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Asian Works of ArtSale 2678B October 12, 2013 Boston
Asian Works of Art
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cover: 289; frontispiece: 210; interior back cover: 380; back cover: 185
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Table of Contents
1 Auction & Specialist Information
2 Web Site & Online Bidding
4 Glossary of Terms
5 Lots 1–541
87 Conditions of Sale
89 Absentee Bid Form
90 Company Directors & Specialty Departments
91 Administrative Staff & Client Services
92 Dining
93 Parking & Accommodations
94 Map & Driving Directions
95 Catalog Subscription Form
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All items in this catalogue are described according to the following table of terminology. Please note that all statements in this catalogue as to Authorship, Period, and Origin, are qualified statements subject to the Conditions of Sale.
Authorship will be described in the following ways:
John Joseph EnnekingIn our judgment, the work is by the artist.
Attributed to John Joseph EnnekingIn our judgment, the work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but leaves some question as to actual authorship.
School of John Joseph EnnekingIn our judgment, a work of an unknown follower executed in the style of the artist and contemporary in period.
Manner of John Joseph EnnekingIn our judgment, a work executed in the style of the artist by an unknown hand and probably from a later period.
After John Joseph EnnekingIn our judgment, an intended copy of the work of the artist.
American School, 19th CenturyIn our judgment, the work of an unknown hand that can only be identified as to period and culture.
Other terms:
Bears SignatureIn our judgment, the signature not of the artist. This term is generally used separately, or together with a description of the work as “attributed to,” “school of,” “manner of,” or “after” the artist.
Glossary of Terms
Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Southeast Asian Art Lots 1–38
1Roman Glass Quatrefoil Balsamarium Vessel, probably 2nd century, conjoined, tapered tube form with flared mouth, pale green with iridescence to surface, with thin raised bands of glass molded around the middle and a meandering decorative handle above, lg. 4 7/8 in.$600-800
2Three Coptic Processional Hand Crosses, possibly Egypt, silvered metal, cast with openwork crosses incorporating miniature crosses and knot designs, lg. to 10 3/8 in.$400-600
3Iznik-style Tile Panel, Ottoman Turkey, comprising twelve square tiles, the white ground decorated red, blue, and green, depicting tulips issuing from an urn within a cartouche with a stylized ogee top demarcated by scrolling foliage reserved against a pale blue ground, all enclosed by a cobalt blue border decorated with foliage scrolls and flowerheads, 29 1/2 x 19 1/2 in., framed.$800-1,000
4Damascened Shield, Dhal, Indo-Persia, 19th/20th century, domed, circular form with four bosses, densely worked with floral decoration, reverse with leather straps on four rings, dia. 11 3/4 in.$600-800
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5Three Bronze Daggers, probably northwest Persia, approximately 1st millennium BC, tapering blades, one with raised braid-pattern mid-rib and crescentic guard, one with raised mid-rib, the cylindrical grip molded with pairs of encircling ribs between the crescentic pommel and guard, and one with double-crescent pommel and shaped grip, blade with broad flattened mid-rib, lg. to 19 3/4 in.$800-1,000
6Safavid-style Polychrome Lacquered Papier-mâché Casket, Iran, Qajar period, 18th century, spherical, possibly used for perfumed powders, the cover painted with nightingales perched on rosebud branches within concentric borders of geometric foliated design and leaf-form cartouches, embellished with gold-cuts appliqués, gilt knob finial, the rims with subtle indentation for locking, the lower half of the casket decorated with similar foliate motif, with plain, lacquered milky white interior and black base, dia. 7 in.$16,000-20,000
7Polychrome Lacquered Papier-mâché Pen Case, Qalamdan, Iran, late Qajar period, dated AH 1320/1902 AD, signed “Sani Homayoun,” with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated with a combination of Persian and Italian styles, the top painted with five portrait medallions, flowers, and birds against black ground with gilt floral decoration, the sides painted with vignettes of wildlife, forests, and lakes, the interior with black base and gilt floral design on red walls, fitted with a silver inkwell, lg. 9 in.$2,500-3,000
8Lacquer Papier-mâché Pen Box, Qalamdan, Iran, Qajar period, rectangular with rounded ends and a silvered filigree inkwell, decorated with battle scenes on the top and sides, the base and the sides of the sliding tray painted with gold foliate scrolls against a red ground, lg. 9 in.$400-600
9Mirror Case with Miniature, Iran, Qajar period, 19th century, dated AH 1280/1863 AD, the varnished wooden covers carved with butterflies and a bird perched on a branch of flower buds, the miniature painted verso depicting the haloed Imam ‘Ali in a kneeling position, holding the ceremonial Zu’lfiqar and a masbaja, dated AH 1022 and signed “Mirza Bagher Al-Isfahani” l.l., front cover with two hinges, 7 1/4 x 5 in.$3,500-4,500
10Polychrome and Lacquered Mirror Case with Miniature Portrait, Iran, 18th/19th century, the front cover decorated with a geometric, carpet-like pattern, the miniature painted verso depicting Imam ‘Ali holding the ceremonial sword Zu’lfiqar and a masbaja, flanked by his two sons, Hassan and Hussein, with a Qur’an with red binding in the foreground, the back cover with gold-cut flowers and foliage on a bright red ground, 4 7/8 x 3 in.$2,800-3,200
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11Sheet of Figural Studies, Iran, 20th century, signed “Hossein Behzad” and dated “7/25/1342,” ink on paper, double-sided, depicting several male figures in various positions, 16 1/4 x 12 1/8 in.$600-800
12Calligraphy Page, Iran, dated AH 1280/1863 AD, signed “Seyed Ali Akbar Golestaneh,” the central composition consisting three horizontal registers of Persian verses in free-flowing Shikasteh, with each text register reading in a different direction, the middle decorated with flower, all within a gilt floral-scroll border, 6 3/4 x 10 1/2 in., matted.$2,000-3,000
13Miniature Painting, Persia, 17th century or later, depicting a nobleman seated in a chair, with female attendants kneeling on either side, mounted on a 19th century painting of intricate geometric and floral design, with an outer border featuring figures at leisure amidst rich fauna and birds, 15 x 12 in.$2,000-3,000
14Illustrated Manuscript, Persia, 19th/20th century, ink, color, and gold on paper, with ten lines of text to the page and interlinear decorations and illustrations along the exterior border, all above a hunting scene, nine lines of black text verso, 11 1/4 x 8 in., framed.$300-500
15Miniature Painting with Calligraphic Verses, Iran, 18th century or earlier, opaque watercolor and ink on paper, probably from a book of epic poems, the Safavid-style miniature depicting three figures at the top left viewing two horse riders below in a large mauve field, the Persian verses “flowers in bloom” written in Nasta’liq script, 6 1/4 x 3 in., with a wide border of gold floral and vegetable motifs, matted.$2,500-3,500
16Miniature Painting on Ivory, Iran, 19th century, rectangular, color on ivory, the central reserve depicting a hunting scene, enclosed by a floral-ground cartouche, all against a blue ground decorated with scrolling foliage, 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in., glazed and framed.$300-500
17Miniature Portrait of Nadir-shah, Mughal India, first half of 18th century, opaque watercolor and gold on paper, the haloed emperor depicted dressed in a brilliant yellow robe and seated against a cushion on a pale rug, holding with a sheathed saber, the figure identified by the Persian text in the lower right margin, 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 in., with an outer blue border embellished with ghubara (fine gold sprinkling) using the shafaq (coarse gold application) technique, glazed and set in a 19th century inlaid Persian frame.$7,000-9,000
18Miniature Painting Depicting a Princess and Her Maid, Mughal India, 17th/18th century or later, dated AH 1022/1613 AD, signed “Manohar-Dakani,” opaque watercolor on paper, depicting a seated Hindu princess and a standing female attendant in an enclosed garden with a marble pavilion, the cornice with the date 1023 H. and a Persian inscription, the foreground decorated with Indo-Islamic architecture and bridge, all within an orange band and an outer blue border with gilt decorations, 8 7/8 x 7 in., matted.$4,000-6,000
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19Three Miniature Paintings of Women, Mughal India, late 18th/19th century, color and gold on paper, two portraits of a dancing woman, 6 3/4 x 4 3/4, and a courtyard scene depicting two women seated on a blanket by a pond, 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in., glazed and framed.
Provenance: Christie’s New York, East, Sale 8275, Lot 387, September 1999.$500-700
20Three Portraits of Maharajas, Mughal India, late 18th/19th century, color and gold on paper, each haloed figure dressed in a pleated tunic and an ornamented cap, standing before a wall of plants, 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in., glazed and framed.
Provenance: Christie’s New York, East, Sale 8275, Lot 388, September 1999.$500-700
21Painting of a Courtyard Scene, India, possibly Jodhpur, 19th century, color and gold on paper, depicting a couple canoodling beneath a pergola set behind a fountain, surrounded by female attendants and musicians, floral border, 9 3/8 x 12 5/8 in., glazed and framed.$400-600
22Gandharan-style Gray Schist Frieze, carved with Buddha standing on the right flanked by attendants, with an ascetic seated in meditation in a niche on the left surrounded by acolytes, 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 16 in.$1,000-1,800
23Gandharan-style Gray Schist Frieze, carved with a haloed figure on the left and an animated couple on the right, with three further figures in the background, mounted on a wood stand, 11 x 8 x 2 1/2 in.$400-600
24Gandharan-style Gray Schist Head of Buddha, the serene face carved with a soft, bow-shaped mouth, heavy-lidded eyes, with an incised urna, the hair in wavy locks over the ushnisha, mounted on a wood base, ht. 10 in.$2,000-3,000
25Kashmir Jamawar-type Shawl, India, 19th century, rectangular, with a bright polychrome woven border composed of palmettes, floral mosaic boteh, and scrolling foliage, with eight tendrils of similar design extending into the quilted cream-colored center, 72 x 44 in.$1,000-1,200
26Silvered and Gilt Repoussé Hilt, India, in the form of a caparisoned horse’s head, the mouth closed and ears laid back, the mane draped down on either side of the neck with raised floral and scrolling designs, the tiered base decorated with beaded rings, on stand, ht. 5 3/8 in.$400-600
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27Inlaid Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Burma, 19th century, depicted standing on a circular lotus base and holding a medicine jar at waist level with both hands, his monastic robes with colorful inlay flaring out to either side, on a black-painted wood base, overall ht. 36 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
28Inlaid Giltwood Kneeling Figure of an Adorant, Burma, 19th century, dressed in a flowing monastic robe, ht. 12 1/4 in.
Note See Christie’s New York, Sale 1455, Lot 971, June 2004.$800-1,000
29Inlaid Giltwood Figure of Shakyamuni, Burma, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana with his right hand held in bhumisparsha mudra and his left in dhyana, with wood stand, ht. 16 in.$800-1,000
30Inlaid Lacquered Wood Figure of Buddha, Burma, 19th century, modeled seated in dhyanasana on a pedestal, his right hand held in bhumisparsha and his left hand on his lap in avakasha mudra, with traces of white, black, red, and gilt lacquer, ht. 23 in.$200-400
31Lacquered and Parcel-gilt Figure of Sakyamuni, Burma, 19th century, the smiling Buddha seated on a plinth in dhyanasana with his right hand held in bhumisparsa mudra and his left in dhyana, his ushnisha surmounted by a lotus bud finial, ht. 19 in.$800-1,000
32Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni, Burma, 19th century or earlier, the Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a lotus plinth, his right hand held in bhumisparsa mudra and his left in dhyana, Burmese text on the back of the plinth, unsealed, ht. 11 1/8 in., with wood stand.$800-1,000
33Two Polychrome Wood Figures, Burma, 19th century, each depicting a man of the Shan tribe, modeled standing on a lotus base, wearing a cotton turban and a loincloth revealing the traditional blue-black “pants” tattoo extending from waist to knee, an insect tattooed on the back of each foot, and with red medical tattoos on chest and back, ht. to 33 in.$1,000-1,500
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34Shrine, Tibet, 18th century, polychrome pigments on wood, rectangular with a tri-lobed arch, with ten Buddhas and deities each residing in a niche, originally fitted with a pair of doors, 24 x 14 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.$5,000-7,000
35Pair of Brass Ritual Lamps, Nepal, 18th century, cast in the form of a king and queen in devotional poses on lotus bases, hands held in anjali mudra, ht. to 12 3/4 in.
Note: See Christie’s New York, Sale 2112, Lot 413, March 2008.$3,500-4,500
36Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva, Nepal, 19th century or earlier, possibly Tara, seated in rajalilasana with her right palm resting on the ground by her hip, her left hand holding a lotus stalk to her shoulder, adorned with beaded jewelry, circular earrings, and a three-leaf tiara, with her hair tied up in two topknots, ht. 7 1/4 in.$800-1,000
37Bronze Bust of Buddha, Thailand, possibly Ayutthaya period, the face cast in a serene expression, with elongated ear lobes, the hair in tight curls and the ushnisha topped by a flaming finial, his robe draped over his left shoulder, mounted on a wood stand, overall ht. 18 in.$800-1,000
38Bronze Buddha, Thailand, modeled standing on a lotus base with his hands clasped low, wearing loose robes draped over his left shoulder, with tight coils of hair and flaming ushnisha, inlaid eyes, ht. 44 in.$300-500
38ALê Minh (Vietnamese, 20th Century)
Woman in Pink, depicting a woman seated on a ledge with her legs crossed gracefully, dressed in a bright pink áo dài (silk tunic) and pink heels, with a nón lá (leaf hat) affixed to her head by a pink ribbon. Oil on canvas, 30 1/2 x 22 5/8 in., framed.$1,000-2,000
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Japanese and Korean Art Lots 39–158
39Two Jizo of the Six Paths of Existence, Roku Jizo, Japan, early 18th century, both standing on a gilt double lotus throne surmounting an elaborate relief dais which holds the round halo, Hosho Jizo is standing with palms joined in the mudra of prayer, Jiji Jizo is standing with his right palm upwards in the mudra of protector of the earth, both figures have flowing robes decorated with polychrome low-relief brocade patterns embellished with gilt, glass urna on the forehead, and painted eyes, ht. 22 in.$8,000-10,000
40Ivory Carving of a Cow, Japan, 20th century, standing with the head slightly turned to left, creamy white ivory with a distinctive grain, signed “Hidemitsu” (Shuko) to base, ht. 1 5/8, wd. 3 in.$400-600
41Ivory Okimono of a Bird in a Nest, Japan, 18th/19th century, carved from one piece of ivory, the nest inlaid, incised, and stained, possibly made of bone, the bird with incised details and stained eyes, signed “Gyokuseki” in an oval reserve, ht. 1 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
42Ivory Okimono of a Sleeping Boy, Japan, 20th century, lying on his side with his buttocks exposed, his head and crossed legs resting on pillows, a smile on his face, creamy white ivory with excellent grain, lg. 2 1/8 in.$400-600
43Ivory Okimono of a Man, Japan, 19th century, squatting to tie his shoe, with one foot bare, creamy white ivory, the incised details stained dark green and black, signed “Gyokumei” in a red cartouche to base, ht. 2 7/8 in.$400-600
44Ivory Okimono of a Woman, Japan, 19th/20th century, standing dressed in a kimono, her hair tied in shimada hairstyle, holding a fan in her right hand, the incised details stained brown, signed “Ichiyuki,” ht. 4 in.$400-600
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45Ivory Okimono of an Elephant, Japan, 19th/20th century, in walking pose with its trunk curled and lifted, its floppy ears close to the body, with distinctive ivory grain and a notch in yellow-brown, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 10 in.$500-700
46Ivory Okimono of a Warrior, Japan, 19th century, holding a spear and crushing a lion holding a book of fortune in his right forepaw, and carrying a Sennin with a boy on his helmet, details incised and stained, possibly made of ivory composite, signed “Bunich,” ht. 9 1/4 in.$300-500
47Ivory Okimono of a Sennin, Japan, 19th/20th century, riding on a horse holding halters in his right hand, with his head turned to left to look something afar, the horse standing with its head down, drawing a gentle curve with its neck, the tail is tied up, carved or incised details stained in brown, creamy white ivory with fine grain, unsigned, ht. 8 3/8 in.$500-700
48Ivory Okimono of a Farmer under a Peach Tree, Japan, 19th/20th century, picking a peach with his right hand, with a boy begging for a peach by his side, signed “Kogyoku” to base, ht. 8 in.$800-1,200
49Ivory Okimono of a Female Immortal, Japan, 20th century, standing holding a trumpet beside a stand with a tripod censer, details incised and stained light brown and black, ivory glazed without noticeable grain, signed “Meitou” to base, ht. 6 1/8 in.$300-500
50Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman, Japan, 20th century, standing on a rocky shore with a fish hanging from a long fishing rod in his right hand, the ivory with a distinctive grain, signed “Mitsuaki” to base, ht. 14 1/4 in.$600-800
51Ivory Okimono of a Courtesan, Japan, 19th/20th century, walking with a fan in her left hand and an umbrella in her right, details incised and stained red, brown, and black, yellowish-white ivory with a pronounced grain, signed to base, ht. 6 1/2 in.$400-600
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52Three Ivory Carvings of Figures, Japan and China, 20th century, a Japanese farmer holding a hoe and a basket on his back, signed “Gyokuyuki,” ht. 9; a peddler carrying baskets over his shoulder, signed “Miwa,” ht. 9 1/4; and a Chinese luohan opening a bowl containing a dragon, accompanied by a pair of squirrels and a foo dog, the ivory with fine grain and patina, on a wood stand decorated with metal inlay, unsigned, ht. 10 1/8 in.$600-800
52AIvory Okimono of a Goose Seller, Japan, 20th century, feeding fish to a goose and holding a fish in his left hand, the ivory stained and colored, signed “Yoshiyama” (Hozan) in a cartouche to base, ht. 11 in.$300-500
53Ivory Okimono of a Courtesan, Japan, 20th century, standing with a stemmed flower in her right hand and an umbrella in her left, dressed in formal spring attire, wearing a pair of wooden sandals and a floral headdress, the face with gently smiling lips stained orange, the robe embellished with floral motifs incised and stained, the ivory with a distinctive grain, signed “Nishiharu,” ht. 16 3/4 in.$500-700
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54Ivory Carving of a Fisherman, Japan, 20th century, holding a fishing rod and wearing a straw hat, accompanied by a girl catching a crab, details incised and stained light brown, signed “Katayama” to base, ht. 22 1/2 in.$600-800
55Carved Ivory Ball, Japan, 19th/20th century, decorated in relief with three Daoist Sennin, including Koreijin with a tiger and Juronjin with a deer, in a natural scene with mountain, bird, waterfall, bamboo, and rocks, stained brown, with a carved wood stand, ball dia. 2 1/4, stand ht. 2 1/4 in.$1,800-2,000
56Ivory Netsuke of a Rodent, Japan, 18th/19th century, sitting with its tail in its mouth, the ivory with stained and incised details, signed “Okatori” to base, lg. 2 in.$1,000-1,200
57Ivory Netsuke of a Face, Japan, 19th century, carved in a flattened oval shape, with loose eyes popping from the eye sockets, incised, colored, and stained creamy white ivory with distinctive grain, signed “Hiroyuki,” ht. 2 1/8 in.$400-600
58Ivory Netsuke of a Dog, Japan, 19th/20th century, sitting with its forelegs raised, the ears incised with fine lines and stained black, the face with big eyes and tongue out, four paws carved in bas-relief on base, the ivory glazed and with a unique grain, signed “Tomoichi” to base, ht. 1 1/2 in.$700-900
59Ivory Netsuke of a Basket, Japan, 19th/20th century, with fish inside, the incised details lightly stained, the fishes’ eyes black, patina along one side, signed “Gyokuseki” to side, ht. 1 1/8 in.$400-600
60Ivory Netsuke of a Pig, Japan, 19th century, lying on the ground with a piglet, the markings incised and stained brown, the eyes inlaid with black beads, signed “Senpo” to base, lg. 2 3/8 in.$1,000-1,200
61Ivory Netsuke with Three Faces, Japan, 19th/20th century, including a bearded face with bulging eyes on one side, a smiling face with dimples on the other side, and another smiling face on the underside, signed “Kogyoku,” ht. 1 1/4 in.$400-600
62Ivory Netsuke of an Oni Monster, Japan, 19th century, sitting on a giant shell with his left leg raised and his right leg placed parallel to the ground, his left arm stretched back and his right arm folded, expressive face, incised details stained brown with difference in tone along the edge of the shell, signed “Sanseki,” ht. 1 5/8 in.$1,000-1,200
63Ivory Netsuke of a Kabuki Actor, Japan, 20th century, wearing a mask with bulging eyes, squatting with his right arm raised holding a rod, his left hand on his lap with the index and middle fingers pointing to the left, with incised details, partially stained in shades of brown and green, signed “Kouhiro” to base, ht. 2 1/4 in.$700-900
64Two Ivory Netsuke of Birds, Japan, 19th/20th century, a duck seated with its head turned towards the back, stained feathers, signed “Gyokuyuki” to base, lg. 1 5/8; and two quails sitting in different directions in a bucket, incised, stained, and laminated, signed to base, ht. 1 1/4 in.$700-900
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65Ivory Netsuke of a Boy, Japan, 20th century, sitting with one leg raised and the other parallel to the ground, holding a flute with both hands, incised and stained in green, brown, and black, signed “Gyokusho,” ht. 1 5/8 in.$700-900
66Ivory Netsuke of an Yokai Monster, Japan, 19th/20th century, carving of a Nure-onna, a snake-like creature with the head of a woman, intertwined with a monkey on her back, with stained and incised details, creamy white ivory with fine patina, wd. 1 3/4 in.$400-600
67Ivory Netsuke of Juro, Japan, 20th century, holding a staff in his left hand and a kotobuki character (longevity) in his right, stained in black to brown tones, his beard and eyebrows in white, incised “Taizan” to base, ht. 2 1/4 in.$400-600
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68Three Ivory Netsuke of Figures, Japan, 19th/20th century, a seated man with a mask, signed “Koushin,” ht. 1 5/8; a smiling man holding fish on a string with both hands, unsigned, ht. 2; and an old man with a cane carrying a boy on his back, signed “Chutomo,” ht. 2 in.$500-700
69Two Ivory Netsuke of Creatures, Japan, 19th/20th century, a snake and two frogs hibernating underground, with incised and stained details, fine patina, signed “Tomoyuki” to base, ht. 1 7/8; the other an octopus coming out of a jar, stained in red-brown tones, signed “Tomomitsu” to base, ht. 1 7/8 in.,$700-900
70Ivory Ojime Bead of a Monkey, Japan, 19th century, seated, hugging an octopus, carved and incised details, stained brown, its eyes in black, ht. 5/8 in.$200-300
71Ivory Plaque in the Shape of a Peach, Japan, 19th/20th century, with slightly rolled edges along the shape, the leaves expressed in bas-relief, distinctive ivory grain, fine patina, the interior with an incised vertical line running from top to bottom, signed “Uraguchi” to front center, ht. 2 3/8 in.$400-600
72Five Shibayama Ivory Whist Counters, Japan, 19th/20th century, including two on wood blocks decorated with gilt bamboo and flowers, one on an ivory plate and a wood block, and two on ivory blocks, all with ivory pegs decorated with a variety of colorful shell fragments and such, with incised details, each 2 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.$1,200-1,800
73Ivory Shibayama Vase, Japan, 19th century, decorated with cranes, birds, butterflies, and insects in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e and abalone shell inlay with the ground in sprinkled gold and kirigane, mounted on a black lacquer stand decorated with scrolling tendrils in gold, ht. 11 3/8 in.$4,000-5,000
74Ivory Vase, Japan, 19th century, carved with two panels divided by pine trees, depicting a village scene with craftsmen, builders, samurai, and farmers, ht. 7 3/4 in.
