Fine Asian Works of Art

Fine Asian Works of ArtMonday, June 20, 2016

Fine Asian Works of ArtJune 20, 2016, 10am Chinese Works of Art Snuff Bottles: Lots 9001 - 9033 Jade Carvings: Lots 9034 - 9064 Works of Art: Lots 9065 - 9120 Religious Art: Lots 9121 - 9132 Furniture: Lots 9133 - 9145 Textiles: Lots 9146 - 9151 Chinese Ceramics: Lots 9152 - 9197 Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy: Lots 9198 - 9236Japanese and Other Asian Works of Art: Lots 9237 - 9247

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Front Cover Lot: 9221Back Cover Lot: 9196Opposite Page Lot: 9236

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Lot 9005

Lot 9002

Lot 9004 Lot 9006

9001Three Organic Material Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is a cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle of com-pressed pear form depicting a figure on each side; and two lac-burgaute snuff bottles decorated with floral panels, each with a mark on the base.Tallest: 2 11/16 inches (6.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9002Five Porcelain Snuff Bottles 19th Century

This group comprises two underglaze blue bottles, one ‘robin’s egg’ glazed bottle, one ‘tea dust’ glazed bottle, and one polychrome crackle glazed bottle.Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9003Three Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottles19th Century

Comprising a pair of cylindrical bottles decorated with seven roosters; and a flattened circular bottle painted with a grasshopper on each side.Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9007

Snuff Bottles

9004Three Famille Rose Snuff Bottles19th Century

Each bottle is displaying molded deco-rations of various figures in various settings.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9005Two Famille Rose Mold-Decorated Snuff Bottles

Both molded to the exterior with a busy scene depicting the Eighteen Luohan amidst swirling clouds, each shown wearing colorfully enameled and decorated robes, the bases bear-ing a Qianlong four-character mark.Taller: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9006Two Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is a famille rose molded snuff bottle depicting the Eight Daoist Immortals with swirling clouds, the recessed base bearing a Qianlong four-character mark in iron-red; the second is an aubergine glazed molded snuff bottle depicting a sinuous dragon within stylized clouds and flames.Taller: 2 7/8 inches (7.2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

9007Seven Glass Snuff BottlesLate 19th/Early 20th Century

This group comprises three overlay glass bottles, an inside-painted glass bottle, an imitation agate glass bottle, and a cloisonné enamel bottle.Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 9008

Lot 9010

Lot 9012

Lot 9009

Lot 9011 Lot 9013

9008Nine Glass Snuff BottlesLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Comprising snuff bottles of the following glass types: inside-painted, realgar, opaque blue, opaque white, black overlay white, blue overlay ‘snowstorm’, two translucent red, and a gold fleck on black.Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9009Four Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles19th Century

This group comprises two blue overlay on transpar-ent glass snuff bottles of compressed oval form depicting various antiques; and two red overlay on ‘snowstorm’ glass snuff bottles depicting antiques or chilong dragons.Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9010Five Glass Snuff BottlesLate Qing Dynasty

The first is a red overlay on blue glass bottle depict-ing dueling dragons; the second is a blue overlay on ‘snowstorm’ glass bottle depicting antiques; the third is a translucent ruby-red glass bottle with faceted sides; the fourth is a tricolor swirling glass bottle of compressed slender form; the fifth is a semi-translu-cent white glass bottle with carved decorations of butterflies centering the happiness character on each side.Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9011Three Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottles20th Century

The first is painted with an eagle on a pine tree on one side, and reversed with a pair of pheasants in a bamboo grove, with an inscription and a cyclical date corresponding to 1922; the second is painted with a ‘Hundred Boys’ panel on each side, with an inscription and a cyclical date corresponding to 1978, signed and with a seal; the third is painted with characters from the classical novel “Journey to the West” on each side, with an inscription and a cyclical date corresponding to 1980.Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9012Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles20th Century

The first is a glass bottle painted with characters from the “Chamber of the West” novel reversed by a pair of peacocks and peahen on a maple tree, dated by inscription to 1972, and signed; the second is a conjoined glass bottle painted with landscapes and with inscriptions; the third is a rock crystal bot-tle depicting a female figure on each side.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9013Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles20th Century

Each of flattened form, and painted with a riverbank landscape featuring either fisherman or scholars, inscribed and signed.Tallest: 3 5/16 inches (8.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 9014

Lot 9016

Lot 9018

Lot 9015

Lot 9017

Lot 9019

9014Three Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

Comprising a banded agate bottle of flattened circu-lar shape, a grayish agate bottle with a pair of lion-head handles, and a small carnelian bottle of flat-tened circular shape.Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9015Nine Hardstone Snuff Bottles

This group comprises carved snuff bottles of the fol-lowing hardstone types: rutilated quartz, smoky quartz, rock crystal, russet quartz crystal, serpentine, root coral, malachite, lapis lazuli and turquoise.Tallest: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9016Six Hardstone Snuff BottlesLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Comprising snuff bottles of the following hardstone types: smoky quartz, rutilated quartz, agate, lapis lazuli, and two unidentified stones.Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9017A Group of Nine Snuff Bottles

Comprising four stone snuff bottles, one carved with prunus and lotus, and five ceramic bottles with three of various forms including a cicada, an ele-phant and a lotus plant, and two with robin’s egg glaze; accompanied by an iron-red decorated ‘lotus pond’ snuff dish.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

9018Five Hardstone Snuff Bottles

Comprising a spotted agate snuff bottle, an inside-painted agate snuff bottle, a rutilated quartz snuff bottle, a rock crystal snuff bottle, and a smoky quartz snuff bottle.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9019Four Hardstone Snuff Bottles

This group comprises a russet celadon jade snuff bottle carved in low relief to depict taotie masks on each side, and flanked by a pair of beast-head han-dles; a grayish celadon jade snuff bottle of pear shape; a moss-green jade snuff bottle of tapering cylindrical form; and a compressed cylindrical form lapis lazuli snuff bottle.Tallest: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 9020 Lot 9022

Lot 9024

Lot 9021 Lot 9023

Lot 9025

9020A Small Suzhou School Agate Snuff Bottle

Of flattened form with slightly con-cave lip, finely carved through the darker brown area of the stone with two boys at play in a garden with pine trees.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9021A Suzhou School Agate Snuff Bottle

The semi-translucent dark brown and opaque white stone is cleverly carved with three birds next to a prunus tree on one side, the reverse with various auspicious animals.Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9022Two Banded Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is of flattened circular shape displaying concentric bands of russet, caramel and white striations against the gray body; the second with hori-zontal bands and carved with a pair of beast-head handles.Taller: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9023An Inside-Painted Agate Snuff Bottle

The squat bottle with a concave lip and short neck, raised on a slightly recessed foot rim, painted with a riv-erbank landscape featuring fishermen at work.Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9026

9024Three Agate Snuff Bottles

This group comprises two bottles suffused with concentric white and brown markings suggesting thumb print formations, and a flat-tened rectangular bottle with slopping shoul-ders displaying white and gray bands reminis-cent of a landscape draped in fog.Tallest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9025Two Carved Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is carved using the russet skin with a tiger and a bat, with slopping shoulders and resting on an oval foot rim; the second is carved using the russet skin with a pair of cranes in a lotus pond.Taller: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9026Two Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is of rounded rectangular form, with a concave lip and wide mouth, supported by an oval foot rim, displaying caramel and russet bubbling patterns; the second if of slender rectangular form, with a concave lip and sup-ported by an oval foot, the body suffused with concentric black and caramel markings sug-gesting a thumb print image.Taller: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 9031

Lot 9028

Lot 9030 Lot 9032

9027Two Shadow Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is of rounded rectangular form, with a con-cave lip and wide mouth, supported by an oval foot rim; the second is of flattened rectangular form with a slightly concave lip and sloping shoulders, with an oval foot rim surrounding a flat recessed base.Taller: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9028Three Agate Snuff Bottles

This group comprises banded agate bottles display-ing bubbling markings, and a small circular moss agate bottle with green dendritic patterns.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9029Two Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is a moss agate bottle with a slightly con-cave lip, carved with a short recessed foot rim, the dendritic agate with extensive brown and white inclusions; the second is a small shadow agate bottle of flattened circular form, infused with black and brown bands and bubbling formations.Taller: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9033

9030A ‘Chicken Bone’ Jade Snuff Bottle

Of slightly flattened ovoid form, carved in low relief to depict stylized archaistic phoenixes.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,600

