Fine Asian Works of Art

Fine Asian Works of ArtMonday, December 14, 2015

Fine Asian Works of ArtDecember 14, 2015, 10am Chinese Works of Art Snuff Bottles: Lots 3001 - 3024 Jade and Hardstone Carvings: Lots 3025 - 3075 Works of Art: Lots 3076 - 3109 Religious Art: Lots 3110 - 3122 Furniture: Lots 3123 - 3128 Textiles: Lots 3129 - 3140 Chinese Ceramics: Lots 3141 - 3169 Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy: Lots 3170 - 3197

Preview dates: Saturday, December 5, 10am - 5pmSunday, December 6, 9am - 5pmFriday, December 11, 9am - 5pmSaturday, December 12, 9am - 5pmSunday, December 13, 10am - 5pmDay of sale, beginning at 9am& by appointment

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Front Cover Lot: 3065Back Cover Lot: 3124Opposite Page Lot: 3122 Lot: 3191

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Introduction

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Michaan’s Auctions is honored to offer 197 lots of meticulously sourced fine Asian works of art from various private collections across the United States. Spanning eight popular categories, this sale will feature many fresh-to-the-market works of art, comprising snuff bottles, jade and hardstone carvings, works of art including religious objects, furniture, textiles, Chinese ceramics, and Chinese paintings and calligraphy.

Featured in this sale is a selection of outstanding jade carvings, works of art and furniture pieces from The Naomi Lindstrom Collection. As a long time flight attendant for Pan American Airways, Ms. Lindstrom had a diverse global route that took her all over the world including many Asian countries. Ms. Lindstrom began collecting art during her travels, with most of her signifiant collecting of Asian works of art occurring between the years of 1955 to 1967 when she was living in Hong Kong. Offered in this sale will be three lots of jade and hard-stone carvings (lots 3040, 3041 and 3072), a lot of hornbill carvings (lot 3082), an important Ningxia pillar rug of imperial association (lot 3122), and a rare set of four Qing dynasty huanghuali side chairs (lot 3123).

Leading the snuff bottle section is an extensive offering from a private Santa Rosa, California collection. Amassed over a peri-od of four decades from around the world, the majority of the bottles from this collection come with well-documented and

reliable provenance information. The highlights include a white jade snuff bottle of rare ‘mutton fat’ quality (lot 3002), five snuff bottles of various agate types from the 19th century (lot 3008), and six 19th century glass snuff bottles of ruby-red or

red-overlay glass (lot 3017). Please refer to the provenance notes for additional snuff bottle lots from this collection.

Highlighting the jade and hardstone carving section -- and the entire sale -- is a phenomenal collection of jade carvings from an East Coast private estate. Formed during the Republic Period (1911-1949) in Shanghai, this East

Coast collection not only demonstrates a keen eye for the quality of stone and finesses of carving, but also an appreciation of the decorative themes that have traditionally appealed to Chinese connoisseurs, particularly

those of the 18th and 19th century. Fine 18th century jade carvings can be seen in a white jade mythical horse (lot 3065), a jade table-screen (lot 3067), and an exceptional white jade brush pot (lot 3068). This

collection also features fine jade carvings from the Republic Period, with a finely carved lavender jadeite vase leading the group (lot 3061).

The perennial works of art section once again features a superb collection of later Chinese bronzes from a private Minneapolis, Minnesota estate. A significant amount of bronzes from this

collection were sold in our December 2014 Fine Asian Works of Art auction with tremen-dous results. The standout from this collection is a bronze bird-form archaistic vessel with

fine silver inlay and bearing the famous Shisou mark (lot 3106). Aficionados of bronze hand warmers and censers will find excellent examples from the following offerings:

five metal hand warmers (lot 3102), four attractive small bronze footed censers (lot 3103), and three handsome bombe form bronze censers dated to the early Qing

dynasty (lot 3105).

Rounding out this sale is the Chinese painting and calligraphy section featur-ing three noteworthy modern Chinese painting lots. First and foremost is a watercolor titled as ‘Wandering Poet’ (lot 3197) by Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), which has an excellent provenance. This

masterpiece was acquired directly from the artist by Mrs. Shum Wai Yu

in 1943, and it has stayed within the Bay Area Peninsula family ever since. Also

of note from the selection, is a large ink and color depiction of Zhong Kui, the legendary Demon Quel-

ler (lot 3183) by Luo Pin (1733-1799). This painting is sourced from a private East Bay collection where it

was acquired in New York circa 1940. Last but not least is a watercolor hanging scroll titled ‘Zhuangzi Viewing Waterfalls’ (lot 3196) by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), which comes from a San Francisco estate collection.

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Lot 3001Lot 3003

Lot 3005

Lot 3002 Lot 3004

Lot 3006 Lot 3007 Lot 3008

3001A Jade Snuff BottleQing Dynasty

The mottled ‘chicken bone’ jade snuff bottle carved with opposing chilong dragons to each side, and flanked with a pair of beast-head handles; along with a bowenite snuff bottle of flat-tened circular form.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Bryan & Scott, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 1975. Private North Bay Collection.

3002A Mutton-Fat White Jade Snuff Bottle19th Century

Of flattened rounded rectangular form raised on a shallow concave foot, well hollowed from translucent mutton-fat white stone.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Private North Bay Collection, since 1970.

3003A White Jade Double-Gourd-Form Snuff Bottle19th Century

Carved as a double gourd borne on a sinuous leafy vine with two smaller gourds and a bat, the stone of even white tone with some faint russet mottling, with a pink tourmaline stop-per.Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: W. H. Chiu, Inc., Hillsborough Antiques Show, May 3, 1984. Private North Bay Collection.

3004A Russet Jade Aubergine-Form Snuff Bottle19th Century

Well carved as an eggplant, the calyx cleverly carved from an area of brownish-russet tone at one end, with a coral branch stopper.Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Purchased from Bryan & Scott, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 1975. Private North Bay Collection.

3005A Russet Jade Snuff Bottle19th Century

The well-hollowed bottle is of elongated pebble form with one flattened side, the stone is of a pale celadon tone with patches of russet inclusions throughout, with a green jadeite stopper.Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Old Towne Antiques, Folsom, California, November 17, 1977. Private North Bay Collection.

3006A Yellow Jadeite Snuff Bottle19th Century

Carved as a melon borne on a sinuous leafy vine with one smaller melon, the stone of even cara-mel-yellow tone with some dark russet mottling, with a red coral branch-form stopper.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Private North Bay Collection, since 1976.

3007A White Jade Snuff Bottle

Of flattened ovoid form with a flat base, the stone of milky-white hue, amethyst stopper.Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3008Five Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

This group comprises a dark green moss bottle with beast-head handles, a shadow agate bottle carved with two figures, another shadow agate bottle with an abstract image in dark brown, a horizontal band-ed agate bottle of white and beige tones, and a gold moss agate bottle of well polished quality to high-light the dendritic markings in the stone.Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Way Back When Shop, Santa Cruz, September 1970 (figural shadow). Union Antiques, San Francisco, circa 1980 (abstract shadow). Portobello Flea Market, London, March 1984 (green moss). Portobello Flea Market, London, March 1984 (banded). Collection Antiques, San Anselmo, California, January 5, 1997 (gold moss). Private North Bay Collection.

Snuff Bottles

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Lot 3009

Lot 3011

Lot 3013

Lot 3010

Lot 3012

Lot 3014

3009Four Quartz Snuff Bottles19th Century

This comprises two smoky quartz snuff bottles each with a red coral stopper, a rutilated quartz snuff bottle, and a ‘foggy’ quartz snuff bottle with a silver ‘lotus-pod’ form stopper.Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: Ruth Roberts, Burlingame, May 4, 1069 (smaller smoky). May Picking, Sacramento, December 25, 1969 (foggy). Marsh’s, Monterey, circa 1970 (larger smoky). House of Crispo, Monterey, August 1, 1974 (rutilated). Private North Bay Collection.

3010Seven Hardstone Snuff Bottles19th Century

This group comprises snuff bottles of the following hardstone types: an aquamarine bottle carved as a celestial boy; a soapstone bottle carved with auspicious animals; a russet quartz bottle of flattened circular form; two turquoise bottles; one amethyst bot-tled carved as leaping koi fish; and a rose quartz bottle carved with squir-rels and grape vines.Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Angela’s, Lodi, California, May 12, 1969 (amethyst). Way Back When Shop, Santa Cruz, California, January 26, 1973 (rose quartz). Truesdell’s, March 7, 1976 (aquamarine). Portobello Flea Market, London, March 1984 (soapstone). Portobello Flea Market, London, March 1985 (russet quartz). Private North Bay Collection.

3011A Fruit-Form Carnelian Snuff Bottle

The milky white stone carved in the likeness of a leafy ribbed gourd and lingzhi fungus, with deep red inclusions fading to pale red and carved with a butterfly and a chilong rising to a ling-zhi form stopper.Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

3013Six Organic Material Snuff Bottles*19th Century

This group of snuff bottles comprises the following materials: dark amber, red coral, cinnabar lacquer, lac-bur-gaute, mother-of-pearl and burlwood.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Hillsborough Antiques Show - Dennis Crow, November 17, 1983 (amber). Enchanted House, San Francisco, circa 1990 (coral). Sylo Antiques, Sacramento, August 16, 1969 (cinnabar). Harrison’s, Sacramento, May 1, 1983 (lac-burgaute). Alyce Zadorkin, 1977 (mother-of-pearl). Portobello Flea Market, London, England, March 1984 (burlwood). Private North Bay Collection.

3012A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle19th Century

The well-hollowed flattened rectangu-lar form with rounded shoulders, carved in raised relief using the natu-ral dark honey-toned inclusions to depict a playful lion below two bats, green stopper.Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3014Nine Ceramic Snuff Bottles19th Century

This group comprises three under-glaze blue bottles decorated with fig-ures or dragons, three crackle glazed bottles of reddish or green tint, two famille rose bottles depicting figures or auspicious symbols, and a famille verte bottle featuring Buddhist lions and cubs.Tallest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Jules Green Street, Petersburg, Florida, July 30, 1972 (famille rose with symbols). Folsom Flea Market, Sacramento, April 15, 1973 (famille rose with figures). Private party, Berkeley, circa 1975 (underglaze blue with Yongzheng mark). Private party, Berkeley, July 1975 (famille verte). A. Zadorkin, Sacramento, circa late 1970s (underglaze blue with Qianlong mark). Harrison’s, Sacramento, March 28, 1982 (red glazed barrel form). Harrison’s, Sacramento, May 1983 (underglaze blue with dragon). Harrison’s, Sacramento, May 1, 1983 (green glazed). Harrison’s, Sacramento, March 28, 1982 (faint red glazed ‘meiping’ form). Private North Bay Collection.