Provenance: Christie’s London, Sale 5097, Lot 46, July 19th, 2007.$500-700
75Wood Carving of the Three Wise Monkeys, Japan, 19th century, Mizaru who sees no evil, Kikazaru who hears no evil, and Iwazaru who speaks no evil, sitting with their backs to one another, the bodies stained dark brown with incised details, the faces burnished, and the eyes inlaid, ht. 2 3/8 in.$500-700
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76Boxwood Tea Scoop, Japan, 19th century, depicting a curled lotus leaf surmounted with three frogs with inlaid black coral eyes and a worm, lg. 6 in.$500-700
77Kodai-ji Lacquer Three-tier Box, Japan, 17th century, the fine hiramaki-e and takamaki-e in gold and silver foil on a sprinkled gold ground, three fans within diagonals surrounded by plum blossoms, pine branches, and the Hideyoshi family crest on the lid and the sides, 4 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 5 in.$3,000-5,000
78Kodai-ji Lacquer Letter Box, Japan, late 17th century, the lid and box decorated with gold and silver foil in hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a sprinkled gold ground depicting flowering paulownia branches on a diagonal ground of fine branches, the diagonal design extends onto the interior of lid and the box, the lid interior with a courtier playing a flute and seated on a horse, the silk tassels mounted with shakudo metal baskets, lg. 8 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000
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79Lacquer Sweetmeat Covered Box, Japan, 19th/20th century, double-lozenge form, depicting gilt landscape scenes with riverside pavilions nestled amongst willow trees and rocks, the two-tiered interior fitted with twelve covered boxes with similar decoration, 5 3/4 x 16 x 10 3/4 in.$400-600
80Large Lacquer Tray, Japan, 19th century, square, depicting flowering branches of the twelve months in gold, maki-e and kirigane, on a black lacquer ground, sq. 23 1/2 in., together with a glass-top stand with brass base.$400-600
81Battledore, Hakoita, Japan, 18th century, depicting a gathering of courtiers, courtesans, and attendants surrounding New Year offerings on one side, the other side with a group of foreigners dancing around three rice offerings beneath a pine tree, the top and bottom with a tortoise motif in relief, lg. 32 1/2 in.$800-1,000
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82Kamakuraburi Kogo, Japan, 19th/20th century, round, the cover depicting a low relief butterfly on five open plum petals, the bottom with a stemmed plum blossom with five open petals, dia. 2 1/2 in.$500-700
83Blue and White Brush Pot, Japan, late 19th century, cylindrical, depicting a courtesan gathering, the women attending to a high-class Geisha standing in front of a bullock cot, mark on base, dia. 7 5/8, ht. 7 1/8 in.$500-700
84Blue and White Jardinière, Japan, 20th century, depicting gourds with strings in underglaze blue, the strings incised and glazed in brown and some details in pinkish-purple overglaze, borders of stylized lotus leaves along the top and bottom, a single meander motif near the base, ht. 12 3/8, dia. 17 1/2 in.$200-300
85Satsuma Ribbed Bowl, Japan, 19th century, with lobed mouth rim, the exterior decorated in two sections with twelve narrative scenes depicting courtesans in the upper part and flowers in the bottom, the interior decorated with a bed of flowers issuing from the rim down the cavetto, the interior well with a celestial woman figure looking up among clouds, the yellowish-cream glaze with fine crazing, mark in overglaze red and gold (now illegible), ht. 7 1/2, dia. 12 1/8 in.$1,000-1,200
86Satsuma Tea Container, Japan, 19th century, the large cartouche depicting an autumn pilgrimage to the Kiyomizu temple, surrounded by enameled autumnal flowers and grasses, the shoulder and foot decorated with various brocade patterns, the lid decorated with chrysanthemums, signed at the base “hankinzan do,” ht. 2 3/4 in.$600-800
87Royal Satsuma Covered Teapot and Tripod Case, Japan, 19th/20th century, teapot with geometric handle and curvy spout, resting on four bracket feet, decorated with nine Immortals and a dragon in black and gold enamel, the cover with a floral knob, mark to base, ht. 3 1/4; the tubular tripod case with raised mouth rim for the matching cover, decorated with enameled peonies and maple leaves outlined in gold, mark to base, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 2 1/2 in.$200-300
88Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th/20th century, four-sided lozenge shape, resting on four bracket feet, the four sides decorated in polychrome enamels and gold with eleven figures and a dragon in a continuous scene, the neck and shoulder with geometric designs, mark to base, ht. 5 1/4 in.$300-500
89Satsuma Covered Vase, Japan, 19th/20th century, baluster-shape with a short straight neck and unglazed mouth rim, the body decorated with mythical figures in two shaped reserves on a warm yellow ground with fine crazing, in polychrome enamels and rich gold with some thickly applied turquoise and green overglaze details, the rest decorated with floral and foliate scrolls and polychrome roundels with arabesque designs, the foot with over-painted iron-red floral scrolls, the flattened dome-shape cover with a bud-shape knob with gilt finial, ht. 24 3/4 in.$600-800
90Tall Sumida Ware Vase, Japan, 20th century, long ovoid body decorated with raised irises over an unglazed mottled ground of brown and black, decorated from the mouth down the body with thick mottled glazes of purple, cobalt, and turquoise blue, bears a four-character mark in underglaze cobalt blue impressed onto a white-glazed gourd-shape cartouche, ht. 18 in.$3,000-5,000
91Sumida Ware Vase with a Dragon, Japan, 20th century, deformed pear-shape with a carved dragon over daubed clay on a red ground, folded freeform mouth and neck thickly glazed in white with blue and white marbling that ends near the dragon whose claws and eyes are glazed in white, signed “Banni” in underglaze blue on a white-glazed gourd-shaped cartouche, ht. 11 1/2 in.$500-700
92Sumida Ware Pot, Japan, 20th century, decorated with splashed multicolored glazes over an unglazed black ground, depicting two monks competing for a smoking bowl and a lotus jar, all details in a raised three-dimensional design, underglaze green interior, signed “Banni” in underglaze blue on a white-glazed gourd-shaped cartouche, ht. 5 3/8 in.$300-500
93Sumida Ware Brush Pot, Japan, 20th century, in the shape of a crimped tube, the exterior decorated with thick mottled white, sky blue, and black glaze, the interior unglazed but with spilled glaze marks, decorated with two raised three-dimensional scholar-recluses seated on rocks and playing “go” beneath pine trees, unsigned, ht. 6 1/2 in.$300-500
94Sumida Ware Tulip Vase, Japan, 20th century, long stemmed form surmounted by a bulbous shoulder with three openings and a rolled mouth rim, decorated with thick mottled blue and white glaze with brown spots over an unglazed red ground undulating with coiled marks, decorted with two raised three-dimensional children, signed “Banni” in underglaze blue on a white-glazed gourd-shaped cartouche, ht. 8 in.$300-500
95Five Imari Dishes, Japan, 19th century, rectangular, depicting scholars and attendants in a landscape with a covered dais and a hut in the distance, all in underglaze blue with red enamel and gilt, the base with a faux reign mark, lg. 8 3/8 in.$500-700
96Pair of Imari Jardinières, Japan, 20th century, fluted body decorated with panels depicting birds, flowers, and butterflies, base unmarked, ht. 8 in.$400-600
97Imari Vase, Japan, 20th century, bottle-shape, the bulbous body painted with panels of birds and flowers, the tall slender neck densely decorated with blossoms, base unmarked, ht. 18 in.$300-500
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98Imari Bowl, Japan, 19th century, the interior well painted in blue with the “Three Friends of Winter,” the shallow cavetto decorated with lotus flowers within ruyi cartouches and peacocks with blossoms, the exterior with floral and lantern design, base with double footrings, dia. 9 3/4 in.$300-500
99Five Imari Tableware Items, Japan/China, 19th century, ribbed forms with scalloped rims, two large and two small bowls and a plate, three with floral decoration, a rounded triangular bowl painted with phoenixes and flowers, pictorial mark on base, and a shallow bowl with auspicious emblems in underglaze blue on the exterior, and cartouches depicting figures and cranes along the cavetto, dia. to 12 in., with two wood stands.$300-500
100Seven Imari Tableware Items, Japan, early 20th century, four octagonal plates with paneled decoration of lotuses, pine trees, and birds, gilt rim, four-character Kanji mark “Fuki Choshun” on base, lg. 10, and three bowls of graduating sizes painted with birds, bamboo, and blossoms with leafy stalks, base unmarked, dia. to 9 1/2 in.$200-250
101Two Imari Ribbed Baluster Jars with Covers, Japan, 19th/20th century, one with a domed cover with hanging rim and a bud-shape finial, ht. 24 1/4; and one with undulating mouth rim with a ring in the interior to hold the cap-shaped cover, with a carved shishi with a ball as knob, ht. 21 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500
102Kutani Porcelain Vase, Japan, 20th century, baluster-shape with a waisted neck with rolled mouth rim and flat base, lavishly decorated with a peacock in nature with flowers and a samurai with a courtesan in a garden with a palanquin, applied in two shaped reserves and enameled mainly in bright orange and rich gold, outside of the reserves decorated with diverse motifs of flowers and scrolls, birds and butterflies, and arabesque designs, ht. 18 1/4 in.$500-700
103Yoshida Ceramic Censer, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a money bag, the green, purple, and mustard glazes depicting auspicious symbols, the cover surmounted by a rat, lg. 7 in.$800-1,000
104Two Pottery Vases, Japan, 20th century, an ovoid bizen ware vase with flared mouth set above the waisted shoulder and neck, incised with undulating lines and decorated with olive green natural-ash glaze, potter’s mark on base, ht. 5, and a small, rounded vase with a flat foot and waisted neck, possibly by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), decorated with rice-straw ash glaze, potter’s mark on base, ht. 3 1/4 in.$300-500
105Rare Seto Dish, Japan, 19th century, of round shallow form, the center decorated in iron underglaze with two characters for “good luck” and a storehouse key, dia. 10 7/8 in.$1,000-2,000
106Hirodo Bisque Puppy, Japan, 19th/20th century, sitting with forelegs raised, with incised details, white-glazed eyes, and a small hole, signed in underglaze blue to base, ht. 3 1/2 in.$300-500
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107Champlevé Charger with Geese, Japan, 19th/20th century, the birds strolling under a banana tree, bamboo, and flowers, encircled by a band of bat-inspired designs and a band of key fret patterns, the back covered with dark brown enamel (now flaking off), dia. 17 3/4 in.$200-300
108Pair of Sato Cloisonné Vases, Japan, 20th century, baluster shape with a short waisted neck and nickel silver rim, decorated with plum and chrysanthemum on a “pigeon blood” red ground ornamented with repoussé bamboo and chased dots, “Sato” mark to base, ht. 7 1/4 in.$500-700
109Cloisonné Vase, Japan, Gonda Hirosuke (1865-1937), tapered form, depicting white egrets on a pink ground, impressed mark to base, ht. 24 in.$3,000-4,000
110Mixed-metal Dish, Japan, late 19th century, of round shallow form depicting in low relief a central design of a bird standing on the ground among flowering branches in various metals, the border with incised stylized flowers, dia. 11 3/4 in.$500-700
111Bronze Vase Jar with a Four-legged Stand, Japan, 19th/20th century, soft baluster-shape with waisted neck and dish-shape mouth rim, decorated with two themes depicting figures amidst waves and birds with iris and pine on a finely reticulated ground, resting on a deeply waisted bottom, the stand in the shape of four standing male statues all holding one big disk, ht. 23 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000
112Bronze Footed “Lotus” Dish, Japan, 20th century, in the form of a furled-edge lotus leaf supported by intertwining stems, the interior wall cast with a tiny frog, dia. 10 1/2, ht. 3 5/8 in.$300-500
113Bronze Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vase, Japan, 19th/20th century, with a wide dish-shape rim, resting on a stand cast in the shape of a catfish jumping out of rolling waves, surmounted with a cup-shape holder, the vase rim inlaid with catfish swimming amongst water plants, the fish with gills, scales, and tails in silver, and the holder with waves with bubbles, all in silver inlay, ht. 10 3/8, the vase rim dia. 9 7/8 in.$1,500-2,500
114Bronze Tripod Urn, Japan, 19th/20th century, six-lobed trophy shape with shaped handles and a dish-shape rim, resting on three dragon-head feet, elaborately decorated with overall incised and carved details, the cover with a small Kannon statue with a dragon around her, the handles in the shape of a rising dragon, the body with shishi lions, eagle, and a samurai figure with a woman in nature with maple leaves in deep relief, ht. 20 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
115Bronze Statue of Kannon, Japan, 19th/20th century, standing on a downturned double lotus pedestal, with her right hand raised to her chest and her left hand at her hip, her eyes half-closed as if in deep meditation, her robe decorated with cast details, ht. 18 1/8 in.$800-1,000
116Bronze Statue of an Archer, Japan, 19th/20th century, posed releasing an arrow, with his right leg on his knee and his left leg stretched outward, embellished with chased and gilt details, brown patina, signed “Houyama,” ht. 12 1/4 in.$2,000-4,000
117Modern Bronze Figure of a Standing Woman, Japan, 20th century, with one arm raised behind her head, in a flowing robe, mounted on a square base, with overall green bronze patina, signed “Shoko” on base, ht. 7 1/8 in.$500-700
118Letter Opener, Japan, 20th century, marked “Yamanaka Bronze,” the metal opener mounted on a Chinese archaic-style buckle carved with an openwork chilong and a dragon-head terminal, lg. 9 1/2 in.$800-1,200
118AExport Silver Covered Sugar and Creamer Set, Japan, early 20th century, base marked “Bisansha Silver,” with bamboo-shaped handles and dragon decorations in relief, each bearing a two-character signature and supported by a circular wave-form foot, sugar dia. 4 1/4 in., 9.85 ozt., creamer dia. 3 1/2 in., 6.00 ozt.$800-1,000
119Hand-colored Buddhist Woodblock Print, Japan, 19th/20th century, depicting Ksitigarbha, Avalokitesvara, and Vairocana, their robes embellished with intricate gold lines, possibly copied after a bigger Buddhist painting from as early as the 14th century, framed, 13 x 9 in.$200-300
120Six Woodblock Prints Depicting Landscapes, Japan, Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), including a seascape with a boat, framed and glazed, 11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.; two oban size landscapes, mounted on paper board, including one depicting a farmhouse with working women, tate-e, and one depicting a bamboo forest with a hen and chicks, yoko-e; and three oban size prints, one depicting a Japanese garden, one depicting a night scene with a woman standing at a house lit by lanterns, and one depicting an Arabian market with a “jishu” (self study) mark, all prints dated from 1931-35, signed with a seal.$1,500-2,000
121Woodblock Print Depicting Fish, Japan, 1959, Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), with a crab on a table with flowers, rendered in mingei folk art style on a red momigami paper, untitled, 48/50, framed and glazed, 24 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.$800-1,000
122Woodblock Print, “Christmas,” Japan, 1964, Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), depicting the holy birth of Jesus with the Three Wise Men in presence, rendered in mingei folk art style on red momigami paper, 84/210, framed and glazed, 22 x 18 1/4 in.$800-1,000
123Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999) Woodblock, Japan, “Mountain Man,” framed, 8 x 11 3/4 in.$500-700
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124Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999) Woodblock, Japan, “Mountain Man in Green Shirt,” framed, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.$500-700
125Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) Woodblock, Japan, “Woman with Hawk,” with hand-applied color, dated “1956.9.25,” signed in pencil Munakata, sealed, nampo no in, 18 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.$5,000-7,000
126Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) Woodblock, Japan, “Listening to the Wind,” dated “1956.10.3,” signed in pencil in Japanese Shiko and in Roman script Munakata, sealed, nampo no in, 20 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.$2,000-3,000
127Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965), Woodblock, Japan, “Self-Portrait,” dated “1950,” 21/100, signed in pencil Kaoru Kawano, 23 1/2 x 17 7/8 in.$800-1,000
128Minoru Kawabata (1911-2001) Painting, Japan, “From Rectangle Red,” acrylic on canvas, signed on verso M. Kawabata, dated “1979,” 60 x 66 in.$5,000-7,000
129Minoru Kawabata (1911-2001) Painting, Japan, abstract with blue, orange, and green, acrylic on canvas, signed on verso M. Kawabata, 39 x 52 in.$2,500-3,500
130Painting Depicting a Landscape, Japan, 16th/17th century, Kano school painting, with two lords dressed in Heian-period costume on a boat watching waterfowl in the distance as directed by a boatman, signed with a seal, ink and color on silk, mounted as a hanging scroll in a glazed frame, 9 1/2 x 9 (painting), 36 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. (on fabric mount).$1,000-1,200
131Painting Depicting Three Butterflies, Japan, 19th century, on a blank background, dated and signed with a seal, ink and color on silk, hanging scroll, 14 1/8 x 18 3/8 in.$300-500
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132Four-panel Rimpa School Folding Screen, Byobu, Japan, 19th century, decorated with flowering chrysanthemum shrubs on gold paper ground, each panel 67 1/4 x 25 in., originally six panels.$400-600
133Six-panel Screen Depicting Poets, Japan, 18th century, depicting in brushwork eight Heian-period poets and a poetess, Ono no Komachi, following Tosa school Yamato-e style, possibly a part of two pairs of screens featuring the Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry as a whole, ink on silver leaf, 67 1/8 x 24 5/8 in.
