinese Celadon Jade Libation Cup
17TH/18TH CENTURY the even celadon stone of oval section, having deep wells each carved with geometric design and two chilong above two lappet leaves with stylized beast mask flanking a raised rectangular flange, the cup having two relief carved sinuous kuilong to one side and another kuilong and a stylized dragon forming the handle to the opposite, the oval flat base incised with two sentences wen yi beidou cheng tianxiang, jiu di nanshan zuo shou bei from the poem fenghe chun chu feng taiping gongzhu nan zhuang ying zhi written by Tang Dynasty poet, Song Zhiwen (656-712). Height 3 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 359 A Chinese Carved Jade Figural Group
16TH/17TH CENTURY the stone of a light celadon tone with minor russet skins, carved to depict two boys one bearing a musical instrument in his right hand while the left hand holding rice stalk, lotus bud and lotus leaf. Height 3 1/2 x width 2 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000
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360 A Chinese Jade Figure of a Seated Buddha
SONG DYNASTY OR LATER the celadon and brown jade Buddha figure seated on a double lotus base in dhyanasana with his hands folded in ‘Gesture in Meditation’ and wearing draped robes. Height 3 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500
361 A Chinese White Jade Plaque
18TH/19TH CENTURY the even near white stone pierced and carved with stylized dragon amidst clouds and having a small rat climbing on its back. Height 3 inches. $2,000-4,000
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18TH/19TH CENTURY the finely carved openwork double gourd with intertwined vines and leaves having a small dragonfly to the bottom of gourd. Length 2 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000
363 A Chinese Jadeite Pendant
18TH/19TH CENTURY the white stone carved with a central praying wheel with C-scroll and raised bosses decoration, surrounded by two pairs of confronting mythical beasts, with 14k gold mounts. Length 2 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000
364 A Chinese Light Celadon Jade Two-Part Buckle
19TH/20TH CENTURY the buckle carved and pierced with archaic style geometric design, one part with dragon head hook, both reverses with rectangular loops. Length overall 4 3/8 inches. $1,500-2,500
365 A Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Sword Hanger
18TH CENTURY the rectangular transparent domed stone mounted in gilt bronze hanger chased with confronting dragon heads, the back having two loops for mounting to belt. Length 2 1/2 x width 2 inches. $1,000-1,500
366 A Chinese Imperial Beijing Enamel Buckle and Hanger
18TH CENTURY, QIANLONG PERIOD the set finely enameled depicting European figures, against a deep blue background, the buckle with woman in colorful dress, necklace and hair ornament together with a young child near a table set with tea and fruit, the hanger depicting a woman in colorful dress, necklace and hair ornament, bearing a flower branch in her left hand, mounted in gilt bronze frames. Length of hanger 2 1/2 x width 2 1/4 inches. Length of buckle 2 x width 3 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s Hong Kong, July 7, 2003, sale 2138, lot 543 $6,000-8,000
367 A Chinese Amber and Rose Quartz Beaded Court Necklace, Chao Zhu
18TH/19TH CENTURY comprising 108 round amber beads separated by three large rose quartz Buddha’s head fotou beads, suspending the beiyun composing a blue ribbon attached to the triple-gourd form rose quartz fota, divided by a matching oval rose quartz plaque, weighed down by an amber bead, a jadeite bead and a tear shape blue glass pendant, having three strands of amethyst beads, jinian, terminating in amethyst, rose quartz and blue glass pendant respectively. Overall length 41 inches. $1,000-2,000
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368 A Korean Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid, Black Lacquered and Tempera Painted Two-Part Cabinet
18TH/19TH CENTURY in three sections, the top case having a rectangular opening above two hinged doors decorated with mother-of-pearl depicting immortals beneath pine trees on riverbanks, the lower case having two hinged doors decorated similarly above four drawers with birds perched on flowering branches, all raised on a rectangular plinth with shaped apron, supported by four bracket feet, each side decorated with a central shou medallion circled by four flying bats, the interior painted with sinuous dragons. Height 54 x width 31 x depth 16 inches. $6,000-8,000
369 A Korean Celadon Glazed Stoneware Bowl
KORYO DYNASTY, 13TH/14TH CENTURY the interior decorated with white slip having a central double-ring circle surrounded by three clusters of chrysanthemum heads, further enclosed by two concentric circles, the exterior with further ring form decoration. Diameter 7 1/4 inches. $400-600
370 A Large Korean Stoneware Water Dropper
JOSEON DYNASTY of circular form raised on a flat round floor, the top decorated with blackish-brown glazed leaf-form motif, having a cylindrical side spout circled by five applied dotted decoration. Height 4 x diameter 5 3/4 inches. $500-700 371 A Korean Ceramic Punchong Tablet
EARLY JOSEON DYNASTY having slip inlaid with four rows of calligraphy, the body covered in a bluish-grey glaze. Length 7 1/8 inches. $400-600
372 A Korean Celadon Glazed Stoneware Oil Bottle
KORYEO PERIOD, 13TH CENTURY of compressed ovoid form raised on a tall straight foot, having a slight flared mouth, decorated with white floral motif between four concentric circles. Height 2 3/8 inches. $500-700
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373 A Large Korean Leather and Porcelain-Inset Chest
