Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024 by Brunk Auctions

Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley October 29, 2024

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, Spencer, Wright, and Shaw circa 1725, underglaze blue diapering and floral sprays centering coat of arms of Spencer quartering Wright impaling Shaw, 1-5/8 x 12-7/8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion, area of cracks and repairs to rim and well (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger came from The Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Palm Beach, Florida; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 170.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, Cock, Roach, and Trevor circa 1724, rouge de fer and gold decoration featuring diapering, auspicious objects, a rooster, and flowers centering coat of arms of Cock quartering Roach(?) impaling Trevor, 1-5/8 x 8-5/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, large repair and retouch to upper right shoulder and along rim (see blacklight), small chip to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this bowl was exhibited in the Woolworth Museum in Palm Beach, Florida and was purchased from Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania, June 7-8, 1991 for $204; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 199.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, for the Dutch Market circa 1750, blue and white diapering and trailing floral vines centering coat of arms possibly of Marchant accollee with Gallart, 1-3/4 x 16-5/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some chipping to rim, crack and repair to upper right rim with associated hairline, wear to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia in 2004 for $1,900; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

These arms are recorded by Jochem Kroes as probably being for Marchant and Gallart accollé and are discussed at length in his book, see Dr. Jochem Kroes, Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market, pgs. 192-193, cat.no. 108.

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, for the Dutch Market circa 1740, en grisaille and gilt border of strapwork and scale in Baroque panels punctuated by peacocks, birds, and flowers, centering coat of arms of van Herzeele, 1-1/2 x 11-3/8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/accretion, scattered professional restorations (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Jorge Welsh, London in 1996 for $1,350; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Similar examples pictured in David Howard, China for the West, . 395, fig. 392 and Elinor Gordon, Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain, p. 29.

A similar example sold at Christie’s New York, Online Sale 23287, June 5-18, 2024, Lot 66 for $1,134, see: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/two-american-collections-estates-adolphus-emily-andrewssan-francisco/chinese-export-porcelain-dutch-market-armorial-basin-66/225024.

Chinese Export Armorial Charger Plate, Hodges circa 1745, floral sprays and spearhead banding centering coat of arms of Hodges, 1-5/8 x 12-3/4 in. diameter., anomalies and pinholes, microabrasions, some loss to enamel and gilt, wear to base, surface dirt and accretion, cracks and repair to body (see blacklight photos)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 494.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Martin circa 1755, underglaze blue and gilt diapering centering coat of arms of Martin of Worcestershire, 1 x 8-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to gilt, surface dirt/ accretion, scattered filled chips and retouch along rim (see blacklight)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 588.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, Backwell and Tyringham circa 1740, enamel and gilt vine decoration centering coat of arms of Backwell quartering Tyringham, 1-3/4 x 12-1/2 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, crack and repair to body in lower portion, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1991 for $875; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 271.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, Maule, De Valonis, Barclay, and Brechin, circa 1744, enamel and gilt diapering and blossoming branches centering coat of arms of Maule quartering De Valonis, Barclay, and Brechin, the motto reading “Clementia/et/Animis”, 1-1/2 x 11-1/8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and notable loss to gilt/enamel, large crack and repair through center and on rim (see blacklight), surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 246.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Tureen Stand, Attributed to Douglas circa 1760, having central arms of Douglas, gilt rocaille centered with a heart, surmounted by a helmet, above the motto “Spero”, gilt rim, 2-1/4 x 14-7/8 in., spotting, discoloration, rubbing to gilt rim, chip to rim, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), labels to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, August 1, 1996, for $1,200 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 542 illustrates a replacement plate from this service.