Note: From a private collection in Wayland with a certificate of antiquity issued in 1981 by Yoshi Takishita, the president of The House of Antiques, Japan.$1,000-1,500
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134Six-panel Folding Screen, Byobu, Japan, 19th century, ink and color on gold leaf, depicting egrets congregating at a pond beneath a snow-covered willow tree and flowers, each panel 67 1/8 x 25 in.$3,000-5,000
134AExport Wood Parquetry Cabinet, Japan, 18th/19th century, rectangular, with two hinged doors with interior locking mechanisms opening to four various sized drawers, the exterior decorated with diamond shape and triangular veneer, the interior of the doors and drawers with marquetry work forming a pattern suggestive of floral roundels, the metal lock plate, hinges, and fittings with engraved decoration, 31 x 29 3/4 x 16 1/4 in.$800-1,200
134BExport Armchair, Japan, early 20th century, the back carved with an eagle perched on a rock above rolling waves and beneath cloud-scrolls, the dragon-form arms with inlaid eyes, the shield-shape seat decorated with a key-fret border, all above an apron carved with cloud scrolls, supported on four legs, the front cabriole legs surmounted by winged dragons, 45 1/2 x 36 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.$800-1,200
135Silk Embroidered Kosode, Japan, late 19th century, depicting flowers of the four seasons on cream silk crepe, embroidered in satin and twisted rope stiches and gold couched thread on a shibori ground, lg. 76 in.$900-1,000
136Celadon Sangam Bottle, Korea, 13th century, pear-shape body with a long neck slowly flaring to rounded rim, slightly off-balance, resting on a short glazed footring with five spur marks, inlaid with four sets of chrysanthemum in black and white, bands of stylized floral and cloud motifs inlaid in white around the waist, decorated with an openwork foliate scroll on the neck near the mouth, a band of incised lotus leaves to the bottom, allover craquelure, ht. 10 in.$800-1,000
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137Celadon Oil Bottle, Korea, 12th century, flattened-down globular body with dish-shape mouth, decorated with incised foliate scrolls on the shoulder, a single distinctive craquelure running from the bottom to the rim, the entire body glazed, the footring with three large spur marks, dia. 2 3/4 in.$800-1,000
138Celadon Bowl, Korea, 14th century or later, the interior decorated with four sets of inlaid fruit designs, and a band of thunder pattern near the rim, the exterior with four sets of chrysanthemums in a double ring between two two-line bands encircling the body, glazed foot with sandy underside, fine nets of shallow cracks over the entire body, dia. 7 5/8 in.$200-300
139Celadon Bowl with Raised Design, Korea, 12th century, conical-shape with a rhythmically warped wall and rim possibly caused from firing, the interior decorated with a raised lotus on the well, foliate design on the sides, and an incised line near the rim, uneven grayish-green glaze with bluish hue on thickly glazed areas, resting on a short foot, entirely glazed, with three spur marks, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 7 1/4 in.$200-300
140Two Pear-shape Bottles with Flared Mouths, Korea, 13th/14th century, one with iron-black glaze decorated with incised rings, scrolls, and combed patterns, a hole on the shoulder and an unglazed area running from rim to bottom, ht. 12 1/2; the other with celadon glaze, decorated with inlaid lotus leaves around the neck and a chrysanthemum motif on the body, the mouth rim shaved, the bottom area unglazed, ht. 12 1/2 in.$200-300
141Small Buncheong Dish, Korea, 15th century, thinly potted to form a softly angled sides along with a low foot and a slightly flared rim, decorated with a swirl design in the center, stamped dots on the well, and incised lines on the sides, grayish-green glaze, the foot hollowed out and unglazed, ht. 1 1/4, dia. 4 3/8 in.$200-300
142Small Shallow Buncheong Dish, Korea, 15th century, decorated with stamped chrysanthemums and inlaid ring patterns, resting on a short raised foot, glossy dark olive green glaze with allover crackling, some parts of the bottom and the entire base unglazed, ht. 1, dia. 5 1/8 in.$300-400
143Small Buncheong Dish, Korea, 15th century, angled body line with a slightly flared rim, the interior decorated with stamped designs, resting on a short foot with hollowed-out, unglazed underside, the body is mostly glazed with some unglazed spots revealing clay turned red from oxidization, dia. 4 1/2 in.$200-300
144White-glazed Stemmed Serving Dish, Korea, 19th/20th century, entirely glazed except the footring, unevenly glazed both in thickness and color ranging from bluish-white to gray, ht. 4 1/8, dia. 8 1/2 in.$200-300
145Plain White Porcelain Tea Bowl, Korea, 16th century or later, well-rounded body forming an upside-down bell-shape with round bottom and slightly flared rim, resting on a raised straight foot with hollowed out unglazed underside, the well is slightly concave, imprinting a ring in the center, the exterior is rhythmically undulating, transparent glaze with a tint of bluish-green, dia. 5 1/16, ht. 3 1/8 in.$600-800
146Plain White Porcelain Tea Bowl, Korea, 16th century or later, wide rounded body with flared rim, resting on a raised foot with hollowed-out underside, the interior with an incised ring around the slightly concave well and another ring near the rim, the exterior slightly undulating, the glaze is grayish-white, dia. 6 1/16, ht. 2 3/8 in.$600-800
147White-glazed Bowl, Korea, 19th century or later, fully rounded body with rounded rim, resting on a high straight foot with hollowed underside, bluish-white glaze, heavily potted and glazed except for the footring which is crusted with coarse clay, spur marks on the inner well, dia. 5 3/8 in.$200-300
148Small White Porcelain Jar, Korea, 19th/20th century, bulbous shape narrowing to the slender neck topped with a short edged rim, resting on a short straight foot fully glazed except the sandy footring, craquelure of various sizes and degree over the shoulder in particular, patches of pinkish glazes around some pockmarks, undulating surface probably from shaping, ht. 7 1/2 in.$500-700
149White Porcelain Rice Cake Stamp, Korea, 19th century or later, the face decorated with carved arrow patterns, the underside slightly convex, resting on a splayed foot with a hole for a string to hang, the underside of the foot is hollowed out and glazed, the footring crusted with soil from firing, dia. 2 5/8 in.$200-300
150Large Blue and White Porcelain Deep Bowl, Korea, 19th century or later, well-rounded bottom and straight sides with a slightly flared rim, resting on a raised straight foot with hollow glazed underside, bumpy surface, decorated with four su character roundels on the exterior and one in the well center, two sets of double rings near the rim and the foot top, the glaze from grayish to bluish-white, ht. 3 7/8, dia. 6 3/4 in.$300-400
151Blue and White Porcelain Miniature Jar, Korea, 19th century or later, decorated with two phoenixes and clouds, a band of cloud motifs encircling the shoulder, a band of two lines encircling the neck and the bottom, bluish-white glaze, ht. 5 in.$100-200
152Caramel-glazed Beveled Jar, Korea, 19th/20th century, with a shaved rim, resting on a short foot, decorated with a single-stroke star shape on the shoulder, splashed and mottled glaze, ht. 7 3/4 in.$200-300
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153Ash-glazed Funerary Vessel, Korea, possibly 5th/6th century, wheel-thrown globular body with funnel-shape neck, resting on a pedestal foot with seven rectangular openings, the ash-glazed body decorated with incised lines and scratched comb patterns, ht. 11 1/4 in.$200-300
154Three Unglazed Pottery Items, Korea, a bottle in the shape of a kundika, 13th/14th century, ht. 12; an ash-glazed flask, 13th/14th century, one side flat, the other round, decorated with combed circles, the shoulder with two hooks and a flared mouth with angled rim, ht. 9 7/8; a small funerary jar, 5th century or later, with two spire-like handles, resting on a short stemmed foot with six rectangular openings, decorated with various combed designs, ht. 3 1/2 in.$600-900
155Two Metal Locks with Keys, Korea, 19th/20th century, a cast iron lock, long rectangular form with a tubular lock with the center curving outward like a belly for a navel-shaped keyhole, 5 x 6 7/8; and one yellow brass in the shape of fish with a tubular lock running across the top, the front decorated with punched rings and scale design, with two stick-shape keys, 4 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
156Gilt-bronze Buddha Statue, Korea, 19th/20th century, sitting with both feet on lotus, his face with downcast eyes and a faint smile, the ushnisha is plain without curls, his right hand in the gesture of “fear-not” and his left in his lap, resting on a two-tier pedestal, ht. 9 3/4 in.$800-1,000
156ASeries of Seven Paintings Depicting Landscapes, Korea, 19th/20th century, in Southern School style, each signed ”Kim Jinji” with two seals and a collector’s seal of “Un Hoe Jae” (except one), one with a title, “Imitating Song People’s Close-view Landscapes,” light ink on paper, mounted on fabric, 17 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.$1,500-1,800
157Four Prints Depicting Royal Processions, Neunghaengdo, Korea, c. 1926, including three from a set of five prints and one from another set of five prints, most likely painted by Kim Seoktae and published by Park Seungyeop, hand-painted over woodblock prints, framed and glazed, 23 7/8 x 13 3/4 in.
Note: Almost identical to some of the fifteen color woodblock prints in the collection of National Museum of Korea featured in Paintings and Calligraphies, Vol. 20: Joseon Paintings of Court Ceremonies, National Museum of Korea, 2012.$800-1,000
158Small Bandaji Chest, Korea, 19th/20th century, with a hinged front flap, mixed elements of provincial styles of Jeollado, Chungcheongdo, and Jeju Island, decorated with cast iron swallowtail and floral motif ornaments, metal fittings, elmwood with warm reddish patina, with key, 19 1/4 x 27 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.$400-600
158ABedside Bandaji Chest, Meorijang, Korea, 19th century, in two sections, the top with two drawers in a row decorated with a flower-shaped knob with a leaf-shaped pendant each, the bottom with a bandaji compartment with hinged front flap, the front decorated with cast iron ornaments, the hanging top and sides with tongue and groove joinery, resting on a cabriole-style leg stands, reddish-brown patina, 17 x 24 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.$400-600
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159Funerary Pottery Model of a Camel, Mingqi, China, Tang Dynasty, unglazed, the large, double-humped animal depicted standing upright and chewing with its hair-lined neck reared back, with a cavity on the underside of the belly, ht. 22 1/4 in.
Note: Thermoluminescence tested on May 6, 1991; with report.$5,000-7,000
160Funerary Red Pottery Figure of a Foreigner, Mingqi, China, Tang Dynasty, depicted standing on splayed feet and with clenched fists, ht. 15 in.
Note: Thermoluminescence tested on November 29, 1990; with report.$2,000-3,000
161Funerary Pottery Figure of Prostrating Foreigner, Mingqi, China, Tang Dynasty, unglazed, the man depicted looking up and to the left, his chin resting on his clasped palms, 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 3 in.
Note: Thermoluminescence tested on March 13, 1985; with report.$1,000-1,200
162Tang-style Pottery Figure of a Tomb Guardian, Wushiyong, China, modeled standing on a square base, with a forward-facing posture and legs pressed together, his hands clenched into fists (weapon missing in right hand) and dressed in armor with breastplate and monster-mask spaulders, ht. 23 1/4 in.
Note: No technical examination performed.$2,000-3,000
163Funerary Pottery Equestrian Figurine, Mingqi, China, Tang Dynasty or later, decorated with sancai glaze, depicting a girl riding a horse whilst playing a small string instrument, with cavity on the underside, ht. 12 1/2 in.
Note: No technical examination performed.$1,500-2,500
164Pottery Figure of a Man, China, modeled standing and dressed in magua, with a conical cap, removable head, ht. 32 in.$3,000-5,000
165Pottery Figure of a Man, China, modeled standing and dressed in an informal robe beneath a long vest, wearing a hat with upturned brim, removable head, ht. 31 in.$3,000-5,000
166Green-glazed Funerary Pottery Vessel, China, Han Dynasty or later, hu form, with cupped mouth and compressed bulbous body above a tall foot, the shoulder with relief decoration depicting a battle scene with archers on horseback, unglazed flat base, ht. 14 1/2 in.
Note: No technical examination performed.$200-400
167Hardstone Scholar’s Rock, China, 20th century, the vertical form carved overall with high relief naturalistic openwork, several carved low relief bats, pale celadon and yellowish stone with white inclusions, with stand, lg. 12 5/8 in.$2,000-3,000
168Hardstone Scholar’s Rock, China, 20th century, of vertical form with overall openwork, translucent celadon stone with russet markings, with stand, ht. 10 1/2 in.$1,500-1,700
169Scholar’s Rock on Wood Stand, China, of irregular tapering form, with a perforated structure consisting multiple irregular-shaped apertures, porous cream-colored stone with pale reddish inclusions and natural fissures, ht. 12 1/2 in.$500-700
170Small Scholar’s Rock on Wood Stand, China, of coral-like irregular tapering form, pierced with numerous openings, brownish-red stone, ht. 7 3/4 in.$500-700
171Scholar’s Rock on Wood Stand, China, of tapering form, with a spiraling, perforated structure with numerous openings of varying sizes, gray stone with white veining, ht. 12 3/4 in.$800-1,000
172Scholar’s Rock on Wood Stand, China, the anvil-shape overhang supported by two weathered, waisted columns on a triangular base, gray stone with narrow horizontal striations, ht. 9 1/2 in.$500-700
173Scholar’s Rock on Wood Stand, China, possibly made of Taihu stone, of perforated, arched form with three low peaks, pale caramel stone with darker variations, ht. 11 1/2 in.$800-1,000
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174Lingbi Scholar’s Rock on Wood Stand, China, the large gray stone suggestive of a perched phoenix, inscribed with the title “jin feng wang yue” (Moongazing Golden Phoenix) and “bai shi xuan cang” (Treasure of the Hundred Rock Pavilion), balanced precariously on the wood stand, 13 1/2 x 17 x 5 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
175Lingbi Scholar’s Rock with Stand, China, 20th century, in the shape of a large bird perched on a rock, the dark gray stone streaked with fine white inclusions on the viewing side, the back of the stone with large grayish-white inclusions, strongly resonant, with stand, ht. 39 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000
176Boxed Set of Five Inksticks, China, 20th century, comprising five variously shaped inksticks of different colors, each decorated with a gilt dragon, some with landscape scenes on the reverse side, others with inscriptions, in a fitted box labeled “Wu Long Tu,” 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.$500-700
177Boxed Set of Eight Inksticks, China, 20th century, comprising eight variously shaped inksticks of different colors, each stick with raised gilt decoration and inscriptions, the fitted box labeled “Ba Bao Qi Zhen Tao Mo,” 11 3/8 x 9 in.$500-700
178Inkstick, China, 20th century, carved with the eight Daoist Immortals, reverse with a four-character caption, one side with a six-character inscription, 7 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in.$500-700
179Inkstone, China, 20th century, rectangular, with rounded corners and a raised edge, decorated with a carving of Budai extending from the grinding surface to form a shaped well, the back inscribed with the studio name “Zi Shi Fang” and possibly the craftsman’s name “Jiang Ai Wen,” greenish-gray stone with an oval green “eye” at the center of the grinding surface, 1 5/8 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.$800-1,000
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180Inkstone, China, 20th century, irregular shape, carved with a pair of bats flying amidst clouds around a small, shaped well at the back inscribed with the year “Guangxu san nian,” brown stone with lighter striations, 1 x 6 x 4 1/2 in.$700-900
181Soapstone Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, cylindrical, carved in relief with Immortals at leisure in a celestial landscape with pine trees, pavilions, rivers, bridges, and distant mountains, inscribed “Lin Qing Qing zuo,” mottled pale greenish-yellow and caramel stone with reddish inclusions, ht. 4 3/4 in.
Note: Lin Qing Qing (d. 1948) was well known for his Shoushan stone craftsmanship.$800-1,000
182Hardwood Brush Pot, China, 20th century, cylindrical, carved in relief with one of the seven-character quatrains by Du Fu (712-770), base with plug, ht. 7 1/4, dia. 7 1/8 in.$800-1,000
183Ivory Brush Pot, China, 18th/19th century, cylindrical and gently waisted, ivory with warm patina and age cracks throughout, base attached by metal pins, ht. 5 5/8 in.$500-700
184Large Hardwood Brush Pot, China, 20th century, cylindrical and gently waisted, leveled base, the wood with an attractive grain, ht. 10, dia. 8 3/4 in.$300-500
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185Important Rhinoceros Horn “Magnolia” Cup, China, 17th/18th century, tapered ovoid form, depicting a deeply hollowed magnolia, the exterior sides carved with branching magnolia blossoms intertwined with branches of lychee, the branches forming the reticulated handle are tied at the base with a magnolia branch, the horn of an even, rich caramel color deepening to a darker brown at the center of the cup and the ends of exterior bound branches, with stand, ht. 7 in.
Provenance: A small New England museum.
Note: The combination of magnolia and lychee symbolizes wishes for a rich and noble home with many sons.$30,000-50,000
186Reticulated Hardwood Censer, China, ovoid tripod form with a pair of short, upright handles, entirely carved and pierced with a lattice of naturalistic branches, ht. 4 1/2 in.$200-300
187Wood Ruyi Scepter with Inlays, China, typical form, carved and inlaid with bone dyed green to imitate jade and depicting Buddhist emblems, bats, fish, and peaches, four-character Qianlong mark on the underside, lg. 17 in.$300-400
188Gourd Cricket Cage with Ivory Cover, China, 19th/20th century, the domed, reticulated ivory cover pierced with bats amidst clouds, the waisted body carved in low relief with a pair of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond with flourishing lotus plants, fitted with a wide ivory rim, four-character Daoguang mark on base, lg. 8 1/2 in.$600-800
189Wooden Tea Brewing Tray, China, rectangular, the top comprising spindles, with a removable water tray below, the frame with bamboo-form supports, legs, and spandrels, 5 1/2 x 12 x 16 in.$300-500
190Stone Brush Washer, China, oval, the exterior carved with the eight Daoist emblems, the interior with a lingzhi mushroom with chilong-scroll decoration protruding out of the cavetto and into the center, with recessed base, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 6 in.$300-500
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191Agate Brush Washer, China, oblong, resting on four shallow bracket feet with two high relief carved chilong forming the handles, with stand, lg. 4 5/8 in.$500-700
192Hardstone Water Dropper, China, carved from a small boulder-shaped stone, the top with perforated holes and two fish, dia. 2 1/2 in.$200-300
193Jade Brush Washer, China, softly curved shape with finely carved high relief pine branches surmounted by three squirrels, translucent pale celadon stone with pale russet pine needles and squirrels, with stand, lg. 5 1/4 in.$1,000-1,200
194Jade Brush Washer, China, lotus-shape with unfurling petal rim and two ladybugs, carved in relief, that sit on the edge of a petal, the bottom depicts incised lotus veins with a relief stem and leaf, translucent white stone with pale green ladybugs, leaf, and inclusions, with stand, lg. 6 5/8 in.$1,000-1,200
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195Jade Brush Washer with Cover and Stand, China, 19th/20th century, four-lobed lozenge-shape, decorated with two carved chilong at the rim, the exterior decorated with a horizontal bar of incised swirl design in the center, white/green jade with white and russet markings, the cover in the shape of a matching lobed lozenge, the domed top carved with cloud motifs, the stand elaborately decorated with openwork cloud and scroll designs, ht. 3 3/4 (jade 2 1/8), wd. 4 3/4 in.$800-1,000
196Wood Table Screen with Green Jade Inset, China, 20th century, the screen mainly decorated with carved openwork scrolls, the oval jade with openwork decoration of a crane and fish on one side and birds and flowers on the other, in an oval reserve encircled with a band of carved floral motifs, transparent apple green stone with white markings, stand ht. 11 1/2, wd. 8 3/4, jade plaque ht. 3 3/8, wd. 2 1/2 in.$20,000-25,000
197Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a gourd, white jade stone with pale russet markings, lg. 1 7/8 in.$500-700
198Jade Cabbage, China, naturalistically carved with overlapping leaves and a pair of locusts on either side, white stone with green and russet inclusions, lg. 4 in.$500-700
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199Jade “Buddha’s Hand,” China, the long citrus fingers forming an elongated circle with scrolling high relief tendrils and blossoms, pale celadon stone with pale russet inclusions, lg. 3 3/8 in.$800-1,000
200Jade Carving, China, depicting two lions with peach branches and coins in relief, green stone with inclusions, lg. 2 1/2 in.