18TH/19TH CENTURY the chest of rectangular form, having a stepped top plinth with a reticulated hardstone plaque set in a rectangular brass plaque incised with butterfly decoration and chased with shou characters, flanked by two writhing dragons, the body having six openings each inset with a blue and white porcelain epitaph tablet. Height 14 1/4 x width 29 1/4 x depth 11 1/4 inches. $6,000-8,000
374 A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper in the form of a recumbent dog with scrolling tufts. Length 3 1/4 inches. $500-700
LATE JOSEON DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY of square form, two sides painted to depict a flying crane above wave pattern, the other three depicting two cranes amongst clouds, the base unglazed, having a lipped mouth and a cylindrical spout. Height 3 5/8 x width 3 1/2 x depth 3 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 376 A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper
19TH CENTURY of square form raised on four short bracket feet, having a small circular mouth and a cylindrical side spout. Height 2 1/2 inches. $600-800
377 A Korean White and Iron Brown Glazed Porcelain Water Dropper
19TH CENTURY of globular form raised on a short straight foot ring with a cylindrical side spout, the body decorated with iron brown prunus branch decoration. Height 2 3/4 inches. $500-700 378 A Korean Celadon Glazed Stoneware Ewer
12TH/13TH CENTURY, KORYO DYNASTY the body of ovoid form having a long curved cylindrical spout and an arched handle with a ringform decoration applied atop, incised with foliate decoration. Height over handle 7 3/4 inches. $800-1,200
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379 A Korean Mother-of Pearl, Shagreen, and Simulated Tortoise Shell Inlaid Lacquer Cabinet
19TH CENTURY of rectangular section supported on four scroll carved bracket feet, the upcurved top centered with a shou medallion circled by four flower heads and clouds, having further cranes on each side, above a large rectangular shelf and two small rectangular shelves beside two hinged doors and a small drawer, further raised on two hinged doors, decorated to the whole exterior with mother-of-pearl, shagreen and simulated tortoise shell depicting a pair of confronting phoenixes and a pair of confronting sinuous ferocious dragons amongst clouds, the shaped apron having a central shou medallion with interlocking circles, leaf and melons on the sides. Height 39 7/8 x width 31 x depth 14 3/4 inches. $4,000-6,000
380 A Large Korean Painting
18TH/19TH CENTURY depicting the Buddha Sakyamuni standing barefoot on lotus plinth, wearing flowing robes with his hands raised to the chest in namaskara mudra, the face with a serene expression and the hair in knots surmounted by ushnisha, ink and color on paper, framed. 47 1/4 x 26 1/2 inches. $5,000-7,000 381 A Small Tibetan Brocade Hanging Panel
18TH/19TH CENTURY worked to the center depicting the wheel and having four ribbon-wrapped swastika to the four corners, against a light yellow ground, enclosed by two floral borders one in red and the other bluish-purple, the lower border with multi-colored tassels. 18 3/4 x 13 inches. $800-1,200 382 A Tibetan Thangka of Buddha with Scenes of Life
19TH/20TH CENTURY the central Buddha figure seated in dhyanasana on lotus plinth with his hands in bhumisarsa and dhyana mudra, wearing a dhoti and a shawl draped over the shoulders, surrounded by other robed llama figures further enclosed by scenes of life. 27 1/4 x 16 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000
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17TH/18TH CENTURY the central Avalokiteswara figure sitting atop a single lotus plinth in dhyanasana with primary hands in namaskar mudra and the other two hands raised one bearing prayer beads and the other lotus spray, backed by a orange, green and blue mandala, surrounded by other deity figures and seated llama, all reserved on a green ground. 24 3/4 x 19 inches. $600-800
384 A Tibetan Thangka
18TH/19TH CENTURY painted to depict a central deity seated on a tiger before a flaming mandala, surrounded by scenes of llamas in procession on mountainside, having Tibetan inscriptions on reverse. 19 x 13 3/4 inches. $800-1,200
385 A Tibetan Thangka
18TH/19TH CENTURY the central Yamantaka depicted standing in alidhasana on a lotus plinth embracing his consort, backed by a flaming mandala, the wrathful multihanded deity having a fierce expression under the flaming hair and the crown of skulls, surrounded by numerous seated llama figures and other ferocious deities. 19 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000
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17TH/18TH CENTURY depicting the four-faced God Brahma (Phra Phrom) having a high chignon secured by ushnisha, the naked torso adorned with beaded necklace and chains set with a human head. Overall height 25 inches. $6,000-8,000
387 A Tibetan Lacquer Lama’s Hat
18TH/19TH CENTURY the exterior decorated with a ruyi head band set on lotus scroll background with characters and alternating roundels each enclosing a forward-facing writhing dragon, interspersed with further lotus scroll, the interior painted with Buddhist emblems, having a silver hat finial chased with floral motif and Chinese characters, rising to an agate bead and surmounted by a fu lion-form finial. Diameter 15 1/8 inches. $1,500-2,500
388 A Pair of Chinese Ancestral Paintings
19TH CENTURY one painted to depict a Qing Dynasty official sitting in a horseshoe back armchair, dressed in long black robes with a central square rank badge depicting a winged golden pheasant, wearing a red official’s hat; the other depicting the seated official’s wife dressed similarly, her hair combed into a bun and secured by hair ornaments, both figures with calm expression on the faces, ink and color on paper, framed. 60 3/4 x 35 1/4 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of James Coburn, Los Angeles, California $2,000-4,000