9031Four Nephrite Snuff Bottles

This group comprises a circular snuff bottle of flattened form and carved with a crane and pine tree on one side, reversed by three rams; two plainly carved snuff bottles of tapering form; and an eggplant form snuff bottle.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9032Two Carved Jade Snuff BottlesQing Dynasty

The first bottle is carved from a peb-ble, the fruit-form bottle featuring scrolling tendrils with two fluttering butterflies, the stone of white tone with traces of the caramel skin; the second bottle is of flattened circular form, carved in relief with opposing butterflies on one side and a prunus tree on the reverse, the stone of pale celadon tone with traces of russet inclusions.Taller: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9033A Jadeite Snuff Bottle

The plain, rounded bottle with beast-head handles is carved from translu-cent stone of pale greenish-white tone mottled with moss-green inclusions.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 9034

Lot 9036

Lot 9035

Lot 9037 Lot 9038

9034A White and Black Jade ‘Dragon’ Plaque

The reticulated plaque carved with a sinuous dragon entwining swirling clouds and flame-form wisps, the dragon of a milky white hue with a deep russet inclusion transitioning into openwork gray clouds.Width: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

9035A Russet Jade ‘Dragon’ Plaque

Carved in openwork with a meandering dragon surrounded by cloud florets and scrolling designs, enclosed within a foliated border decorated with floral motifs to each corner, the semi-translucent stone with opaque russet inclusions.Width: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Jade Carvings

9036A Yellow Jade Circular Pendant

Carved in layered openwork with a phoenix stand-ing upon a prunus branch and encircled by a thick gnarled branch issuing large prunus blossoms, the semi-translucent yellowish-green stone with russet inclusions.Diameter: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9037A Russet Jade ‘Mythical Creature’ Plaque

The personified avian form designed with a human face terminating in a pointed beak, shown holding a billowing ribbon upon its shoulders above a pair of wings and a tail with incised details, the greenish stone with russet inclusions.Length: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9038A Small White Jade Pendant

The rectangular form carved in relief to one side with a robed figure holding a leafy flower beneath a border of archaistic dragon scrolls to the top, the reverse carved with a poetic inscription, the semi-translucent white stone with small russet inclu-sions.Length: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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Lot 9041

Lot 9039

Lot 9043

Lot 9040

Lot 9042

9039A White Jade Figural Archer’s Ring

Carved to the exterior in relief with three figures within a continuous landscape setting including pine trees, banana trees and rounded cavernous rocks, two of the figure shown holding auspicious emblems.Diameter: 1 1/8 inches (2.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9040A White Jade Inscribed Archer’s Ring

Carved to the exterior with a long continuous poetic inscription in the style of a Qianlong poem, between two thin borders of key frets to the top and bottom edges.Diameter: 1 3/16 inches (3 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9041Two Archaic Jade Carvings

The first carved in the form of a ‘cong’, the opaque stone of dark reddish-brown hue; the second a lock-form carv-ing, the opaque stone of black hue; both strung together with two green jadeite beads to form a hanging ornament.Longer: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9042A Celadon Jade Reticulated Plaque

The upper section is carved and pierced with the charac-ters ‘chang yi’, flanked by the scrolling bodies of two drag-ons, the circular lower section is decorated with archaistic phoenixes surrounding the characters ‘zi sun’.Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9043Three Jade Belt Hooks18th/19th Century

The first is a ‘dragon’ belt hook with a smaller dragon rest-ing on the top of the arch; the second is another ‘dragon’ belt hook with the dragon head terminating as the hook; the third is a ‘phoenix’ belt hook with the phoenix head terminating as the hook.Longest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9044

Lot 9046

Lot 9048

Lot 9045

Lot 9047

Lot 9049

9044Six Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

This group comprises an ax-form pendant carved with a poem on one side and reversed with an eagle; a rectangular form pendant of ‘chicken bone’ jade quality and carved with figures in a landscape; a rectangular form hat ornament with canted corners carved in high relief to depict a sinuous chilong drag-on; a rectangular form pendant carved as a stylized chilong dragon; and two thinly carved rectangular pendants carved with ruyi heads centering the longevity character.Tallest: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9045Ten Jade Carvings

This group comprises two sword fittings, four toggles, three pendants, and one ‘bi’ disk.Tallest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9046Three White Jade Bangles19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9047A White Jade Pendant

The shaped rectangular pendant is carved in low relief with flowers and a garden rock on one side, the reverse is bearing a poetic inscription, the top and bottom sections with scroll-ing clouds.Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9048A White Jade Figure of a Horse

Depicting the recumbent equine form with its head turned to the side, its four legs folded under its body, the mane and tail rendered in delicate incised lines, the semi-translucent milky-white stone with russet inclusions.Length: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9049A White Jade Figure of a Bird

Depicting a recumbent avian form with a fruiting branch in its beak, the wings and tail delicately incised with layers of feathers, the stone of a semi-translucent white hue with slight russet inclusions.Length: 2 3/16 inches (5.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9050

Lot 9052

Lot 9054

Lot 9051

Lot 9053

9050A Yellow Jade Carving of a Rat

The recumbent rodent carved with its ears flat against its head and with its gently curving tail at its side, the semi-translucent yellowish-green stone exhibiting a deep russet inclusion.Length: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9051Five Jade Animal-Form CarvingsQing Dynasty

This group comprises a stag-form belt buckle, a belt ornament carved as a recumbent horse with a monkey on its back, two fish-form toggles, and a goose-form toggle.Longest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9052Three Jade Beasts Qing Dynasty

The first is of a recumbent qilin grasp-ing a lingzhi branch; the second is of a recumbent badger-like beast; the third is of a cat and cub group.Longest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9053Nine Jade Carvings

This group comprises two russet jade spear-form toggles, three animal-form toggles, a sword fitting, a ‘cong’-form bead, and a tapering cylindrical bead.Longest: 2 11/16 inches (6.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9054Six Small Jade Carvings

Comprising a disc carving, an incise-decorated cylindrical bead, a pig-form bead, a leafy gourd group, an ovoid ‘lotus’ toggle, and a Budai toggle; each strung together with additional hardstone and glass beads to form two hanging ornaments.Longest: 1 7/16 inches (3.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 9055

Lot 9057

Lot 9056

Lot 9058

Lot 9059

9055Five Jade Carvings

Including a bird-form box with carved feathers, and four toggles depicting a boy holding a flower basket, a peach group topped by a boy and toad, a chilong dragon with lingzhi and ‘bi’ disc, and a stylized archaistic figure.Widest: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9056A Pair of Spinach Jade Bowls

Each carved bowl of rounded, slightly flaring form and supported on a ring foot.Diameter: 8 inches (20.3 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

9057A Pair of Spinach Green Jade Bowls

Each thinly carved bowl of rounded, slightly flaring form and sup-ported on a ring foot.Diameter: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

9058A Spinach Jade Censer19th Century

Of compressed form raised on a short foot with coiled dragon han-dles, the body with scrolling stylized chilong, the domed cover carved en suite and with an everted finial.Height: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9059A Small Jadeite Ritual VaseRepublic Period

The rectangular vase is carved in imitation of the archaic bronze ‘gu’ shape with a curving spout mouth, the mid-section is decorated with taotie masks, the flaring neck and spreading base with chilong and styl-ized blades, the stone of pale laven-der tone with russet and pale green inclusions.Height: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9060

Lot 9062 Lot 9064

Lot 9061

Lot 9063

9060A Spinach Jade Table Screen

The thick circular jade plaque carved in high relief with a proces-sion of several figures and an elephant carrying various goods and flowers through a rocky mountain landscape and pine trees, reversed by a poetic inscription, raised upon a matching carved jade stand featuring intricately designed lotuses and geometric scrolls, the stone of dark mottled green hue.Height: 16 1/4 inches (41.3 cm); Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) of plaque

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9061A 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

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

9062A Carved Jadeite Covered Vase

The compressed baluster form flanked by a dragon and standing figure, the neck with dragon-form loose ring handles to each side, the cover with a phoenix and lingzhi finial, the stone with apple and spinach green mottling, reticulated wood stand.Height: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9063A Celadon Jade Censer and Cover

The globular body is raised on a spreading foot ring, and has a pair of lotus blossom and loose ring han-dles between densely scrolling leafy tendrils and blossoms on a pierced ground, the domed cover is similarly carved and surmounted by a domed finial.Width: 7 1/8 inches (18 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9064A Mottled Celadon Jade Archaistic Vase

The square form vase with a bulbous mid-section depicting taotie masks, the flared neck and splayed foot carved with leaves.Height: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 9065

Lot 9067 Lot 9069

Lot 9066

Lot 9068

9065A Bronze Ritual ‘Dou’ Vessel and CoverWarring States Period

Supported by a stem and flared foot, and with a domed cover, flanked by two loop handles on the sides and bands of decora-tions along the waist, cover and foot.Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9066A Bronze Ritual ‘Dou’ Vessel and CoverWarring States Period

Supported by a stem and flared foot, and with a domed cover, flanked by a pair of lug handles on the sides and bands of deco-rations along the waist, cover and foot.Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9067A Small Bronze Jar and CoverHan Dynasty

The ‘hu’-form vessel has a pair of lug handles, the cover with a lug finial.Height: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9068A Bronze Tripod Vessel and CoverPossibly Han Dyansty

The compressed globular vessel with two bands of scrolling chilong decorations on the body and two bands on the domed lid with three raised finials, supported on three short legs, and with a pair of curved upright handles to the sides.Width: 11 1/4 inches (28.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9069A Bronze JueQing Dynasty

Raised on three blade-form supports and cast with two registers of taotie masks on a leiwen ground and separated by narrow flanges, with a pair of capped posts rising from the rim.Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Private Palm Beach Florida Collection, reputedly purchased at Sotheby’s New York in 1963.