Note: With AGL test report.$10,000-15,000
201Jade Pig, China, 20th century, standing with charming features, white stone, lg. 2 3/8 in.$1,500-1,800
202Jade Carving of a Bixie, China, modeled reclining and looking backwards, with a set of scrolls resting on the lingzhi sprig issuing from its mouth, grayish-green stone with russet and dark inclusions, lg. 4 3/8 in.$2,000-3,000
203Jade Reclining Bixie, China, reclining with its front paws beneath its chin, white stone with russet inclusions, lg. 3 7/8 in.$800-1,000
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204Jade Figure, China, 20th century, depicting a standing Luohan with a tiger, green stone with white inclusions, possibly treated, ht. 3 3/4 in.$300-500
205Jade Figure, China, 19th/20th century, standing figure of Shoulou holding the peach of longevity in his right hand and a staff in his left, white stone with russet markings, ht. 3 3/8 in.$800-1,200
206Jade Luohan, China, 18th/19th century, seated on a finely carved bamboo chair and carved with exceptional sensitivity to the character of a disciple to the Buddha, his head and facial features boldly carved and with large round earrings, one in openwork, his right hand holds a teapot-like object and his left holds a fly-whisk and a Buddhist rosary, his right leg is placed on his left knee, translucent pale grayish-celadon stone with a slight russet inclusion, with stand, ht. 9 in.$10,000-20,000
207Jade Guanyin, China, 18th century, standing with her hands held beneath her flowing robes which extend to her feet, white stone with bright green inclusions, ht. 5 7/8 in.$800-1,000
208Hardstone Guanyin in Case, China, 20th century, the finely carved standing figure with palms together in meditation, the well-articulated robes flow to her feet, the wood and glass case carved with lotus and tendril openwork, figure ht. 7, case ht. 12 in.$800-1,000
209Soapstone Guanyin, China, standing with her right hand in the “wish fulfilling” mudra, next to a vessel emitting clouds, with stand, ht. 3 in.$300-500
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210Jade Censer, China, 18th/19th century, the compressed globular body of the censer is carved in low relief with stylized taotie masks interrupted by a pair of handles issuing from large dragon heads, all supported on three lion-mask feet, dark green stone with pale green and white inclusions, dia. 6 5/8 in.
Provenance: Purportedly acquired by Baron von Kettler, to current owner by descent.
Note: Baron von Kettler (1853-1900) joined the Imperial German diplomatic corps and was appointed the Plenipotentiary of the German Empire at Beijing in 1899. He was later killed during the Boxer Rebellion.$3,000-5,000
211Jade Censer, China, 19th/20th century, the small globular shape incised in low relief with scrolling lotus and tendrils, the reverse-scroll handles rise from the base of the body which is supported by three lion-mask feet, the pierced lid depicting scrolling lotus and tendrils, the finial in the form of a flower, pale celadon stone, dia. 6 in.$800-1,000
212Large Jade Disc, China, oblong, carved in high relief openwork, the front depicting a dragon and pearl and bats, the back depicting an overall cracked-ice pattern with a bird flying above a rock formation, pale grayish-white stone with green inclusions, lg. 3 3/4 in.$700-900
213Segment of an Archaic Disk, China, possibly Neolithic, arc-form, opaque brownish-celadon stone with black inclusions and whitish clouds, two small holes at either end, lg. 4 5/8 in.$500-700
214Two Stone Blades, China, possibly Neolithic, both rectangular blades with holes, one brown stone with mottled green and russet inclusions, lg. 6 1/4; the other russet and celadon, lg. 5 in.$800-1,000
215Jade Dagger, China, the base of the dagger inscribed with archaic symbols, one side with inscription, pale celadon stone with russet inclusions, lg. 9 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
216Slender Axe, China, the long rectangular shape with one hole, dark green stone with brown, tan, and white inclusions, lg. 9 in.$500-700
217Hardstone Cong, China, 20th century, cylindrical, with vertical grooves at right angles to each of the four corners, dark green stone with pale green inclusions, ht. 7 1/2 in.$800-1,200
218Pair of Archaistic-style Jade Pendants, China, round, depicting a chilong, both sides gilded with archaistic designs, pale celadon stone with russet inclusions, dia. 2 1/4 in.$300-500
219Archaic Stone Carving, China, 20th century, forming a double-sided scrolling chilong between an arc of nipples in relief, lg. 7 in.$700-900
220Pair of Archaistic-style Pendants, China, round, depicting a chilong, both sides gilded with archaistic designs, translucent white jade stone, dia. 2 1/4 in.$300-500
221Archaic-style Jade Vase, China, 19th/20th century, elliptical shape, rising from an open taotie mask, the body of the vase is surrounded by borders of lei wen motifs, scrolling clouds, and key-fret, pale and dark celadon stone, with stand, ht. 7 1/2 in.$8,000-10,000
222Jade Seal, China, round, the top depicting in high relief two chilong, translucent pale celadon stone, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 2 1/8 in.$400-600
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223Large Jade Belt Hook, China, 18th century, carved with a sinuous chilong holding a lingzhi in his mouth, the terminal with a dragon head, translucent, even pale celadon stone, lg. 5 in.$4,000-6,000
224Large Jade Belt Hook, China, 18th century, carved with a sinuous chilong holding a lingzhi stem in his mouth, the terminal with a dragon head, translucent, even pale celadon stone, with stand, lg. 5 in.
Provenance: A small New England museum.$4,000-6,000
225Hardstone Belt Hook, China, 20th century, carved with two sinuous chilong facing each other, terminating in a dragon head, celadon stone with dark brownish-red inclusions, lg. 6 5/8 in.$700-900
226Jade Cup with Stand, China, 19th/20th century, with two chilong-shaped handles, decorated with incised taotie interspersed with roundels, translucent white/green stone with streaks of white inclusions and spots of spinach green, ht. 1 3/8, dia. 4 5/8 in.$300-500
227Hardstone Bowl, China, 19th/20th century, possibly made of chloromelanite, the steep walls rising from a short foot to a flared rim, dark green stone with natural matrix and inclusions, dia. 8 in.$500-700
228Pair of Jade Bowls, China, 19th/20th century, each with deep sides, everted rim, and a well-defined foot, translucent pale celadon stone with white inclusions, dia. 6 in.$800-1,000
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229Jade Dish, China, 19th/20th century, with shallow sides, everted rim, and a well-defined foot, six-character Qianlong mark incised on the base, translucent pale celadon stone, wood stand with carved shou character, dia. 6 5/8 in.$1,000-1,500
230Jade Covered Vase, China, 20th century, the body of the vase and the cover surrounded with high relief, openwork chilong, pale celadon stone with light lavender inclusions, ht. 5 3/4 in.$300-500
231Jade Covered Box, China, 19th/20th century, lobed shape, the cover depicting open relief dragons and clouds intertwined with scrolling lotus and tendrils, wood stand with carved shou character, dia. 6 5/8 in.$3,000-5,000
232Openwork Amber Pendant, China, rounded rectangular form, carved and pierced with a pair of children amidst scrolling lotus stalks, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.$1,000-1,500
233Amber Pendant, China, with carved and pierced decoration depicting a dragon climbing onto a giant peach, with further peach and lingzhi sprigs below, translucent yellowish-orange stone with solid inclusions, lg. 2 1/4 in.$500-700
234Agate Pendant, China, 20th century, one side with two officials on horseback, one carrying a flag, the other side with an inscription describing the official announcement, lg. 2 1/8 in.$300-500
235Stone Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a reclining mythical beast, translucent red stone, lg. 2 1/8 in.$300-500
236Lapis Lazuli Figure of Budai, China, 20th century, modeled smiling and standing with a sack thrown over his right shoulder and a gourd bottle held behind his back in his right hand, his loose robe falling open at his chest, ht. 5 3/4 in.$700-900
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237Lapis Lazuli Figure of a Drunk, China, 20th century, depicted reclining on his right elbow with his head resting on a wine jar, a wine cup in his left hand, and wearing loose scholar’s robes and cap, lg. 6 3/4 in., with wood stand.$700-900
238Tortoiseshell Covered Box, China, 19th century, circular, the cover with a reticulated reserve depicting phoenixes soaring amidst clouds, the sides carved with blossoms and foliage, base unmarked, dia. 3 5/8 in.$800-1,000
239Ivory Avalokitesvara with Thousand Arms, China, 20th century, standing on a rectangular two-tier podium decorated with a dragon head on each of the four corners, with downcast eyes and hands folded in prayer, wearing a jeweled robe and headdress decorated with a miniature statue of Buddha, holding various symbolic objects such as a Pure Water bottle, medicine bowl, pagoda, Buddhist wheel, and vajra, carved characters indicating Sun and Moon bodhisattvas, and the mantra to invoke Avalokitesvara, Qianlong mark incised to base, ht. 18 in.$500-700
240Ivory Carving of Shoulao, China, 20th century, standing holding a staff in his left hand and a floral branch in his right, smiling face, incised details stained brown, the ivory laminated, with patina, fixed onto a wood stand, ht. 14 3/8 in.$800-1,000
241Ivory Carvings of a Couple, China, 19th/20th century, dressed in royal attire, the man in an official dragon robe with official hat and a sword, touching his long beard, ht. 9 1/2; the woman dressed in an official robe embellished with phoenix, the symbol of empress, wearing a hairpiece with a phoenix head, ht. 7 1/4 in., all carved in bas-relief with incised fine details, both fixed on a wood stand, with a carved wood display case.$1,200-1,800
242Ivory Carving of a Lady, China, 20th century, standing, a fruit basket with peaches in her right hand, a flower branch in her left, her robe decorated with incised and stained details, her hair stained black, the ivory a creamy white and laminated, signed to base, ht. 12 1/8 in.$500-700
243Ivory Doctor’s Model, China, 20th century, reclined on a wood stand, with one arm folded under her head and the other below her bosom, her hair with incised details, the ivory a creamy white without any noticeable grain, lg. 6 in.$400-600
244Ivory Carving of a Woman, China/Japan, 19th century, standing, a flower basket in her left hand, a flower branch in her right, wearing a jeweled headdress decorated with a bird with spread wings, her robe embellished with incised details, signed to base and with incised floral design, ht. 16 1/4 in.$500-700
245Ivory Carving of an Immortal, China, 20th century, holding a wooden staff, accompanied by a boy playing the flute on the back of deer, with incised details stained light brown, his robe embellished with Chinese characters meaning longevity, wine, book, fortune, etc., signed to base with an incised garland, ht. 16 5/8 in.$600-800
246Three Ivory Horses, China, 20th century, in three different poses of standing and romping, the ivory with a pronounced grain, the manes and tails incised with stylized details stained black, ht. to 2 3/4 in.$700-900
247Ivory Tusk Carving, China, 19th century, with dragons amongst clouds in the upper half and a variety of birds with flowers and water plants at the bottom, carved in relief, the rounded rim decorated with two dragons in relief, fixed onto a carved wood stand, ht. 11 5/8 in.
Provenance: A small New England museum.$4,000-6,000
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248Ivory Tusk Carving of a Woman, China, late 19th/early 20th century, standing behind a phoenix with a rose branch in its mouth, dressed in long, flowing robes and adorned with a phoenix-form headdress, holding a basket of flowers in her left hand and a sprig of roses in her right, on wood stand, ht. 35 in.$3,000-5,000
249Ivory Chess Set with Carved Pieces, China, 20th century, including Qing Imperial couple as king and queen, officials as bishops, horsemen with a sword as knights, stone pagodas as rooks, and the eight Immortals as pawns, stained red for “black,” the ivory glazed and has a prominent grain, ht. 2 1/8 to 5 in. $2,000-3,000
250Ivory Chess Pieces, China, 20th century, a complete set of thirty-two pieces of creamy white and stained red (for “black”), each piece circular, the interior decorated with radiating openwork floral lattices and carved characters, each dia. 1 1/4 in.$500-700
251Ivory Puzzle Ball with Holder, China, 20th century, with multiple layers of openwork dragons and arabesque patterns, the holder with a bowl-shaped top decorated with dragons to the bottom, and the center with a continuous figural landscape, ht. 9 in.$900-1,000
252Hanging Ivory Puzzle Ball, China, 19th/20th century, decorated with twelve holes and a continuous figural landscape on the outermost ball, resting on a stand in the shape of two peaches and surmounted by a seated female Immortal and two children, holding a lotus branch with pods under a lotus leaf, which is connected to a chain with a hook in shape of fish with dragon head, ht. 13 in.$800-1,000
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253Ivory Urn with a Cover, China, 19th/20th century, decorated with figural landscape with pavilions, trees, and rocks in two rounded rectangular reserves carved in bas-relief, both sides of the neck decorated with a carved lion head with a loose ring, the foot and rim decorated with incised key fret motifs, the cover decorated with carved floral scrolls and figural landscape with pine trees and rocks, Shunzhi mark to base, ht. 12 in. (without stand).$1,000-1,500
254Cloisonné Rectangular Basin, China, 19th/20th century, with openwork feet at the corners and a protruded flat rim decorated with floral and foliate scrolls, the exterior covered with ten panels, each decorated with five bats surrounding a shou character, ht. 4, wd. 20 5/8, dp. 13 in.$5,000-7,000
255Cloisonné and Wood Stand, China, 20th century, the rectangular top set with a cloisonné plaque, the central panel depicting vases of flowers against a gold-speckled bronze ground, within a border decorated with cranes and other birds flowing amidst a flowering peony tree against a bright blue ground, surrounded by an outer band of chrysanthemums and scrolling foliage on a bronze ground, with metal frame, all above a shaped apron and supported on four straight legs with shaped feet, 22 1/4 x 25 1/2 x 16 in.$250-350
256Cloisonné Censer with Two Handles, China, 19th/20th century, bulbous-shape rounded to make an waisted upper portion, resting on a high waisted foot, decorated in three sections with lotus scrolls combined with geometric patterns, the handle embellished with a metalwork dragon head, square four-character Qianlong mark to base, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 12 3/4 in.$1,500-2,000
257Lidded Cloisonné Rectangular Box, China, 19th/20th century, in the shape of a low table on a flared foot with four carved hinges on top to secure a plaque and a lid with high sides, the cover decorated with ten blue floral-shape reserves on a yellow-brown ground filled with lattice motifs and a long rectangular metal band with four characters in the center, ht. 4 5/8, wd. 10 7/8, dp. 7 3/8 in.$2,000-2,500
258Pair of Cloisonné Covered Pots, China, 20th century, in the shape of an waterfowl with webbed feet, the body decorated with highly stylized wing with feathers along with other animals, the handle is decorated with a metalwork rabbit each side, the cover decorated with floral motifs and a lotus knob on top, ht. 8 3/8, wd. 12 1/2 in.$400-600
259Pair of Pavilion-inspired Cloisonné Covered Censers, China, 19th century, three-tier hexagonal structure, lavishly decorated mainly with dragon and lotus motifs, the body with six pillars decorated with a metalwork dragon swirling up, the central six-sided pillar for incense decorated with openwork dragons, clouds, and panels of lotus scrolls to the top and wave design to the bottom, the domed, hexagonal, two-tier roof with ovoid openwork metal finial with dragon and clouds, ht. 45 1/4 in.$16,000-20,000
260Cloisonné Basin with Dragons, China, 19th century, with straight sides and a protruded rim with a ridge embellished with meander patterns, the interior decorated with two sets of two dragons facing each other on a light blue ground filled with cloud motifs, the well with a dragon with a flaming pearl, dia. 17 1/4 in.$1,000-1,200
261Cloisonné Basin with Buddhist Treasures, China, 19th century, with straight sides and a protruded rim with a ridge embellished with a meander pattern, the well and the exterior wall decorated with the eight Buddhist treasures, the interior wall with bats and clouds combined with sui characters on a green/blue ground, four-character Wanli mark to base, dia. 17 in.$1,000-1,200
262Cloisonné Covered Jar, China, 19th century, baluster-shape with flat base resting on a short footring, decorated with various scholar’s objects and auspicious emblems on a bright light blue ground, a band of lotus leaves encircling the bottom with decorative underside, the cover with a spire-shaped knob, ht. 14 1/4 in.$500-700
263Cloisonné Basin with Foo Dogs, China, 19th century, bowl-shape with a flared mouth and rolled metal rim, decorated with foo dogs in various poses interspersed with the eight Buddhist treasures, resting on a short footring, with a stand, ht. 12 (without stand), wd. 18 1/4 in.$800-1,000
264Cloisonné Jardinière, China, 19th century, decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds, a band of lotus leaves encircles the top, a band of waves at the bottom, the brass rim and bottom, ht. 21, dia. 22 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000
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265Pair of Cloisonné Tripod Censers, China, 19th century, each well-rounded body with straight neck and protruding rim, the neck with two facing openwork meander motif handles, the dome-shaped cover with flat top with a foo lion finial with his foreleg on a ball, ht. 24, wd. 18 3/8 in.$2,000-3,000
266Cloisonné Tripod Ding-style Vessel, China, 19th century, well-rounded body with a protruded rim embellished with a band of meander motif, the body decorated in three sections with animal head, foliate motif, and floral design, two facing loop handles ornamented with meander designs, ht. 21 7/8, wd. 19 3/4 in.$800-1,000
267Cloisonné Eared Vase, China, 20th century, baluster-shape with a long waisted neck, resting on a splayed foot, decorated with chrysanthemums on a lattice ground, the mouth is flared and the rim is slightly protruded and the interior is decorated with foliate scrolls, ht. 25 1/2 in.$500-700
268Cloisonné Bowl, China, 19th/20th century, depicting the eight Immortals standing on rolling waves with fish and other creatures, four-character Jingtai mark to base, dia. 7 3/8 in.$800-1,000
269Pair of Cloisonné Candlesticks, China, 19th/20th century, jar-shape with long bottle neck, resting on an upside-down bowl-shape pedestal, decorated with floral and foliate scrolls on a light blue ground with five blue bands of floral scroll and meander motifs, ht. 9 3/8 in.$1,200-1,800
269ABronze Ornamental Censer, China, ovoid body with archaic decorations of taotie and flanges, with pierced neck and lappet-form rim, flanked by pierced “S”-shape handles, supported by three waisted legs, the pierced, domed cover with cloud decoration and a large foo lion finial, ht. 19 in.$1,000-1,500
270Pair of Covered Cloisonné Censers, China, 19th/20th century, four-tier square boxes, the bottom with four ornamented legs with a brass animal head and a protruded flat rim on top, two middle boxes decorated with metal openwork of bats and scrolls, and the cover with slightly rounded edges with a metalwork finial in the shape of a multi-story tower, ht. 31, wd. 18 1/8 in.$20,000-25,000
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271Gilt-bronze Figure of a Monk, China, 19th century, molded standing on a lotus base, wearing long robes and raising a cup in with his left hand, with elongated ears, smooth hair, and a serene expression, sealed, ht. 7 in.$500-700
272Gilt-bronze Figure of Mahakala and Consort, Sino-Tibet, the deity cast with thirty-four radiating arms held in harina mudra, the primary arms embracing his consort and holding a kartika and a skull cup, and striding in alidhasana on demons atop a lotus base, sealed, ht. 9 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
273Gilt-bronze Figure of Usnisavijaya, Sino-Tibet, the eight-armed, three-headed deity cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, each hand held in a different mudra, adorned with jewelry and tiaras, sealed, ht. 6 3/4 in.$500-700
274Gilt-bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibet, the figure modeled seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne with his hands held in dharmachakra mudra, sealed, ht. 6 1/8 in.$500-700
275Gilt-bronze Figure of Amitayus, Sino-Tibet, the blue-haired Buddha cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his hands held in dhyana mudra, wearing dhoti and beaded jewelry, sealed, ht. 4 1/4 in.$500-700
276Gilt-bronze Figure of Sadaksari Lokesvara, Sino-Tibet, the four-armed bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his principal hands held in anjali mudra, the other pair in harina mudra, the blue hair tied up in a top knot surmounted by the head of Amitabha, adorned with jewelry and wearing a goat skin over his dhoti, sealed, ht. 6 1/2 in.$400-600
277Gilt-bronze Figure of Hayagriva, Sino-Tibet, the six-armed, three-headed deity depicted in alidhasana on serpents atop a lotus base, each hand held in a mudra or grasping a ritual implement, each head adorned with a skull crown, with three horse heads amidst his flaming hair, unsealed, ht. 7 in.$500-700
278Parcel-gilt Bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibet, 20th century, the serene figure cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with his hands held in dharmachakra mudra, adorned with monastic robes covering one shoulder, unsealed, ht. 9 1/2 in.$800-1,000
279Gilt-bronze Figure of Amitayus, China, the figure modeled with his hands in dhyana mudra, seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular plinth cast with a pair of foo lions, adorned with jewelry and with his hair pulled back in a topknot, backed by a flaming mandorla, unsealed, ht. 7 3/8 in.$500-700
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280Polychrome Bronze Figure of a Guardian Warrior, China, 17th century or later, modeled standing on a circular base comprising the carcass of a dragon, his right hand resting on the hilt of his sword, the weapon piercing the dragon’s head, wearing elaborate armor with celestial scarves floating around the body, ht. 18 1/2 in.$800-1,000
281Pair of Miniature Gilt-bronze Foo Lions, China, 19th century or earlier, each depicted facing forward and seated on its haunches on a rectangular base, curly mane and tail, ht. 1 1/8 in., on wood stands.$800-1,200
282Silvered Bronze Mirror, China, 19th century or later, circular, cast with a central knob rising from an octofoil motif and a raised outer band, dia. 4 3/4 in.$500-700
283Four Archaic-style Mirrors, China, circular, one cast with “squirrels-and-grapes” motif, one with blossom motif and the characters “fu gui chang jia,” one with possible “TLV” design (indistinct due to encrustation), and one with stylized chilong, dia. to 6 1/8 in.$800-1,000
284Three Bronze Bells, China, dome-shape, cast with matrices of raised nipples around the upper part, demarcated from the dragon-and-cloud decoration below by a key-fret band, with an integral chilong loop at the top, graduating sizes, ht. to 4 1/2, dia. to 7 1/4 in.$750-1,000
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285Pair of Lacquered Stone Foo Lions, China, 18th/19th century or possibly earlier, each seated on a rectangular plinth with a frieze of lotus petals, with a ferocious expression on its face and ears laid flat against its mane, ht. 9 in.$1,200-1,500
286Pair of Stone Foo Dogs, China, both modeled with open mouths, curly manes and tails, one standing over a brocade ball, the other over a small pup, sizes to 15 x 14 x 11 in.$700-900
287Two Stone Foo Lions, China, Ming Dynasty or later, each modeled with curly mane and tail, resting on its haunches on a rectangular base, with its front paw resting on a ball, sizes to 7 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.$300-500
288Pair of Stone Garden Seats, China, 19th century or earlier, circular, each originally set on a base, the rounded sides carved with shou roundels and other auspicious emblems, dia. 14 in.$800-1,200
289Buddhist Textile Panel Depicting Western Paradise, China, 18th/19th century, the vertical panel very finely embroidered with Amitabha Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a cliff, with his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and his left held vertically in front of his chest, surrounded by a ring of eleven seated Bodhisattvas, with nineteen seated below the cliff in four rows and three attendants stepping in clouds above, the background and details all worked with couched gold and silver threads, 61 x 16 in., with brocade border.$4,000-6,000
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290Set of Four Embroidered Panels, China, 19th/early 20th century, Suzhou-style, depicting birds amidst bamboo and trees bearing peonies, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms, with inscriptions above, 46 x 12 in., with brocade border added.$1,000-1,200
291Embroidered Yellow Silk Cushion Cover, China, 18th century, embroidered with a central quatrefoil cartouche depicting cranes flying amidst ruyi-clouds above a fruiting peach tree and rolling waves, surrounded by elaborate lotus and scrolling foliage design, 29 x 43 in., glazed and framed.$3,000-4,000
292Embroidered Panel Depicting Deer, China, late 18th/19th century, the four deer at rest on a grassy riverbank with narcissus, with a crane perched on a rock nestled amongst bamboo and pairs of magpies flying amidst a fruiting and flowering peach tree, the inscription “lu wei gao sheng” (may you soar through the ranks) embroidered on the upper right, 48 x 15 1/2 in., with later brocade border woven with lotus flowers, glazed and framed.