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3015A Collection of Seventeen Snuff Bottles

This group comprises seven glass bottles, most with overlaid decoration, five ceramic bottles, four wood bottles, and one enameled metal bottle.Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3016

Lot 3018

Lot 3017

Lot 3015

3018Two Glass Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first a rectangular footed bottle with transpar-ent red glass overlaid over snowstorm glass, carved coral-red glass stopper; the second a rounded white glass bottle carved in the likeness of a bamboo bas-ket, carved coral-red glass stopper.Taller: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3016Six Glass Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is a blue overlay on white glass bottle with a continuous scene of a deer and two geese under pine trees, with a pink tourmaline stopper; the sec-ond is green overlay on snowstorm glass bottle with a scene of six butterflies above prunus, with a green jadeite stopper; the third is a multicolored overlay on snowstorm glass bottle with floral and insect motif, with an amber imitation glass stopper; the fourth is a blue overlay on transparent glass bottle with a dragon to each side, with a glass stopper; the fifth is a black glass bottle with gold-colored flecks in an abstract pattern, with a green jadeite stopper; the sixth is a green tourmaline imitation glass dis-playing gold-colored flecks throughout, a pair of chilong dragon handles flanking the sides, with a pink tourmaline stopper.Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Truesdell’s, Sacramento, July 15, 1973 (first blue overlay). Waddel’s, 1977 (green overlay). Hillsborough Antiques Show, November 18, 1982 (multicolored overlay). Shaw’s, Nevada City, March 1982 (black glass). The Studio, Oakland, July 1985 (tourmaline imitation). Private North Bay Collection.

3017Six Red Glass Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is a teardrop shape bottle with red overlay on white glass to depict a fish to both sides; the sec-ond is a flattened circular ruby-red glass bottle with twin lion-form handles; the third a red overlay on snowstorm glass bottle depicting a koi fish leaping out of the waves; the fourth is a red overlay on transparent glass bottle depicting various antiques; the fifth is a ruby-red glass bottle carved with a styl-ized flower to each side, the sides with beast-head handles; the sixth is a red overlay on snowstorm glass bottle with figures in a landscape to each side.Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Lovelle’s, Sacramento, February 6, 1969 (first red overlay and first ruby-red). May Picking, December 25, 1969 (second and third red overlay). The Studio, Oakland, July 1985 (second ruby-red). Vintage Antiques, Healdsburg, California, September 1990 (fourth red overlay). Private North Bay Collection.

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Lot 3021 Lot 3022

Lot 3023 Lot 3024

3021Four Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles20th Century

This group comprises two rock crys-tal bottles painted with figures in a garden or an interior setting, each inscribed, dated and signed ‘Wang Qian’; and two glass bottles of flat-tened circular form painted with figur-al landscapes, each inscribed, dated and signed.Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Yee Mee Lee Co., Sacramento, circa 1980 (smaller crystal). W. H. Chin, Inc., Hillsborough Antiques Show, May 3, 1984 (smaller glass). Private North Bay Collection.

3022Three Inside-Painted Quartz Crystal Snuff Bottles20th Century

The first is carved in low relief to depict a phoenix with blossoming peony and magnolia branches, the bot-tle is painted with various types of fish in a pond, dated to 1908, inscribed, and signed ‘Meng Ziai’; the second is painted with scenes portraying Zhong Kui, the legendary Demon Queller, sending his sister off to marriage, dated to 1903, signed ‘Ye Zhongsan’; the third is painted with pandas at play in a bamboo grove, dated to 1974, signed ‘Wang Xisan’.Tallest: 2 13/16 inches (7.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3023Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles20th Century

The first is painted with a figural land-scape scene, the reverse displaying a poetic inscription, dated to 1908, and signed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’; the second is painted with a continuous landscape scene with sail boats and lakeside dwellings, dated to 1917, and signed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’; the third has faceted sides and painted with a landscape to one side and reversed with an insect and flower scene, inscribed, dated to 1934, and signed.Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3024Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles20th Century

The first is a crystal quartz bottle painted with two landscape scenes, dated to 1919, signed ‘Yan Yutian’; the second is a glass bottle painted with a kingfisher in a lotus pond, the reverse bearing a poetic inscription, dated to 1929, and signed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’; the third is a glass bottle painted with scenes of boys at play, dated to 1917, and signed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’.Tallest: 2 13/16 inches (7.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3020Lot 3019

3019A Ruby-Red Glass Snuff Bottle18th/19th Century

The transparent red glass bottle of elongated hexagonal form with faceted panels to each side rising to a cylindrical neck, green jadeite stopper.Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3020A Blue Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle 19th Century

Of flattened ovoid form with carved blue glass overlaid on a snowstorm glass bottle, depicting antique vessels to both sides flanked by two addi-tional faux vessel-form handles, lapis lazuli stop-per.Height: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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3025Four Small Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

Including an octagonal jade bead, a small coiled crane with a lingzhi branch, a mandarin duck with russet inclusions, and a badger laying on a leaf, all strung together as a single hanging ornament.Tallest: 1 9/16 (3.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500


Including a dragon form ring pierced with scrolling decora-tions, an incised chime, another shaped ring depicting a dragon confronting a rat, and a double-sided figural carving, all strung together as a single hanging ornament.Tallest: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

3027A Jadeite Belt Buckle

Well carved with a dragon-head terminal confronting a striding chilong holding a branch of lingzhi in its mouth, the stone is of a bright apple-green tone with lighter green and white inclusions.Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

3028Seven Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

Including carvings depicting a qilin, a cicada, a pea pod, a beast, a dragon belt hook, a lingzhi belt hook, and a phoe-nix form hair pin, the stones varying in hue and translucen-cy.Longest: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3029Five Celadon Jade Carvings

This group comprises a lotus form brush washer, a cylindri-cal hair tie, and three animal form carvings.Longest: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


Including a slender ring ornament, a standing robed figure holding a flower, a bead depicting a tortoise shell with slight russet inclusions, and a recumbent dog with large russet inclusions, all strung together as a single hanging ornament.Tallest: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

Lot 3025

Lot 3027

Lot 3026

Lot 3028

Jade and Hardstone Carvings

Lot 3029

Lot 3030

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Lot 3031

Lot 3033

Lot 3035

Lot 3032

Lot 3034

3031Eight Jade Carvings 19th Century

This group comprises a drag-on belt hook, and seven tog-gles of the following motif: qilin, fish, cicada, monkey group, pea pod group, bat and peach group, and a small ring.Longest: 3 3/8 inches (8.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3032Three White Jade Bangles19th Century

Comprising a bangle with dragon decoration, a bangle with bamboo and pine deco-ration, and a simple annular form with rounded surfaces.Widest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3033A Carved and Pierced Mottled Jade Finial Ming Dynasty

Carved and pierced in the round with egrets amongst lotus leaves and buds, the stone is of an even celadon tone with dark russet inclu-sions.Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3034A White Jade Pendant

The oval-shaped pendant carved with boys in leisurely activities to each side, the pic-torial panels below flowing ribbons and above ruyi form clouds.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

3035A Rectangular Jade PendantQing Dynasty

Carved with shaped rectangu-lar reserves between pierced confronting dragons at the top and bottom, decorated with a fruiting tree and nar-cissus reversed by a three-character seal mark, the milky stone exhibiting russet inclusions.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3036

3036A Jade Animal-Form ToggleQing Dynasty

Carved as a coiled snake hissing with its tongue, with dark russet inclusions to the underside.Width: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3037A Large Group of Thirteen Jade Carvings19th Century

This group comprises six fruit form toggles, five animal form toggles, one dragon form belt hook, and one bam-boo form hair pin.Tallest: 3 5/16 inches (8.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3038A Large Group of Jade Carvings19th Century

This group comprises fourteen jade pendants of various shapes and deco-rative motif, and six jade decorative fittings.Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3039A Large Group of Fourteen Jadeite Carvings

Including a lavender jadeite beaded necklace with a reticulated pendant, a group of loose green jadeite beads accompanied by gilt-metal beads and a clasp, three carved cigarette holders, one reticulated archer’s ring, a silver and jadeite bangle, four various pen-dants, and three small carved jadeite accessories.Length: 23 inches (58.4 cm) of lavender necklace excluding pendant

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3037

Lot 3038

Lot 3039

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3040A Celadon Jade ‘Dragon’ Belt Hook19th Century

Now mounted as a magnify-ing glass, the belt hook carved with a sinuous open-work chilong dragon clam-bering towards the drag-on-headed terminal, the semi-translucent stone of a pale greenish-white tone.Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) of belt hook

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

3041Six Jade and Hardstone Belt Buckles and a Belt OrnamentQing Dynasty

Comprising two peach form buckles, two oval buckles, one rectangular buckle, one irreg-ular ovoid buckle, and one rounded belt ornament with three drilled holes; the stones varying in color from warm honey to deep russet and grayish-black tones.Widest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Lot 3040

Lot 3041

Lot 3043Lot 3042

Lot 3044

Naomi Lindstrom, circa 1950

3042A Pair of Green Jadeite Plaques

Both of bright green color and very good translucency, each jadeite plaque carved with floral motifs.Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3043A Small White Jade Double Vajra

Each of the terminals carved with four closed prongs borne from lotus petals fur-ther emanating from a cen-trally carved swastika to both sides.Width: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

3044A Russet White Jade Plaque

The bi disk form plaque is pierced through the center with a chilong dragon and flanked on either side with two openwork taotie masks.Height: 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3045 Lot 3046

3045A Russet Jade Plaque

The rectangular plaque carved to the top with ruyi clouds above a panel featuring a basket containing lingzhi fungus branches, the reverse incised with a stylized longevity character, the semi-translucent stone with deep rus-set inclusions.Height: 2 3/16 inches (5.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3046A Russet Jade Grape Group Toggle

Carved in high relief and in openwork with a squirrel clambering along the side of several grape bunches borne on a leafy vine, the pale celadon stone with extensive russet inclusions.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3047A Jade Gourd Group Toggle

Carved with a chilong clambering along the side of the largest of several double gourds borne on a leafy vine, the pale celadon stone with russet inclusions.Height: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3048A Jade Toggle of a Gourd Group

Depicting a leafy double-gourd group with undercut detail and a bat in low relief, the grayish white stone display-ing small areas of russet inclusions.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3047

Lot 3049

Lot 3048

Lot 3050

3049A White Jade ‘Chilong’ Plaque

The trapezoid-shape pendant carved on both sides with a coiling chilong dragon below a ruyi-head, the semi-translucent white stone of an even hue.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3050Four Jadeite ItemsRepublic Period

Including a reticulated silver tea strainer with a carved jadeite hairpin handle, a revolving spherical lighter with an avian form jadeite belt hook handle, and two bracelets both set with several carved rect-angular jadeite plaques.Longest: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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3051A Jade Carving of an Arhat

Carved seated at ease in long robes, the face with a serene expression, the left hand cra-dling his left knee, the pale celadon stone with russet inclusions.Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3052A Jade Carving of Guanyin20th Century

Carved standing dressed in long layered robes, her right hand holding a lingzhi fungus branch, the white stone of an even light celadon hue, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3053A Yellow Jade QilinQing Dynasty