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19TH CENTURY both sides worked to depict circular and rectangular panels enclosing figures or floral sprays, against a blue ground, having ivory-colored border depicting maidens in garden setting, butterfly and floral scrolls. Length 42 inches. $1,000-2,000 390 A Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady’s Informal Robe
LATE QING DYNASTY worked in satin stitches and Peking knots depicting phoenixes, flowering peony branches and further floral sprays, reserved on a navy blue ground, the collar decorated with maidens in garden scene against a black ground. Length 40 inches. $800-1,200 391 A Chinese Imperial Yellow Silk Brocade Vest
19TH CENTURY the front and back worked to depict a caparisoned elephant carrying a vase containing precious objects, taiping you xiang, surrounded by Daoist emblems, against an imperial yellow ground, the border decorated with further ribbon-tied auspicious objects reserved on an orange diaper ground. Length 23 inches. $1,500-2,500
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392 A Chinese Embroidered Silk Panel the rectangular panel worked to depict Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, bearing a staff in his left hand while holding a peach in his right hand, standing next to the female immortal Magu, with both her hands supporting a tray of small peaches, a deer standing between the two immortals and two bats flying above them, all reserved on a red ground. 84 x 36 1/2 inches. $700-900
393 A Chinese Imperial Yellow Uncut Gauze Panel for Robe
18TH CENTURY having stripes depicting lingzhi emerging from lishui stripes, all against an imperial yellow ground. 67 1/4 x 30 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500
394 A Chinese Burgundy Red Summer Gauze Uncut Dragon Robe worked to the center depicting gold dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, having further confronting dragons chasing the pearl amongst auspicious clouds with bats above lishui stripes to the ends. Height 30 x width 264 inches. $3,000-5,000
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LATE 19TH CENTURY each shoe finely woven in four sections, depicting four horses amongst rocks and foliage, the toe and heel sections decorated with flowers. 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Maxine Lawrence, founder of Warren Imports in Laguna Beach, California Accompanied by a provenance letter $3,000-5,000 396 An Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar
19TH CENTURY in three layers, worked in satin stitches depicting blooming peonies and leafy vines, against dark blue, yellow and red grounds respectively. Width overall 45 inches. $800-1,200 397 A Group of Fifteen Chinese Gilt Buttons
QING DYNASTY comprising three sets of five, one set containing cords and part of one sleeve. Diameter approximately 1/2 inch. $500-700
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY the center of the rectangular panel worked to depict a qilin standing atop rockery emerging from waves and lishui stripes, below auspicious clouds, flowering branches and peach branches, all reserved on a red ground. 27 1/2 x 71 1/2 inches. $500-700 399 A Large Chinese Embroidered Silk Tapestry
LATE 19TH CENTURY worked to depict a figure standing beside a bridge and pavilion, bearing a flowing banner saying jile shijie (Pure Land) under tree. 96 x 72 inches. $800-1,200
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JIN DYNASTY the bronze mirror cast in relief with two swimming carp, having a large central knob. The reverse inlaid with yin yang symbol. Diameter 7 1/2 x thickness 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of H. Medill Sarkisian (1909 – 1993) Denver, Colorado, acquired pre-1960
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s, March 22, 2002, Sale 2658, lot 1466 $6,000-8,000
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401 A Chinese Stone Buddha Head
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY OR LATER the face with a serene expression and carved with arched eyebrows, the eyes partially closed above full lips set in a slight smile, flanked by two elongated ears, having simply defined hair and ushnisa, having partial robes draped over his left shoulder. Height 23 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Arthur M. Sackler $20,000-40,000
402 An Extensive Collection of Archaic Bronze Items From the Arthur M. Sackler Collection
SHANG DYNASTY THROUGH TANG DYNASTY AND LATER comprising over 1,200 objects including bronze mirrors, belt hooks, figural plaques, knives, coins, sword money, garment ornaments, weapon fittings, arrow heads and fragments, together with four binders full of important provenance information, such as purchase receipts and invoices; and opinions from Asian art scholars and experts that viewed the collection, including Emma C. Bunker, Guo Shuxin, Han Rubin, Jin Fengyi, Weng Dongning and Wen En. Various sizes
Provenance: Acquired through dealers, auction houses and collections including: J.T. Tai & Co, New York, New York; Ton Ying & Co, New York, New York; Fank Caro, New York, New York; Sydney L. Moss, Ltd, London; Sotheby’s, New York, New York; C. Edward Wells and Desmond Gure Collections.
Note: A selection of the collection was previously on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York. For additional images of this lot, please contact the department directly. $100,000-200,000
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403 A Chinese Silver and Gilt Phoenix-Head Ewer
TANG DYNASTY having a dished mouth, an arched dragon handle and a phoenix-head form spout, the silver body chased with two phoenix and one dragon design panel., set on mythical beast, bird and leafy grape vine background, Height 8 1/2 x width 6 inches.
Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York $10,000-15,000
MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER the figure carved with elaborate headdress and flowing robes, standing against a background of floral and geometric pattern, mounted on custom made wood stand. Height 24 inches. $8,000-12,000
405 A Set of Twelve Chinese Bronze Bells
HAN DYNASTY OR EARLIER of various sizes, each cast with archaic decoration. Height of tallest 5 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000
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EARLY TANG DYNASTY the figure molded wearing long robes and a official court hat. His arms raised at chest and hands covered by robe. The whole body with traces of red and black pigment, raised on a custom made Plexiglas case. Height of figure 17 1/2 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s London, December 9, 2014, sale 5912, lot 57 $1,500-2,500 407 A Chinese Dingyao Molded Porcelain Vase
SONG DYNASTY the globular body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, the mouth rim decorated with a key fret border, molded in two halves with low relief carved lotus and scrolling vine decoration. Height 15 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 408 A Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Mallet-Form Vase
MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER the baluster body rising to a tall cylindrical neck terminating by a dished mouth, the neck flanked by a pair of winged dragon-fish handles, the whole body covered in a fine bluish green glaze. The base having an old collection paper label. Height 10 3/8 inches. $3,000-5,000
MING DYNASTY the figure wearing full armor with helmet and flag banners on back, standing on a lotus plinth with his legs apart, his left fist raised while his right hand resting on his right leg, the face with a fierce expression. Height 16 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 410 A Large Chinese Archaistic Bronze Vase
MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER the baluster body rising to a cylindrical neck tapering to a flared mouth, cast with taotie mask decoration against a leiwen ground with four arched handles suspending loose rings and flanges, the shoulder set with three recumbent rams, the neck having further loose rings and lion mask with the interior incised with four characters. Height 20 inches. $3,000-5,000
411 An Large Chinese Cast Iron Rain Barrel
SHUNZHI PERIOD the rounded deep well cast with reserves enclosing flowering branches, between a latticework panel and a band with spiral design, the shoulder set with two dragon-head handles suspending large loose rings, raised on three curved lion-mask legs, having two vertical lines of poetic calligraphy and dated Shunzhi shi’ernian wuyue jiri zhu (made on an auspicious day in May in the twelfth year of Shunzhi reign, corresponding to year 1655). Height 29 x diameter 28 1/4 inches.
Provenance: Acquired from Thomas Colville Fine Art, Inc. Madison Ave, New York, New York. $10,000-15,000
MING DYNASTY the standing figure wearing a crown and armor and a small figure beneath the guardian’s left leg. Pressing against the rocks below. Fine molded details throughout. Later added hardwood display base. Height of figure 23 inches. $3,000-5,000 413 A Large Chinese Iron Bell
CHENGHUA PERIOD cast with vertical and horizontal lines joined by circular plaques forming rectangular panels, surmounted by a double-dragon handle, having inscriptions reading Chenghua shi’er nian shi’er yue jiri li (made on an auspicious day in December in the twelfth year of Chenghua reign, corresponding to year 1477.) Height 27 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000
414 A Pair of Large Chinese Qingbai Porcelain Figures of Guardians
MING DYNASTY each having a ferocious expression on the face, wearing long robes and with raised fist, one standing on a crouching dragon, the other on rockwork base with a dog. Height of taller 22 3/8 inches. $15,000-25,000
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17TH/18TH CENTURY the baluster body cast with a continuous scene showing Shoulao and other immortals riding on the back of various animals, interspersed with ribbontied Daoist emblems, with magpies perched on flowering branches forming handles flanking the neck, against leiwen ground. Height 33 1/4 inches. $6,000-8,000 416 A Large Chinese Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Figure of an Official
MING DYNASTY OR LATER the beaded figure standing wearing long elaborate orange robes depicting a fierce forward-facing dragon above lishui stripe, secured by a wide belt, a high scholars hat and two ruyi-head shoes, his right hand holding a tablet while his left hand raised bearing a plate with fruits atop. Height 45 1/2 inches. $8,000-12,000 417 A Large Chinese Carved Stone Jardinière
MING DYNASTY the tapering body decorated with alternating panels enclosing prunus sprays or calligraphy, having a flared mouth and raised on stand with multiple ruyihead form legs. Height 26 x diameter 32 1/4 inches.
Provenance: The Estate of Doris Duke: Duke Farms, Somerville, NJ $6,000-8,000
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MING DYNASTY OR LATER depicting a standing guardian figure wearing an elaborate hat, multi-colored armor with flowing celestial scarf and tall boots, each hand bearing weapons, the background filled with ruyi-form clouds, ink and color on silk, framed. 43 x 25 inches. $1,500-2,500 419 A Pair of Chinese Silk Paintings
LATE QING DYNASTY one painted to depict European figures having horse race with Chinese audience watching, the other depicting boat race with Chinese and European figures standing on river banks watching, ink and color on silk, framed. 10 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 420 A Large Chinese Painting
LATE QING DYNASTY depicting three standing figures including a ferocious figure, possibly Zhong Kui, a meiren and a scholar, signed and sealed, ink and color on paper. 51 1/4 x 25 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000
421 A Large Chinese Painting
LATE QING DYNASTY depicting a crane perched on flowering prunus branches, signed and sealed, ink and color on paper. 48 x 23 inches. $1,000-2,000
422 In the Manner of Shen Quan (Chinese, 1682-1760) Deer in Riverscape Scene ink and color on silk, framed signed nanping Shen Quan and sealed (upper right) 77 1/2 x 38 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Ex-collection of James Colburn, Los Angeles, CA. $2,000-4,000
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423 A Chinese Spinach Jade Ruyi Scepter
18TH/19TH CENTURY the mottle dark green stone inset with three oval white jade plaques, the upper terminal carved with chrysanthemum and butterfly, the middle one and the lower end with floral sprays. Length 17 inches. $8,000-12,000
424 A Chinese Spinach Jade and Hardwood Oval Box
JADE 18TH CENTURY the cover mounted with a spinach jade pierced plaque with chilong design, the box having lobed outlines. Length 4 inches. $1,000-2,000
425 A Chinese White Jade Inset Rosewood Six-Panel Floor Screen
20TH CENTURY each panel inset with five rectangular jade panels, the middle three panels carved to the front in relief depicting warriors in a landscape scene, the reverse with calligraphy, the upper and lower borders openworked to show two kuilong among a lotus spray, the hardwood frame carved with confronting chilong, stylized dragons and flying phoenix, raised on rectangular-sectioned legs. Height 77 1/4 x width 17 3/8 inches. $60,000-80,000
426 A Chinese Mughal Style Spinach Jade Chrysanthemum Shallow Bowl
18TH/19TH CENTURY thinly carved with four levels of radiating chrysanthemum petals, the underside decorated similarly with three levels of petals. Diameter 7 3/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 427 A Chinese Mughal Jade Lobed Cup
17TH/18TH CENTURY the small even green jade three-lobed cup raised on a base in the form of a flower head with the stem forming the handle. Height 1 x width 2 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500 428 A Chinese Spinach Jade Seal Box
LATE QING DYNASTY the spinach jade square box with white mottling and black specks, having canted edges and raised on a small short square foot ring, surmounted by a crouching five-clawed dragon with one paw resting on the flaming pearl. Height 4 x width 2 3/4 inches (with lid). $8,000-12,000
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LATE QING DYNASTY each carved with a phoenix standing beside a large hollowed magnolia blossom on a budding branch and lingzhi on a rockwork base, one having a small bird perched on the magnolia carved in an area of apple green, each raised on a gilt hardwood stand, possibly by Edward I. Farmer. Height of taller 15 inches.