Note: See Christie’s London, King Street, Sale 6451, Lot 119, July 2012.$3,000-5,000
293Embroidered Panel Depicting Horses, China, late 18th/19th century, the eight horses at rest on the grassy bank of a lake, with a monkey perched on a rock surrounded by peonies and pairs of magpies and parrots flying amidst a willow tree, the inscription “ba jun xiong feng” (may you have the fortitude of eight horses) embroidered on the upper left, 48 x 15 1/2 in., with later brocade border woven with lotus flowers, glazed and framed.
Note: See Christie’s London, King Street, Sale 6451, Lot 119, July 2012.$3,000-5,000
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294Unfinished Blue Dragon Robe, China, 19th/20th century, with alterations, eight gold couched dragons amidst clouds and auspicious emblems, with bats, dragon-fish, and peonies floating in rolling waves above the lishui border at hem, ht. 48 1/2 in.$800-1,000
295Woman’s Informal Robe, China, 18th/19th century, finely embroidered with birds, prunus, and vignettes depicting figures in gardens, all against a couched gold fret ground with floral medallions on ivory silk, the ruyi-form collar, sleeves, and trim of blue silk with similar decoration, glazed and framed, 46 1/2 x 63 in.
Provenance: Acquired from Cora Ginsburg LLC.$2,000-3,000
296Light Green-glazed Stoneware Dish, China, 16th century or later, thickly potted, with a protruded rim, partially glazed, the interior well and the bottom including foot unglazed, the transparent glaze showing clay impurities beneath, brushed potter’s mark to hollowed-out base, dia. 5 1/2 in.$300-500
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297Yellow/Green-glazed Stoneware Bowl, China, 16th century or later, slowly rounded body with a slightly flared rim, resting on a raised unglazed foot with hollowed underside, the interior decorated with an incised ring and a floral motif in the center well (now worn), fine craquelure over some area, the exterior undulation probably from the wheel, dia. 6 1/2 in.$200-300
298Olive Green-glazed Stoneware Bowl, China, 16th century or later, thick wall with a protruded rim, fine craquelure on the exterior and near the interior rim, the glaze ends around the center well and uneven on the exterior, resting on a raised foot with unglazed underside, brushed mark (illegible) to base, dia. 6 1/8 in.$200-300
299Plain Green-glazed Bowl, China, 16th century or later, with softly rounded wall and unglazed foot, the interior is round without a noticeable well, the glaze uneven around the rim, partially unglazed along the bottom, a distinctive crazing running over one side of both the interior and exterior of the bowl, dia. 6 1/8 in.$200-300
300Plain Green-glazed Tea Bowl, China, 16th century or later, warped shape with gently rounded wall, resting on a raised foot with unglazed footring and underside, glassy yellowish-green glaze with a distinctive cracked-ice crazing of various lengths and sizes, a brushed character mark meaning “sixteen” to base, dia. 5 1/2 in.$300-500
301Pair of Celadon Vases, China, 20th century, archaic cong form, with rectangular body between circular foot and neck, each side molded in relief with the Eight Trigrams in two vertical rows, all covered by glossy green glaze, six-character Guangxu mark on base, ht. 10 3/4 in.$200-300
302Pair of Celadon Vases, China, 19th/20th century, each of bulbous body with flared foot and mouth, shoulder molded with three decorative ram’s-head form handles, overall decorated with a pale celadon glaze, six-character Yongzheng mark on base, ht. 7 1/2 in.$400-600
303Celadon Vase, China, 19th/20th century, pear shape body with cupped mouth and short foot, the neck flanked by elephant-form handles, the shoulder molded with a raised band, overall decorated with a thick celadon green glaze, base unmarked, ht. 6 1/2 in.$200-300
304Celadon Vase, China, quatrefoil baluster form, molded with chilong, bats, and clouds outlined with ruyi-scrolls, the sides with monster-mask ring handles, six-character Qianlong mark on base, all with pale green glaze, ht. 14 1/2 in.$400-600
305Plain White-glazed Ding Bowl, China, 16th century or later, softly rounded body, resting on a straight foot with wide unglazed footring, the interior decorated with carved floral motifs with unglazed band around the center well, creamy white glaze with fine mesh of crazing all over the body, dia. 5 7/8 in.$300-500
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306Plain White-glazed Ding Bowl, China, 16th century or later, a conical shape softly curving inward toward the rim, with distinctive cracked-ice crazing with color variations ranging from bluish-white to creamy brown, the interior well is slightly sunken and encircled with unglazed band, unglazed rim and foot with hollowed-out underside, a brushed character mark to base, dia. 6 1/4 in.$300-800
307Plain White-glazed Low Tea Bowl, China, 16th century or later, widely rounded wall with a gradually flared rim, thick grayish-green glaze with a distinctive craquelure of various lengths and sizes, the inner well unglazed and the exterior partially glazed, the short straight foot unglazed, with hollowed-out underside with a brushed character mark, dia. 5 5/8 in.$300-500
308White Porcelain Ribbed Bowl, China, 19th century, well-rounded shape with a flared rim forming an upside-down bell-shape, resting on a raised foot with unglazed underside, the wall is accordion ribbed, white clay, bluish-white glaze, dia. 5 3/8 in.$300-500
309Plain White-glazed Lobbed Bowl, China, 16th century or later, with a ten-petaled rim, resting on a raised straight foot with unglazed underside with a slightly sunken ring in the center, the flat interior well with a small bulge in the center, yellowish-white glaze with variations from off-white to brown, dia. 4 3/4 in.$300-500
310Plain White Porcelain Bowl, China, 17th century, thickly walled body with a five-lobed rim, resting on a raised foot with unglazed underside, the flat well encircled with an incised ring, thick creamy to bluish-white glaze with cracked-ice crazing on some areas, unglazed foot with a brushed character mark to base probably indicating a kiln number (seven), dia. 4 7/8 in.$200-300
311Qingbai-glazed Small Bowl, China, 16th century or later, conical shape with unglazed inwardly rolled rim, a small incised ring on the well, bluish-white exterior glaze, warm off-white interior, unglazed foot with a brushed character mark to base probably indicating a kiln number (six), dia. 4 3/4 in.$200-300
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312Plain White-glazed Dish, China, 16th century or later, gradually flared wall with a slightly flared rim, grayish-white glaze with blue tint, unglazed well and foot, white clay with some oxidized red freckles, brushed character mark guo (state) to hollowed-out base, dia. 5 1/8 in.$200-300
313Plain White-glazed Bowl, China, 16th century or later, conical, with gently inward-curving rim, thickly potted, with bluish-white glaze, making a characteristic high ping sound, the round, concave interior well with incised ring around it, the rim partially glazed, the exterior glaze ending near the bottom, the foot unglazed, dia. 5 7/8 in.$200-300
314Plain White-glazed Ding Bowl, China, 16th century or later, softly rounded, the unglazed rim flared and then shaved slightly inward, thick opaque glaze with a slight tint of blue around the bottom, gray freckles under the glaze, crackling on some areas, the underside of the foot unglazed and with radiating chatter marks, dia. 6 1/8 in.$200-300
315Plain White-glazed Ding Bowl, China, 16th century or later, with softly rounded wall with an unglazed rim, resting on a short foot entirely glazed, the interior with a ring in the center, greenish-white glaze with a blue tint near the bottom, dia. 6 7/8 in.$300-500
316Blanc de Chine Vase, China, 17th century, tapering, cylindrical form with a short, waisted neck, molded with dragon-head handles, body with anhua floral decoration on one side, recessed base unglazed and unmarked, ht. 8 1/2 in.$800-1,000
317Black-glazed Miniature Jar, China, 19th/20th century, globular body with straight neck, unglazed straight foot, and ground mouth rim, the black glaze with brown speckles and fine crazing, ht. 4, dia. 4 3/4 in.$200-300
318Black-glazed Miniature Jar, China, 19th/20th century, globular body with undulating wall and shaved mouth, resting on an unglazed foot with hollowed-out underside, glazed interior and partially glazed exterior, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 3 7/8 in.$100-200
319Black-glazed Miniature Jar, China, 19th/20th century, bulbous shape with softly rounded shoulder, short neck, and flaring mouth, the glaze ends near the bottom, the interior and flat base unglazed, ht. 2, dia. 3 1/2 in.$100-200
320Black-glazed Miniature Jar, China, 19th/20th century, ovoid body with short neck, shaved rim, and high foot, with glazed interior, the exterior glaze ends near the bottom, the foot is unglazed, ht. 3, dia. 2 5/8 in.$100-200
321Splashed Glaze Miniature Jar, China, globular with short neck and shaved mouth rim, the body with olive green over lightly splashed black glaze resembling “tiger’s fur,” the interior and base glazed in olive green, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 3 7/8 in.$100-200
322Brown-glazed Martaban Jar, China, 19th/20th century, tapering ovoid body with rolled lip, with four loop handles on the shoulder, the body molded with floral decoration, unglazed base, ht. 13 in., with wood stand.$400-600
323Martaban Jar, China, 19th/20th century, tapering ovoid form with rolled lip, with four loop handles on the shoulder, the body partially covered with thick black glaze, ht. 15 in., with wood stand.$500-700
324Ge Ware Green-glazed Bowl, China, 16th century or later, thickly potted body with protruded rim, resting on a raised straight foot with unglazed underside, the center part of the interior well unglazed and turned to purple from oxidization of clay and glaze, craquelure of olive green over a grayish-green glaze, dia. 6 1/4 in.$200-300
325Ge Ware Glaze Miniature Jar, China, globular body with grayish glaze with one set of crackles, with brown mouth rim and hollowed-out base shaved and unglazed, ht. 2 3/8, dia. 2 1/4 in.$100-200
326Ge Ware Crackle-glazed Vase, China, 20th century, rouleau shape, heavily potted, covered with pale gray glaze suffused with crackles, molded in relief with dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, above rolling waves and beneath a band of ruyi-heads along the everted rim, foot decorated with key-fret border, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 24 in.$1,200-1,500
327Contemporary Jun-ware-style Bowl, China, conical, the circular foot rising to a rounded body with slightly inverted rim, covered in a thick pale blue glaze with a purple splash at the interior, partially unglazed, dia. 7 7/8 in.$200-300
328Ming-style Oxblood-glazed Stoneware Stem Cup, China, supported by a bamboo-form foot, the white-glazed interior decorated with a stylized chrysanthemum flower in underglaze blue, the exterior entirely covered in a dark red glaze, unglazed and unmarked base, ht. 3 3/8 in.$200-300
329Blue-glazed Tripod Covered Censer, China, 20th century, compressed bulbous body with everted rim, the cover molded with three pierced ruyi-heads, finial of convex “Y”-shape with ruyi-head terminals, rich cobalt blue glaze covering the exterior, the recessed, unmarked base and interior decorated with pale celadon glaze, dia. 6 in.$400-600
330Robin’s-egg Glazed Vase, China, 19th/20th century, baluster form, covered with a speckled pale blue and turquoise glaze, base unmarked, ht. 13 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000
331“Sky Blue”-glazed Vase, China, bottle shape with flared mouth, decorated with a pale blue glaze, six-character Guangxu mark on base, ht. 13 1/8 in.$2,000-3,000
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332Wucai Baluster Vase, China, 17th century or later, heavily potted, the body painted with boys amidst dense scrolling foliage and peony blossoms, the neck decorated with bamboo, lingzhi mushrooms, rocks, and chrysanthemums, base unmarked, ht. 11 1/2 in., with wood stand.$400-600
333Wucai Covered Jar, China, 17th century or later, baluster form, heavily potted, depicting Ming officials and attendants at an interior setting opening to a courtyard with pine trees, the neck painted with rocks and flowers, with a cracked-ice border along the shoulder, base unglazed and unmarked, the domed cover decorated with boys playing in a garden, ht. 14 1/2 in.
Note: See Bonhams, San Francisco, Sale 19433, Lot 8322, December 2011.$500-700
334Wucai Covered Jar, China, 17th century or later, guan form, heavily potted, painted in bright enamels with phoenixes amidst dense scrolling foliage and peony blossoms, the domed cover with similar decorations, base unglazed and unmarked, ht. 14 1/2 in.
Note: See Christie’s South Kensington, Sale 5986, Lot 83, September 2010.$500-700
335Wucai Covered Jar, China, 17th century or later, baluster form, painted with foo lions prancing amidst dense scrolling foliage and peony blossoms, the domed cover with similar decorations, base unglazed and unmarked, ht. 14 in.
Note: See Christie’s New York, Sale 2404, Lot 2, January 2011.$500-700
336Doucai Covered Box, China, 19th century, rectangular, heavily potted, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze green and red enamels with dragons and phoenixes “playing” with flaming pearls amidst clouds, base with six-character Wanli mark in a double-rectangle cartouche, 3 1/2 x 9 x 6 1/2 in., on wood stand.$400-600
337Small Doucai Dish, China, the exterior decorated with magpies amidst pine branches growing out of cartouches depicting lotus flowers, the interior well painted with a stylized lotus blossom, base with six-character Kangxi mark in double ring, dia. 4 1/4 in.$500-700
338Lotus-shaped Imari Bowl, China, 20th century, the interior painted with alternating panels of dragon and geometric designs, the exterior with dragon and foliate reserves against alternating cloud and geometric panels, dia. 9 1/2 in.$200-400
339Five Imari Tableware Items, China, 18th/19th century, three plates with central floral decoration surrounded by a band of scattered goldfish, Buddha’s hand citron, and pomegranate, gilt rim, dia. 11 1/4, and two deep dishes decorated with peonies and rockery, dia. 7 3/4, 11 3/4 in.$400-500
340Three Imari Tableware Items, China, 19th century, a large bowl and a pair of plates, with floral decoration, dia. to 9 1/4 in.$200-300
341Imari Covered Ginger Jar, China, 17th century or later, painted in blue, red, and gilt with phoenixes and qilin amidst rocks and branches bearing peonies and plum blossoms, the cover with similar floral motifs, base unmarked, ht. 9 3/4 in.
Note: See Christie’s New York, Sale 1793, Lot 60, January 2007.$200-400
342Blue and White Meiping Vase, China, 17th century or later, with rolled lip, painted with a pair of deer and cranes in a landscape with gnarled pine trees and rocks, beneath a full moon and cloud scrolls, with a poem written along the shoulder, the short neck decorated with cloud motif, unglazed base with a six-character Chenghua mark on glazed, recessed, circular cartouche, ht. 13 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
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343Blue and White Covered Box, China, 19th/20th century, spherical, decorated with peonies, bamboo, prunus, birds, rockery, and butterflies, six-character Kangxi mark on base, dia. 8 in.$200-400
344Blue and White “Phoenix-tail” Vase, China, 19th/20th century, baluster body with trumpet neck, depicting plum blossom sprigs against a blue ground with cracked-ice design, with crenellated bands along the mouth and foot, double ring on base, ht. 18 1/8 in.$300-500
345Blue and White Kraak-ware Vase, China, 18th century or later, pear shape, decorated with vertical, alternating panels depicting flowers and animals, the neck painted with panels of stylized jewels, base unmarked, ht. 11 in.$400-600
346Blue and White Bowl, China, 18th century or later, depicting the eight Daoist Immortals with another figure beneath pine trees, the interior well decorated with a figure in a landscape, rim capped with a bronze band, base with six-character mingyao mark “Qi Shi Ding Yu Ya Zhi” in a double ring, dia. 7 1/2 in.$500-700
347Eight Blue and White Items, China, 19th/early 20th century, a jar with prunus decoration against a blue ground with cracked-ice design, double ring on base, ht. 7 1/4, a bowl with exterior figural decorations and a landscape scene at the interior well, stained rim, six-character Jiajing mark in double ring on base, dia. 5 1/2, a pair of plates with figural decorations surrounded by trellis border and floral cartouches, underside with stylized lotus blossoms, four-character Chenghua mark on base, dia. 8 1/4, a large dish with figural decorations and six-character Yongzheng mark in double ring on base, dia. 10 3/8, a dish depicting the Three Star Gods with pine trees, bats, and flowers, pictorial mark on base, dia. 7 3/4, a lotus bowl molded with gadroons and gently barbed rim, decorated with lotus flowers and vignettes of figures against a trellis ground, six-character Chenghua mark on base, dia. 5 7/8, and a tapered brush pot with flared base and figural decoration, six-character Jiajing mark on base, ht. 5 in.$400-600
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348Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, rouleau form, decorated with scattered scholar’s objects and auspicious emblems, the neck with a crenellated border and a scrolling band, double ring on base, ht. 7 3/4 in.$300-500
349Blue and White Vase, China, 18th century or later, baluster form, heavily potted, densely painted with flowering prunus branches on a cracked ice ground between crenellated bands, the neck decorated with ruyi heads, base marked with a double ring, ht. 13 1/4 in.