The regal beast shown stand-ing with a partially opened mouth revealing sharp teeth inside, further decorated with incised details and designed to incorporate an opaque deep russet inclusion at the top of its head, the yellow-ish-green stone exhibiting additional milky inclusions and natural fissure lines, matching wood stand.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3054A Yellow Jade Water Coupe

Of compressed rectangular vase form, carved with a drag-on shown slithering upon the rounded angular shoulder while grasping the flat rim, all raised upon a short spreading foot enclosed by an incised lappet border, the semi-trans-lucent stone of an even greenish-yellow tone and with a slight russet inclusion, matching wood stand.Height: 1 13/16 (4.6 cm) inches excluding stand

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

3055A Jade Carving of an Arhat

Depicting the Vijraputra Arhat in a resting position next to his playful lion cub, the pale celadon stone with streaks of russet inclusions.Length: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3051

Lot 3052

Lot 3054

Lot 3053

Lot 3055

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Lot 3057

Lot 3059

Lot 3060

3056A Jadeite Clock EnsembleJadeite: 19th Century

The Shreve & Co. clock set within a round-section jadeite ring, suspended by a double chain comprised of eight flower ornaments linked together and inlaid with small jadeite beads, further attached to a two-piece jadeite belt buckle carved and pierced with chilong dragons to either side of the dragon-headed hook, all designed to hang from an elaborate reticulated wood stand carved with archaistic dragon and lotus scrolls.Overall Height: 21 3/4 inches (55.2 cm) includ-ing stand

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3057A White Jade Figure of a Buddhist Monk

Seated in dhyanasana above a lotus pedestal, his hands held in meditational mudra and wearing loose flowing robes, the serene face surmounted by an iconic monk’s cap.Height: 3 5/16 inches (8.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3058A Russet Yellow Jade Carving

Of irregular flattened shape, carved in high relief and in openwork to depict a recum-bent deer surrounded by pine trees, linzhi fungus and bamboo, the semi-translucent yellow stone with dark russet inclusions.Length: 3 3/8 inches (8.6 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

3059A Small Russet Jade Landscape Boulder

The irregular jagged boulder carved in the likeness of a rocky mountainside with smooth circular perforations throughout, featuring two monkeys and two deer stand-ing upon the cliff ’s ledges beneath a large leafy tree, the reverse with additional leaves emerging from the rocks, the translucent milky-white stone exhibiting opaque pale russet inclusions to one side, with reticulat-ed wood stand.Height: 4 1/4 inches (11 cm) of carving

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

3060A Circular Jade Paste Box

Carved in low relief to the center of the lid with Persian script enclosed by a leafy floral border.Diameter: 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 3058

Lot 3056

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Lot 3061

3061A Lavender Jadeite Vase and CoverRepublic Period

Of barrel form depicting emerging peony branches in bloom and various birds including cranes and pheasants supported on a faceted rock base with another peony blossom forming the finial on the cover, the brightly polished matrix mottled with shades of lavender gray predominating, a few patches of emerald green and russet inclusions, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Provenance: Private East Coast Estate Collection, acquired in China during the Republic Period (1911-1949).

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Lot 3062

3062A Jadeite VaseRepublic Period

The flattened baluster vase issuing a blooming prunus branch with two magpies along the flaring neck, and also issuing a pine tree with a pair of cranes along the other side of the vase, the highly polished stone of emerald, black and white tones, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 3063

3063An Unusual Pair of Jade Lanterns and StandsRepublic Period

The ovoid lanterns with incised decorations of a continuos garden scene featuring children at play under the supervision of female attendants, below a band of the Eight Buddhist Emblems executed in alternating carnelian insets and incised decoration, the cylindrical column with pierced spinach jade stylized dragon flanges, all on a tiered base with shaped feet.Height: 14 3/8 inches (36.5 cm) each

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000


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Lot 3064

3064A Pale Celadon Jade ‘Magnolia’ Vase19th Century

Naturalistically carved in the form of a magnolia blossom with gently curving petals, the foot formed by a gnarled branch with several smaller flowers, the stone is of a pale celadon tone with some snowy inclusions, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


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Lot 3065

3065A White Jade Mythical Horse18th/19th Century

The recumbent animal with a bundle of three scrolls strapped onto its back, its head turned sharply over its shoulder, finely detailed with bulging eyes, pointed ears and a striated mane, all on a bed of swirling, turbulent waves, with a fitted wood stand.Length: 11 5/8 inches (29.5 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000


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Lot 3066

3066A Jade Tripod Censer and Cover19th Century

The compressed globular body rising from three lion-mask and paw supports to a waisted neck with everted rim, flanked by a pair of curved upright handles, the exterior carved with stylized taotie masks on a leiwen ground, all between bird form lappets, the rim with a key fret border, the domed cover surmounted by a pierced dragon fini-al, the stone of a grayish celadon tone with beige-brown inclusions, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 7 7/8 inches (20 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


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3067A Fine Jade Table-ScreenQianlong Period

The thick plaque carved in high relief to one side with an immortal along with his attendant standing on a rocky path overlooking a serene waterfall, another individual is seated in an open pavilion, the landscape with pine tree branches sprouting from the surrounding rock faces, the reverse depicting the ‘three friends of winter’ including pine, prunus and bamboo along with garden rocks, the semi-translucent stone of pale celadon hue with some opaque white and speckled black inclusions and added russet coloring.6 5/16 x 8 inches (16 x 20.3 cm) of plaque

Estimate: $100,000 / 150,000


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3068A Fine White Jade Brush PotQianlong Period

Raised on four bracket supports, the sides well carved in relief with a continuous landscape depicting three immortals carrying a fan, a staff, and a ruyi scepter, the reverse with a pair of deer on a ledge beneath an overhanging cliff, the translucent stone of even white tone.Diameter: 4 15/16 inches (12.5 cm)

Estimate: $200,000 / 300,000


Compare with the white jade brush pot of similar size (5 1/8 inches high) raised on five bracket supports and carved with a continuous land-scape scene with sages and attendants in the Palace Museum, Beijing, and illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum - 42 - Jadeware (II), Hong Kong, 1995, pp. 204-5, no. 167. Also see the similarly carved white jade brush pot raised on five sup-ports, decorated with a continuous landscape with sages and attendants holding tributes, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 30 November 2011, lot 2970.

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Lot 3069

Lot 3071

Lot 3073

Lot 3070

Lot 3072

Lot 3074

Works of Art

3069An Agate Brush Washer

The washer of a stylized quatrefoil form with each lobe in the shape of a ruyi-head, the slightly flaring walls rising to a flat beaded rim, the semi-translucent stone exhibiting banded patterns of white, brown and warm honey tones, accompanied by a reticulated fitted wood stand.Width: 6 1/16 inches (15.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3072Seven Gilt-Metal Stone and Glass Belt Ornaments Qing Dynasty

Comprising six belt buckles made of jade, jadeite, agate, quartz, and glass mounted to gilt-metal fittings, and a rectangular belt ornament with a white jade inset.Longest: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


3073A Large Pink Tourmaline Specimen

An attractive specimen comprising six intergrown pink tourmaline prisms, typical-ly striated crystal faces and small associat-ed white albite crystals at the base.3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 inches (8.3 x 6.7 x 6.3 cm); Weight: 21.16 ounces (600 g)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3074A Pink Tourmaline Pendant

The oval translucent pendant is carved in high relief to depict a dense grouping of lingzhi fungus and a squirrel.Height: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3070A Carved Agate Pendant

The oval white and orange hue pendant is carved in high relief to depict a luohan holding a double gourd and resting on a lingzhi fungus.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

3071An Agate Pendant

Of rounded rectangular shape, the pendant is well carved to one side in high relief uti-lizing the natural honey-brown markings to depict two figures under a pine tree.Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 3076

Lot 3078 Lot 3080

Lot 3077

Lot 3079

3075A Gold and Gilt-Silver Butterfly Brooch with Gemstone Insets

The 10k yellow gold brooch designed to depict a butterfly, the body composed of pink tourmaline and a pearl below a head and antennae of rubies, the delicate openwork wings mounted with small gilt-sil-ver filigree flowers and butterflies, and further set with diamonds, rubies, red coral, turquoise, pearls and glass.Width: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm); Total Weight: 25.4 dwts

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3076A Group of Tibetan Silver Jewelry Items*

The first a silver and coral beaded bangle, the beads interspaced by either small silver beads or enameled floral caps; the second a coral, turquoise, and silver beaded necklace, suspending a reticulated serpentine pendant and various hanging ornaments; the third a carnelian, turquoise, and silver beaded necklace, sus-pending two silver pendants depicting a double gourd and a chime, with additional hanging orna-ment tassels.Longest: 23 1/2 inches (60 cm) overall approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3077A Pair of Coral and Enameled-Silver ‘Dragon’ Bangles*Republic Period

Both bangles designed with confronting silver drag-on heads flanking a sphere, the dragons heightened by enamels in various blue and green hues, stamped ‘silver’ to the underside, further adorned with strands of small cylindrical coral beads encircling the remainder of each bangle.Width: 3 inches (7.6 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3078Two Amber Beaded Necklaces

The first a long necklace comprising several spheri-cal beads strung together; the second a shorter amber beaded necklace centering a rectangular car-nelian pendant carved with a bird and flowers.Longer: 40 1/2 inches (103 cm) overall approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3079An Amber Court NecklaceEarly 20th Century

Strung with amber beads interspaced by large jade-ite beads, with three tassel weights strung with small dark amber beads terminating in jadeite drop beads, the long center weight strung with a large flattened jadeite bead and an additional jadeite drop bead, accompanied by a circular cloth-wrapped box.Length: 54 inches (137.2 cm) including tassel approxi-mately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3080An Aloeswood Court NecklaceLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Strung with carved aloeswood beads interspaced by large reticulated enameled-metal beads, with three tassel weights strung with quartz beads terminating in jade lock-form carvings, the long center weight strung with a large flattened gold-flecked bead and a green glass drop bead, accompanied by a circular woven lacquered box.Length: 44 inches (111.8 cm) including tassel approxi-mately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3084

Lot 3081

Lot 3082

3081A Reconstituted Aloeswood Prayer Beaded Bracelet

Comprising twenty-five beads carved with longevity medallions, further strung with a green hardstone bead and white glass bead, brown tassel.Length: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3082Five Hornbill Carvings*Carvings: Late Qing Dynasty

The first three are large cicada carvings, each with delicately incised wings and six legs shown folded to either side of the textured undersides, each now mounted as a brooch; the remaining two are partial belt buckles, both carved and pierced with either a sinuous dragon form, or a stylized ‘fu’ character sur-rounded by bats; together with a partial hornbill beak.Length: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm) of each cica-da approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


3083A Mother-of-Pearl ‘Abstinence’ Plaque

The top and bottom of the semi-translu-cent plaque are well carved in the shape of opposing stylized dragons enclosing an oblong panel inscribed on one side with the characters ‘zhai jie’ (abstinence), repeated in Manchu on the reverse, the incised decoration is highlighted in gilt.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3083