Provenance: Previously offered Christie’s New York, November 29-30, 1984, lot 484 $60,000-80,000
430 A Chinese Jadeite Figure of Immortal Shoulao
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY the standing figure of lavender color jade, carved wearing draped robes, holding a scepter and a peach, raised on a fitted hardwood stand carved with peaches, pomegranates and citron. Height of jadeite 6 inches. $1,500-2,500 431 A Large Chinese Soapstone Seal
QING DYNASTY of rectangular section, carved to one side with vertical two-line inscription, the shoulder decorated with a band enclosing lotus, the top carved in relief depicting chilong, bearing a four-character seal mark to the underside. Height 5 3/4 x width 2 inches. $1,500-2,500
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19TH/20TH CENTURY worked to show peach, pomegranate and citron, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Width 4 1/4 inches. $500-700 433 A Chinese Carved Jade Alms Bowl
18TH/19TH CENTURY of a pale celadon stone, the flattened ovoid vessel with three relief carved panels, depicting pomegranate among prunus, a peach tree and flowering citron. Diameter 7 inches. $8,000-12,000 434 A Chinese Lapis Lazuli Brushwasher
19TH/20TH CENTURY the oval vessel with two relief carved chilong encircling the bowl, raised on a hardwood lappet and floral scroll carved stand with traces of gilt. Width 5 1/4 inches. $600-800
435 A Large Chinese Jadeite Covered Vase
20TH CENTURY of a mottled white and purple stone with apple green areas, the domed lift-off cover with bud finial openworked to show birds among flowering branches, the body worked to show pheasants, cranes and other birds perched on knotty pine over crashing waves and rockery. Height 15 1/4 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s New York, March 23, 2012, sale 2553, lot 1931 (Gold collection tag- PROVENANCE: Ex-Coll. Mr. Assulen #L952CC) $30,000-50,000
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436 A Chinese Celadon Jade Guardian Figure
20TH CENTURY the figure wearing Ming style armor with lion mask decoration, raised on a square plinth worked to show taotie masks and key fret borders. Height 13 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000 437 A Chinese Celadon Jade Buddha’s Hand Brushpot and Brushwasher
19TH CENTURY of a mottled stone, the tall citron form brushpot relief carved to show a fu bat, besides a lingzhi form brushwasher, raised on a carved wood stand. Height with stand 6 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000
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438 A Chinese Jade Fish-Form Chime
MING DYNASTY OR LATER of a mottled brown and red stone with areas of russet skin, openworked to show five intertwined fish of graduated size. Length 9 3/4 inches. $6,000-8,000 440
439 A Large Chinese Spinach Jade Marriage Bowl
EARLY 20TH CENTURY of quatrefoil form, the exterior carved in relief to show four birds perched on a continuous prunus sprig, the sides having fu bat loose-ring handles, raised on a conforming openworked hardwood stand. Length 13 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 A Large Chinese White Jade Phoenix Handle Vase
20TH CENTURY of bottle form, the neck having phoenix-form handles and worked to show facing sinuous chilong between lappet borders, the ovoid body carved with lions-mask loose ring handles over a lappet border and a band of relief carved lotus scrolls, raised on an openworked jichimu stand. Height of jade 14 7/8 inches. $8,000-12,000
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441 A Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady’s Robe
LATE QING DYNASTY worked to show fu bats and floral blossoms on a blue ground within blue and white borders depicting Buddhist emblems. Height 44 1/4 inches. $800-1,200
442 Two Chinese Imperial Silk Hanging Panels
18TH/19TH CENTURY each having a lingzhi crown supporting six-strands of tiered brocade, worked to show lotus and chrysanthemum scrolls, wan and other geometric patterns. Height 99 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000
QING DYNASTY depicting a sinuous five-clawed dragon and a flaming pearl amongst ruyi clouds over crashing waves and the eight Buddhist emblems, within phoenix decorated borders. 85 1/2 x 47 inches. $6,000-8,000
444 A Chinese Kesi Silk Dragon Robe
QING DYNASTY depicting three five-clawed dragons, one surrounding a flaming pearl and two holding a flaming pearl, amongst auspicious emblems and beasts on a blue ground above waves crashing on rockery and ruyi clouds. Height 55 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000
445 A Chinese Cut Velvet Kang Cover
18TH CENTURY depicting a forward-facing four clawed dragon engulfing a flaming pearl with two dragons emerging from the crashing waves below and above it, within a lotus scroll border, framed. 31 1/4 x 37 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Estate of Jack and Marjorie Gorby, Bel Air, California $2,000-4,000