Note: See Christie’s Amsterdam, Sale 2859, Lot 55, March 2011.$500-700
350Two Blue and White Items, China, 19th century, a miniature ovoid vase with figural decoration, pictorial leaf mark on base, ht. 3 1/2, and a deep bowl with slightly everted, barbed rim, with kraak-style decorations, possibly made for export to Japan, the exterior with alternating vertical reserves of flowers and auspicious emblems, the interior well painted with a bird perched on a rock, the cavetto with floral panels, unmarked base, ht. 3 1/4 in.$200-300
351Silver-mounted Blue and White Hot-milk Covered Jug, China, 18th century or later, pear-shape, the bottom half decorated with gadrooned panels of women and flowers, with stylized lotus flowers on the neck and clouds along the handle, the hinged cover depicting a peony flower, connected to the loop handle with a possibly Dutch silver mount with a silver dog-form thumbpiece and two indistinct silver marks, yu (jade) character mark on base, ht. 6 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000
352Two Silver-mounted Blue and White Jugs, China/Netherlands, 18th century or later, made for export, one pear shape, painted with scholars nestled amidst pine trees and bamboo, with foliage on the neck and clouds along the handle, mounted with silver spout and a garlic-shaped silver cover with a scallop-form thumbpiece, ht. 11, the other decorated with bands depicting landscapes, flowering tulip plants, and stylized floral roundels with “Chinaman-type” caricatures, the flat silver lid connected to the foliage-form mount on the handle by a figural thumbpiece, ht. 10 in., bases unmarked.$1,000-1,500
353Blue and White Bowl, China, 17th/18th century, dish-shape with round well flaring to form a petaled rim, depicting in an extremely schematic manner a natural scene with ducks near a lotus pond contained in a double ring on the well, the interior and rim decorated in multiple sections of various floral and foliate scrolls and geometric patterns, the exterior with two single rings, dia. 11 7/8 in.$1,000-1,800
354Blue and White Jardinière, China, 19th/early 20th century, slender form, heavily potted, decorated with dragons amidst clouds, set between a wave border and a ring of ruyi-heads, the everted rim painted with blossoms, base unmarked, ht. 14 1/2, dia. 12 1/4 in.$300-500
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355Blue and White Garden Seat, China, 18th/19th century, drum-shape, heavily potted, the midsection painted with a pair of confronting dragons, separated by two pairs of pierced cash motifs, amidst flowers, between rows of raised bosses and blossom bands, with four of the eight Treasures along the top and stylized prunus along the bottom, the flat top decorated with a multitude of flowers surrounding a central pierced coin motif, ht. 18 1/2 in.$400-600
356Blue and White Punch Bowl, China, 18th century or later, gently curved walls rising from a short foot to rolled lip, the interior well painted with a flowering peony tree with butterflies, with a border of blossoms against a blue ground along the interior wall, the exterior decorated with a bird and butterflies amidst branches bearing peonies, base unmarked, dia. 14 1/2 in.$300-500
357Two Small Blue and White Ginger Jars, China, 18th century or later, one painted with a continuous landscape scene, wood cover, ht. 6, and one with scholar’s items and auspicious emblems, cover (not original) decorated with a fan, ht. 5 in.$300-500
358Blue and White Shallow Vessel, China, 19th/20th century, possibly a narcissus planter, rectangular with lobed corners, the interior depicting figures in a landscape scene with a walled city along the banks of a river, with a poem written on the upper right corner, the interior walls with stylized lotus and peony blossoms, the exterior decorated with vignettes of plum blossom, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and iris plants against a geometric blossom ground, on four bracket feet, six-character Jiaqing mark on base, 2 x 13 3/8 x 8 1/2 in.$500-700
359Three Blue and White Ming-style Tableware Items, China, early 20th century or earlier, a deep bowl with phoenix decorations, with the character xing (star) at the interior well, dia. 9 3/8, a conical dish with bands and abstract scroll motif and a central fu character (blessing), dia. 10 1/2, and a large deep dish with bands and floral decorations, dia. 12 3/4 in.$200-300
360Eight Blue and White Tableware Items, China, 19th/early 20th century, five plates with figural decorations, two with four-character Kangxi mark, one with four-character Chenghua mark, one with six-character Chenghua mark, and one with Kangxi mingyao mark “Qing Yu Bao Ding Zhi Zhen,” two with dragon motifs, one with gently barbed rims and pictorial mark on base, and one deep dish with everted rim, painted with scholar’s objects and flowers, dia. to 10 in.$200-300
361Eleven Blue and White Tableware Items, China, mostly early 20th century, four plates with floral decorations, one with yu (jade) character mark, one with pictorial ding mark, a small plate with a river landscape scene, base with wan yu character mark, two dishes with figural decoration, with Kangxi nian zhi/zao written on base, two miniature saucers with figural decoration, one marked wan yu, a plate depicting a pair of roosters in a garden, and a bowl depicting Buddhist figures alternating with longevity couplets, base with six-character Wanli mark in double ring, dia. to 9 in.$200-300
362Blue and White “Double Happiness” Covered Ginger Jar, China, early to mid-20th century, with three shuangxi (double happiness) characters amidst stylized flowers and dense scrolling foliage, the cover similarly decorated, base unmarked, ht. 7 1/4 in.$200-300
363Blue and White Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, decorated with clusters of prunus and bamboo against a cracked-ice-style ground, base marked “Ji Qing Tang Zhi,” ht. 6 1/2, dia. 7 1/2 in.$500-700
364Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with compressed bulbous mouth, decorated with lotus flowers and dense scrolling foliage between rings of ruyi heads, the shoulder and foot decorated with bands of wave and blossom motifs, the waisted neck with lappets and the mouth with ruyi heads, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 1/2 in., with wood stand.$200-400
365Blue and White Vase, China, 19th/20th century, bottle shape, with lotus flowers and dense, scrolling foliage above lappets, the neck with similar decorations, the shoulder embellished with shou roundels against a wan-fret border set above a band of rolling waves, the slightly flared mouth decorated with rolling waves and ruyi, with scroll motifs along the foot, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 15 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
366Blue and White Teacup and Saucer, China, 19th century, the gently lobed saucer with barbed rim, the interior central reserve depicting butterflies amidst flowers and plants growing from rocks, surrounded by six panels of dense foliage, birds, and blossoms, the exterior with leafy, floral sprigs, base with four-character Kangxi mark in double ring, dia. 4 7/8, the teacup with similar decorations, the smooth walls rising to a slightly paneled body and scalloped rim, with a wave-pattern border along the mouth, base with four-character Kangxi mark in double ring, dia. 3 in.$300-500
367Blue and White Covered Box, China, 19th century or earlier, rectangular, the cover painted with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, with rolling waves along the sides, unglazed base with six-character Wanli mark on a recessed, glazed, rectangular cartouche, 2 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.$200-400
368Blue and White Ming-style Punch Bowl, China, 19th/20th century, the steep sides painted lotus blossoms and dense, scrolling foliage, with lotus petal lappets along the base and ruyi-heads along the rim, the interior well decorated with a phoenix amidst dense, scrolling foliage, with a band of rolling waves at the rim, base unmarked, dia. 20 3/8 in.$700-900
369Blue and White Cylindrical Vase, China, 19th century, depicting a river landscape scene with pagodas and bridges nestled amidst willow trees and distant mountains, between straight lappets and a band of ruyi heads, the flared mouth painted with pairs of auspicious fruit and flowers, unmarked base, ht. 14 1/8 in.
Note: Similar to one of the vases in lot 147 at Christie’s South Kensington, Sale 7087, July 2011.$800-1,000
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370Blue and White Plate, China, 18th century or later, possibly a charger plate made for export, the center decorated with a basket of flowers, surrounded by rocks with blooming peonies and chrysanthemums, the underside painted with floral sprigs, base with Kangxi pictorial ding mark in double ring, dia. 11 3/8 in.$2,000-3,000
371Blue and White Plate, China, 18th century or later, decorated with leafy stalks bearing flowers and fruit, with a trellis border along the rim, the underside painted with floral sprigs, base unmarked, dia. 12 3/8 in.$2,000-3,000
372Five Blue and White Teacups with Saucers, China, early 20th century, the saucers decorated with landscape vignettes and a solitary traveler in the central roundel, dia. 4 1/2, the teacups with similar decoration, base unmarked, ht. 1 5/8 in.$500-700
373Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar, China, 19th/20th century, decorated with a bird perched on a rock nestled amongst a flowering peony tree, cover with floral decorations, double ring on base, ht. 5 1/2 in.$800-1,000
374Pair of Blue and White Covered Ginger Jars, China, 19th century or later, each decorated with a bird perched on a flowering peony tree above rockery and amidst prunus, with a crenellated band along the shoulder, covers (not original) with floral decorations, four-character Kangxi mark on base, ht. 6 in., with wood stands.
Note: See Christie’s New York, Sale 2344, Lot 436, October 2010.$2,000-3,000
375Blue and White Vase, China, rouleau form, decorated with mythical figures and demons from the underworld in a landscape, with a key-fret band along the cupped mouth, six-character Kangxi mark on base, ht. 17 3/4 in.$300-500
376Blue and White Brush Pot, China, 19th century or later, cylindrical, depicting vignettes of fishermen utilizing three different methods to catch fish, six-character Kangxi mark on recessed base well, ht. 5 3/4 in.$300-500
377Blue and White Bowl, China, the interior well and exterior decorated with iron-red bats amidst blue cloud-scrolls, with gilt details, six-character Xuantong mark on base, dia. 5 1/2 in.$300-500
378Blue and White “Rice Grain” Plate with Polychrome Decoration, China, early 20th century, with a central dragon coiled around a flaming pearls, surrounded by a band of red cloud-scrolls within a bat-and-cloud border, the everted rim decorated with colorful scrolling leafy stalks and blossoms, the underside painted with foliage along the foot rim and with floral sprigs above, four-character Kangxi mark on base, dia. 9 1/8 in., together with a reference book: Hartstone, Eleanor, Rice Grain Porcelain, a handbook to accompany the H. Nelson Hartstone Collection (Boston: T.O. Metcalf Co., 1978).$400-600
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379Blue and White Rolwagen Vase, China, 19th/20th century, the cylindrical body decorated with a continuous scene of military figures in a mountain landscape, with incised borders at the shoulder and foot, the waisted neck with a band of lappets, base unglazed and unmarked, ht. 16 in.$300-500
380Blue and White Composite Candlestick, China, late Ming Dynasty, molded in two parts, with a ring-turned stem above a central, circular drip-pan, resting on a ring-turned, knobbed support and a domed, tiered circular base, rims capped with bronze bands, decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, unmarked, ht. 10 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
381Two Blue and White Gu Vases, China, 18th century or later, painted with figures in river landscapes with mountains and pine trees, the bulbous midsection decorated with scattered floral sprigs, double ring on base, ht. to 17 1/2 in.$600-1,000
382Blue and White Meiping Vase, China, 19th/20th century, decorated with stylized lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage above a wide band depicting waves and rocks, the shoulder with Buddhist emblems within lotus lappets, ruyi motif along the mouth, six-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 13 in.$300-500
383Blue and White Vase, China, 19th/20th century, ovoid, decorated with phoenix roundels, with a chilong and a bat molded in relief along the mouth, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 6 3/4 in.$200-400
384Blue and White Crackled-glaze Covered Jar, China, 19th/20th century, ovoid, depicting a women and two children at leisure in a fenced garden, reverse with a pair of butterflies, on a buff crackle-glazed ground, between molded bands resembling bronze, four-character apocryphal Chenghua mark on base, cover with similar decoration, ht. 11 1/2 in.$500-700
385Blue and White Celadon Covered Jar, China, 19th/20th century, ovoid, decorated with Immortals and bats in a fenced garden, base unmarked, wood cover, ht. 12 in.$500-700
386Blue and White Covered Jar, China, 18th century or later, ovoid, decorated with women and children at leisure in a garden, with a crenellated border along the shoulder, the cover with similar figural decoration, four-character Kangxi mark on base, ht. 11 1/2 in.
Provenance: Formerly the property of Countess von Limburg Stirum.$800-1,000
387Blue and White Bowl, China, 19th/early 20th century, the exterior painted with Ming-style officials and scholars at leisure in a garden with attendants, the interior rim decorated with pinecones, with a playful child at the interior well, pictorial mark on base, dia. 8 5/8 in.$200-300
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388Two Blue and White Ginger Jars, China, 19th century or later, each depicting figures at leisure in a fenced garden, one with Kangxi pictorial leaf mark on base, the other with a pierced wood cover, both with wood stands, ht. to 9 in.$200-300
389Pair of Blue and White Covered Ginger Jars, China, 20th century, each depicting the Three Friends of Winter, the cover decorated with a landscape scene, double ring on base, ht. 11 in., with wood stands.$200-300
390Double Gourd Vase, China, decorated in iron-red enamels with chilong roundels, bats, ruyi, lappets, and stylized lotus motifs, recessed, turquoise glazed base with six-character Qianlong mark, ht. 12 1/2 in.$800-1,000
391Blue and Red Porcelain Table Screen on Wood Stand, China, 20th century or earlier, the rectangular panel decorated with a dragon writhing amidst ruyi-clouds above rolling waves and earth mountains, six-character Xuande mark on upper left, mounted in a wood frame, the matching wood stand carved and pierced with butterflies, lotus flowers, and scrolling foliage, 14 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 5 in.$2,000-3,000
392Famille Verte Vase, China, 18th century or later, baluster form, depicting women and playful children at leisure in a fenced garden, between two geometric blossom bands, the neck decorated with auspicious floral sprigs, base unmarked, ht. 12 3/4 in.$3,000-4,000
393Famille Noire Vase, China, tapered rectangular body with flared, cylindrical neck, two sides decorated with auspicious flowers, including lotus, prunus, chrysanthemum, and peony, the other sides painted with scholar’s objects, sanduo fruits, and some of the eight Treasures, the shoulder with blossoms and butterflies on turquoise ground, the neck birds and flowers, six-character Kangxi mark in a recessed square on base, ht. 19 1/8 in.$300-500
394Pair of Famille Rose Tea Bowls, China, decorated with the eight Buddhist emblems grouped in pairs, between a key fret border and a band of ruyi-heads, six-character Tongzhi mark on base, dia. 4 1/8 in.$300-500
395Pair of Famille Rose Bowls, China, the exterior decorated with auspicious emblems, including four of the eight Treasures, lotus blossoms with leafy stalks, and peach sprigs, gilt bands along the foot and mouth, six-character Daoguang mark on base, dia. 5 1/2 in.$400-600
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396Pair of Famille Rose Covered Tea Bowls, China, each with gently everted rim, depicting the eight Buddhist emblems in pairs, the cover with similar decoration, all with Daoguang Imperial kiln mark “Shen De Tang Zhi” in iron-red, dia. 4 1/4 in.$300-500
397Famille Rose Tea Leaves Bowl, China, rowboat form, decorated with bats and lotus flowers bearing leafy stalks, six-character Jiaqing mark on base, lg. 5 3/4 in.$200-300
398Famille Rose Moonflask with European Figures, China, 20th century or earlier, the shoulders applied with molded bamboo-form handles with gilt decorations on fuchsia ground, with bats against wan-fret ground between a ruyi-head border and a scrolling lotus band on the neck, each side with a large roundel below a gilt shou character, one depicting two shepherds with their flock in a garden with flowers and fruiting trees, with castles and villas in the background, the other painted with five men and women along a grassy riverbank with a playful dog, with a church situated across the river, all reserved on a white ground decorated with scrolling lotuses, bats, and gilt shou characters, with a floral band along the short foot, six-character Qianlong mark on turquoise base, ht. 6 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
399Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Wood Cover, China, 19th/20th century, ovoid, decorated with women at leisure in a fenced garden with plantain leaves and rocks, with a pair of red bats painted on the other side, ht. 8 in., with wood stand.$300-500
400Famille Rose Twin Covered Jar, China, baluster form, with a gourd-shape cross-section, depicting playful children between pink-ground sections painted with scrolling vines and decorated with ruyi ornaments, bands of blue lotus motif along the foot and mouth, gilt lip, the cover with gilt knobbed finials and floral decoration, turquoise-glazed base and interior, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 1/2 in.$600-800
401Miniature Vase, China, globular, decorated with a continuous Republic-style landscape scene, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 2 5/8 in.$200-400
402Famille Rose Porcelain Lantern, China, early 20th century, hexagonal, each side decorated with roundels depicting figures, set in geometric, cash-patterned, reticulated panels on a floral ground, ht. 11 1/4 in., together with a circular wood stand.$300-500
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403Famille Rose Vase, China, bottle shape, decorated with scattered butterflies, the shoulder with a border depicting shou characters and lotus flowers amidst scrolling foliage, with a band of ruyi-heads along the gilt rim, six-character Guangxu mark on base, ht. 16 in.$400-600
404Famille Rose Vase, China, baluster form, with Republic-style decoration depicting the eight Taoist Immortals in a rocky landscape with a gnarled pine tree, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 12 1/2 in.$600-800
405Famille Rose Vase, China, elongated bottle shape with rolled lip, body decorated with a Republic-style landscape, the neck with poetic inscription commentating on the scene below, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 1/8 in.$300-500
406Famille Rose Yellow-ground Stem Cup, China, 18th century or later, rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, supported by a hollow, splayed foot, the exterior and interior depicting dragons chasing pearls amidst clouds, between bands of lotus blossoms and surging waves, the foot with similar lotus and wave decoration, all against a bright yellow ground, gilt lip, underglaze blue six-character Yongzheng mark inside the foot, ht. 3 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000
407Famille Rose Yellow-ground Covered Jar, China, 19th century, cylindrical, decorated with stylize lotus blossoms with dense, scrolling leafy stalks, Buddha’s hand citrons, bats, and shou characters against a bright yellow ground, base unmarked, ht. 7 1/4 in.$500-700
408Pair of Yellow-ground Covered Vases, China, 20th century, baluster form, painted with birds and fish with flowering branches, the waisted neck with scrolling peonies, the dome-shaped cover similarly decorated, bud-shaped finial, double ring in underglaze blue on base, ht. 23 in.$2,000-3,000
409Large Famille Rose Yellow-ground Vase, China, bottle shape, with lotus flowers with dense, scrolling foliage against a yellow ground between lotus panels and a ruyi border, the neck with similar decoration above lotus lappets, gilt rim with ruyi motif, turquoise-glazed base and interior, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 21 in.$700-900
410Pair of Famille Rose Blue-ground Bowls, China, 19th/20th century, with vignettes of flowers and birds painted in famille rose enamels, against the blue ground embellished with gilt decorations, pictorial mark on base, dia. 7 3/8 in., (repaired).$400-600
411Famille Rose Blue-ground Covered Jar, China, 20th century, with reserves depicting scholar’s objects and figures in a fenced garden, the deep blue ground with gilt floral decorations and bands, the cover with a vignette of flowers, base unmarked, ht. 11 3/4 in.$300-500
412Famille Rose Lavender-ground Gu Vase, China, 20th century, with cartouches of flowers and birds against a lavender-blue ground, gilt details, base and interior decorated with turquoise glaze, base with nine-character iron-red mark “Taowu Jiandu Guo Baochang Jin Zhi” (respectfully made by Guo Baochang, Superintendent of Ceramics), ht. 9 1/8 in.