3084Four Pink Coral Branches*

The coral of pink salmon color, each in the form of a tree with multiple twigs.Widest: 8 3/8 inches (21.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 3085

Lot 3087

Lot 3089

Lot 3086

Lot 3088

3085A Zitan Rockwork Stand19th Century

Carved from multiple sec-tions of zitan as a cluster of craggy rocks interspersed with stems of lingzhi and bamboo.Width: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3086A Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

Deeply carved to depict a continuous scene of scholarly figures under the pine trees in conversation, and observing the landscape, accompanied by young attendants, all in a rocky landscape setting, with later rosewood mouth and foot rims.Height: 6 5/8 inches (16.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3087A Painted and Embellished Marble Table-Screen19th Century

The circular screen featuring five figures in a mountainous landscape with buildings in a dream stone mountain land-scape, mounted within a wood frame and supported on a wood stand.Height: 29 1/8 inches (73.9 cm) overall

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3088A Burlwood Brush Rest

Carved using the natural wood grain to resemble a torrent of waves flowing down stream, the reverse bearing an incised inscription, with a fitted rockwork wood stand.Length: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) overall

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3089A Bamboo Incense Holder

Carved and pierced depicting scholars at leisure under pine trees in a mountainous forest landscape, with rosewood mountings.Height: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 3090

Lot 3091

3090A Bronze Circular Figural MirrorHan Dynasty

The central knob situated within a band of stylized figures flanked by chariots pulled by five horses, all separated by four bosses and encircled by a narrow border of stylized dragons.Diameter: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm); Weight: 40 9/10 ounces (1161 g)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance: Private South Bay Estate Collection, acquired between 1960s to 1980s.

3091A Bronze Circular ‘Lion and Grapevine’ MirrorTang Dynasty

The central knob shaped as a crouching beast surrounded by four lions and two phoenixes clambering amidst grape-vines, the outer field with animals racing between various birds amidst further grapevines, all below a narrow border of foliate scrolls at the rim.Diameter: 6 5/8 inches (16.7 cm); Weight: 38 1/5 ounces (1083 g)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 3092

Lot 3093

3092Three Bronze Circular MirrorsQing Dynasty

Each decorated with various characters and aus-picious symbols.Widest: 10 1/8 inches (25.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


3093Two Bronze Circular MirrorsTang Dynasty and Later

The first is a small silvered mirror cast in low relief to one side with the ‘Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism’ on a swirling circular diaper ground; the second is a large mirror cast in low relief with a flower in the center within stylized dragon and floral bands.Widest: 9 inches (22.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 3094

Lot 3095

3094A Pair of Hexagonal CloisonnéEnamel Vases19th Century

Each enameled to the exterior with raised deco-rations of ‘The Hundred Antiques’ amongst vari-ous auspicious emblems, plants and flowers.Height: 22 5/8 inches (57.5 cm) each

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3095A Gilt-Metal and Enameled Perfumer

The reticulated hinged box of flattened circular form, decorated to both sides in vibrant enamels with five bats encircling an orange longevity medallion further surrounded by a ring of pearls, with two additional larger bats suspending hang-ing cords and tassels to the top and bottom.Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm) including bats

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 3096

3096A Five-Piece Silver Wedding Tea SetRepublic Period

Comprising four silver-mounted serpentine tea cups with matching lids and saucers, the teapot of compressed globular form, short spout and silver-mounted jade dragon handle, accompanied by a fitted quatrefoil footed box with associated swiveling cup holders and a dragon-form handle, each piece decorated with a scrolling floral design containing various auspicious characters and symbols.Width: 14 5/8 inches (37.1 cm) of box; Total Weight: 273 ounces (7739 g) approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

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Lot 3097

Lot 3099

Lot 3098

3097A Gilt-Splashed Bronze VaseXuande Mark, 18th Century

With a flaring neck and above a spreading base, applied on the shoulder with two prunus branch form handles, the bronze pro-fusely decorated with irregular gilt splashes.Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3098A Small Parcel-Gilt Bronze Incense Box and Cover

The cover is cast with a lotus pond scene against a dark ground within a gilt border, the sides of the box cast with a stylized lotus band, the base is inscribed with the maker’s mark, ‘Yunjian Hu Wenming Zhi’, within a rectangle.Diameter: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3099A Pair of Parcel-Gilt Bronze Bowls

Both are cast with two pairs of opposing dragons against a leafy tendril ground to the exterior, the interior well featuring a front facing five-clawed dragon, the recessed base has an incised Tongzhi four-character mark.Diameter: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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3100Seven Metal Handled Hand Warmers19th/20th Century

Comprising six circular hand warmers with vari-ous decorated openwork covers, and a rectangu-lar hand warmer with canted corners.Widest: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


3101A Bronze Tripod ‘Bamboo’ Censer with Cover18th/19th Century

The rims, legs, handles and openwork cover all modeled as bamboo stems and leaves, the base centered with a four-character Xuande mark in seal script.Width: 11 1/4 inches (28.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3102

Lot 3101

3102Five Metal Hand Warmers18th/19th Century

Comprising three bronze rectangular form warm-ers with arching handles, a copper cylindrical warmer bearing the ‘Zhang Mingqi’ seal mark, and a white metal oval form warmer with incised decoration.Widest: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 3100

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Lot 3103

Lot 3104

3103Four Small Bronze Footed Censers18th/19th Century

The first is of quatrefoil form with two lion heads suspending ring han-dles, the base with ‘Neitan Jiaoshe’ within a square; the second of flaring square form with two handles, the base bearing an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark within in rectangular; third is of square form with indented corners and with a pair of arching handles, the base with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark within in rectangular; the fourth is of rectangular form with short flaring mouth and a pair of lion-head han-dles.Widest: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


3104Three Bronze Cylindrical Tripod CensersQing Dynasty

The first depicting seven deer in a pine forest, the base bearing an apoc-ryphal Xuande four-character mark; the second is decorated with the Eight Linear Trigrams of The Yi Jing (Classic of Changes) in silver wire inlay; the third featuring four fan-shaped two-character panels on a diaper ground.Widest: 4 1/16 inches (10.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 3105

3105Three Bronze Censers17th/18th Century

The first is a bombe form censer with sides flanked by two loop handles, and the underside with an apocryphal Xuande four-character mark in a recessed rectangle; the second is a compressed form tripod censer with sides flanked by two loop handles, and the underside with an apocryphal Xuande two-character mark; the third is a compressed bombe form tripod censer with a pair of bridge handles, the base with a three character mark.Widest: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 3106

3106A Bronze Bird-Form Archaistic VesselLate Qing Dynasty

Cast as a phoenix supporting a vase on its back, with silver inlay decoration throughout, bearing the ‘Shishou’ mark.Height: 10 5/8 inches (26.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 3108

3107A Pair of Bronze Lidded JarsQing Dynasty

Each of globular form and cast with figures in a land-scape, the domed lid with a qilin finial, the base with a four-character mark within a rectangle.Height: 10 1/8 inches (25.7 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Lot 3109

Lot 3107

3108Two Bronze Scholar’s ObjectsQing Dynasty

Comprising a cylindrical brush pot decorated in openwork with dueling dragons and scrolling clouds, and a prunus tree trunk form incense holder.Tallest: 4 7/8 inches (12.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the cur-rent owner.

3109A Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Female Attendant FigureLate Ming Dynasty

Her layered garments trimmed in raised relief with floral bands covering her hands as she holds a large scroll, shown standing on a low rectangular plinth finished with corner feet, the exterior surfaces showing layers of red and gilt lacquer.Height: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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3110A Gilt-Bronze Figure of YamaQing Dynasty

Yama shown striding in alidhasana on the back of a buffalo over a prostrated fig-ure on a lotus base, his hands raised in vitarka mudra, the base sealed with a double-vajra mark.Height: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3111A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yellow Jambhala 17th Century

Seated in lalitasana on a lotus base, his right hand holding the fruit while his left holds the mongoose, potbellied, wearing dhoti, bejeweled, his face with protrud-ing eyes, smiling lips, elongated earlobes with earrings, and a five leaf crown set in front of a chignon.Height: 11 1/8 inches (28.2 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Religious Art

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Lot 3113

Lot 3112

3112A Gilt-Bronze Figure of ManjusriQing Dynasty

The regal bodhisattva is shown seated with legs in lalitasana on the back of a standing elephant, and with the hands held in kara-na and abhaya mudras, the figure is wearing beaded jewelry and a jeweled crown, all on a rectangular rockwork and lotus base.Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3113A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Garwa Nagpo18th Century

The protector deity seated atop his silver wolf mount over a lotus base, wearing a flaring robe, his face in a fierce demeanor with skull tiara and flaming hair, base sealed.Height: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 3115

Lot 3114

3114A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Ushnishavijaya

Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, her eight arms radiating around her body and holding specific attributes, wearing sari, bejeweled, three-faced head with various expressions and crown set in front of the blue colored hair dress, the top of the lotus base bearing a Qianlong reign mark.Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

3115A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Buddha

Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus base, his right hand in bhumisparsa, his left hand in a meditative gesture in his lap, wearing a robe, his hair arranged in tight curls.Height: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3116

3116A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yama and Consort19th Century

Yama is standing in pratyalidhasana on a bull and figure reclin-ing on a lotus base, his right hand is holding a danda, shown wearing a tiger skirt, his bull-face is adorned with a pair of horns, his consort in full embrace.Height: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3117A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Buddha17th Century

Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus base, his right hand in bhumisparsa, his left hand in a meditative gesture in his lap, wearing a robe, his hair arranged in tight curls and painted in blue.Height: 8 5/16 inches (21.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: The Zeiser Collection, acquired from Lark Mason.

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Lot 3119

3118A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Multi-Armed BodhisattvaQing Dynasty

The six-armed bodhisattva standing on two figures of Ganesha lying on a lotus base, adorned with multiple bead-ed necklaces, bracelets, earrings and crown, each hand holding various Buddhistic attributes.Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: The Zeiser Collection.

