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chinese Works of art | Lots 564 – 597
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Lot 592 | A Near-White Jade Figure of Standing Shoulao
monday 20 march 2017
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two Jadeite articles
the first a reticulated pendant carved to depict a Meiren and a rabbit amongst clouds, the second a belt hook carved with a chilong and winding vine. Height of larger 3 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $300-500
565*
a Jadeite Figure of a Lady
the figure depicted crouching among lotus leaves and flowers holding a fan, the stone with apple green, purple, russet, and white inclusions, set in a fitted wood stand. Height 6 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, August 5, 1980 $400-600
566*
the beauty depicted standing wearing long robes, carrying a basket of flowers, raised on a carved fitted hardwood stand. Height 7 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri $500-700
567*
three Jadeite articles
the first a brush washer in the form of a lotus leaf, the second a water pot in the shape of a lotus pod with stem, blossoms, and a bird, the third a water dropper carved in high relief depicting a chilong. Length of largest 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $600-800
568*
an apple Green and celadon Jadeite miniature Vase
of gu form, the body incised with taotie masks between lappet leaves, the tall neck carved with ruyi form handle suspending a loose ring, the mouth with a chilong carved in high relief. Height 2 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $500-700
569*
a Jade Inset Silver Letter opener
the metal blade incised to depict a bamboo stalk on each face, the handle with reticulated decoration enclosing a light celadon jade toggle carved to depict fruit with leaves. Length 8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $200-400
570*
Seven Jade hairpins
comprising five celadon jade example, one white jade example and one jadeite example, with varied decoration. Length of longest 5 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois Acquired separately at Jade Butterfly on May 1, 1982, Chase Gilmore Art Galleries on November 16, 1981, April 19, 1982, October 17, 1982, and March 11, 1975. $500-700
571*
a Reticulated Jade Plaque
of rectangular form, carved to depict two lions playing brocade balls above a foliate ground, set in a hardwood frame. Length 4 1/2 x width 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $400-600
572*
a Jade Inset Silver Box
of oval form, the central jade reticulated plaque of oval form carved to depict a fish, vase, and flowering branch, the silver box decorated with blue enamel, depicting lotus plants, fish, seashells, vases, wheels and clouds. Length 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $700-900 571 569
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a celadon Jade Figure of a Water Buffalo
the recumbent figure depicted with its head raised and turned right, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 14 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $300-500
574*
a Jade teapot
of ovular form, the spout joined to the body in a fierce beast mask, surmounted by a square covered opening with a chain handle, raised on four square feet. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois Marshall Field’s, July 31, 1982 $400-600 575*
an apple Green and celadon Jadeite covered Vase
the rounded rectangular body raised on a short splayed foot, carved to the body with taotie masks, surmounted by an everted mouth rim decorated with a keyfret border, flanked by a pair of sinuous chilong handles suspending loose rings, the domed cover having a bud-form finial, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 3 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois Chase Art Galleries on February 18, 1980 $500-700
576
three Jadeite Pendants
the first carved to depict a flower in a pot, the second of circular form carved to depict a bird among flowers, the third of ovular form, carved to depict a flowers, fitted with a silver chain. Diameter of largest 2 1/4 inches. $600-800
577*
a White Jade archer’s Ring
the stone of uniform color, of cylindrical form, the smooth surface unornamented. Length 1 inch. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $600-800
578*
a celadon Jade Figure of Guanyin
the deity depicted standing with hands clasped in front, dressed in long flowing robes, surmounted by a peaked headdress, the face with a calm expression, raised on a square stand decorated with an incised keyfret band, further raised on a hardwood stand. Height 6 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Gurie Gallery Ltd., Oriental Works of Art, Montreal, Canada, February 2, 1972 $600-800
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a Jade Inset Silver Box
the plaque with a central double happiness symbol surrounded by flowering vines and a vase, the sides incised to depict birds amongst flowering branches and pomegranates, the inside of the cover with a mounted mirror. Length of jade 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 580*
a Lavender and apple Green Jadeite Figure of a Meiren
depicted standing, wearing flowing robes, carrying a basket, flanked by flowering and fruited branches, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 7 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 581*
a carved Jadeite Figural Groups of ducks
the larger duck depicted with a lotus pod in its beak, surmounted by the smaller duck, raised on a hardwood stand. Height 5 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri $700-900
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a Large Spinach Jade Bowl
of a dark green stone with black streaks, the recessed body having sloping walls, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 15 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 1979 Ex. Collection of Pierre Poenot, Nantes, France $1,000-2,000
583*
a celadon Jade Figural Group of Boys and Buffalo
of an even colored stone with white inclusions and dark brown russet specks and veining, the buffalo figure depicted standing with its head lowered, one child standing grasping its right horn and the other sitting on its back holding the rope, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 3 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri $1,000-2,000
584*