Works of Art

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Lot 9070

Lot 9072 Lot 9074

Lot 9071

Lot 9073

9070Five Bronze ObjectsQing Dynasty

This group comprises a ‘dragon’ brush rest, a small circular mir-ror, a water coupe in the form of a three-legged toad, a small casting of a Buddhist lion, and a small square form seal with a qilin finial.Longest: 3 7/16 inches (8.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9071Four Metal Belt OrnamentsLate Qing Dynasty

Comprising a two-part gilt-bronze buckle cast in relief with five bats centering the longevity character, two cloisonné enamel belt buckles also with decorations of bats, and a gilt-bronze belt ornament suspending a loose opposing dragons ring.Widest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9072A Small Gilt-Bronze ‘Garlic Head’ Vase

The pear shape body is incise decorated with blooming lotus borne on leafy tendrils on a diaper ground, the rounded shoulders and spreading foot with further lotus motif, the short flaring neck with a band of upturned leaves, the bulbous mouth with additional lotus blossoms, the recessed base bearing an incised Qianlong four-character mark.Height: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9073A Gilt-Bronze Paper Weight

Cast in the form of a recumbent water buffalo grasping a lingzhi branch.Length: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

9074A Bronze Handled CenserQing Dynasty

Of bombe form and raised on a circular foot, with a pair of beast-head handles, the recessed base with a four-character mark within a square.Width: 7 3/8 inches (18.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9075

Lot 9076

9075A Large Bronze Covered Censer and Stand18th Century

The domed and pierced cover depicting five squirrels on grape vines, the compressed body with twin squirrels on grape vine handles, supported on three cabriole feet, the stand is cast in the form of three overlapping flower petals.Width: 20 1/2 inches (52 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9076A Large Bronze Censer 18th/19th Century

The compressed form censer with twin loop handles and raised on three tapering feet, the base with an apocryphal two-character Xuande mark, flanked by two dragons, along with a later tall rosewood stand.Width: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Acquired in China during the late 19th century, and thence by decent within the family.

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Lot 9077

Lot 9079

Lot 9078

Lot 9080

9077A Bronze Tripod Censer19th Century

With a pair of curving strap handles separately cast and applied to the com-pressed globular body raised on stout legs, with an apocryphal Xuande six-char-acter mark.Width: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9078A Bronze Censer19th Century

The compressed form censer is cast with a pair of lion-head handles, the recessed base bearing a Xuande mark within a square.Width: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9079Two Bronze CensersQing Dynasty

The first is cast in the form of a faceted scholar’s rock tapering to a Buddhist lion-form cover; the second is cast in the form of a mandarin duck grasping lotus branches and standing on a lotus leaf.Taller: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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

9080Three Bronze Cylindrical Tripod CensersQing Dynasty

The first depicting seven deer in a pine forest, the base bearing an apocryphal 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 featur-ing 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 9084

9081Three 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


9082Two Metal Inlaid Bronze Censers 18th Century

The first is of globular form supported on three tubular legs, rising to an everted rim set with two upright handles, the exterior decorated with stylized opposing dragons divided by two raised vertical flanges, the base bearing the inlaid ‘Shi Sou’ signature, the wood cover with a carnelian finial and with a fitted foot stand; the second is of compressed oval form supported on three short legs, the exterior decorated with elaborate taotie masks highlighted with silver inlay divided by two dragon-head handles, the sliver inlaid wood cover with a carne-lian finial.Taller: 5 3/8 inches (13.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


9083Two Bronze CensersQing Dynasty

The first is of standard gui-form, consisting of an everted mouth rim atop a compressed ovoid body supporting the twin beast-head handles which separate the decorative panels depicting chilong with a central flange decoration; the sec-ond is of melon-form with upright handles formed by fruiting vines and raised on spreading tripod feet.Wider: 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


9084A Cast Bronze CenserMing Dynasty

The mythical beast-form censer, possibly of a unicorn, is cast with its head turned to the right, with a later cover cast as a boy.Width: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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9085A Bronze ‘Elephant’ Censer and CoverQianlong Period

The legs and handles issuing from the inverted bell-form body cast as the heads of caparisoned elephants, the openwork domed cover is decorat-ed with lotus blooms borne on leafy tendrils sur-rounding the recumbent elephant-form finial depicted carrying a bowl filled with precious objects on its back.Height: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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9086A Cloisonné Enamel ‘Lotus’ Tray18th Century

In the form of a large undulating lotus leaf colorfully enam-eled in blue and turquoise with white veins radiating from the center, supported upon coiled gilt-bronze stems rising from the base and terminating in a removable lotus flower bud and a lotus seed pod.Width: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

9087Five Cloisonné Enamel Animal-Form Vessels

The first is a figure of a water buffalo surmounted by a boy musician carved from green fluorite, with wood stand; the second is a bird and fish-form hinged box with a wood stand; the third is a figure of a seated unicorn with a wood stand; the fourth is a standing duck-form censer with a wood stand; the fifth is a candle pricket in the form of a bear seated upon a circular cloisonné stand.Tallest: 13 inches (33 cm) approximately with stand

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9088A Cloisonné Enamel Circular Box and Cover

Of lobed and domed form with eight lobes, decorated on the cover with lotus blossoms, the box decorated en suite, the recessed base bearing an incised Jingtai six-character mark.Diameter: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 9093

Lot 9090

Lot 9092

9089A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Candlesticks 19th Century

Supported on a bell shaped base enameled with leafy meandering stems of lotus flowers, below a lei-wen band encircling the shoulder, all on a turquoise ground, rising to a tapering column supporting a shallow drip-pan to the center, continuing to a small-er pan surmounted by a gilt pricket.Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

9090A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Pricket Stands18th Century

Each comprising two sections with flaring bases which join together to create four scrolling feet, all enameled with flowers on a turquoise ground, the sides and the pricket covered in gilt.Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

9091A Cloisonné Enamel Conjoined Double Vase and Stand

Comprising one larger and one smaller vase both of identical bulbous form joined at their sides, covered in stylized lotus scrolls against a turquoise ground and decorated in gilt-bronze archaistic phoenix scrolls, beasts, and various mask-and-ring handles, the rims joined by a large stylized phoenix-form handle above, each base bearing a four-character mark, accompanied by a matching conjoined cloison-né enamel base.Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9092A Canton Enamel Yellow Ground Bowl19th Century

The exteriors enameled and painted with five five-clawed dragons amid scrolling clouds above a wave band, the interior of the bowl is pained with five bats amid clouds on a white ground.Diameter: 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

9093An Enameled Handled Tray19th Century

The circular tray raised upon a tall spreading foot, painted in ruby-red to the interior with a mountainous landscape, the short walls and square-form loop handles decorated with blue geometric dragon scrolls against a yellow ground, the underside encircled by colorful mythical animals, flowers and additional scrolling designs.Width: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

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Lot 9096

Lot 9095

Lot 9097

Lot 9098

9094A Pair of Bronze Buddhist Lion Censers

The mirror image pair both shown couching upon a tiered rectangular plinth in the form of jagged rocks, each carrying a small cub upon its back forming the removable covers, the fig-ures further encircled by billowing rib-bons, the base bearing an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark.Height: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9095Seven Silver BoxesEarly 20th Century

This group comprises a rectangular hinged enameled makeup box with a glass mirror inside, a peach-form hinged box with enamel on the leafy decora-tions, two melon-form hinged boxes decorated with butterflies, and three Tibetan boxes of various forms and decorations.Widest: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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