Lot 3118

3119A Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva 19th Century

Seated with his Prajna in vajrasana on a lotus base, his hands holding the vajra and ghanta, wearing dhoti, bejeweled, his face with a serene expression.Height: 6 7/8 inches (17.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 3121

Lot 3120

3120A Tibetan Copper Repousse ‘Skull’ Cup and Cover

The cup is modeled after a human skull with one side fea-turing rows of beaded tassels, the corresponding cover with a crashing wave pattern painted in red and gold, along with a fitted rosewood stand.Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


3121A Gilt-Bronze Buddhist Ritual Object

The circular censer is cast in the form of a lotus base with bulging pedals, all below a short neck bearing an incised Qianlong six-character mark, the slightly recessed base with an incised double-vajra mark.Diameter: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3122

3122A Ningxia Pillar RugLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Depicting a yellow dragon against a beige ground, flying amidst auspicious Buddhist emblems and swirling clouds in dark blue, green and cream, between an inscription in Manchu at the top and a striped figural border along the bottom edge.82 x 37 3/4 inches (208.3 x 96 cm) approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


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Lot 3123

3123A Set of Four Huanghuali Side Chairs18th/19th Century

Each chair with a stepped top-rail fitting flush with the round-section side posts to either side of a gently curving rectangular back splat, the cane seats set within rectangular frames above shaped and beaded aprons, all supported upon square-section legs joined by four stretch-ers.40 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 16 inches (103 x 49.5 x 40.6 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000


Furniture

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Lot 3124

3124A Huanghuali Square Kang Table17th/18th Century

The square top is set above a bracket-shaped apron, carved with confronted dragons and supported on cabriole legs of square sec-tion ending in scroll toes.11 7/8 x 29 x 29 inches (30.3 x 73.6 x 73.6 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000

Provenance: Acquired in Hawaii in the 1980s. Ex. Edward E. Sox Collection, Hawaii. Literature: Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, Chinese Hardwood Furniture in Hawaiian Collections, no. 6, p. 32, p 42. Exhibited: Honolulu Academy of Arts, Chinese Hardwood Furniture in Hawaiian Collections, January 16 to February 14, 1982.

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Lot 3126

3125A Huanghuali Rectangular Kang Table18th/19th Century

The rectangular top is set above a bracket-shaped apron, carved with confronted dragons and supported on cabriole legs of square section ending in scroll toes.11 7/8 x 36 1/8 x 23 1/4 inches (30.3 x 91.6 x 59 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Acquired in the early 1990s.

3126A Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchair20th Century

With rounded crest rail set on straight back posts centered by a rectangular S-form splat, the side posts and recessed front posts curved and below scrolled hand-grips, the hardwood seat within a mitered frame, the four cylindrical legs secured by plain-shaped aprons and four stretchers of ascending height.40 1/2 x 28 1/4 x 23 (102.8 x 71.7 x 58.4 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

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Lot 3127

3127A Group of Ten Carved Rosewood Chairs19th Century

Including six armchairs and four side chairs, each chair with a shaped top rail above an openwork back splat carved with various motifs including bats, dragons, double happiness characters, lingzhi fungus, leafy double gourds, pine trees, prunus, and a garden vignette.Largest: 38 1/2 x 25 3/4 x 18 1/2 inches approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 3128

3128A Hardstone Embellished Rosewood Eight-Panel Folding ScreenRepublic Period

Each large panel designed as compartmentalized shadow boxes, the six central panels displaying various legendary women and celestial beings in carved overlay made from jade, jadeite, turquoise, quartz, lapis lazuli, agate, serpentine, amethyst, carnelian, malachite, wood, and glass, all against a black-lacquered ground and between a small four-character jade inscription to the top, and various overlaid antiques with cut flowers and plants to the bottom, the two end panels designed to display several vignettes featuring additional overlaid antiques and inscriptions.81 3/4 x 155 inches (207.6 x 393.7 cm) overall approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


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3129A Group of Five Civil Official Rank Badges19th Century

Of various sizes, including three badges embroidered in metallic-wrapped threads to depict a crane, a golden pheasant, and an applied wild goose, one kesi-woven badge displaying a flying egret, and one badge embroi-dered in satin stitch with an applied silver pheasant.Largest: 15 x 15 3/4 inches (38.1 x 40 cm) including bro-cade border

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


3130A Large Kesi-Woven ‘Dragon’ PanelLate 19th Century

Comprising a pair of two-piece kesi-woven panels mounted together as a single panel below an embroi-dered squirrel and grape panel, the kesi panels featuring six sinuous golden dragons flying amidst blue and green clouds, auspicious emblems, crane medallions, and bats, all above crashing waves with dragonfish and a multi-colored lishui border.65 x 59 inches (165.1 x 149.8 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3131A Kesi-Woven Four-Panel Folding Screen19th Century

The four double-sided landscape scenes depicting dif-ferent stories comprising various figures and celestial beings on foot and riding horses and mythical beasts, each panel displayed between two pieces of glass and framed within a wood folding screen.49 3/4 x 52 inches (126.4 x 132.1 cm) overall approxi-mately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3132A Kesi-Woven Standing ScreenEarly 20th Century

Depicting a river landscape scene of a dragon boat fes-tival featuring two large dragon boats and a small boat with performers, the tree-filled riverbanks and another small boat displaying several spectators, the woven panel framed between two pieces of glass with a fitted wood stand carved with scrolling openwork aprons and spandrels.65 1/2 x 30 1/4 inches (166.4 x 77 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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3133An Embroidered Coral-Red Ground Silk Wedding Robe19th Century

Couched in gilt-wrapped threads to depict four front-facing dragons to both sides and on each shoulder, shown flying amidst flaming pearls, swirling blue clouds, phoenixes, bats, peaches, and various flowers, all above a landscape fea-turing a pavilion behind rolling waves and a golden lishui border with a pair of lions to the short skirt.Length: 38 3/4 inches (98.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3134An Embroidered Han Lady’s Black Gauze Informal Coat19th Century

The plain gauze damask decorated with inner borders of two floral ribbons woven in blue, green and purple, the ivory satin outer border, ‘cloud collar’ and sleeve bands colorfully embroidered to match with continuous scenes and car-touches depicting beauties within lush garden settings, heightened by gilt-wrapped thread details.Length: 40 inches (101.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3135Five Embroidered Silk Skirts19th Century and Later

Including one coral-red ground skirt, one blue ground skirt, one purple ground skirt, one pink ground skirt, and one burgundy ground skirt, each embroidered in colorful silk threads with various flowers, butterflies, bats, and auspicious emblems.Longest: 41 inches (104.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000



Including two coral-red ground skirts, two red ground skirts, and one purple ground skirt, each embroidered in colorful silk threads with various flowers, but-terflies, bats, and auspicious emblems.Longest: 39 inches (99.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Including two coral-red ground skirts, one black ground skirt, one pur-ple ground skirt, and one red ground skirt, each embroidered in colorful silk threads with various flowers, butterflies, bats, garden landscapes, and auspicious emblems.Longest: 39 1/2 inches (100.3 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


3138A Brocade Blue Ground ‘Dragon’ RobeEarly 20th Century

Displaying nine five-clawed silver dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst colorful cloud meanders, featuring Daoist and Buddhist emblems, cranes, bats and fruit throughout, all above crashing waves and a silver lishui border to the skirt.Length: 54 1/2 inches (138.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


3139An Embroidered Blue Ground Gauze ‘Dragon’ Robe19th Century

Embroidered in gilt-wrapped threads with nine five-clawed dragons, depicted chasing flaming pearls amidst blue and green swirling clouds, Daoist and Buddhist emblems, bats and flower baskets, all above crash-ing waves and a multicolored lishui border to the skirt, unlined.Length: 53 inches (134.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3140An Embroidered Metallic Thread Blue Ground ‘Dragon’ Robe19th Century

Embroidered entirely in couched gilt-wrapped threads, featuring nine five-clawed golden dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst cloud meanders, Daoist and Buddhist emblems, and bats, all above crashing waves and a golden lishui border with flowers to the skirt.Length: 53 inches (134.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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3141A Longquan Celadon ChargerMing Dynasty

Molded with a raised edge to the wide rim, a lotus group roundel stamped to the floor of the well, covered in an olive green glaze except for the salmon-pink burnt ring on the recessed base.Diameter: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3142A Longquan Celadon Jar and CoverMing Dynasty, 15th Century

The well-potted globular body carved with a wide band of composite foliate scrolls above a band of upright petals, the cover potted with undulating scal-loped edges.Height: 11 1/4 inches (28.5 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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3143A Longquan Celadon ChargerMing Dynasty

Heavily potted with rounded sides, the interior carved in the center with a peony tree below a band of waves crashing into rocks, the crackled glaze of an olive green hue.Diameter: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3144A Longquan Celadon Vase Ming Dynasty

The barrel form vase with a short flaring neck, the lower body featuring a wide band with incised decorations of stylized scrolling clouds, covered overall in an even glossy and crackled celadon glaze except for the foot and the recessed base.Height: 12 3/8 inches (31.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3148

3145A Carved Qingbai Glazed BowlSong Dynasty

The deep flared sides fluidly carved on the interior with a design of two boys playing amidst large peony sprays, covered inside and out with a glaze of pale blue tone continuing over the foot rim, the base unglazed.Diameter: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3146An Underglaze Blue Charger15th Century

Painted with a phoenix amidst blossoming peonies, sur-rounded on the cavetto with eight peony blooms and on the everted lipped rim with continuous scrolling sprays, the exterior is detailed with a further peony meander, all within double-line borders, the base is unglazed.Diameter: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

3147An Underglaze Blue KendiWanli Period

Modeled standing with its head thrust into the air, the tusks forming a double-spout, a tall cylindrical vase on its back forming the handle, its tasseled saddle painted to both sides with a horse.Height: 9 3/4 inches (24.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Formerly in the Mr. John Keane Collection, Menlo Park, California.

3148A Small Underglaze Blue Rouleau Vase

Decorated with fishermen amidst a rocky and watery landscape, all below bands of archaic scrollwork and ruyi on the neck.Height: 8 inches (20.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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3149An Underglaze Blue Baluster VaseKangxi Period

Painted to the body with various fig-ures in a garden courtyard, the neck with bands of squared whorls, classic scrolls and ruyi heads.Height: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3150An Underglaze Blue BowlDaoguang Mark, 19th Century

Painted on the exterior with a band of peony scrolls below a narrower geo-metric band at the rim and ruyi-shaped motifs around the foot, the base bear-ing a Daoguang six-character mark.Diameter: 6 5/8 inches (16.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: The Zeiser Collection.