A Rare Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, MacKenzie

circa 1745, sepia enamel decoration featuring floral sprays and spearhead banding surrounding finely painted central scene of Perseus rescuing Andromeda, the bottom rim with coat of arms of MacKenzie, the motto reading “Data fata secutus”, the upper rim with armorial and motto reading “Luceo, non uro”, 1-3/4 x 13-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in March 1997 for $1,771; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Two Georgian Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, comprising: faceted ovoid example with brass and mother of pearl inlay, brass handle, escutcheon, and monogram plate, hinged lid over void interior, 5 x 5-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; rectangular form, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, brass escutcheon, ivory veneered interior rim and ball feet, 4 x 4-1/2 x 3 in., surface dirt, scattered cracks, losses, and some patches to veneers, losses to interior linings; one ball foot detached but present

Provenance: According to consignor notes, rectangular example purchased from Churchill Galleries, Charlotte, North Carolina 1997 for $779.10; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 11

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

early 19th century, sarcophagus form with serpentine front, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, on bun feet, brass escutcheon and monogram plate, wirework inlay, interior rim with ivory veneers, 5-3/4 x 8 x 4-3/4 in., surface dirt, scattered cracks and small losses to veneers with some areas of retouch, a few minor areas of lifting to veneers, interior lining with heavy losses, some staining to interior fabric lining

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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Regency Tortoiseshell Table Casket

19th century, of shaped rectangular form, ivory banding, silver nameplate and escutcheon, double handles, winged paw form feet, opening to a velvet lined interior, 4-1/2 x 10-3/8 in., losses to tortoiseshell veneer throughout (with some amateur repairs), age splits, lifting to veneer in interior lid, velvet lining dirty, mounts tarnished, lacking key

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 11, 2009, for $1,700 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

early 19th century, sarcophagus form with hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, brass escutcheon and monogram plate, on ball feet, 5 x 6 x 3-3/4 in., surface dirt, scattered cracks and losses to veneers with some areas of retouch, a few minor areas of lifting to veneers, interior linings with heavy losses, some staining and fraying to interior fabric lining, base panel loose and not fully secured to body

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Georgian Tortoiseshell Veneered Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, elongated octagonal form with hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, floral mother of pearl inlay, ivory veneerhd interior rim, tin liners, with key, 4-3/4 x 7-1/4 x 4-1/4 in., surface dirt, scattered cracks to veneers, hinges tight (lid does not easily fully open), minor warping to interior lids, staining to interior fabric lining, some losses to liners

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Six British Miniature Tortoiseshell Boxes

19th century or earlier, various sizes and forms (trinket boxes, card case, thimble case, etc.), some with metal, ivory, or mother of pearl inlay, 1-1/2 in. to 4-1/4 in., surface dirt, scattered cracks and small losses to veneers, some lids loose on hinges, discoloration to metal elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, for the Dutch Market circa 1750, enamel and gilt shell and European scroll centering coats of arms of De Riet accollee with Bouillon, the motto reading “IACOBA:BOUILLON IAN:DU:RIETX”, 1-1/2 x 8-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/ enamel, numerous cracks and repairs to body, surface dust/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this soup bowl was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1992 for $275; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Dr. Jochem Kroes, Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market, pgs. 318 & 319, cat.no. 235.

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd. for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, for the Dutch Market circa 1755, centered with rocaille leaf surmounted by arms of Greven and Gronard(t), within diaper borders, 1-7/8 x 8-3/4 in., spider crack to rim, approx. 2 x 4 in. hairline (visible under blacklight), accretion, spotting, discoloration, wear to base, pinholes and anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, February 19, 1994, for $280 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

For a description of the service see Dr. Jochem Kroes, Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market, Zwolle, 2007, p. 191-192 (accompanied by copy of pages) No comprehensive reference book existed until the publication of Dr. Kroe’s survey of the Dutch market. Greven and Gronard(t) accollee was previously misattributed to Leeuwaarden of Utrecht and Peer of Bavaria.

A pair of plates from this service sold at Christie’s New York, Chinese Export Art, January 25, 2011, for $2,250

A tureen from the collection of Leo and Doris Hodroff, is in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum and is illustrated by William R. Sargent in Treasures Chinese Export Ceramics from the Peabody Essex Museum, 2012, p. 249, no. 124.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, for the Dutch Market mid 18th century, enamel and gilt scrollwork and spearhead bands centering coat of arms for Jonkheer Tulleken, 1-1/2 x 12-3/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to enamel/gilt, scattered areas of repair and retouch (see blacklight), hairlines to base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Four Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Tea Bowls

comprising: circa 1755, spearhead banding and floral sprays, centered coats of arms of Skinner, 2-1/4 x 4-3/8 in.; circa 1740, banding and decoration of birds and flowers, centered coat of arms of Sharpe impaling Wyman, 2-3/8 x 4-3/4 in.; circa 1750, spearhead banding and floral sprays, centered coats of arms of Wood impaling unidentified arms, 2-1/2 x 4-5/8 in.; circa 1760, Dutch marriage bowl with banding and floral sprays, centered crests with monogrammed and clasped hands, 2-3/4 x 5-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, micro abrasions, surface dust/accretion, some with small chips to rim; Sharpe with repair and retouch to rim (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes each bowl was purchased at Sloan’s Auction, Bethesda, Maryland, July 7-8, 1990; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Examples from these services are pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, pgs. 608, 285, and 462.