Note: Guo Baochang (1879-1942) was appointed Superintendent of Ceramics by Yuan Shikai, China’s President of the Republic.$800-1,000
413Famille Rose Vase, China, Republic Period, baluster form with a compressed bulbous mouth, the body decorated with a continuous scene of children playing in a fenced garden with rocks, bamboo, and plantain leaves, the waisted neck and foot with stylized lotuses, scrolling foliage, bats, and auspicious emblems on a yellow ground, gilt lip, turquoise-glazed base and interior, base with apocryphal six-character Jiaqing mark in iron-red, ht. 9 1/2 in.$800-1,000
414Famille Rose Pink-ground Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape with flared mouth, decorated with scattered flowers on leafy stalks on a pink sgraffito ground incised with scrolling tendrils, gilt lip, turquoise-glazed base and interior, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 12 3/4 in.$500-700
415Famille Rose Pink-ground Vase, China, 19th/20th century, bottle shape, decorated with bats interspersed with leafy stalks bearing lotus, iris, peony flowers, on a pink sgraffito ground incised with scrolling tendrils, with turquoise enameled base and interior, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in.$500-700
416Famille Rose Pink-ground Double Gourd Vase, China, with a globular bulb above a flattened ovoid body, flanked by high-arched handles, decorated with butterflies, bats, and flowers with leafy stalks against a pink sgraffito ground, blue key fret border along the foot, handles with blue lotus decoration, gilt lip, turquoise-glazed base and interior, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 7 1/8 in.$400-600
417Famille Rose Lime Green-ground Vase, China, early 20th century, bottle shape, decorated with butterflies interspersed with lotus, chrysanthemum, iris, peony, and plum blossom sprigs, on a lime green ground, gilt lip, base with four-character Qianlong mark in red and gilt, ht. 9 1/4 in.$800-1,000
418Lime Green-glazed Porcelain Teapot, China, 19th century, decorated with carved landscape with figures on a boat, pines, rocks, a band of key fret encircling the mouth, the cover decorated with flower branches with a peach-shaped knob, the spout and handle are bamboo-inspired, four-character “Wang Bing Rong Zuo” (made by Wang Bingrong) mark to base, the interior unglazed, wd. 6 3/4 in.$800-1,200
419Pair of Famille Rose Lime-ground Planters, China, lotus form, with ribbed body and everted, barbed rim, resting on five ruyi feet, decorated with bats and lotus flowers with leafy stalks against a lime green ground, key-fret band along the rim, gilt lip, turquoise-glazed interior, with drainage hole on base, unmarked, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 8 3/4 in.$1,200-1,800
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420Famille Rose Millefleur Vase, China, baluster form, the shoulder flanked by a pair of pink elephant handles with decorative rings, gilt rim, turquoise-glazed base and interior, six-character Daoguang mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in.$500-700
421Millefleur Double Gourd Vase, China, densely decorated in famille rose enamels with a multitude of blossoms, gilt lip, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 10 1/2 in.$500-700
422Framed Famille Rose Painted Porcelain Plaque, China, early 20th century, depicting a woman seated beneath a willow tree in a fenced garden, surrounded by playful children, with inscription regarding motherhood on the left side, 20 3/4 x 13, wood frame 28 1/2 x 20 1/4 in.$300-500
423Pair of Famille Rose Figures, China, 20th century, each bearded old man elaborately dressed and seated on a tree stump, the hollow interior molded with double mark: “fu jian hui guan” and “ruan jing kai zao,” ht. to 8 in.$200-300
424Blanc de Chine Figural Group, China, molded with a man leaning against a pine tree and watching two men playing weiqi, ht. 3 3/4 in.$400-600
425Metal-mounted Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/early 20th century, compressed ovoid shape, depicting a dragon chasing a red flaming pearl, the metal stopper with a monogram, possibly reads “JMB,” chained to a metal-mounted neck similarly worked with the Chinese characters “Luo Shi Mo,” possibly a transliteration of the original owner’s name, ht. 2 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500
426Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, flattened baluster-shape with a short raised ovoid foot, with one side with carved two figures playing “go,” the other with incised and stained landscape, both with inscriptions, dated and signed, the ivory has a prominent grain, signed to base, ht. 3 1/8 in.$400-600
427Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, in the shape of a man riding on a caparisoned elephant, the head of the figure as cover carved into a scoop, the figure is holding a flower and his leg is raised toward his body, a trace of signature to one of the elephant legs, ht. 4 1/8 in.$400-600
428Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rounded rectangular body with flattened sides, decorated in low relief with carved Immortals with a boy attendant in a room setting in two panels divided by two sets of three lotus roundels in a vertical column, along the shoulder and the bottom embellished with a band of lotus motifs, resting on a short straight foot, some incised details stained in black, ht. 4 1/2 in.$500-700
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429Inlaid Art Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened globular shape, each side with a central medallion depicting figures engaged in scholarly pursuits, enclosed by lotus flowers and scrolling foliage, the sides with blossoms, elaborately inlaid with pearl, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, and hardstones, spinach green glass with russet and milky white inclusions, ht. 2 1/2 in.$700-900
430Blue Peking Glass Bowl, China, with deep rounded sides and slightly flaring rim, dia. 6 1/4 in.$400-600
431Peking Glass Carving, China, depicting Guanyin standing with her hands clasped and wearing long, flowing robes, opaque white glass with green patterns stimulating mottled green jade, ht. 9 3/4 in.$500-700
432Pair of Peking Glass Bowls, China, 19th/early 20th century, square, with flared sides, red glass cut through to yellow ground, each side depicting a figural landscape scene, each with a different four-character Qianlong mark on recessed bases, 2 5/8 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.$1,500-2,500
433Peking Glass Bowl, China, c. 1900, deep yellow color, decorated in relief with a pair of goldfish swimming amidst lotus stalks, base unmarked, dia. 5 1/8 in.$800-1,200
434Yellow Peking Glass Brush Pot, China, 20th century, cylindrical, plain decoration, base unmarked, ht. 5 3/8 in.$500-700
435Calligraphy Album, China, ink on paper, twenty-four pages, each with a landscape background, bears signature, with two to three seals, 12 1/2 x 9 in.$6,000-8,000
436Four Calligraphies, China, Liu Bingsen (1937-2005), in clerical script, including three four-character works, signed with two seals, 41 x 13, and one three-character work, meaning “Spring like the Sea,” dated and signed with two seals, 13 x 41 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$250-350
437Two Calligraphies, China, one with two characters, signed “Yu Lau” with a seal, 26 1/2 x 13 1/4; the other with a character “fu” meaning fortune, signed “Yang Qingxi” with three seals, 35 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$100-150
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438Five Calligraphy Works, China, 20th century, a rubbing of an inscription, signed “Shi An” with two seals, 43 1/4 x 12 1/8; one with four characters, dated and signed with three seals, 39 x 13 1/8; one with two characters meaning crane and pine, dated and signed “Huang Zhengjun” with two seals, 13 1/8 x 38 1/8; one with two characters meaning auspiciousness, signed with two seals, 26 1/2 x 13 1/8; and one with two characters meaning “enjoy the music,” signed “Xu Linchun” with two seals, 13 1/8 x 25 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$400-600
439Calligraphy, China, signed “Wang Xiaju” (1909-1995), with two characters meaning peacefulness and quietness, signed with a seal, 26 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$200-400
440Calligraphy Couplet, China, 20th century, each with seven characters in standard script, signed with two seals, embellished with two calligraphies on both sides writing about a monk Hong Yi (1880-1942), dated and signed with a seal, hanging scroll, 26 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.$200-300
441Calligraphy Couplet, China, 19th/20th century, in semi-cursive script, signed with two seals, hanging scroll, each 53 1/2 x 13 1/8 in.$300-400
442Calligraphy Couplet, China, 20th century, in the manner of Yu Feian (1888-1959), signed with a seal, hanging scroll, each 33 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.$300-500
443Calligraphy, China, 20th century, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), signed with two seals, 15 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.$200-400
444Calligraphy Couplet, China, 20th century, in the manner of Lin Sanzhi (1898-1989), in cursive script, signed with two seals, hanging scroll, each 32 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.$300-500
445Calligraphy, China, 20th century, a three-line eulogy in semi-cursive script, signed with two seals, mounted on a decorative fabric, 8 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.$300-400
446Calligraphy, China, 20th century, in clerical script, signed with a seal, hanging scroll, 38 3/8 x 13 1/8 in.$200-400
447Calligraphy, China, 20th century, in the manner of Lin Sanzhi (1898-1989), in cursive script, dated and signed with two seals, hanging scroll, 30 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.$200-400
448Calligraphy, China, 20th century, with four-character, dated and signed unread with three seals, ink on loose paper, 51 3/4 x 13 in.$400-600
449Calligraphy on a Red Ground, China, 20th century, decorated in gold with ten roundels of dragon and phoenix design, clouds, and floral motifs arranged in two columns, dated with two imperial seals, hanging scroll, 53 x 27 in.$300-500
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450Woodblock Print Album Depicting Eighteen Luohans, China, bound in the order as appeared in monk Guanxiu’s dream, in accordion fold, each with a descriptive inscription and the name of painter with a seal or two, ink print pasted onto a sheet of paper, print 5 7/8 x 3 3/8, album, 7 7/8 x 4 7/8 in.$300-500
451Woodblock Print Album Depicting One Hundred Luohans, China, grouped in fives on twenty leaves, in accordion fold, with their respective names inscribed, ink print pasted onto a sheet of paper, print 5 7/8 x 3 3/8, album, 7 7/8 x 4 7/8 in.$300-500
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453Painting Depicting Two Horses, China, 20th century, facing each other, one romping and the other striding, with a calligraphy with three seals occupying the upper half, ink and color on paper, hanging scroll, 60 x 32 in.$200-300
454Four Paintings Depicting Flowers, China, 19th century, including peonies for Spring, with a seal; poppies for Summer, without seal; chrysanthemums and hydrangeas for Fall, with a seal; plum and bamboo for Winter, inscribed with two seals, all color on silk, hanging scroll, each approx. 35 x 7 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
455Painting Depicting Peonies, China, 20th century, with a woodpecker, signed with a seal, color on silk, framed and glazed, 28 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
456Painting Depicting Plum Branches, China, 20th century, dated and signed with a seal, ink and color on paper, framed and glazed, 18 3/4 x 17 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$200-400
457Painting Depicting Flowers and a Cat, China, 20th century, a joint work by two artists, in the manners of Wang Xuetao (1903-1982) for the flowers with two seals and of Cao Kejia (1906-1979) for the cat with two seals, ink and color on silk, hanging scroll, 53 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.$200-300
458Painting Depicting a Rolling Carp, China, among water plants, drawn in a folding fan shape, light ink on paper, hanging scroll, 11 x 16 in.$300-500
459Painting Depicting Plants and Insects, China, 19th/20th century, in boneless style, color on paper, hand scroll, 11 7/8 x 70 1/4, with two calligraphies at front and end, including one four-character calligraphy, signed with two seals, 11 7/8 x 42 1/8, and a poem written in twenty-two lines, signed “Zhang Huayun,” 11 7/8 x 53 1/2 in.$400-600
460Painting Depicting Birds, China, in the manner of Lin Liang (1424-1500), of various kinds flying in and out of trees, depicted in boneless style, with numerous seals including of Qianlong, Jiaqing, and Xuantong, accompanied by calligraphic works including a four-character calligraphy at the front and four at the end, all signed with two to three seals, ink on paper, hand scroll, ht. 13 x wd. approx. 500 in., with nine 49 3/4-in. wide papers joined together for painting and with a seal on each joint.$800-1,000
461Painting Depicting a Landscape, China, 20th century, with two scholar-recluses sitting under a pine with cranes, inscribed with a seal, ink and color on cotton, framed and glazed, 13 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$400-600
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462Painting Depicting an Old Scholar, China, 20th century, standing in profile with a staff in his hand in an open field with bamboo, inscribed and signed with a seal, ink and light color on paper, hanging scroll, 50 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.$300-500
463Painting Depicting a Scholar-Recluse, China, 20th century, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), standing in profile in the midst of a forest looking backwards, inscribed, dated, and signed with two seals including one to the bottom right, ink and light color on paper, hanging scroll, 49 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.$300-500
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464Painting Depicting a Man and a Child, China, 20th century, carrying a staff with a gourd bottle tied at the top over his shoulder, accompanied by a child riding on a goat, dated and signed with a seal, ink and color on paper, hanging scroll, 52 1/4 x 24 3/4 in.$300-500
465Painting Depicting a Mystic Woman, China, 20th century, with long black hair, in a jeweled dress, surrounded by a swan with spread wings, signed (unread) with a seal, gouache and watercolor on paper, hanging scroll, 36 1/4 x 35 1/4 in.$200-300
466Painting Depicting the Heavenly Peach Banquet, China, 20th century, with an angry monkey under peach trees with seven worried fairies watching, from a Chinese opera: “Monkey: Journey to the West” based on a novel, Journey to the West, signed with a seal, color on cotton or flax, hanging scroll, 40 x 33 3/8 in.$400-600
467Four Paintings Depicting Landscapes, China, 20th century, in the manner of Huang Junbi (1898-1991), one with a figure on a horse, 12 1/2 x 10 3/8; a riverside, 13 1/4 x 17 3/4; palm trees, 12 3/8 x 17 1/8; and waterfalls, 13 1/2 x 17 7/8 in., all mounted on a decorative fabric, signed with one or two seals.$600-800
468Painting Album of Twelve Landscapes, China, in the manner of Lan Ying (1585-1664), with figures, in Southern School style with some mountains painted in malachite green, including one signed with two seals, five with a seal on the right bottom corner, two with different signatures from that of the rest, and four unsigned, ink and light color on paper, all mounted on fabric (now worn and torn), 7 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.$1,000-1,200
469Fan Painting Depicting a Landscape, China, in the manner of Dai Xi (1801-1860), with a scholar-recluse sitting on a rock looking at a waterfall, titled and signed with two seals, light ink on paper, mounted on a paper, 9 5/8 x 20 3/8 in.$300-500
470Pair of Gouache Paintings, China, 19th/early 20th century, gouache on pith paper, one depicting a man being taken away from his wife and into custody by three guards, the other with a guard overseeing three chained prisoners, 4 3/4 x 9 5/8 in., glazed and framed.$300-500
471Pair of Gouache Paintings, China, 19th/early 20th century, gouache on pith paper, depicting a seated Mandarin and his wife dressed in dragon robes and Mandarin hats, one holding a book and the other a fan, beside various scholar’s objects on marble-top stands, 11 x 7 3/8 in., glazed and framed.$300-500
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472Six Gouache Paintings, China, 19th/early 20th century, gouache on pith paper, three depicting figures of different occupations performing their respective duties, and three painted with figures engaging in leisurely pursuits, varying sizes to 7 1/2 x 11 3/8 in., glazed and framed.$600-800
473Oil Painting Depicting a Port, China, 19th century, possibly of Canton, with buildings with national flags, viewed from the sea with trade and passenger boats, oil on panel, mounted in a double frame, the outer frame with carved floral design, 6 1/4 x 21 5/8 in.$800-1,000
474Two Oil Paintings Depicting Landscapes, China, one with a covered bridge with people crossing, signed, painted on canvas, framed and mounted on decorative fabric, 13 3/4 x 17 3/8; the other with a riverbank with temples and figures, signed “Mei Chienying,” painted on canvas and mounted in a decorative frame, 13 1/2 x 17 3/8 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
475Portrait Painting, China, Jin Shangyi (b. 1934), depicting a Western man in three-quarter right side view, on a white ground, signed, oil on canvas, framed, 17 x 14 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
476Portrait Painting, China, attributed to Zhao Youping (b. 1932), depicting a long-haired man wearing a white shirt and a black cloak over his shoulder, unsigned, oil on canvas, framed, 19 7/8 x 14 1/8 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$200-300
477Three Oil Portrait Paintings, China, Zhao Youping (b. 1932), including one depicting a woman dressed in a Tibetan costume, dated and signed, 20 3/4 x 14 3/4; one depicting a woman with braided hair on a blank unpainted background, unsigned, 20 1/2 x 14 1/2; and one depicting a man with a fur jacket over his shoulder, dated and signed, 14 1/2 x 20 1/2 in., all on canvas, in frames.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
478Portrait Drawing, China, 20th century, depicting a man in three-quarter right side view, inscribed with date, charcoal on paper, framed and glazed, 15 1/4 x 10 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
479Portrait Drawing, China, 20th century, depicting a bearded man in three-quarter right side view, inscribed with date and a seal, charcoal on paper, framed and glazed, 15 3/8 x 11 5/8 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
480Two Portrait Drawings, China, 20th century, depicting two men including one with a sweater hat in three-quarter left side view, inscribed with date, charcoal on paper, framed and glazed, 15 1/4 x 10 1/2; the other in profile, inscribed with date and a seal, charcoal on paper, framed and glazed, 16 x 11 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
481Two Portrait Drawings, China, 20th century, both depicting men, one a three-quarter right side view, inscribed with date and a seal, charcoal on paper, framed and glazed, 13 5/8 x 11; and the other with a hat, inscribed with date and a seal, charcoal on paper, framed and glazed, 14 5/8 x 10 1/4 in.
Provenance: From the former New England Center for Contemporary Art (NECCA) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut.$300-500
482Pair of Export Art Nouveau Silver Tygs, China, early 20th century, by Wang Hing, base marked “WH90” and with a character mark, each with three, slender handles, waisted stem on splayed circular foot, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 5 in., each 11.75 ozt.$1,000-1,500
483Set of Six Export Silver Cordials, China, early 20th century, by Wang Hing, base marked “WH90” and with a character mark, each bears the monogram “LR,” with a tapering stem supported by a plain round foot, ht. 2 5/8 in., each 1.10 ozt.$700-900
484Export Silver Tray, China, early 20th century, by Wang Hing, base marked “WH90” and with a two-character mark, shallow, rectangular form supported by four ball feet, decorated with dragons chasing pearls, 10 3/8 x 7 1/4 x 7/8 in., 11.75 ozt.$700-900
485Export Silver Rococo Revival Tray, China, early 20th century, by Wang Hing, base stamped “WH90” and with a two-character mark, the rectangular, gadrooned dish with scroll motif and an everted scalloped rim with foliated shell decoration, supported by four bracket feet, 11 3/4 x 6 x 7/8 in., 13.95 ozt.$700-900
486Export Silver Tray, China, early 20th century, by Wang Hing, base marked “WH90” with a character mark, fan-shape, the sides of openwork dragon design, the tray engraved with egrets in a pond amidst lotus flowers, with the monogram “LR,” on four bracket feet, 7 1/2 x 4 x 7/8 in., 4.40 ozt.$400-600
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487Export Silver Rococo Revival Covered Butter Dish, China, early 20th century, by Wang Hing, base stamped “WH90” and with a two-character mark, the oval, gadrooned dish with scroll motif and an everted scalloped rim with foliated shell decoration, supported by four ball feet, with a gadrooned cover, 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 in., 8.55 ozt.$400-600
488Export Silver Art Nouveau Footed Dish, China, 20th century, shallow, circular form with scalloped rim, incised with a central shou character surrounded by two concentric bands of auspicious flowers, on three anthemion-form supports with insect decoration, with feet made of amber-colored glass beads, indistinct mark on base, dia. 6 1/4 in.$400-600
489Silver Comb, China, early 20th century, the double-arched top engraved with birds, flowers, and butterflies against a diapered ground, unmarked, lg. 3 5/8 in.$1,200-1,500
490Three Export Silver Items, China, early 20th century, a snuff bottle engraved with a tree on one side, reverse with an inscription, marks on base, ht. 2 3/8, 1.00 ozt., a calling card holder with a repoussé dragon on a hammered ground, 1 3/4 x 3 1/8, 1.15 ozt., and a hinged silver box with dragons in relief on the cover and four sides, all against a hammered ground, 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/8, 20.50 ozt.$200-300
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492Export Silver Teapot, China, Shanghai, late 19th/early 20th century, by Zee Wo, marked “Zee Wo” and with a two-character mark, lobed, ovoid body with hinged cover and repoussé dragon decorations, with bamboo-form handle, spout, and finial, handle with ivory breakers, dia. 5 1/2 in., 18.85 ozt.$600-800
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496Pair of Wood Armchairs, possibly Malaysia, the back splat with three pierced reserves depicting bats, lingzhi, and lotus scrolls, the arms with scroll terminals and “S”-shape rails, the seat above a front apron pierced with chilong-scrolls, the sides with ruyi-scrolls, supported by four legs with bracket and shaped feet, 40 x 18 1/2 x 22 in.$400-600
497Cloisonné and Hardwood Armchair, China, the back and arms set with cloisonné plaques depicting figures in landscapes with rivers, mountains, pine trees, and pavilions, the seat with a cloisonné plaque featuring five vignettes of figures in landscapes against a blossom-patterned ground with a lotus and ruyi border, the exterior of the arms and the apron carved with stylized lotus blossoms and ruyi-scrolls, supported on four legs set into the base stretcher, 40 x 42 x 27 in.$8,000-10,000
498Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Armchair, China, late 19th/early 20th century, inlaid and pierced with foliage, flowers, and bamboo, the pierced back with arched back rail and a central circular marble panel of variegated gray color, 38 x 19 x 24 1/2 in.$700-900
499Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Armchair, China, late 19th/early 20th century, inlaid and pierced with foliage, flowers, and bamboo, the pierced back with arched back rail and a central circular marble panel of variegated gray color, 38 x 19 x 24 1/2 in.$500-700
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500Horseshoe-back Armchair, China, the back splat decorated with a reserve carved with a writhing dragon above an inset burlwood panel, the outscrolled arms with dragon-form spandrels at the terminals, the seat set above a solid apron carved with pairs of chilong, the four legs surmounted by dragon-heads and claw feet resting on the bracket, 37 x 22 x 27 in.$1,000-1,200
501Folding Horseshoe-back Armchair, China, 20th century, the back splat with an openwork reserve depicting a qilin amidst ruyi and gourds, the upper ruyi-shaped cartouche pierced with a chilong, the crest rail with out-swept terminals and metal hardware, above shaped spandrels carved with chilong, the footrest with metal mounts in the form of a central coin flanked by lozenges, 41 x 22 x 27 1/2 in.$800-1,000
502Pair of Export Horseshoe-back Armchairs, China, the back splat carved with a chilong roundel beneath a pierced endless knot, the seat with everted sides and removable upholstered cushions, set above a solid apron carved with chilong, supported on four legs with claw-and-ball feet, 30 x 21 1/4 x 25 in.$600-800
503Pair of Wood Storage Stools, China, barrel-shape, each with ribbed body flanked by two ruyi-shape indented handles, the top inset with a circular maple panel at the center and opens to a hollow cavity, supported on five short cabriole legs, ht. 16 1/2, dia. 9 1/2 in.$400-600
504Gilt and Painted Wood Panel, China, 20th century, rectangular, comprised of three reserves, the central openwork panel with dragons flying amidst clouds above a pavilion and rolling waves, flanked by cartouches each carved with a phoenix and flowers, 22 3/8 x 65 3/4 in.$800-1,200
505Set of Four Gilt and Painted Wood Panels, China, 20th century, each with two reserves carved in relief with birds perched on flowering trees and auspicious plants, including pine, bamboo, peony, and plum blossom, against a red-painted ground, all above a pierced frieze depicting stylized lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage, 62 x 17 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000
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506Export Hardwood Scroll Box on Stand, China, 19th century, the rectangular box with scalloped terminals supported on an elaborately carved stand with six legs, the hinged cover carved with dragons amidst clouds and fitted with four metal plaques inscribed with the characters “Pu Tian Tong Qing” (Everyone in Jubilation), with a central circular plaque (missing), the sides of the cover carved with birds and blossoms, the scroll box carved with friezes of Immortals in a celestial banquet scene, the ends depicting pine trees and mythical beasts, the stand embellished with pierced aprons carved with dragons writhing amongst clouds, the ends with pierced decoration of prunus and lotus flowers, supported by six legs surmounted by dragon-heads and claw-and-ball feet, the interior fitted for a large scroll, 33 x 66 x 17 1/2 in.$8,000-12,000
507Rosewood Marble-top Console Table, China, the rectangular top set with a pink variegated marble panel, above a pierced apron with elaborate scrolling foliage, the front cabriole legs each surmounted by the petals of a lotus flower and carved with tendrils, the straight back legs carved with further scrolling foliage, on large claw-and-ball feet, 31 1/2 x 50 x 26 1/2 in.