3151Three Yixing TeapotsRepublic Period

The first is modeled as a bamboo shoot with the tip as the spout and the roots as the handles, the fitted lid with a bamboo shoot finial, the bamboo section form foot with a four-character maker’s mark; the second of tall cylindrical section surmounted by a fitted lid with a thin bamboo form handle, the sides supporting a similarly formed handle and spout separating an incised bamboo motif reversed by a eight-character calligraphic stanza, the concave recessed base centered by an impressed four-character maker’s mark in seal script; the third of short cylindrical form with a short spout and twin arching metal handles, the body with an incised landscape reversed by a ten-character calligraphic stanza, the recessed base with an impressed four-character maker’s mark.Longest: 8 1/4 inches (20.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3152A Flambé-Glazed ‘Hu’ Form Vase

With a pair of tubular handles and covered overall in a red glaze streaked with purple, an incised six-character Tongzhi reign mark centering the deeply recessed base.Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

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3153A Blue-Glazed Ritual Vessel Guangxu Mark and of the Period

With relief decoration of four taotie masks, the globular body raised on a splayed foot, flanked with stylized dragon-head handles, a Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue centering the recessed base; along with an associated blue-glazed lid and wood stand.Width: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


3154A Yellow-Glazed Rectangular Jardiniere19th Century

Decorated in relief with the Eight Buddhist Emblems in between stylized lotus blossoms, covered in an egg yolk yellow glaze which also covers the base, a six-character Yongzheng seal mark in underglaze blue to the base, with a fitted wood stand.Length: 10 1/16 inches (25.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


3155A Robin’s Egg-Glazed ‘Hu’ Vase19th Century

With a pair of tubular handles, the mottled turquoise and vibrant blue glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad.Height: 11 3/8 inches (29.9 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


3156A Pair of Clair-de-Lune Covered Jars 19th Century

Each is gilt-painted with chrysanthe-mum sprigs between decorative bands, the covers decorated en suite, with wood stands.Height: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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3157A Large Famille Rose Vase Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Painted with two roundels of magpies and prunus, surrounded by flower scrolls reserved on a yellow ground, all between decorative borders, with a pair of elephant head handles flanking the neck, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark, with matching wood stand.Height: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

3158A Large Famille Rose ‘Hu’ Vase19th Century

Heavily decorated with stylized phoenixes in pink, blue and tinted white on a bright yellow ground of colorful floral scrolls, the angled shoulder with a band displaying four of the Daoist emblems reserved against a green diaper pattern, the neck flanked by a pair of turquoise-glazed bamboo-form handles, all between borders of ruyi heads and lappets to the rim and foot.Height: 19 3/4 (50.2 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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3159A Molded Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Porcelain BowlQianlong Mark, 19th Century

Potted with gently rounded sides rising to a flaring rim, supported on a short tapered foot, the exterior finely molded with a geometric diaper ground and evenly spaced beads, all covered in coral-red enamel, the interior gild-ed in imitation of a gold liner, an impressed Qianlong six-character mark centering the turquoise-glazed recessed base.Diameter: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3160A Famille Rose Vase by Cheng Yunnong (Active 1940s)

The cylindrical vase with a short flaring neck is meticulously painted with a majestic pea-cock perched on a garden rock issuing blos-soming peony and magnolia, the reverse is inscribed with a five-verse poem and signed ‘Cheng Yunnong’, and with one artist seal, another artist seal centering the recessed base.Height: 8 13/16 inches (22.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Berkeley Private Collection.

3161An Enameled Vase20th Century

Of barrel form with a flaring bulbous rim and slightly spreading foot, decorat-ed to the exterior with a snarling tiger shown walking next to a pine tree upon jagged rocks overlooking a waterfall and mountain range, with a band of enam-eled tassels painted below the rim, reversed by an inscription, a seal mark to the base.Height: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3162A Famille Rose Lidded Cup

The cup is painted around the exterior with the bajixiang tied in ribbons and arranged in pairs, below iron-red key fret scrollwork within blue bands at the slightly everted rim, and above overlap-ping ruyi-heads and a dotted band on a yellow-ground above the foot, the lid is decorated en suite, the bowl and the lid bearing a Daoguang six-character mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3163An Enameled Porcelain Wristrest

The scroll form wristrest is painted with a redheaded crane standing on a rock above waves, a four-character seal mark by the lower right.Length: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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3164Two Famille Rose Lidded ‘Peach’ JarsLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Both brightly enameled with meandering branches bearing large leafy peaches and small flowers above lingzhi fungus, both lids featuring additional leafy peach branches, the smaller jar’s lid also with two bats and lingzhi, the larger jar with a seal mark to the base.Taller: 16 1/2 inches (42 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


3165Eight Enameled Porcelain TeapotsRepublic Period

Each painted to the exterior with either landscapes, birds and flowers, figures, or dragons and bats, most with inscriptions, each base bearing marks, the lids designed en suite.Tallest: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


3166Ten Famille Rose Lidded Tea CupsRepublic Period

Each depicting either a pair of beauties or a beauty with child surrounded by flowering trees and plants, the reverse inscribed, dated and signed, the bases bearing marks, the lids designed en suite.Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


3167Nine Famille Rose ‘Baijixiang’ Bowls Qianlong Marks, Early 20th Century

Each painted around the exterior with the bajixiang tied in ribbons and arranged in pairs, below iron-red key fret scrollwork within blue bands at the slightly everted rim, and above overlapping ruyi-heads and a dotted band on a yellow-ground above the foot.Diameter: 4 3/16 inches (10.5 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


3168An Enameled Porcelain Plaque

Decorated with branches of bamboo in the fore-ground, the background featuring a serene waterfall, with an inscription to the upper left, with a signature reading ‘Xu Zhongnan’, with one seal.12 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (31.5 x 22.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 3169

3169Studio of Wang Qi (1884-1937): A Set of Four Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques

The first is painted with Zhong Kui, the Demon Queller, presenting his sister for marriage accompanied by his demonic attendants; the second depicting the Arhat Ajita sitting upon a cliff ledge with a gibbon dangling off his long eyebrow above crashing waves; the third showing a beauty gazing at her refection as a tiger within a rectangular standing mirror, the interior setting decorated with various antiques and cut chrysanthe-mums below an ovoid window; the fourth depicting a bearded man with his arms in an embracing gesture toward a crane flying above, shown standing next to another redheaded crane and a boy attendant holding a gnarled staff with a double gourd; all four plaques bearing an inscription dated to 1933, and with two seals of the artist, each framed.38 1/4 x 14 inches (97.1 x 35.6 cm) each including frame

Estimate: $100,000 / 120,000

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3170Anonymous: Geese and LotusMing Dynasty

Mounted, ink and color on silk, and with seven seals.16 x 19 inches (40.1 x 48.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3171Anonymous: Two Chinese Fan PaintingsMing Dynasty

Mounted, ink and color on silk; 1) Figure and Landscape, with one seal; 2) Hawk Chasing Rabbit, with four seals.Widest: 13 1/2 inches (32.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3172After Qiu Ying (1494-1522): Figure and Landscape

Hand scroll, ink and color on silk, signed as ‘Qiu Yin’ and with four seals.13 1/2 x 94 1/2 inches (34.4 x 242.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 3173

3173After Lan Ying (1585-1666): Dong Ting Lake and Mountain

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed ‘In the Style of Ni Zan’, dated August, 1640, signed with two seals.35 x 60 1/2 inches (88.9 x 153.7 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 3175

3174After Wen Zhengming (1470-1559): Landscape

Hand scroll comprising one landscape painting and three calligraphy prefaces; the painting inscribed and dated 1534, signed as ‘Wen Zhengming’ with two seals; the first calligraphy piece signed by ‘Wang Hongxu’ (1645-1723) with one seal; the second inscribed and dated 1555 with Wen Zhenming’s signature and two seals, the third inscribed and signed as ‘Gu Heqing’ with one seal as a preface.152 x 10 inches (386.1 x 25.4 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

3175Anonymous: A Fan PaintingMing Dynasty

Ink and color on silk, depicting figures and a crane under pine trees, with four seals, framed and glazed.12 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (31.1 x 34.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 3176

3176After Wang Hui (1632-1717): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed with twelve seals, inscribed by Wang Zhihan (active during late 19th century).Painting: 18 3/4 x 33 1/2 inches (47.6 x 85.1 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

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3177After Wang Hui (1632-1717): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed, and with two seals of the artist.38 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (97.8 x 36.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3178After Wang Yuanqi (1642-1715): Landscape

Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed with the artist’s name, inscribed and dated spring of 1714, with eight seals including artist’s seal.32 x 14 1/2 inches (81.3 x 36.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3179In the Style of Shen Quan (1682-1760): Peacock and Peony

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, signed and with two seals.41 x 16 inches (104.1 x 40.6 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 3181 (4 of 12 paintings pictured)

3180Manner of Shen Quan (1682-1760): Magpies

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, signed and with two seals of the artist.15 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches (39.3 x 52 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3181A Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolor Paintings

Ink and color on paper, all framed and glazed; the first four paintings indicated in the style of Hua Yan (1682-1756): 1) Scholar’s Visiting, inscribed and signed as ‘Shi Qiao’ and with one seal; 2) Man at Field Work, inscribed and signed as ‘Shi Qiao’ and with one seal; 3) Mountain by the River, signed as ‘Yang Shi’ and with one seal; 4) Mountain with Figure, signed as ‘Qing Quan’ and with one seal; 5) Figure on the Boat, inscribed and signed as ‘Shi Qiao’ and with one seal; 6) Figure and Chrysanthemum, titled, inscribed and with one seal; 7) Late Autumn, titled and signed and with one seal; 8) Untitled, signed and inscribed ‘In the style of Yuan’, with one seal; the last four paintings signed as ‘Qingquan’, each with one seal: 9) Fishing on the River; 10) Boat on the River; 11) Landscape, figure and flowers, titled and inscribed; 12) Two Figures with Pine Tree and Mountain.8 1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 28 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 3182

3182After Lang Shining (Giuseppe Castiglione, 1688-1766): Birds

Mounted, ink and color on silk, signed with two seals.72 x 8 1/4 inches (183 x 21 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 3183

3183Luo Pin (1733-1799): Zhong Kui the Demon QuellerDated by Inscription to 1758

Ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated and signed by the artist, with three seals, framed and glazed.34 1/4 x 67 inches (87 x 170.2 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000

Provenance: Acquired in New York Circa 1940, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

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3184Attributed to Qian Weicheng (1720-1772): Figure in Autumn Mountain Qing Dynasty

Mounted fan painting, ink and color on silk, titled and dated Autumn of 1767, signed with artist’s name and with one seal.Width: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3185Wen Yi (Active 18th Century): Landscape18th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated, signed, with three seals of the artist.33 x 17 1/4 inches (83.8 x 43.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3186Attributed to Ruan Yuan (1764-1849): Calligraphy in Clerical Script19th Century

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated to 1829 and with two seals.49 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches (125.73 x 28.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3187Qian Hui’an (1833-1911): Figures in LandscapeQing Dynasty

Mounted fan painting, ink and color on paper, inscribed and titled as ‘Qing Xi Qiao Zi’, dated as Summer of 1887, signed with one seal, framed and glazed.Width: 9 3/4 inches (24 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3188Various Artists: An Album of Calligraphy and Paintings

Ink on paper; the first nine painted by Unknown Artists: 1) Bamboo, titled and signed with two seals; 2) Calligraphy, with one seal 3) Herb and Stone, inscribed and signed as ‘Chu Yue Shan Ren’ with two seals; 4) Calligraphy, signed with one seal; 5) Bamboo and Rocks, inscribed and signed with one seal; 6) Calligraphy, signed with two seals; 7) Bamboo, titled and signed with one seal; 8) Herbs, titled and signed with one seal 9) Herbs, signed as ‘Hou Xuan’ and with one seal; 10) Wu Kun (Active Late 19th Century): Calligraphy, signed and with one seal.16 1/4 x 11 inches (41.3 x 28 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3189Ni Tian (1855-1919): Figure

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed, with one seal.52 x 12 3/4 inches (132 x 32.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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3190Attributed to Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940): Three RamsRepublic Period

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, titled, dated to 1928, signed ‘Zhang Shanzi’, with one artist seal. 51 1/2 x 26 inches (130.8 x 66 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 3191

3191Pu Ru (1896-1963): Magpie, Prunus and Bamboo20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Xinyu’, with two seals of the artist.50 x 13 inches (127 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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3192Attributed to Pu Ru (1896-1963): Narcissus

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed as ‘Pu Ru’, and with two seals. 25 1/2 x 13 inches (64.8 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3193Pu Ru (1896-1963): Calligraphy20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, dated to 1945, and signed, with one seal of the artist.36 3/4 x 10 3/8 inches (93.3 x 26.3 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

3194Attributed to Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Landscape

Ink and color on paper, in the style of ‘Shi Xi’, inscribed and dated 1947, and with two artist’s seals, framed and glazed. 18 x 12 inches (45.7 x 30.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3195Manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Lotus

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed with three seals.23 1/2 x 11 inches (59.7 x 27.9 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 3196

3196Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Zhuangzi Viewing Waterfalls20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated to the twelfth month of the year 1951, signed, and with three seals of the artist.26 1/2 x 11 13/16 inches (67.3 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000

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3197Fu Baoshi (1904-1965): Wandering Poet20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated to 1943, and signed, with three seals of the artist.18 3/4 x 19 1/4 inches (47.6 x 48.9 cm)

Estimate: $200,000 / 300,000

Provenance: Dedicated directly to Mrs. Shum Wai Yu in 1943, and thence by descent within the family.