9096Two Silver ObjectsLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Comprising a small cylindrical tripod censer decorated with auspicious sym-bols, and a quail-form snuff bottle.Taller: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


9097Four Enameled Silver BoxesLate 19th/Early 20th Century

The first is a peach-form box enameled with a bird perched on a peony branch and featuring prunus blossoms on the sides; the second is an oval ink box with a pair of bat-form hinged lids centering a cylindrical compartment, the foliated sides are decorated with Daoist immor-tals; the third is a melon-form cosmetic box with a hinged lid decorated with a bat and flowers, the interior of the lid is inset with a glass mirror; the fourth is an oblong-form match box decorated with a multitude of flowers and plants.Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


9098Seven Chinese Export Silver BoxesLate 19th/Early 20th Century

This group comprises three small hinged boxes decorated with dragons or flowers, a large rectangular hinged box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and butterflies, a circular box decorated with landscape scenes, a gilt octagonal box decorated with a Buddhist lion and flowers on the sides, and a rectangular card case with floral decoration on each side.Widest: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 9101

Lot 9100

9099An Enamel Decorated Gilt-Silver Filigree BoxRepublic Period

The flower-form box with intricate scrolling fili-gree to all sides, decorative twisting rope-form bands and floral borders, the cover displaying a longevity medallion encircled by five bats enam-eled in vibrant purple and blue hues.Width: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9100A Pair of Gilt-Silver Qilin-Form CensersLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Each hammered into relief from the reverse side and partially gilded to pick out the details of the mythical creature, the collar is inlaid with turquoise and the eyes with coral beads.Length: 9 3/4 inches (24.7 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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

9101A Chinese Export Silver BoxEarly 20th Century

The rectangular box decorated on the lid with a sinuous four-clawed dragon encircling a flam-ing pearl all on a stippled ground, the sides with various incised decorative motifs, the underside stamped thrice.Width: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 9104

Lot 9103

9102An Amber Plaque19th Century

The pierced rectangular amber pendant carved with the ‘Three Friends of Winter’ (pine, prunus and bamboo) in low relief.Height: 1 15/16 inches (4.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9103Two Amber Beaded Necklaces

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9104A Carved Hornbill Casque*Late 19th/Early 20th Century

The front of the casque is deeply carved with figures in a pavilion and under pine trees, the eye sockets and the back of the skull bearing incised inscriptions.Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9107

Lot 9106

Lot 9108

9105A Coral Figural Carving*20th Century

Depicting a female immortal wearing long flowing robes while holding a fly whisk and a leafy flower, shown standing next to a phoenix with billowing tail feathers, attached to a fitted wood stand.Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900

9106A Black and Cinnabar Lacquer TrayLate Ming Dynasty

Carved through the black lacquer to the cinnabar diaper ground with scholars and attendants in a garden setting with rockwork and pine trees, all enclosed within borders displaying peony blossoms, resting on four short feet.Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9107Four Hardstone Carvings

Comprising an agate carving of a recumbent lion, a russet jade figure of a finger citron, and two turquoise figural carvings.Widest: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9108A Rock Crystal Brush Washer

Carved in the likeness of a folding lotus leaf supported upon a group of bundled stems bearing lotus blossoms, additional leaves and lotus pods, with incised details.Width: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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9109A Lapis Lazuli Table Screen19th Century

The rectangular plaque is carved in high relief with two deer under the crescent moon, a gnarled pine tree and lingzhi in the foreground, with a carved wood stand.6 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches (15.9 x 11.4 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

9110A Rock Crystal Figural CarvingLate 19th/Early 20th Century

The standing heavenly guardian shown wearing bat-tle garments and holding a sword.Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9111A Yellow Soapstone Seal

The tall tianhuang quality soapstone seal is carved in low relief with two scholars under a pine tree within a continuous landscape, one side bearing a short inscription.Height: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9115

9112A Soapstone Figure of a Luohan19th Century

Shown seated on rocks, with his right hand resting on a raised right knee and holding a small jar, the left hand holding a tool to scratch his left ear, the long flowing robes incised and highlighted with pig-ments, with a carved fitted wood stand.Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9113A Carved Soapstone Figure of an Immortal19th Century

The standing male figure shown holding a flower blossom in his right hand while wearing long flowing robes delicately incised with dragon medallions and decorative wave borders, traces of pigments throughout, attached to black stand.Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm) including stand

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9114A Soapstone Figure of Guanyin19th Century

The figure shown wearing long flowing robes and a headdress while holding a bottle, seated on the back of a Buddhist lion standing on cloud scrolls, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9115A Zitan Table Screen

The frame skillfully carved with a key fret and c-comma segment panel and support-ed by a similarly carved base and aprons.22 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches (57.1 x 69.8 x 21.9 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9117

9116A Zitan Circular StandLate Qing Dynasty

With a six-panel top set within the circular frame with a lappet border, above shaped aprons carved in relief with bats and ruyi-clouds, the whole supported on four ruyi-head legs and set into a circular base stretcher raised on small tab feet.Diameter: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9117A Boxwood Display Stand19th Century

The single-plank top with finely molded edges above a narrow waist and raised on squat, inward-curving feet, all connected with stretchers.Width: 13 1/8 inches (33.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 9120

Lot 9119

9118A Boxwood Figural Group19th Century

Finely carved to depict a standing maternal figure holding a small boy in her arms.Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9119Three Yellow Glass Scholar’s Objects19th Century and Later

The first is a brush handle carved in the form of a bamboo, with a Daoguang four-character incised mark encircling the ferrule; the second is another brush handle carved in relief with a band of dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amid clouds encircling the ferrule and repeated on the long, waisted handle; the third is a wrist rest carved in relief with a drag-on pursuing a flaming pearl amid waves.Longest: 9 7/16 inches (24 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


9120A Large Wood Carving of Guanyin

Shown seated in royal ease while wearing a long flowing robe draped over her left shoulder, adorned with a foliated necklace, arm bands and bangles, her hair neatly arranged behind a tiered floral headdress, with traces of pigments.Height: 47 inches (119.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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9121A Painted Thangka19th Century

With Chakrasamvara depicted in blue in yab-yum with his con-sort Vajravarahi, enclosed by a bejeweled and gilt-painted aure-ole of swirling clouds, further surrounded by four dragons with Yama displayed at the top amidst a palace landscape, framed by a border of striding dragons.51 1/2 x 39 1/4 inches (130.8 x 99.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Religious Art

9122A Black Ground Thangka of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi 19th Century

With Chakrasamvara depicted in black in yab-yum with his consort Vajravarahi striding over a figure upon a lotus pedestal, with additional deity figures.29 3/4 x 21 inches (75.6 x 53.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9124

9123Eight Tibetan Buddhist Ritual and Decorative Objects*

Comprising a conch shell, a silver vajra, a circu-lar covered box, two large butterscotch amber pendants, and three tsampa bowls with two made from butterscotch amber, each object mounted with heavily decorated silver and set with various hardstone beads including tur-quoise and coral.Length of Vajra: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9124A Bronze Figure of DakiniQing Dynasty

Depicted holding a karttrka and skull bowl standing on the supine body of a victim sup-ported on a lotus base.Height: 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9126

9125A Bronze Model of Paramasukha-Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi

The primary figure with eight faces, four legs and sixteen arms holding a myriad of cast ritual weapons while embracing Vajravarahi, both deities wearing the six bone ornaments and five-pointed crowns adorned with golden finials, standing in fierce alidhasana on a double-lotus base.Height: 18 1/2 inches (45.7 cm) approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

9126A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze of Garwa Nagpo18th Century

Seated atop a long-horned goat over a rockwork base enclosing a sea of blood, wearing a flaring robe and boots, the bearded face with bared fangs and bulging eyes sur-mounted by a large-brimmed cap, base sealed.Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

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Lot 9127

9127A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara 17th Century

The protector from the Eight Fears shown riding the elephant of ignorance with her left hand in karana mutra, her knotted hair in blue pigment, base sealed.Height: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

9128A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Mahakala 17th Century

The wrathful deity is show riding a bear-like beast with hands holding a skull cup and a karttrka, base sealed.Height: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 9130

9129A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Maitreya

Standing on a lotus base, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra with the left hand at his side, clad in a flowing dhoti with incised hems, adorned with various orna-ments.Height: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9130A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara

Seated on a recumbent ox in lalitasana, wearing loose robes and elaborate beaded jewelry, with the right hand in karana mudra and the left holding prayer beads, the long ears suspending foliate earrings, the head with a five-point crown, all raised on a single-lotus base.Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9132