Provenance: Descent from an English family who lived in Shanghai from the late 1800s to 1911. This table was transported back to England in 1911 and then to New England.
Note: For a similar example, see Christie’s London, Sale 7997, Lot 292, November 8, 2011, $2,000-3,000
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508Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the circular top set above an apron pierced and carved with lotus petals, flowers, and scrolling foliage, supported on four legs with similar decoration, with openwork under-tier, ht. 20 1/4 in.$300-500
509Miniature Export Marble-top Stand, China, 19th century, the circular top set above pierced friezes depicting bats, supported by four dragon-form cabriole legs, the openwork under-tier carved with blossoms surrounding a central cash-coin design, ht. 8 3/4 in.$300-500
510Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the circular top set above a pierced frieze and four cabriole legs carved with gourd and foliage decoration, supported by hoof feet and stretcher, ht. 32 1/4 in.$200-400
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511Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the lobed top set above a pierced apron with floral decoration and scrolling foliage, the four legs surmounted by monster-masks and terminating with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 23 1/4 in.$500-700
512Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the octagonal top set above a pierced apron with gourds and foliage, the legs with similar decoration and supported by hoof feet and stretcher, ht. 24 in.$200-400
513Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the lobed top set above a pierced apron with gourds and foliage, the legs with similar decoration and supported by hoof feet, with stretcher, ht. 19 in.$250-350
514Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th century/early 20th century, the square top carved with a blossom border and set above a frieze pierced and carved with flowers and foliage, the four legs similarly decorated, with under-tier, ht. 33 1/2 in.$500-700
515Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the square top set above a pierced apron and four cabriole legs with gourd and foliage decoration, supported by hoof feet and stretcher, ht. 18 1/4 in.$300-500
516Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the top in the form of a square with a protruding lobe on each side, set above a pierced frieze carved with bats, supported on four legs with lotus decoration, on claw-and-ball feet, with under-tier, ht. 31 1/2 in.$600-800
517Export Marble-top Stand, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the circular top set above a pierced frieze and four cabriole legs with bamboo decoration, ht. 36 in.$200-400
518Pair of Export Marble-top Stands, China, late 19th/early 20th century, each with a circular top set above a pierced apron with gourd and foliage decoration, supported on four cabriole legs surmounted by monster-masks and resting on claw-and-ball feet, ht. 17 3/4 in.$400-600
519Two Export Marble-top Stands, China, late 19th/early 20th century, each with a lobed top set above a pierced frieze of gourd and foliage decoration, supported with four legs surmounted by monster-masks and resting on claw-and-ball feet, with under-tier, ht. to 26 in.$400-600
520Export Teak Marble-top Stand, China, 19th/20th century, the lobed top set above a pierced frieze with floral and foliage decoration, supported on dragon-form legs with claw-and-ball feet and stretchers, ht. 23 1/4 in.$300-500
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521Four Nesting Tables, China, 19th/early 20th century, each square top set above openwork apron of ruyi-scrolls, with humpback brackets and cylindrical legs, ht. to 25 in.
Provenance: Purchased in Kent, United Kingdom, in 1989, with bill of sale.$300-500
522Hardwood Stand, China, late 19th century, the square top with one drawer set above an apron carved with ruyi-scroll decoration, supported by four legs on shaped feet, with two under-tiers, one with openwork “cracked-ice” design, ht. 29 1/8 in.$200-400
523Three Wood Stands and a Low Table, China, 19th/early 20th century, two rectangular stands and one fan-shape, all with humpback side rails and shaped feet, ht. to 20 1/2, and a rectangular low table with an apron of blossoms joined to humpback rails, on shaped feet, 47 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.$300-500
524Gnarled Root Stand, China, with burled top, ht. 14 1/2, approximate dia. 14 in.$200-250
525Two Wood Stands, China, 19th/20th century, square top with a single drawer, supported on hoof feet with two under-tiers, the larger stand with inscribed drawer front, and the smaller stand with a pierced latticework bottom tier, ht. to 31 in.$200-300
526Small Wood Cabinet and a Stand, China, 19th/20th century, the cabinet with square top and waisted apron over a drawer, with a pair of doors below opening to a shelved interior, on shaped feet, ht. 28 1/2, the rectangular stand with humpback rails and shaped feet, ht. 20 in.$200-400
527Export Display Cabinet, China, 20th century, surmounted by a shaped frieze carved with shou roundels, the two glazed upper sections with mirrored back, one with chilong spandrels set above the larger shelf, the two lower sections with relief carved doors, one panel depicting birds and plum blossoms and the other featuring birds amidst pine and lotus, the smaller doors below similarly decorated, the solid apron carved with bamboo, pine, and cloud scrolls, supported on four claw-and-ball feet, 73 x 34 x 13 1/2 in.$1,800-2,500
528Hardwood Compound Cabinet, China, 20th century, surmounted by a shaped frieze carved with gourds, vases, and a central Taoist medallion, the top section with a shelved interior behind a pair of doors carved in relief with inscribed censers, vases, and other vessels, the lower section with two drawers above a pair of doors with similar decoration and opening to a shelved interior, the apron carved with blossoms, on claw-and-ball feet, 81 x 34 12 x 17 in.$1,500-2,500
529Hardwood Altar Table, China, 20th century, the flat, rectangular top set above spandrels and apron densely carved with flowers and leafy stalks, supported by a pair of rectangular legs carved with openwork panels carved with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage, 36 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 96 1/2 in.$1,500-1,800
530Ebonized Side Table, China, 19th century, the rectangular top with sides carved with reserves each depicting a flower or a mythical beast, set above a scalloped apron with floral design and supported on stylized cabriole legs, on ball feet, 33 1/4 x 18 x 37 in.$700-900
531Inlaid Gilt and Painted Lacquer Low Table, China, 19th century, the rectangular top set above sides with openwork reserves carved with flowers and birds, the domed apron with openwork lotus flowers and scrolling leafy stalks, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting vases and flowers, supported by four cabriole legs with foliage terminals and hoof feet, 23 1/4 x 39 x 18 in.$500-700
532Side Table, China, the rectangular top set above an apron carved with cloud scrolls and embellished with key-fret spandrels, on four legs with lotus terminals and shaped feet, 32 x 37 x 18 3/4 in.$300-500
533Hardwood Side Table, China, 20th century, the rectangular top with beaded sides joined to the humpback rails by vertical struts, supported by round-section legs, 29 1/2 x 18 x 37 in.$800-1,000
534Hardwood Side Table, China, 20th century, the rectangular top set above plain apron and spandrels, supported by gently splayed round-section legs and double side stretchers, 31 x 19 1/4 x 39 1/4 in.$800-1,000
535Hardwood Kang Table, China, 20th century, the rectangular top set above a recessed waist and domed apron, supported by curvilinear legs, 9 1/4 x 28 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.$800-1,000
536Hardwood Bed, Luohanchuang, China, 20th century, rectangular, with three humpback planks forming the back and side rails, above plain apron and supported by thick, curvilinear legs with hoof feet, 19 x 82 x 43 in.$12,000-14,000
537Ming-style Hardwood Daybed, China, 20th century, the soft mat seat set within a rectangular frame with rounded edges, above plain apron and spandrels, supported on round-sectioned legs and side stretchers, 20 1/2 x 82 3/4 x 34 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000
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538Nine-panel Porcelain Inlaid Lacquered Wood Screen, China, 19th century, each panel with four reserves, the main frames inlaid with polychrome enameled porcelain depicting the eight Daoist Immortals and Shoulao, the God of Longevity, set between porcelain plaques decorated with scrolling lotuses in underglaze blue, with gilt and polychrome vignettes of vases and auspicious flowers below, 56 1/2 x 117 in.
Provenance: Purportedly acquired by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge (1889-1977) in the first quarter of the 20th century and inherited by the current owner’s family upon his death.$20,000-30,000
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539Six-panel Wood and Black Lacquer Inlaid Folding Screen, China, c. 1900, painted, gilded, and inlaid with hardstones and coral, the central reserves depicting a continuous, walled courtyard scene with birds amidst flowering plants and rockery, framed by distant mountains rising in the background, the reverse painted with birds and flowers, the upper and lower wood panels carved with auspicious emblems, each panel 8 ft. 8 in. x 24 in.$18,000-20,000
540Six-panel Brown Lacquer and Polychrome Wood Coromandel Screen, China, 20th century, one side carved and tinted in color with a landscape with mountains and a river, between reserves depicting archaic vessels above and mythical beasts below, the reverse decorated with children playing in a fenced garden with pavilions and trees, with scholar’s objects and vases above and floral sprays below, each panel 84 1/2 x 18 in.$2,000-3,000
541Nine-panel Inlaid Gilt and Red-painted Screen, China, late 19th century, set in a later frame, each panel with ten reserves alternating between depictions of figures and flowers, each panel 96 x 14 in.$1,500-2,500
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Conditions of Sale1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.
2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.
3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.
4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale.
Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.
5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.
6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.
7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.
8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.
9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.
10. Except for property purchased via On-line Auctions, a premium equal to 20% of the final bid price up to and including $500,000, plus 12% of the final bid over $500,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the Buyer as part of the purchase price. The buyer’s premium on property purchased via On-line Auctions will be in an amount up to 23% of the final bid price.
11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.
12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.
13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.
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Name (Please Print) Business Name
Address check if change in address
City State Zip Code
Phone # Alternate # email
Sale Title Sale Date
I wish to place the following bids in the sale listed above. I understand that Skinner, Inc. will execute bids as a convenience, and will not be held responsible for any errors or failure to execute bids. I understand that my bids are executed and accepted as per Conditions of Sale as printed in the catalog of this sale.
Absentee Bid Form
Marlborough Boston Phone Fax Mail Person Employee:
FOR OFFICE USE
Lot # Description Bid Price
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63 Park PlazaBoston, MA 02116617.350.5400Fax 617.350.5429
274 Cedar Hill StreetMarlborough, MA 01752508.970.3000Fax 508.970.3100 www.skinnerinc.com
First Time Bidder? YES NO Customer #
Bid confirmation via email? YES NO
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63 Park PlazaBoston, MA 02116617.350.5400Fax 617.350.5429
274 Cedar Hill StreetMarlborough, MA 01752508.970.3000Fax 508.970.3100
www.skinnerinc.com
Board of Directors
Administration
Expert Departments
Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. SkinnerRichard AlbrightJohn DeightonBarnet FainStephen L. FletcherKaren M. KeaneAndrew Payne
President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane
Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly
Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher
Vice Presidents - Eric Jones, Marie Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr
20th Century Design - Jane D. PrentissAssistant: Shannon M. Ames
American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. StarrAssistants: Kathy Wong, Elizabeth C. Haff
American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. FletcherDeputy Director: Chris Barber; Assistants: Karen Langberg, Kelli Lucas Stewart
American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl
Antique Motor Vehicles - Jane D. Prentiss
Asian Works of Art - Judith DowlingAssistants: Karen Mak, Suhyung Kim
Books & Manuscripts - Devon Gray
Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher
Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - Robert C. CheneyAssistant: Jonathan Dowling
Couture - Anne Fallon
Discovery Auctions - Anne FallonAssistants: Melissa Riebe, Kyle Johnson
European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. SlavidAssistants: Leah Kingman, Stephanie Opolski
Fine Wines - Marie KeepAssistant: Michael J. Moser
Historic Arms & Militaria - Joel Bohy
Jewelry - Victoria BratbergAssistant: John Colasacco
Judaica - Kerry Shrives
Musical Instruments - Director Pro Tem: Jill Arbetter
Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Director Pro Tem: Erika Jorjorian
Silver - Stuart G. Slavid
Toys & Dolls - Anne Fallon
Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, Chris Barber, Robert C. Cheney,John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep,Gloria Lieberman, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid,Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney
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Marlborough: Warehouse Manager - Fred Trottier, 508.970.3261
Auction Coordinator - Melanie Trottier-Mitcheson, 508.970.3103
Boston: Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, 617.874.4308
Auction Coordinator - Benjamin Evans, 617.874.4329
Marlborough: Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, 508.970.3269
Accounts Payable, Consignment - Kathleen Hayes, 508.970.3268
Accounts Payable, Trade - Kevin Rota, 508.970.3283
Marlborough: Jessica Turner, 508.970.3240
Appraisal & Auction Services - LaGina Austin, Christine E. Finn, Rachel Kingsley,Ava Pandiani
Advertising Production - Pamela Van de Houten
Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. SweeneyAssistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn
Catalog Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina Harrison
Consignment Services - Patricia Walker King, Carol Zeigler, Kealyn Garner
Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey
Institutional Relations - L. Emerson Tuttle
Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey
Information Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry ShrivesAssistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Melissa Riebe
Managing Director - Marie C. Keep
Marketing & Public Relations - Kate de Bethune, Kathryn Gargolinski, Jessica Turner
Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak, John Cornelius
Receptionists - Marlborough: Katie Fitzgerald
Boston: Sarah L. Collins
Staff Portraits - Cheryl Richards Photography
Transportation - Eric Jones
Service Departments
Exhibitions & Property Distribution
Finance Department
Subscriptions
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Restaurants
Fine Dining
DanteRoyal Sonesta Hotel5 Cambridge Parkway617-806-4200Mediterranean restaurant with great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline.
Davio’s75 Arlington St.617-357-4810Northern Italian steak house.
Grill 23 & Bar161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street)617-542-2255Great steak, seafood, wine list, and service.
L’Espalier774 Boylston St.617-262-3023Fine French dining and wines with a wonderful pre-fixe menu.
No. 9 Park9 Park St.617-742-9991Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases inspired French and Italian influenced food and wine on Beacon Hill.
Radius85 High St.617-426-1234Features a modern French menu focusing on seasonal ingredients accompanied by a thoughtful wine list.
ScampoThe Liberty Hotel215 Charles St.617-536-2100Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Italian fare produced in an open kitchen upstairs at the Liberty Hotel.
Troquet 140 Boylston St.617-695-9463French restaurant and wine bar perched at the edge of the Boston Common and the theatre district.
Via Matta79 Park Plaza617-422-0008Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines in a vibrant dining room - the best of Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an unforgettable experience.
Moderate
Aquitaine569 Tremont Street617-424-8577Parisian bistro style fare.
The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel200 Boylston St.617-338-4400Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an elegant yet comfortable lounge setting with views of the Boston Public Garden.
East Ocean City25-29 Beach St.617-542-2504Outstanding Chinese food restaurant highlighting seafood dishes with a full-service bar.
Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill97 Mt. Vernon Street617-720-5511Authentic regional Persian cuisine, hand-selected wine list, knowledgeable waitstaff.
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant36 Columbus Ave617-482-3999Fresh seafood offerings that change daily.
Summer Shack50 Dalton St.617-867-9955Jasper White serves well-executed seaside favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.
Inexpensive
Au Bon Pain26 Park Plaza (across the street from Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at Berkeley Street)617-338-8948Casual café offers quick service.
Davio’s To Go10 St. James Galleria Atrium617-357-4810Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with daily special pastas, soups, and salads.
Flash’s310 Stuart St.617-574-8888American comfort food served with classic cocktails in a casual setting.
Parish Café361 Boylston St.617-247-4777American restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating features sandwiches created by renowned local chefs.
Piattini226 Newbury Street617-536-2020Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu; specializes in Italian-style tapas.
The Upper Crust20 Charles Street617-723-9600Gourmet thin crust pizza.
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Indoor Parking
City Place Parking Garage8 Park Plaza (access on Charles Street)Mon.-Fri.: up to 1 hr.-$8, $4 each additional hr., to max $20Evenings (5pm-2:30am): $20 flat rateSat & Sun (6am-5pm): $5 per 1/2 hr.
MCCA Boston Common GarageZero Charles Street (between the Boston Common & Public Garden)Mon.-Fri.: up to 1 hr.-$10, $4 each additional hr., up to 10m hrs. $23, to max $28Evenings & Weekends: $12 flat rate
The Four Seaons Hotel Parking Garage200 Boylston Street$26 up to 2 hrs., $30 up to 3 hrs.,$35 up to 6 hrs., $49 all day
The Taj Hotel Parking Garage15 Arlington StreetUp to 24 hrs.-$44
LAZ Parking Back Bay Garage500 Boylston Street (222 Berkeley Street)617.266.7006Night & Day rates: 1/2 hr.- $8, 1 hr.- $10, 1 1/2 hr.- $18, 2 hrs.- $20, 2 1/2 hrs.- $26,3-24 hrs.- $37Weekend Rates: 1/2 hr.- $8, $2 each additional 1/2 hr., to max $22
Motor Mart Garage201 Stuart StreetUp to 1 hr.-$8, 1 to 2 hrs.-$12,2-3 hrs-$16/3-12 hrs.-$20/12-24 hr.-$31 weekends up to 3 hrs/$8
200 Stuart Street GarageAt Revere Hotel Boston Common200 Stuart Street 3-12 hrs.-$2212-24 hrs.-$40
Outdoor Parking(recommended for trucks)
LAZ Parking 130 Arlington Street617.426.0604$7 per 1/2 hr.$20 all day (weekdays only)$15 nights (starting at 4pm) and weekends
Billy’s Parking222 Stuart Street617.632.2881Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm-$6 each 1/2 hr., $20 max$30 vans or trucks$25 during events in areaSat., Sun. & evenings $20 flat fee
Boston Hotels with SkinnerCorporate Rates
Parking
Boston Hotels
Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro25 Charles StreetBoston, MA 02114617.723.7575
The Colonnade120 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116617.424.7000
Eliot Hotel370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215617.267.1607
Loews Boston Back Bay Hotel350 Stuart StreetBoston, MA 021161.855.495.6397
The Park Plaza64 Arlington StreetBoston, MA 02116617.426.2000
The Revere Hotel Boston Common200 Stuart StreetBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617.482.1800 Fax: 617.451.2750
Boston Harbor Hotel70 Rowe’s WharfBoston, MA 02110Tel: 1.800.654.2000Fax: 617.345.6799
Fairmont Copley Plaza138 St. James AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617.267.5300Fax: 617.375.9648
Four Seasons200 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02116617.351.2036
The Liberty Hotel215 Charles St.Boston, MA 02114617.224.4000
Marriott Copley Place110 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 1.800.228.9290Fax: 617.236.5885
Nine Zero Hotel90 Tremont St.Boston, MA 02108617.772.5800
The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common10 Avery Street Boston, MA 02111Tel: 617.912.3315 Fax: 617.912.3375
Taj Boston15 Arlington St.Boston, MA 02116617.536.5700
Westin-Copley Plaza10 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 1.800.228.3000Fax: 617.424.7483
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Directions to Skinner’s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116617.350.5400
From the West:Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the South:Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From Logan Airport:Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the North:Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.
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American Furniture & Decorative Arts $120 $143
European Furniture & Decorative Arts $120 $143
American & European Works of Art $120 $143
Fine Jewelry $120 $143
20th Century Design $60 $73
Asian Works of Art $60 $73
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets $18 $25
American Indian & Ethnographic Art $60 $73
Fine Books & Manuscripts $30 $36
Fine Ceramics $60 $73
Fine Musical Instruments $60 $73
Science, Technology & Clocks $60 $73
Fine Wines $60 $73
All Above Departments $750 $915
Subtotal
MA residents 6.25% sales tax
Total
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