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Terms and Conditions of SaleSTANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALEThese Conditions of Sale are binding on all purchasers at Auction. Please read carefully.By registering to bid at auction, in person, or through an agent, by absentee bid, or telephone or any other means including the Internet and e-mail, you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale (and changes made as noted below.) All property and every lot for sale in our catalogue is offered subject to the following terms and condi-tions, along with any changes that may be published or announced prior to or during a sale by Michaan’s Auctions. (MA). The terms “MA” “us,” “we,” or “our” as used herein all refer to Michaan’s Auctions. Unless otherwise indicated in the catalogue or at time of sale, MA acts at all times solely as the agent for the seller. All sales shall be deemed to occur in California regardless whether by telephone, mail or through the Internet or the physical location of the buyer.DEFINITIONS Hammer price: The highest bid received for a lot upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. Buyer’s premium: The amount paid by the buyer as a percentage of the hammer price and in addition thereto. Purchase price: The aggregate of the hammer, buyer’s premium and applicable taxes or other fees, if any, as may be required by law.Reserve: The minimum price at which the lot may be sold. Buyer: The person or entity who buys property at auction or private sale.Consignor: The seller, or the seller’s representative, on behalf of whom we are selling the Property.Lot: The single item or group of items offered by us for sale.Property: The item or items comprising an auction lot being offered for sale.BUYER’S PREMIUM The Buyer shall pay a Buyer’s Premium which shall be retained by MA as follows:Eighteen percent (18%) of the first $250,000.00 of the bid price, twelve percent (12%) of the amount of the bid price above $250,000.00 up to and including $1,000,000.00, and ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid price over $1,000,000.00. If you choose to pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover only) or any other form of payment, the buyer’s premium is twenty-one percent (21%) of the first $250,000.00 of the bid price, fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of the bid price above $250,000.00 up to and including $1,000,000.00, and twelve percent (12%) of the amount of the bid price over $1,000,000.00. Internet Buyer’s Premium is twenty-three percent (23%) of the first $250,000.00 of the bid price and eighteen percent (18%) of the amount of the bid price over $250,000.00.TERMS OF SALEa. The Purchase of and Payment for PropertyThe sale of a lot shall be to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer, in accord with these Conditions of Sale. Title to the lot shall pass with the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. Buyer shall pay the Purchase price, as defined above, and such other fees as may be due, in full, within seven (7) days of the auction sale. Sale is not final and property will not be released to Buyer until good funds for all amounts due, are received by MA. Payment may be made (i) in cash, (ii) by wire transfer (additional $15 fee), (iii) by money order or other guaranteed funds, or (iv) by personal check (when buyer’s credit is approved). No lot shall be transferred by Buyer to another person until the sale is final. In the event of

partial payment for any lot or lots we shall apply payments, in our discretion, to the lot or lots we select. The Buyer grants MA a security interest in the purchased Property, and we may retain as collat-eral any property purchased and any funds in our possession, to secure a Buyer’s obligations to us, if any. We retain the rights of a secured party under the California Commercial Code. All fees, taxes, pre-miums or other sums due and not paid pursuant to this paragraph shall bear interest at 1.5 % per month from the 8th day following the sale to the date paid in full. b. Collection of PropertyUpon transfer of title, Buyer assumes full responsi-bility, including risk of loss and damage, for the Property. Purchased property shall be removed at Buyer’s expense within fifteen (15) days after the sale becomes final. Property not removed shall be subject to a service fee of $50, and a storage fee, if retained by MA, of 1% of the purchase price per month. MA may also, in its sole discretion, elect to place the Property in a public storage facility at the Buyer’s sole risk, responsibility and expense.c. Liability for delivery of propertyIf, for any reason whatsoever, we are unable to deliv-er the purchased Property to the Buyer, MA shall be liable to the Buyer only for the Purchase price paid by the Buyer and in no event shall we be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, business interruption or loss of profit.d. Available ShippingAs a service to the purchaser, MA may be able to pack and ship items as set forth in the provisions for shipping in the paragraph following the terms and conditions of sale.THE AUCTION PROCEDUREa. RegistrationBidders must register in advance to bid at auction. (a) If by mail or on the Internet please comply with, sign and send back the requisite form or absentee bid. (b) To telephone bid, Bidders must complete, sign and fax a copy of the Telephone Bid Registration Form, which is available only by calling MA. Telephone lines are limited, and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration to bid by telephone must be completed by 5 p.m. the day prior to the auction. (c) When intending to bid in person, pre register at the desk and obtain a bidding paddle. The auctioneer may refuse to recognize any person not registered and not having a paddle num-ber. MA reserves the right at its sole discretion, to refuse anyone the right to register and participate at an auction.b. AnnouncementsWe may, at the commencement of, or during the Auction, announce changes in or modifications to the Conditions of Sale or descriptions of Property.c. Absentee BidsFor a Buyer’s convenience, absentee bids will be accepted, when properly executed and submitted in a timely manner. However, we neither accept any responsibility to an absentee bidder, nor any liability whatsoever for a failure to execute the absentee bid for any reason. In the event that identical multiple absentee bids are the highest bids received for the same lot then the earliest received of the competing absentee bids shall prevail at that bid amount.d. Auctioneer’s Discretion The Auctioneer has the absolute discretion to 1) pass a lot or withdraw it from sale at any time prior to its actual sale; 2) refuse to recognize any bidder; 3) refuse to recognize any bid; 4) resolve any dis-pute between bidders or resolve any doubtful bid by deciding who is the successful bidder or nullifying

the auction of the lot and reoffering it for sale. The Auctioneer’s decision is binding as to disputes aris-ing at auction. If a dispute arises post sale, our records of the sale shall be conclusive. Both the Auctioneer and MA shall be without any liability whatsoever resulting from the exercise of the dis-cretion referred to herein.e. ReservesAll Property is offered for sale subject to a Reserve unless otherwise stated by us at time of sale. MA may protect the Reserve by an initial bid or contin-ued bidding on behalf of the consignor. Any bids by MA staff after the Reserve is met shall be made only on behalf or registered bidders. Neither the con-signor nor an agent or representative of the con-signor is allowed to bid on their own property.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIESExcept for warranty of title, neither we nor the Consignor make any warranties, guarantees or rep-resentation, express or implied, with respect to the Property, including, but not necessarily limited to, any implied warranty of “fitness for purpose” or “merchantability.”Any and all statements and descriptions in any cata-logue or elsewhere by MA, relating to age, attribu-tion, authenticity, size, genuineness, provenance, his-torical relevance or significance, physical condition, importance, quality, quantity, rarity, period, culture, source or origin, are presented as statements of qualified opinion only. MA’s disclaimer of liability covers information con-tained in catalogues, and all other printed material published by us, including condition reports. Buyers assume the responsibility to inspect the Property and make their own decision as to the nature, quali-ty and value of the Property.Neither MA nor the Consignor make any warranty or representation with regard to the existence of or the transfer of intellectual property rights, except and to such extent as may, from time to time, be explicitly stated.No employee of MA is authorized to nor shall make any warranty or representation on MA’s behalf, except as stated in the catalog or in any written addendum. ESTIMATES OF VALUEAll estimates of value as published in our Catalogues or elsewhere are statements of qualified opinion as to the range of the price a willing buyer might pay for the Property at auction. The actual price paid at auction or subsequently, may vary substantially from the estimates. MA shall not be liable for any such differential.BUYER’S DEFAULTIf a Buyer fails to pay for purchased Property, or otherwise does not comply with these Conditions of Sale, the Buyer shall be in default. In addition to all remedies available in law, to MA and to the Consignor, the Buyer shall be liable for the entire Purchase price. Additionally, at our option, we may either cancel the sale and retain all payments made by Buyer as well as retain any and all Property of Buyer in our possession as security against payment of the sums in default, or we may re-offer the Property for sale, at auction or privately, without reserve. Buyer shall be liable to us and the Consignor for the additional fees, commissions and costs on both sales (including handling, storage and court costs and attorney’s fees) resulting from the cancellation or resale of the Property and in the event of resale, any deficiency which may result.RESCISSIONThe sole and exclusive remedy, available only to the original buyer, is the limited right of rescission set

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forth herein. MA will cancel the sale of Property if the original buyer establishes to our satisfaction that there has been a breach of the Consignor’s warran-ty of title, or that the identification of Authorship* of the Property as set forth in Bold Type Heading is not substantially correct, based on a fair reading of the Catalogue (as may be amended by posted or announced changes.) IN ALL INSTANCES, YOU MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY, SETTING FORTH THE BASIS FOR YOUR CLAIM AND, AT YOUR SOLE EXPENSE AND RISK, RETURN THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION TO MA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN AND IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN SOLD. Upon review of the claim and the property, if we are satisfied with the bases for your claim and the property is in the same condition it was in when sold, MA will rescind the sale and return to you the Purchase price, unless we have already remitted funds to the Consignor. In that event, and at MA’s sole discretion, MA shall either pay you as provided above, or shall pay you only that portion of the Purchase price retained by us (the Seller’s commission, the buyer’s premium and any sales taxes collected) and on your behalf make demand on the Consignor for the balance and upon receipt of the funds remit same to you. Should the Consignor refuse to return the funds to you or to MA, we shall disclose the Consignor’s identity and assign to you any and all rights MA may have against the Consignor. Any and all liability MA may have as agent for the Consignor shall thereupon terminate.BUYER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT MA SHALL HAVE NO OTHER LIABILITY TO THE BUYER EXCEPT FOR THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AND THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL MA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR COMPENSATORY DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

*Authorship refers to the maker or creator of the Property, and the period, social culture, and origin of the Property as stated in the Bold Type Heading for a given lot in our catalogue. It does not refer to the descriptions which may be contained in the informa-tion below the Bold Type Heading.