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19TH CENTURY of rounded rectangular form with canted corners, the pierced lift-off cover worked to show lotus, chrysanthemum, peony and prunus blossoms, the body worked to show shou character roundels on a lattice ground within stylized lappet borders, together with the original storage box. Height with cover 10 1/2 x width 17 x length 12 1/4 inches. $6,000-8,000
447 A Japanese Bronze Statue of a Bodhisattva
18TH CENTURY, EDO PERIOD the deity depicted in dancing posture, wearing a dhoti and a shawl draped over his left shoulder, the face with a ferocious expression below flaming hair. Height of figure 29 inches. $6,000-8,000
448 A Japanese Satsuma Vase
MEIJI PERIOD the ovoid jar with three small raised feet, the body decorated with six painted panels depicting seated Lohans reading scrolls, with attendants nearby, all in landscape of temples and auspicious symbols and with geometric and floral borders. The silver vented cover with kiku flower, having a silver mouth The base bearing Shimazu family crest and cartouche with maker’s mark. Height 7 inches. $2,000-4,000 450
449 A Japanese Gosu Satsuma Vase
19TH CENTURY the large vase decorated with geometric design to the mouth and floral design to the body in Gosu blue with gilt highlights, the shoulders flanked by a pair of raised Shishi-head handles, the base marks reading Dai Nippon, Satsuma yaki, followed by a three-character painter’s mark and a three-character hallmark. Height 10 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500 A Pair of Japanese Satsuma Hanging Vases
19TH CENTURY, MEIJI PERIOD each of ovoid form with stylized ring handles at the shoulders, polychrome decorated to show three immortals riding mythical and auspicious beasts, bearing a floral medallion to the underside. Height 9 inches. $2,000-4,000
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452 A Korean Bronze Incense Burner
LATE CHOSON DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY of globular form surmounted by a pierced lift-off cover having square loop handles with canted corners, raised on a dished circular base. Height 9 3/4 inches. $600-800
453 A Japanese Parcel Gilt Pewter Clam-Form Box
18TH/19TH CENTURY the exterior incised to show waves and floating seaweed, the interior having a gilt finish, bearing a red seal stamp to the underside. Width 11 x diameter 8 3/4 x height 3 inches. $800-1,200
454 A Large Chinese Bronze Peach-Form Tripod Censer
19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER the censer worked in low relief to show figures on boats in rough seas, and figures by the sea amongst knotty pines and sea life, surmounted by an openworked foliate decorated lift-off cover, raised on a conforming base. Height overall 14 inches. $2,000-4,000
455 A Pair of Japanese Bronze Rams
SIGNED ATSU YOSHI, LATE 19TH CENTURY, MEIJI PERIOD comprising a buck and a doe, each depicted standing displaying their horns, bearing Atsu Yoshi and Maruki Co. seal marks to the underbelly. Height of taller 11 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,500
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456 A Nepalese Turquoise, Coral, Mother-of-Pearl and Hardstone Inset Gilt Copper Altar Cabinet
19TH/20TH CENTURY the rectangular cabinet enclosing three drawers worked to show dragons, fish, conch shells and various deities, surmounted by a shaped crest depicting a central urn flanked by mythical beasts. Height 25 x width 17 x depth 7 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000 457
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LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY depicting General Maha Bandula, the figure seated on a rearing horse and dressed in full Burmese armor holding a spear in his hand, raised on shaped base engraved with script. Height to spear point 15 1/4 x length 11 inches. $2,000-4,000 458 An Indian Relief Carved Wood Box
19TH CENTURY the hinged rectangular top worked to show festive deities and followers within a foliate scroll worked ground over similarly decorated sides, raised on flattened bun feet. Length 15 3/4 x width 10 3/4 in x height 5 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500
459 A Pair of Mughal Gilt Bronze Palanquin Handles
18TH/19TH CENTURY each of cylindrical form having a removable lion’s head handle. Length 14 1/2 inches. $15,000-25,000
460 An Early Carved Stone Buddha Head
15TH/16TH CENTURY depicted with a serene expression and eyes closed, the hair in a high chignon, raised on a square plinth. Height of head 14 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000
461 A South Indian Bronze Group of Vishnu with Shridevi and Bhudevi
CHOLA PERIOD, 11TH/12TH CENTURY Vishnu depicted standing on a lotus base, with right hand raised in abhayamudra and wearing a conical headdress, flanked by his two wives, each standing in tribhanga on a lotus base. Height of tallest 17 1/4 inches.