Lot 9131

9132A Lacquered and Gilt-Bronze Figure of Buddha17th Century

Cast with child-like features and downcast eyes, with hands in namaskara mudra and sitting in dhyanasana.Height: 7 5/8 inches (19.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9131A Repoussé Gilt-Copper Figure of Tsongkapa19th Century

The figure is cast with hands in dharmachakra mudra and is seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, wearing robes and a pandita hat falling over his shoulders.Height: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9134

9133An Embroidered Table ScreenRepublic Period

The rectangular screen with an embroidered panel displaying a pair of roosters beneath another bird in a pine tree and leafy peonies issuing from rounded rocks, the hardwood frame and stand with mother-of-pearl inlay decorations of figures, scrolling flowers and double gourds.24 x 17 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches (61 x 43.8 x 16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9134Six Embroidered Silk Hanging PanelsRepublic Period

Including four panels depicting various birds and blooming flowers in pale silk threads, together with an embroidered calligraphic couplet, all six panels framed and glazed, the wood frames decorated with scrolling flowers in mother-of-pearl inlay.47 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches (120 x 36.8 cm) each including frame

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Furniture

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Lot 9136

9135An Embroidered Table Screen with Hardwood StandRepublic Period

The rectangular screen with an embroidered panel dis-playing a proud peacock standing upon garden rocks beneath a pine tree and surrounded by additional birds, the hardwood frame and stand with mother-of-pearl inlay decorations of figures, antiquities, scrolling flowers and bamboo branches.33 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (85 x 54.6 x 23.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9136A Carved Rosewood TableRepublic Period

The two-panel top set within a frame above shaped and beaded aprons well-carved in relief with stylized ruyi scepters, bats, longevity characters and scrolling designs, the thick rounded square section legs terminating in clawed feet and topped by carvings of bats suspending tasseled chimes to each corner.31 1/4 x 63 x 34 1/2 inches (79.4 x 160 x 87.6 cm) approximately

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 9139

Lot 9138

9137A Pair of Rosewood Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay19th Century

The chairs with a flower-decorated shaped crestrail sup-ported by an inlaid openwork circular backrest displaying three playful lions surrounded by birds and prunus, the armrests featuring inlaid carvings of peach baskets above shaped aprons inlaid with additional floral scrolls.38 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 18 3/4 inches (97.8 x 64.8 x 47.6 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9138A Rosewood Square Table with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay19th Century

The top heavily decorated with a central medal-lion enclosing flowers and trees surrounded by figural landscapes of pagodas and pavilions inter-spersed by additional flowers and trees, framed by leafy floral scrolls above shaped aprons and legs with matching inlay decorations.34 1/2 x 44 x 44 inches (87.6 x 111.8 x 111.8 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9139A Jichimu Tapered Cabinet18th/19th Century

Mounted with a brass lock plate, the interior with three shelves, two drawers and a hidden compartment at the bottom.72 x 37 x 20 1/2 inches (183 x 94 x 52 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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

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Lot 9141

9140A Huanghuali Square-Corner CabinetRepublic Period

The single-panel doors are fitted with a center stile and open to reveal a shelved interior, the legs are of rectangular section and are joined by plain aprons and spandrels, the cabinet is fitted with shaped brass hinges, lock plate and key.43 1/2 x 30 7/8 x 13 inches (115 x 78.4 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Provenance: Acquired in Tianjin, China during the Republic Period.

9141A Pair of Small Huanghuali CabinetsRepublic Period

Each with a slightly overhanging top of typical mitered, mor-tise and tenon construction with a central floating panel, the front with a pair of wood pin-hinged doors each secured within a molded frame opening to reveal a shelf with dual drawers, above a shaped apron with short span-drels between the square legs, mounted with baitong lock plates, pulls and hinges.24 1/2 x 18 x 12 3/4 inches (62.2 x 45.7 x 32.4 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


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Lot 9143

9142A Huanghuali Veneered Altar Coffer18th Century

The two-board top set into a mitered, mortise and tenoned frame with everted flanges, over shaped reticulated spandrels depicting dragons and scrolling lingzhi fungus flanking two brass-mounted drawers, the apron carved en suite with a pair of confronting dragons.34 1/4 x 63 x 22 inches (87 x 160 x 55.9 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000

9143A Small Huanghuali CofferQing Dynasty

The rectangular single-panel top with a slit for depositing coins above three drawers, supported on recessed round corner posts, fitted with brass hardware and decorative mounts.17 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 11 inches (45.1 x 40 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9144

9144A Huanghuali ‘Official’s Hat’ Armchair18th Century

The chair with a shaped crestrail above a curving splat finely carved in relief with a reserve featuring confronting scrolling chilong, the rectangular framed mat seat set above shaped beaded aprons and stretchers carved with geometric scrolls and stylized phoenixes, raised upon four round section legs joined by stepped stretchers and a foot rest, fitted with brass braces.45 x 24 x 22 inches (114.3 x 61 x 55.9 cm) approximately

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

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Lot 9145

9145A Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchair20th Century

The chair with a curving rectangular backsplat pierced with a shaped reserve displaying intricate foliate scrolls, the spandrels and arm terminals carved to match, raised upon four legs joined by footed stretchers at the feet.38 3/4 x 28 1/4 x 24 inches (98.4 x 71.8 x 61 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 9148

Lot 9147

9146A Group of Silk Garments

Including two woven blue-ground gauze ‘dragon’ skirts, one embroidered multicolored silk skirt, one black-ground silk jacket embroidered with crane medallions, and one long blue silk jacket with a ‘cloud’ collar; together with a large group of woven silk ribbons.Longest: 50 inches (127 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


Textiles

9147A Group of Embroidered Silk Accessories

Including a children’s ‘lion’ hat, three pairs of embroidered silk shoes, four embroidered purs-es and pouches, six pairs of silk ear muffs, and a pair of fur-trimmed ear muffs.Width: 6 inches (15.2 cm) of hat

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


9148A Pair of Embroidered Civil Official’s Rank Badges18th/19th Century

Both displaying a proud third ranking peacock standing on one leg upon cavernous rocks and embroidered in colorful silk threads, all against a brilliant sky of couched gilt-wrapped threads featuring swirling clouds and rolling waves in green, blue and coral-red.12 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches (31.1 x 31.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9149

9149An 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 crashing waves and a multicolored lishui border to the skirt, unlined.Length: 53 inches (134.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 9150

9150A 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

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

9151A Large Embroidered Silk Figural Panel19th Century

Depicting Shoulao, the God of Longevity, holding his characteristic gnarled staff topped by a peach group while his left arm cradles a ruyi scepter, his long flowing robes embroidered with longevity characters and flowers heightened by couched gilt-wrapped threads, all against a faded red silk ground.108 1/4 x 74 1/2 inches (275 x 189.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 9152

9152A Pottery Figure of a WomanWestern Han Dynasty

The standing female figure wearing long flared robes exhibiting traces of red, yellow and green pigments throughout, with a detached head secured by a foam peg.Height: 28 3/4 inches (73 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


9153Two Glazed Stoneware BowlsSong Dynasty

The first is a shallow Qingbai ware bowl with the interior divided into six sections by raised lines; the second is a conical Yaozhou ware bowl covered in a pale olive-green glaze ending above the foot.Wider: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Provenance: Qingbai bowl: Sotheby’s New York, April 5, 1983. Ex Norio Azuma (1928-2004) collection.

Chinese Ceramics

9154Two Jizhou Ware BowlsSouthern Song Dynasty

Each bowl is potted with wide flared sides, the interior is deco-rated near the center with the imprint of a brownish-buff leaf against a dark-brown glaze.Wider: 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Litchfield Auction Gallery, February 29, 1992. Ex Norio Azuma (1928-2004) collection.

9155A Guan Type Bowl18th/19th Century

The thinly potted shallow bowl with an unglazed rim with a cop-per mount, the exterior with a molded band of lotus petals above the foot.Diameter: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Doyle New York, January 10, 1990. Ex Norio Azuma (1928-2004) collection.