MISCELLANEOUS a. Modification: No modification or amendment of the Conditions of Sale shall bind MA unless con-tained in a writing signed by MA, except as may be posted or published as noted above or verbally announced at time of sale.b. Severability: If, for any reason, any part of the Conditions of Sale is held to be invalid or unen-forceable, the remaining portion shall be valid and enforceable.c. Successors and Assigns: The Conditions of Sale shall be binding on all the heirs and assigns of the Buyers and bidders and inure to the benefit of MA’s succes-sors and assigns.d. Jurisdiction, Venue, Choice of Law: Dispute resolution shall occur in Alameda County, California, USA. The provisions of the Conditions of Sale will be con-strued and disputes determined by application of California Law, without regard to conflicts of law.e. Notice, Service of Process: Buyers agree to accept all notices and service of process relating to dispute resolution at the address provided by Buyer on any registration forms required to be executed as a con-dition of bidding in our auction.f. Dispute Resolution: All disputes and claims arising out of or relating to events and actions covered herein, brought by or against us, shall be resolved by

mediation or binding arbitration in accord with the procedures set forth below. This provision does not apply to claims brought by the Buyer directly against the Consignor, including, but not limited to any action brought pursuant to the rescission provisions noted aboveOPTIONAL PROVISIONS Shipping, insurance packaging and handling of pur-chased lots is at the risk and expense of the pur-chaser. As a service to the purchaser, MA may ship appropriate items solely via United Parcel Service, (UPS) Ground. MA will not ship by any other meth-od including USPS, and property requiring freight shipment. MA will, in no event insure the property whether or not packaged and shipped by MA. MA shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for the loss, theft or damage to property, including, but not limited to selection of shipper, the acts or omissions of any shipper or the acts or omissions occurring in packing for shipment. It is the purchaser’s responsi-bility to obtain a shipping quote for any lot being offered, from an outside shipper, prior to the auc-tion date. (As a courtesy, MA may provide quotes for items to be shipped via UPS). Post sale determi-nation of shipping costs does not constitute grounds for cancellation of any purchase made at auction. Purchasers are advised that large and fragile items can be expensive and that MA will ship no property without first obtaining consent from the purchaser and only after packing and shipping costs have been disclosed by MA. When MA is to pack and ship, MA will provide to the bidder with a quote for cost of packing and handling and the UPS fee. The Purchaser is responsible for any insurance of the shipment. Shipment will not be made until both all sums due MA including the shipping and handling fees as quot-ed, and written confirmation is received that insur-ance has been waived or has been obtained by pur-chaser. Shipment may take up to 21 days after pay-ment is received.MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES (a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a dispute, the parties or their representatives may meet at a time and place mutually agreed upon, to mediate their differences. If the parties agree, a mediator acceptable to the parties shall be selected. The mediator shall be an attorney, trained in media-tion techniques and familiar with commercial law and the California Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The mediator’s fees shall be shared equally and paid by all parties. At the mediation, all parties shall have actual authority to settle the dispute. Any statements made during, and all aspects of, the medi-ation process shall be kept confidential and shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration or judi-cial proceeding. Any resolution shall be confidential. (b) If the parties cannot agree to mediation, or if mediation does not resolve the dispute, or in any event no longer than 60 days after receipt of writ-ten notice referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator jointly selected, or absent agree-ment, selected from the panel of Arbitrators provid-ed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). If, within 15 days, the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then AAA shall select one (1) person as arbitrator in accord with AAA rules. The arbitrator shall be an attorney, experienced in commercial law and with the UCC. The arbitrator shall be required to follow the law in making his award, and the award shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions.(c) The arbitration shall occur within 60 days of the selection of the arbitrator, in either Oakland or San Francisco, California, unless the parties agree to another location. Discovery

and the procedure for the Arbitration shall, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, follow the pro-cedures and policies of AAA governing commercial arbitration, subject however to the following modifi-cations:1. All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential. None of the parties nor the arbitrator, may disclose the existence, content or results of the arbitration without the written consent of all parties.2. The parties shall attempt to agree on the issues to be arbitrated, or identify the disputed issues in writ-ing no later than 45 days prior to arbitration. 3. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (a) Requests for no more than 10 clearly identified categories of docu-ments, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefore; (b) Depositions: No more than two (2) per party, pro-vided however, the deposition(s) are to be complet-ed within one (1) day; (c) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accord with California law.4. Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days, unless all parties agree otherwise in writing.The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitra-tor.

This auction is being conducted in compliance with section 2328 of the Commercial Code, section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the California Civil Code.

Bonded pursuant to California Civil Code sec 1812.600 et seq. Bond # 71393954

ASIAN ARTS DISCLAIMER:We are aware of the many types of treatments and/or enhancements used today on jade. The purpose is to improve their appearance, i.e. color and/or clarity. Techniques like bleaching, dying and impregnation are just a few techniques known today. These treat-ments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all are permanent. Prospective buy-ers are therefore reminded that unless otherwise noted in the description(s),1 it must be assumed that some form of enhancement may have been used.1 Accompanied by a laboratory report stating natu-ral, no evidence of treatment.

PROPERTY MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED SPECIESProperty that contains any percentage of material made or potentially made from endangered and/or other protected species of wildlife are, as a courtesy, marked in the catalogue with the symbol “ * ”. Michaan’s Auctions does not accept any responsibili-ty or liability for failing to mark such lots. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods.

Prospective buyers are advised that several coun-tries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of proscribed materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property

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into another country should be familiar with the rel-evant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on property containing wildlife material. Regulations may vary as the U.S. prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old.

It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibili-ty to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. Prospective buy-ers must also note that the inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export property containing poten-tially regulated wildlife material will not consti-tute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said property or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.

NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR CHINESE PAINTINGSCurrently, scholarship in the field of Chinese paint-ings precludes the ability to provide unqualified statements or opinions as to Authorship or date of execution. The terms for RESCISSION in the Conditions of Sale, (as set out on our internet site and in our catalogues) does not apply to Chinese paintings. However, if within twenty (20) days of thesale of any such lot, the original purchaser provides Michaan’s with both written notice that the lot is a forgery, and within seven (7) days after written notice, said purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Michaan’s will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received to the original purchaser. “Forgery” for the purposes of this provision, is defined as a work cre-ated with the intent to deceive.

Definitions of Authorship:This is to qualify the relationship between the object and the named person in the catalogue. The follow-ing conventions for attribution are used by Michaan’s Auctions:

Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by the art-ist. When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether preceded by an initial or not, indi-

cates that in our opinion the work is by the artists named.Attributed to Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion probably a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the preceding category.

Studio of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist, which may or may not have been executed under the artist’s direction.

Circle of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an as yet unidentified by distinct hand, closely associated with the named artist but not necessarily his pupil.

Style of ......; follower of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by a painter working in the art-ist’s style, contemporary or near contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil.

Manner of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work in the style of the artist and of a later date.

after Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a copy of a known work of the artist.

The term signed and/or dated and/or inscribed means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist.

The term bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand.“bearing signature...”/”bearing date...”/”bear-ing inscription...” In our opinion the signature/date/inscription is by a hand other than that of the artist.

Typical Headings:

FURNITUREGeorge III Mahogany Chest of DrawersThird Quarter 18th Century

This heading, with date included, means that the piece is, in our opinion, of the period indicated with no major alterations or restorations.

George III Mahogany Chest of DrawersThis heading, without the inclusion of the date, indicates that, in our opinion, the piece, while basically of the period, has undergone significant restoration and alteration.

George III Style Mahogany Chest of DrawersThe inclusion of the word “style” in the heading indicates that, in our opinion, the piece was made as an intentional reproduction of an earlier style.

BRONZESAntoine-Louis Barye

This heading indicates that the casting and patina-tion were done by the artist or with his direct authorization or supervsion.

Cast After a Model by Antoine-Louis BaryeThis heading indicates that the casting and patina-tion of a known Barye model were done by another, i.e., artisans at the F. Barbedienne or other foundry.

CERAMICSMeissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerLate 19th Century

This states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and a SaucerLate 19th Century

Again, this states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but it also indicates that the cup and saucer may not have been “born” together.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerCirca 1900

This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessar-ily made at the Meissen factory.

‘Meissen’ Porcelain Cup and a Saucer19th Century

This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not neces-sarily made at the Meissen factory.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerThe title without a specific date simply states that the pieces were made at the Meissen factory but does not specify when, implying that their age is questionable.

Minimum Value from US $ 0 from US $ 50 from US $ 200 from US $ 500 from US $ 1,000 from US $ 2,000 from US $ 5,000 from US $ 10,000 from US $ 20,000 from US $ 50,000 from US $ 100,000 from US $ 200,000

Maximum Value to US $ 49 to US $ 199 to US $ 499 to US $ 999 to US $ 1,999 to US $ 4,999 to US $ 9,999 to US $ 199,99 to US $ 49,999 to US $ 100,000 to US $ 199,999 to US $ 499,999

Expected Bid Increment US $ 5 US $ 10 US $ 25 US $ 50 US $ 100 US $ 250 US $ 500 US $ 1,000 US $ 2,500 US $ 5,000 US $ 10,000 US $ 25,000

Bid Increments

All increments may vary at auctioneer’s discretion.

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The Naomi Lindstrom CollectionFeaturing Rare Worldwide Beads and Multicultural Art

Monday, March 7, 2016Previews: March 5 - 7 and by appointment

To learn more about this auction or to view an online catalog, visit www.michaans.com.

1. Antique Tibetan Gilt Pendant, Coral Necklace Estimate: Inquire with department2. Khmer Angkor Wat Style Sandstone Lion Head 10th-12th Century Height: 20 inches (50.8 cm) of head Estimate: $9,000/13,0003. A Grouping of Necklaces: Antique Chinese Jade Ching Dynasty, Brass Bat Pendant Necklace; Ancient Javanese Millefori Bead Necklace; Antique Persian Agate Bead Necklace; Mauritanian Conus Shell Necklace; 17th Century Venetian and Dutch Trade Bead Necklace and Braided White Seed-Bead Rope Necklace Estimates ranging from $400 - $15,000

4. Toraja Carved Wood Tau Tau Figure of a Man Early 20th Century Height: 50 inches (127 cm) of figure Estimate: $20,000/30,0005. Antique Tibetan Turquoise, Silver, medallion; Antique Tibetan Turquoise, Coral Necklace and Imitation Amber and Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco Estimates ranging from $500 - $2,0006. Khmer Angkor Wat Style Sandstone Four-Armed Female Deity 12th Century Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm) of figure Estimate: $15,000/20,000

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