Provenance: Estate of Angus and Alice Thuermer, Washington D.C., by 1972
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s New York, September 18, 2013, sale 2724, lot 227 $20,000-40,000
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462 A Thai Parcel Gilt Bronze Buddha
17TH CENTURY the robed figure depicted standing with both hands raised to the chest exposing the palms, displaying abhaya mudra, raised on a wood stand. Height of figure 22 inches. $3,000-5,000 463 An Indian Carved Wood Bodhisattva
18TH/19TH CENTURY depicted standing with beads and ornamentation dangling from around the figures neck, set on an acrylic wall mount. Height 31 inches. $600-800 464 A Thai Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha
18TH CENTURY the Buddha figure wearing a long flowing cape with his right hand raised in abhaya mudra while his left hand naturally stretched down, the face with a serene expression and his hair in tight knots, raised on a stepped wood stand. Height of figure 21 1/4 inches. $2,500-3,500
465 An Indian Bronze Figure of Subrahmanya
18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER the figure depicted standing on a recessed base, with two primary hands raised in abhaya mudra and varada mudra, the other two hands bearing attributes, the naked body decorated with beaded necklaces and chains, wearing a high headdress. Height 22 1/2 inches. $15,000-25,000
466 A Southeast Asian Stone Head of a Bodhisattva
17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER the mustached face bearing a serene expression, with hair pulled to a lappet decorated headdress, raised on a plinth base. Height overall 18 inches. $3,000-5,000 467 A Nepalese Turquoise and Hardstone Inset Gilt Metal Sculpture
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY the rectangular column surmounted by a circular dish and a figure of Ganesha before a foliate decorated mandala, raised on a recumbent duck and stepped square base, raised on Garuda form feet. Height 25 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000 468 A Thai Parcel Gilt Bronze Buddha Head
18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER depicted with a serene expression, raised on a square plinth. Height of head 12 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000
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469 A Persian Sgraffito Pottery Bowl
10TH-13TH CENTURY of conical form incised, incised to show a central floral blossom and scrolls on a green, yellow and aubergine glazed ground. Diameter 8 3/4 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Sotheby’s London, October 4, 2011 Arts of the Islamic World, Evening sale, Part one, Lot 10 (similar items from the Harvey B Plotnick collection) $600-800
470 An Indian Brass Mask of Parvati
18TH/19TH CENTURY depicted with a serene expression on her face wearing a tall crown, adorned with gilt iron and carnelian agate necklace with numerous earrings, raised on a wood stand. Height with stand 19 1/2 x width 11 1/2 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s New York, September 18, 2013, sale 2724, lot 248 $1,000-2,000
471 A Chinese Hardwood Horseshoe Back Armchair, Quanyi
19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER the horseshoe back over a shou medallion carved splat and a rectangular planked seat above a cockbeaded seat rail, raised on cylindrical legs joined by a footrest and stretchers. Height 39 1/2 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Sotheby’s Hong Kong, The Hung Collection, April 8, 2014, lot 70 $2,000-4,000
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472 A Massive Silver Inlaid and Polychrome Bronze Censer
LIKELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY in five parts, the censer of square sectioned form, having a shou character decorated frieze over a figural panel depicting warring scenes, surmounted by an openworked lift-off cover surmounted by a Buddhistic lion, flanked to each side by detachable archaistic scroll handles, raised on mask capped feet and a shaped plinth ending in stylized scroll feet. Height of censer 28 inches. $15,000-25,000
473 A Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Triple-Gourd Vases
18TH/19TH CENTURY in the form of three conjoined gourd, the three mouths feeding to the same chamber, raised on a conforming unglazed foot. Height 15 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 474 A Chinese Huali Center Table
18TH/19TH CENTURY the circular top above an open frieze joined by an X-form stretcher, raised on cylindrical S-scroll legs. Height 31 7/8 x diameter 32 7/8 inches. $4,000-6,000
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475 A Chinese Four-Panel Famille Rose Porcelain Mounted Hardwood Screen
LATE 19TH CENTURY each panel of rectangular form having a central conforming porcelain panel, two depicting floral sprays and two depicting a mountainous landscape, surmounted by a fan-form calligraphy plaque and over a similarly decorated quatrefoil plaque, the panels having pierced borders. Height overall 42 inches. $3,000-5,000
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476 A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Reticulated Wrist Rest
18TH/19TH CENTURY the rectangular rest with lobed corners, the top painted to show confronting dragons flanking a flaming pearl amongst ruyi clouds over reticulated sides within scroll borders, bearing a six-character Jiaqing seal mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Length 7 3/8 inches. $1,000-2,000
477 A Chinese Celadon Glazed Porcelain Molded Seal Paste Box
QING DYNASTY of circular form, the lid worked to show a bird perched amongst a floral spray over a conforming reserve worked to show floral sprays, bearing a fourcharacter Li Yuchen maker’s mark to the underside. Diameter 3 1/4 inches. $600-800 478 A Chinese Silver Covered Box
18TH CENTURY in Tang style worked to show birds, bat and deer amid foliate scrolls and floral blossoms on stippled ground. Height 2 inches.