9156A Small Crackle Glazed Tripod Censer

Of bombe form with upright loop handles, the pale celadon glaze of Guan type, the under-side is bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue.Width: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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9157A Dehua Figure of Guanyin Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Modeled standing on a dragon in stylized waves, the arms low-ered supporting a lotus stem, dressed in loose fitting robes fall-ing into elegant folds and opening at the chest revealing a bead-ed lotus necklace, covered overall in an opaque ivory-white glaze, the reverse impressed with a seal mark reading ‘Boji yuren’ (virtue extends to all, even fishermen), with a fitted paint-ed wood stand.Height: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9158A Dehua Figure of Guanyin18th/19th Century

Modeled seated in royal ease with her long flowing robes, shown holding a whisk in her right hand and prayer beads in her left hand, with her long hair looped twice over her shoulders, with a wood stand.Height: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9159

9159A Robin’s Egg Glazed Ruyi Scepter

The scepter designed in the form of a gnarled branch bearing lingzhi fungus and terminating in a large lingzhi fungus head, covered in a blue and green speckled glaze.Length: 12 3/8 inches (31.4 cm)


9160A Three-Piece Robin’s Egg Glazed Garniture SetLate Qing Dynasty

The censer of compressed globular form with lion-head handles, relief-molded and painted in gilt with the eight Buddhist emblems enclosing two cartouches, one with confronting dragons centering a flaming pearl, and the other with a seventeen-character inscription, the short legs with relief-molded and painted lingzhi, with a fitted wood lid, together with a pair of tiered square-section candles sticks designed en suite with molded archaistic decorations heightened with gilt paint, all three pieces with an impressed Qianlong six-character mark to the recessed base.Tallest: 9 3/8 inches (23.8 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9161Three Robin’s Egg Glazed Porcelains19th Century

Comprising a quatrefoil footed container with applied bamboo-form handles, and two lotus leaf form libation handled cups.Widest: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


9162A Large Flambé Glazed ‘Phoenix-Tail’ Vase18th Century

The baluster body rises to the tall, trumpet-shaped neck, and the exteri-or is covered with an sky-blue glaze in contrast to the white interior and recessed base.Height: 23 1/2 inches (59.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9163A Flambé Glazed Pear-Shaped Vase19th Century

The tapering neck rising from the compressed body, covered overall with a glaze of splashed blue and purple running into a deep red streaked glaze, the base cov-ered with a straw-colored glaze and bearing an incised Qianlong six-character mark.Height: 12 1/4 inches (31.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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9164A Flambé Glazed Brush Washer

The thickly potted vessel of bombe form and covered in a rich glaze of deep purplish-red on the exterior and fading to blue on the interior, the brown glazed recessed base bearing an incised Qianlong six-character mark, with wood stand.Diameter: 4 inches (10.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9165An Oxblood Glazed ‘Yuhuchun’ Vase Tongzhi Mark and of the Period

The pear-shaped vase rises from a spreading foot to a slender neck and flaring mouth, the exterior covered in a rich and lustrous red crackled glaze darkening below the mouth rim and above the foot, the base displaying an incised Tongzhi six-character mark.Height: 15 1/4 inches (38.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9166A Large White Glazed Archaistic Vessel19th Century

Of ‘dou’ form with an inverted bell form body con-taining a wide band of taotie masks on a scrolling diaper ground, the tall, spreading foot with three-shaped openings above a decorative band.Diameter: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9167A Cobalt-Blue Glazed ‘Meiping’ VaseGuangxu Mark and of the Period

With a high rounded shoulder and waisted body, covered on the exterior with a deep blue glaze, the interior glazed white, the recessed base with a Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue.Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9168A Clair-de-Lune Tripod Censer19th Century

Of compressed globular form, with a short waisted neck and wide everted rim, standing on three short conical feet, carved around the body with opposing dragons on leafy tendrils and flanked by a pair of lion-head handles, covered on the exterior with a pale blue glaze leaving an unglazed circle on the base which bears a Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue, with a later fitted wood stand.Width: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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9169A Large Underglaze Blue BowlKangxi Period

The deep, rounded sides are decorated on the exterior with a continuous scene of four chilong striding amidst scrolling lotus tendrils above a band of ruyi heads, the interior medallion painted with a double-vajra centered with a band of three chilong amidst scrolling lotus tendrils, a six-character mark, ‘Yingdexuan boguzhi’, in underglaze blue within a double circle on the recessed base.Diameter: 8 1/2 inches (21.5 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9170A Pair of Underglaze Blue Stem Bowls

Each raised on a spreading stem, the exterior is painted with eight lança characters beneath a band of lotus roundels around the rim, the tall spreading foot is painted with a dense blossoming lotus borne on scrolling stems below flame lappets, the interior of each foot bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9172

9171A Large Underglaze Blue and Copper Red Bowl

Of inverted bell form with a flared rim and raised on a tall foot, the pomegran-ate, peach and citron painted in copper red with the leaves and branches in cobalt blue on the exterior walls, the deeply recessed base bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 9 1/8 inches (23.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9172A Small Underglaze Blue Bowl19th Century

The exterior is painted with opposing dragons centering a flaming pearl amid clouds and flames above a rock and wave band, the recessed base is displaying a Daoguang six-character mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 9173

9173A Pair of Underglaze Blue DishesGuangxu Marks and of the Period

Both finely decorated to the interior with a five-clawed drag-on writhing among flames in pursuit of a ‘flaming pearl’ within double lines repeated at the rim, the underside similarly deco-rated with two striding dragons, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark.Diameter: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9174An Underglaze Blue Brush Pot

Of compressed cylindrical form, the rim overhanging slightly to the interior, the exterior finely painted with six sparrows either resting on gnarled tree branches or in flight, the slightly recessed base bearing the seal of Wang Bu reading ‘yuanwen wuguo zhizhai’.Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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9175A Famille Rose Footed Tray

The hexagonal shallow tray is painted with blooming lotus borne on leafy tendrils on the sides, the short ruyi-form feet painted in blue enamels, the interior and the base covered in turquoise enamel, bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in iron-red.Width: 11 1/4 inches (28.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9176A Wucai ‘Dragon and Phoenix’ Bowl

Painted to the exterior with dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, separat-ed by phoenixes with outspread wings all beneath a border of bajixiang, the interior with a central medallion of a rearing dragon, the base bearing a Qianlong six-character seal mark.Diameter: 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9177A Yellow Glazed ‘Lotus’ SaucerQianlong Mark and of the Period

The deep saucer dish is molded in shallow relief on the interior with two rows of lotus petals radiating from a central pod towards the foliate rim, covered overall in a pale lemon-yellow glaze.Diameter: 8 3/8 inches (21.2 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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Lot 9181

Lot 9180

Lot 9179

Lot 9178

9178A Famille Rose ‘Boys’ Bowl19th Century

With deep rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flaring rim, painted on the exterior with five boys playing in a bamboo garden, the recessed base bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in iron-red.Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9179A Coral-Red Reserve-Decorated ‘Bamboo’ Bowl19th Century

With deep rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flaring rim, painted on the exterior with leafy bamboo branches reserved on a rich cor-al-red ground, the recessed base with a four-charac-ter mark within a square.Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9182A Pair of Enameled ‘Dragon’ Porcelain Bowls

Each bowl is painted to the center of its interior well and its exterior walls in green enamel over an underglaze blue outline that defines dragons chasing flaming pearls amid clouds above a band of overlapping lotus petals, the recessed base displaying the Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm) each


9183A Pair of Famille Rose Bowls

Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with butterflies in flight on a yellow ground, the mouth rim is highlighted in gilt, the recessed base with a Guangxu six-character mark in iron-red.Diameter: 7 7/8 inches (20 cm) each

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

9180A Famille Verte Beaker Vase19th Century

The barrel form body is painted with female figures attend-ing to children at play in a garden setting, the short flaring neck is displaying two Daoist emblems, the recessed base with a double circle mark in underglaze blue.Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9181A Pair of Famille Rose Bowls19th Century

Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with melons grow-ing from leafy vines and with butterflies in flight, all on a turquoise ground, the highly recessed base is bearing a Jiaqing six-character mark in iron-red.Diameter: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9184

9184A Grisaille Painted Porcelain Plaque by Hu Kui (19th Century)Dated by Inscription to 1867

Decorated with a gnarled pine tree above stylized geometric rocks in black and gray tones, inscribed, dated to 1867, and signed with two seals, framed.9 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (24.1 x 36.8 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9185A Qianjiang Enameled Quatrefoil-Form VaseDated by Inscription to 1903

Thickly sectioned and molded with a pair of beast-head han-dles from the shoulders, separating scholar and attendant with auspicious symbols, the inscription bearing the cyclical year and artist’s signature and seal of ‘Yu Ziming’ (active late 19th century), and reversed by another scholar and attendant in a landscape scene, the deeply recessed base inscribed with a four-character studio mark reading ‘Youzhu Shanfang’ in iron-red.Height: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9187