LATE 19TH CENTURY of a transparent stone with white inclusions, the thin sides crisply carved in high relief with a pair of foliage-form handles suspending loose rings, carved to the apple green skin highlighting a grasshopper, the domed oval cover surmounted by a flori-form finial, raised on a fitted hardwood stand with openworked decoration. Height 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,500
585*
a Jade Inset Silver hand mirror
the back of the rectangular mirror inset with a near-white jade plaque carved in relief with a central shou character enclosed by suspending chime, lotus spray, flower-filled vase and lingzhi sprig, the handle mounted with a pale celadon jade belt hook with the top carved to show a crawling chilong towards the dragon head terminal. Length 9 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dennis McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Ms. Ruth B. Brown, Chicago, Illinois M. C. N. Antiques, January 11, 1975 $1,500-2,500 586*
a celadon Jade Vase
18TH/19TH CENTURY of an even colored stone, the flattened oval form body carved with a pair of scrolled handles to the neck, the front and back with high relief carving depicting a flying bird above lotus stems issuing from a large lotus leaf to the base, flanked by rockworks with a bird perched atop, raised on a fitted well carved hardwood stand. Height 5 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri $1,500-2,500
587*
a Large Green and Brown Jade Seal
the mottled green stone with large areas of brown skins and steaks, of square form surmounted by a finial in the shape of a recumbent animal, the seal face carved with four characters. Height 3 1/4 x width 3 1/4 insurance. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Gurie Gallery Ltd., Oriental Works of Art, Montreal, Canada, April 28, 1973 $1,000-2,000
588*
a Brown and Black Jade Figural Group of two horses
of a mottled black stone, both animal figures depicted recumbent in mutual pursuit, having alert ears and detailed incised manes, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, August 5, 1980 $1,500-2,500
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a chicken Bone Jade Vase
the stone of a creamy tone dark streaks and white inclusions, the pear shaped body carved with lobed outlines rising from a circular tall foot surmounted by a slightly flared flori-form mouth decorated with a keyfret band, the shoulders with two immortal figures carved in high relief, above two peach-form shou panels enclosed by overlapping lotus leaves with lingzhi sprigs to the sides, the base with similar lotus leaf motif, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 1979 $1,500-2,500 582
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of a light grey stone with dark skins and inclusions, the recumbent bird depicted having a rounded body with both legs tucked underneath, the head raised and facing forward, having well carved plumage, raised on a fitted hardwood stand with wave motif. Length 7 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 1979 $2,000-4,000
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a chicken Bone Jade archaistic Ram-Form Vessel
the creamy stone with brown and black streaks throughout, carved in the form of a recumbent ram kneeling with four legs tucked under, the head facing forward with well carved curled horns and wide eyes, the mouth open showing its teeth, the body decorated with archaistic designs, surmounted by a cylindrical vessel carved with ruyi clouds, topped with a circular cover with a ram form finial, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 6 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 1979 $2,000-4,000
592*
a near-White Jade Figure of Standing Shoulao
LATE MING DYNASTY/QING DYNASTY of an even colored translucent stone with white inclusions, the immortal of longevity depicted standing wearing flowing high-waisted garments, both hands raised with the left hand bearing a peach, the face carved with a gentle smile with finely combed long beard, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri $5,000-7,000
593*
a celadon and Russet Jade Buddha’s hand citron Vase
18TH/19TH CENTURY of a yellowish green stone with dark russet patches and minor white inclusions, naturalistically carved in the shape of a finger citron with curling leaves, rising from a leafy branch with smaller citrons forming the base, further raised on a fitted openworked stand carved with gnarled stems with finger citrons, pomegranates and peaches. Height 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri $3,000-5,000
594*
a celadon and Russet Jade Figure of a Reclining horse
the stone of a mottled celadon tone with large areas of russet skins, the animal figure depicted with the legs tucked under the body and its head turned facing the rear, having alert ears, big eyes and an incised mane falling on either side of the neck, the bushy tail curled to the side, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 6 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Manheim Galleries, Antiques, Objects of Art, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 1979 $3,000-5,000
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a Finely carved Pale celadon Jade melon Group
18TH CENTURY of an even colored stone with minor white inclusions and small russet areas, carved to depict three large melons growing from a gnarled leafy branch, raised on a fitted hardwood stand with well carved lingzhi and rockery. Width 6 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Nagatani, Inc., Oriental Works of Art, Chicago, IL, December 15, 1969 $3,000-5,000
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a carved Lapis Lazuli Vase
18TH/19TH CENTURY naturalistically carved to show a central Buddha’s hand citron surrounded by a small citron, a peach and a pomegranate with pierce carved veins of leaves to the base, raised on a fitted hardwood stand carved with foliate decoration. Height 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Rare Art, Inc., New York, NY, 1984 $2,000-4,000
597*
A Carved Hardstone Figure of a Buffalo
QING DYNASTY the animal figure depicted recumbent with all four legs kneeled, the head turned to the left with raised eyes and slightly opened mouth, the tail flicked to the side, having a small bird resting on its back, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Pierson Carmichael Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri
Provenance: Acquired from Santarelli, Joyeros Y Anticuarios, Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 23, 1980 Ex. Collection of Raufast $700-900