Provenance: By repute, ex-collection of Roy & Ruth Nutt, Spink & Son Ltd., London $2,000-4,000
479 A Small Chinese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha
TANG DYNASTY the standing figure with hand raised and clasped in front of the chest, wearing a flowing robe, above a four-legged pedestal. Height 4 5/8 inches. $800-1,200
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19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER the rectangular top depicting a heron, a pheasant, a peacock, and a crane perched on rocky outcrops along a riverbank with an eagle perched on a tree branch above, having a Chinese inscription at the upper left and a key fret border, raised on four columnar legs, with chilong decorated corner brackets. Height 8 x width 27 5/8 x depth 18 inches. $6,000-8,000 481 A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Garden Seat
19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of barrel form, the central panel depicting birds perched on flowering sprigs amongst fruit, rockery and pierced interlocking coins on a pink ground, within geometric bands of lattice and scrolls. Height 17 5/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 482 A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Armchairs
QING DYNASTY each having an undulating crest rail over an openworked splat worked to depict suspending bat, gourds and fruits, flanked by archaic scroll worked arms above a square seat a scroll carved seat rail, raised on square legs joined by a foot rest and stretchers. Height 38 1/8 inches. $2,000-4,000
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483 A Large Chinese Carved Rootwood Figure of Crane
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY the bird depicted standing with head turned up toward the sky, holding a lingzhi in its beak, raised on a rootwood stand. Height 43 1/2 inches. $6,000-8,000
484 A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Chairs
QING DYNASTY each having an undulating crest rail over an openworked splat worked to show fu bat, urn, gourds and floral blossoms, flanked by archaic scroll worked arms above a square seat a scroll carved seat rail, raised on square legs joined by a foot rest and stretchers. Height 38 3/4 inches. $6,000-8,000
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19TH CENTURY the door painted to show a Tibetan official holding a sphere in his hands amongst Buddhistic emblems, within a carved frame. Height 68 1/4 x width 41 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000
486 A Large Indian Painting
18TH/19TH CENTURY depicting a central deity standing wearing long robes and elaborate jewelry, with his four attendants surrounding him in various pursuits, set in an interior scene. 63 x 44 1/4 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Sotheby’s New York, March 20, 2013, sale No8976, lot 334 $4,000-6,000
487 A Large Chinese Hardstone Mounted Cinnabar Panel
EARLY 20TH CENTURY the rectangular panel worked to show blossoming peony with a pheasant perched on its knotty branch, on a geometric worked ground, within a rosewood frame. 36 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches. $2,500-3,500
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18TH/19TH CENTURY each of rectangular form, one depicting scholars and figures engaged in leisure activities, the other depicting a seated scholar, fu bat, rockery and calligraphy poem, each within the original frame and lacquered background. 19 3/4 x 33 inches. $2,500-3,500
489 A Chinese Hardwood Kang Table
18TH/19TH CENTURY the rectangular planked top above a receded frieze and shaped apron, raised on square cabriole legs ending in cushion feet. Height 12 1/2 x width 27 x depth 17 inches. $800-1,200
490 A Chinese Relief Carved Hardwood Chest
19TH CENTURY the rectangular hinged lid worked to show a shou medallion surrounded by fu bats, ancient coins and lingzhi, over a conforming case with a fall-front panel worked to show two dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst ruyi clouds opening to reveal two long drawers surmounted by a shallow compartment accessed through the top, raised on a shaped archaistic scroll carved bracket foot. Height 13 3/4 x width 27 5/8 x depth 17 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000
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19TH CENTURY the openworked crest worked to show lotus scroll above a similarly worked back incorporating fu bat and shou character decorated urn, the shaped seat with beaded edge over openworked seat rail raised on square S-scroll forelegs ending in foliate carved feet. Height 46 7/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 492 A Large Chinese Bronze Seven-Light Candelabrum with Bats
19TH CENTURY each candlecup supported on the back of a fu bat, the bats encircling a gilt sphere, all raised on a three legged mythical beast above a naturalistic base. Height 39 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000
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493 A Large Chinese Bronze Covered Censer
19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY EARLIER of ovoid form, the body worked to show temple guardians amongst ruyi clouds and auspicious elements, mounted at the shoulder with chilong handles, surmounted by a domed openworked cover with a temple guardian finial, the whole raised on lion mask capped feet, bearing a double shou character mark to the underside. Height 18 inches. $1,500-2,500
494 A Chinese Teadust Glazed Porcelain Vase
19TH/20TH CENTURY of baluster form with a cylindrical neck and everted rim, the shoulders with stylized mask and ring handles, raised on an unglazed foot. Height 14 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500
495 A Set of Ten Chinese Carved Coconut Shell Wine Cups
19TH CENTURY each relief carved cup to show knotty pine trees, having a metal liner and stamped seal to the underside, together with the original storage box with incised calligraphy cover. Length of box 12 1/8 inches. Diameter of cups 2 1/8 inches.
Note: For a similar example see Christie’s New York, January 8-9, 2013 sale 2667, lot 188 $1,000-2,000
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19TH CENTURY each of ovoid form, having a crackle glaze throughout, bearing an apocryphal four-character Kangxi mark in iron red to the underside. Height 13 inches. $2,000-4,000
497 A Large Chinese Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panel
19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER painted to show birds and butterflies among flowering chrysanthemum, magnolia and lotus, above an archaic vase issuing from rockery raised on an octagonal stand, a mandarin duck standing on rockwork beside the pond. 122 1/2 x 48 inches. $3,000-5,000 498
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18TH CENTURY of ovoid form surmounted by a flared neck and everted mouth-rim, raised on an unglazed foot. Height 13 1/8 inches. $3,000-5,000
499 A Chinese Celadon Glazed Porcelain Square Yen Yen Vase
LATE 19TH CENTURY decorated in low relief to show archaistic lappet panels, foliate scrolls and dragons, bearing an impressed Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 13 3/8 inches. $1,000-2,000
499
500 A Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Figure of Seated Guanyin
LIKELY LATE 19TH CENTURY the seated figure draped in flowing robes and simple beads with her hands in vitarka mudra, her hair pulled in a high chignon within a tiara, seated on a draped plinth. Height 35 1/4 inches. $4,000-6,000
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