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9186A Pair of Enameled Yellow Ground VasesLate Qing Dynasty

The square-form beaker vases with flat side and corner panels alternating between yellow and light green grounds, colorfully enameled with var-ious flowers, garden rocks, birds, and sinuous dragons.Height: 18 1/4 inches (46.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9187A Pair of Famille Rose and Underglaze Blue BowlsDaoguang Period

Each painted on the exterior with underglaze blue lotus blos-soms issuing from a continuous scroll interspersed with the ‘Eight Buddhist Emblems’ in famille rose palettes, the recessed base with the four-character mark ‘Sibu Zhaizhi’ translated as the ‘Studio of Contemplating Self-correction’ in iron-red.Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 9188

9188A Large Enameled ‘Dayazhai’ VaseLate 19th/Early 20th Century

The body is finely enameled with a scene of blos-soming prunus, nandina, narcissus and lingzhi, on a turquoise ground between bands of grisaille paint-ed scrolling lotuses and upright leaf borders on a yellow ground, the shoulders with raised stylized elephant-head and gilt-ring handles, the body with the Dayazhai three-character mark in iron-red and an oval seal mark with the phrase ‘Tian di yi jia chu’, the recessed base with the Yongqing Changchun mark also in iron red.Height: 19 3/4 inches (50.2 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000

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Lot 9189

9189An Iron-Red Decorated ‘Dragon’ ChargerXuantong Mark and of the Period

Finely painted with confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl on a ground of flames and clouds, the recessed base with a Xuantong six-character mark in iron-red.Diameter: 13 1/4 inches (33.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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9190A Famille Rose Gu-Form Vase20th Century

Its trumpet form neck and the flaring base are paint-ed with dragons amid scrolling lotus leafy tendrils on a yellow ground, and numerous bats and scrolling clouds covering the convex center portion, the inte-rior and the recessed base covered in turquoise enamel, bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in iron-red.Height: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)


9191A Famille Rose Figure of Guanyin20th Century

The molded figure shown seated in royal ease with her left knee raised and her left hand holding a small spherical jewel, her clothing and jewelry picked out in pink and turquoise enamels, the base displaying an impressed four-character maker’s mark reading ‘Zeng long sheng zao’.Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9192A Partial Assembled Famille Rose Dinner ServiceLate 18th Century

Each piece depicting scenes of court life painted in a vibrant pastel palette enclosed by pink diaper bor-ders; comprising six soup bowls, seven dinner plates, five octagonal plates, three octagonal soup bowls, two small octagonal bowls, one octagonal dish, three trays and platters, a covered tureen, a sauce boat and undertray, and a covered vegetable dish. [31]Widest: 14 1/2 inches (36.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9193An Enameled Porcelain PlaqueRepublic Period

The vertical format plaque is painted with sever-al scholars in their retreat and fishermen along a waterway filled with sailboats and village archi-tecture backed by towering mountains, the lower right corner bearing the Hongxian four-character mark within a square in iron-red, framed and mounted as a wood table screen.12 x 8 3/4 inches (30.5 x 22.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9194A Famille Rose Porcelain PlaqueRepublic Period

Finely enameled with pairs of phoenixes, cranes, mandarin ducks, and other birds in a garden with lotus, peony and rockwork, all within scrolling lotus tendril borders.8 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (22.2 x 31.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9195

9195A Four-Panel Wood Screen with Sixteen Porcelain PlaquesLate Qing/Republic Period

Each fold of the screen mounted with four differently shaped porcelain plaques painted in famille rose enamels with land-scape views.68 x 16 3/4 inches (172.7 x 42.5 cm) of each panel

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000


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Lot 9196

9196Two Enameled Porcelain Plaques by Chen Baochang Republic Period

Each plaque is delicately painted with scholars in a secluded mountainous landscape scene, wearing long robes and standing beside tall trees or bamboo, both plaques have an inscription, signed and with a square seal mark in iron-red, framed.29 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches (74.3 x 19 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Acquired from Casa Azul in Porto, Portugal, circa 1970.

9197An Enameled Yixing TrayRepublic Period

The rectangular vessel has canted corners and is on a short foot, the shallow interior is painted in blue and black enamels to depict a bird perched on a leafy tree branch, inscribed and signed on the upper left, an impressed four-character maker’s mark within a square on the recessed base reading ‘Tie hua xuan zhi’.Width: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 9198

9198After Wang Zhen Peng (Active 1280-1329): Four Paintings

Ink and color on silk, each depicting beau-ties in an interior setting, inscribed, bearing a signature ‘Wang Zhen Peng’, with one seal, framed.32 1/4 x 13 inches (81.9 x 33 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy

9199Attributed to Shen Zhou (1427-1509): Prunus

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, dated, signed ‘Shen Zhou’, with two seals, accompanied by a silk-lined rosewood box.51 x 31 3/4 inches (129.6 x 80.6 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

9200After Shen Zhou (1427-1509): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, dated by inscription to the fourth year of the Hongzhi reign (1491), bearing a signature ‘Shen Zhou’, with two seals.32 3/4 x 13 inches (83.2 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Acquired in Geneva, Switzerland, 1964.

9201After Wen Zhengming (1470-1559): Summer Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, bearing a signature ‘Zhengming’, with two seal.35 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (90.8 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Acquired in Geneva, Switzerland, 1964.

9202After Lu Zhi (1496-1576): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated, signed, and with three seals.52 1/4 x 13 inches (132.7 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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9203Attributed to Zhang Ruitu (1570-1641): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Ruitu’, with three seals, accompanied by a silk-lined rosewood box.65 3/4 x 34 1/2 inches (167 x 87.6 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

9204After Lan Ying (1585-1664): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, with a signa-ture reading ‘Lan Ying’, one seal.62 x 26 1/2 inches (157.5 x 67.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9205After Shi Tao (1642-1707): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, with seven seals, two colophons along the vertical mounting.31 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches (80.7 x 36.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9206Anonymous: Figures in a Garden

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk.30 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (77.5 x 15.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9207Huang Danshu (1757-1806): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed by the artist, and with two seals.49 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (125.7 x 41.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Christie’s New York, The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part II, March 18, 2015, Lot 278.

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9208Wang Peilin (Active Daoguang Period): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, bearing a signature ‘Wang Peilin’, with one seal.50 x 12 1/4 inches (127 x 31.1 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Provenance: Acquired in New York, New York, late 1970’s.

9209An Album of Ten Erotic Subject Paintings19th Century

Mounted as an album com-prising ten ink and color on silk paintings, wood covers.10 x 6 1/4 inches (25.4 x 15.8 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9210A Wood Folding Screen with Chinese Export Gouache Paintings

The front featuring twelve Chinese export gouache on pith paper paintings depicting various birds and flowers, the reverse with twelve addi-tional Chinese export gouache paintings depicting various Chinese riverboats; all set within a three-panel rosewood screen.Overall Screen: 51 1/4 x 69 1/2 inches (130.2 x 176.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

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Lot 9211

9211Wu Changshuo (1844-1927): Loquat

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist.42 x 18 inches (106.7 x 45.7 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Provenance: Acquired in New York, New York, late 1970’s.

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Lot 9212

9212Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Shrimps

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated 1951, signed with one seal of the artist.13 x 13 3/4 inches (33 x 34.9 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

Provenance: Acquired in Victoria, British Columbia, 1963.

9213Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Frogs

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signed with one seal of the artist.10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches (26.7 x 33.7 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Acquired in Victoria, British Columbia, 1963.

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Lot 9214

9214In the Manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Birds and Flowers

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, bearing a signature ‘Baishi Lao Ren’, and with one seal.41 1/2 x 13 inches (105.4 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Hu Langman (1908-1991) collection, thence by descent within the family. Hu Langman (1908-1991) alias Hu Mai, migrated to Nanyang (South East Asia) in 1929 and settled in Singapore thereafter. He was devoted early on in his life to newspaper publishing and writing, and was the chief editor of the Chinese newspaper “Sin Chew Daily”, “Sin Ping Daily” and “The Modern Age”, and was also a regular contributor to Singapore’s other Chinese newspaper “Zong Hui Bao (Union News)”. He later went into business and became an entrepreneur in the 1950’s.

9215Qin Gan (B. 1894, Active Early 20th Century): Landscape

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Qin Gan’, and with three seals.15 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (40 x 26 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9216Fan Xi (Active 20th Century): Four Seasons

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, each depict-ing a scene of one of the four seasons, inscribed, signed ‘Fan Xi’, and with one seal.11 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches (28.6 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9217Lin Sanzhi (1898-1989): Calligraphy

Mounted scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Sanzhi’, and with two seals.36 1/2 x 13 inches (92.7 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9218After Yan Bolong (1898-1955): Four Hanging Scrolls

Hanging scrolls, ink and color on paper, each depict-ing various birds and flowers, inscribed, signed ‘Yan Bolong’, and with two seals.53 1/4 x 13 1/2 inches (135.3 x 34.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 9219

9219Pu Ru (1896-1963): Calligraphic Couplet

Hanging scrolls, ink on gold-flecked color paper, the paper also designed with longevity medallions surround-ed by scrolling floral borders, inscribed, signed, and with two seals.26 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (67.3 x 8.9 cm) each

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 9220

9220He Shisun (Acitve 20th Century): Mountain Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, dated, inscribed, signed ‘Shisun He’, and with two seals.48 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches (122.6 x 38.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: Hu Langman (1908-1991) collection, thence by descent within the family.

9221Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998): Peonies and Bee

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated to the cyclical year corresponding to 1957, signed and with three seals of the artist.14 x 37 inches (35.5 x 94 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist, and thence by descent with-in the family.

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Lot 9222

9222Ding Yanyong (1902-1978): Frogs and Crustaceans

Mounted scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Ding Yanyong’, with one seal of the artist.19 x 38 1/4 inches (48.2 x 97.1 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

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Lot 9223

9223Ding Yanyong (1902-1978): Bamboo, Orchid and Chrysanthemum

Mounted scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed, and with one seal of the artist.38 1/4 x 18 inches (97.2 x 45.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


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Lot 9224

9224Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997): Bamboo and Butterfly

Ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed, with two seals, framed and glazed.17 3/4 x 26 1/2 inches (45.1 x 67.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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9225Attributed to Chen Shaomei (1907-1954): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to the ninth month of 1944, signed and with two seals.19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (48.9 x 20.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 9226

9226Attributed to Fu Baoshi (1904-1965): Meditating Figure

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, bearing a signature ‘Baoshi’, and with three seals.46 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches (118.7 x 34.3 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000


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Lot 9227

9227Tang Yun (1910-1993): Bamboo

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Tang Yun’, and with three seals.37 1/2 x 13 inches (95.3 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


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Lot 9228

9228Liu Zhouguan (1914-1998) and Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998): Tiger

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, with an inscription to the right margin by Zhao Shao’ang, signed ‘Shao’ang’ with one seal.18 x 23 1/2 inches (45.7 x 59.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Collaboration with the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

9229Liu Zhouguan (1914-1998) and Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998): Bird and Loquats

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, with one seal of the artist to the lower right, with an inscription to the left margin by Zhao Shao’ang, signed ‘Shao’ang’ with two seals.16 x 37 1/4 inches (40.6 x 94.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: Collaboration with the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

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Lot 9230

9230Liu Bingsen (1937-2005): Calligraphy Couplet

Hanging scrolls, ink on paper, inscribed, dated to the cyclical year corresponding to 1980, signed with two seals.54 x 13 inches (137.2 x 33 cm) each

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 9231

9231Chen Wenxi (Singaporean 1906-1991): Gibbons20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist.36 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (92.7 x 34.4 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

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Lot 9232

9232Lee Man Fong (1913-1988): Young Fisherwoman

Oil on canvas, signed ‘L Fong’, framed.26 1/2 x 20 3/4 inches (67.3 x 52.7 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000

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Lot 9233

9233Lee Man Fong (1913-1988): Girl

Oil on canvas, signed ‘L Fong’, framed.23 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches (59 x 44.5 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000

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Lot 9235

Lot 9234

9234Chang Dai-Chien’s Paintings, Edited and Published by Kao Ling-Mei, Signed by Zhang Daqian

Including text written in English by Yao Hsin-nung; pub-lished by The East Society, Hong Kong, First Edition: January, 1967; with a clear plastic dust jacket.

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9235Zheng Bo (B. 1933): Monkey

Ink and color on paper, signed and with one seal of the artist, framed and glazed.26 1/2 x 53 1/2 inches (67.3 x 135.9 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 9236

9236Pang Jiun (B. 1936): Wild Chrysanthemums

Oil on canvas, signed in Chinese ‘Pang Jiun’ and dated ‘1981’, framed.23 x 23 inches (58.4 x 58.4 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000

Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist in 1982.

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Lot 9241

Lot 9240Lot 9239

Lot 9238Lot 9237

9237A Khmer Grey Stone Torso of Vishnu12th Century

The multi-armed deity shown standing while wearing a pleated sampot secured at the waist by a patterned belt, mounted to a wood base.Height: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


9238A Khmer Angkor Wat Style Sandstone Lion Head10th-12th Century

The head carved with a ferocious expression showing large bulging eyes, broad nose with flaring nostrils, open mouth bearing teeth, and small point-ed ears engulfed by a flaming mane that continues to the backside, mounted to base.Height: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


9239A Khmer Angkor Wat Style Sandstone Four-Armed Female Deity12th Century

The figure shown standing upon a short rectangular plinth, finely carved wearing a long sampot with neatly arranged folds and a fishtail pleat secured in the front by a belt, her only remaining right hand gently enclosing a spherical object, fitted wood stand.Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000


9240An Indian Red Sandstone Vishnu12th Century

The multi-armed deity shown standing while wearing an elaborate tiered headdress and adorned with heavily decorated jewelry and ornaments, mounted to a wood stand.Height: 30 inches (76.2 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


9241An Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Four-Armed Deity11th/12th Century

The sinuous figure shown wearing typical jewelry while holding a dou-ble-sided drum in the upper right hand, accompanied by a wood stand.Height: 21 inches (53.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Japanese and Other Asian Works of Art

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Lot 9244

Lot 9243

Lot 9242

9242A Japanese Enamel-Decorated Silver Trumpet VaseMeiji Period

The tapering form rising to a flaring mouth with a foliated rim, finely decorated to the exterior with colorfully enam-eled wisteria vines encircling the body and a bird in flight, with a sloping base featuring enameled lotus scrolls raised upon three shaped feet, the body with a signature and the base with a studio mark.Height: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9243A Japanese Repoussé Silver VaseEarly 20th Century

The bulbous form supported upon a tall cylindrical base with a domed shaped foot, the exterior featuring a continu-ous scene of leafy irises issuing from swirling water below, the short neck rising to a foliated rim.Height: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9244A Japanese Parcel Gilt-Silver Covered KoroEarly 20th Century

The bulbous form raised upon three conjoined feet, finely decorated to the exterior with chrysanthemums and prunus branches reversed by bamboo leaves, the domed lid pierced with a pattern of layered birds, the base with an impressed two-character studio mark above ‘900’ silver marks.Diameter: 4 inches (10.2 cm); Weight: 21.8 ounces (618.5 g)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 9247

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9245Paul Horiuchi (1906-1999): Bouquet

Mixed media collage on board, signed ‘Horiuchi’ to the lower right, mounted and framed.6 5/8 x 9 inches (16.8 x 22.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9246Paul Horiuchi (1906-1999): Earth Substance

Mixed media collage on board, signed ‘Horiuchi’ and dated 1963 to the lower right, framed.36 1/8 x 21 7/8 inches (91.7 x 55.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9247Attributed to Tetsuro Sawada (1933-1998): Blue Skyscape

Oil on canvas, framed.51 x 51 inches (129.5 x 129.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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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

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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 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. MA shall not, under any circumstances, be lia-ble for the loss, theft or damage to property, includ-ing, but not limited to selection of shipper, the acts or omissions of any shipper or the acts or omis-sions occurring in packing for shipment. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain a shipping quote for any lot being offered, from an outside shipper, prior to the auction date. Post sale determination of shipping costs does not constitute grounds for can-cellation of any purchase made at auction. Purchasers are advised that large and fragile items can be expensive.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 into another country should be familiar with the rel-

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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:

FURNITURE

George 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 Drawers

This 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.

BRONZES

Antoine-Louis BaryeThis 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.

CERAMICS

Meissen 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 necessarily 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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Fine Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewelry AuctionMonday, June 13, 2016Previews: June 4 - 5, 10 - 13 and by appointment

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1. Qing Dynasty Amber Bead Court Necklace Estimate: $2,000/3,0002. Colombian Emerald, Yellow Gold Pendant Estimate: $6,000/8,0003. Jade, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Estimate: $3,000/5,0004. Tibetan Coral Bead, Gilded Metal Necklace Estimate: $15,000/30,000

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