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, for the Austrian Market circa 1740, enamel and gilt border featuring Rococo scrollwork, lyres, and an arrow with quiver, centering coat of arms possibly for Krueger, 1-5/8 x 12-5/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/ accretion, areas of professional restoration (see blacklight)

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Similar example pictured in David Howard, China for the West, Volume II, p. 454. While frequently thought to have been the armorial of a Swedish family, Howard points out that the closest coat of arms belongs to the Austrian family of Krueger.

For a similar example see Uppsala Auktionskammare, June 13-16, 2023 sale, Lot 1217, sold for 6,000 SEK ($577) https://www.uppsalaauktion.se/en/auctions/20230613/1217-a-chinese-armorial-unicorn-charger/.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Anglo Prussian Society circa 1760, enamel and gilt floral sprays and chain banding centering coat of arms of the Anglo Prussian Society, the motto reading “Religion Liberty Loyalty”, 1-1/8 x 9 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, hairline to left side of rim with staple repairs, some minor chipping and roughness along rim

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 560.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Holbourne circa 1745, central scene of Fort St. George, Madras, India within a cloud shaped panel, the shoulder with panels showing Plymouth Sound and a Pearl River scene, the coat of arms of Holbourne of Menstrie, and a motto reading “Deus summun virtus”, 9 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, some chipping and roughness along rim, hairline to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1992 for $900; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 325.

A similar pair sold at Christie’s New York, The Ann & Gordon Getty Collection: Chinese and Japanese Works of Art and Textiles, October 10-24, 2022 lot 951 for $2,142, see: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/ann-gordon-getty-collection-chinese-japaneseworks-art-textiles/pair-chinese-export-porcelain-armorial-plates-951/160270.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, Pott with Clarke in Pretence circa 1723-1735, having allover blue and white foliate decoration, porcelain vases with auspicious objects, rim with armorial for Pott with Clarke in pretence, gilt border, 1-3/4 x 8-5/8 in., rubbing to gilt border, hairline with repair to rim, multiple repairs to rim (visible under blacklight), spotting, anomalies (as made), labels to base Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 132 illustrates a plate from this dinner service. A nearly identical example is in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, object no. 19911174

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Very Rare Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of a Jewish Lady circa 1740, molded and decorated in brightly colored enamels, arms lowered at both sides, red painted lips, winged bonnet on head, pleated ruff at neck, flowing blue cape over red dress, 17 x 8 x 4-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, crackling and loss to enamel, notably at face, some discoloration at face, restoration and retouch at neck, left hoop of bow string at waist, proper left foot, and fold of cape at proper left side (see blacklight), head later replacement, scattered chips at high relief areas

Provenance: Christie’s Amsterdam, November 18, 1997, Lot 165 for $4,162; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000

Similar example illustrated in David Howard & John Ayers, China for the West, Volume II, p. 612, fig. 641.

A Jewish man and lady sold at Sotheby’s New York, A Collecting Legacy: Property from the Collection of Nelson & Happy Rockefeller, January 18, 2019, Lot 321 for $300,000 Jewish lady figures are in the collection of The British Museum, London, accession number 1963,0422.11; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, accession number C.94-1963; and the Winterthur Museum, Delaware, accession number 2000.0061.091

Originally considered “Dutch lady” or “Lady Duff” in auction catalogs and literature, the attribution has since been changed by Chinese Export Porcelain scholar Ron Fuchs II. After discovering two European prints, Franckfurther Jud und Judin and Ein Polnischer Jud, Ron Fuchs II determined this figure to be a Jewish woman in early Ashkenazi dress. Please see attached document.

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Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024

26 Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, for the Swedish Market circa 1750, enamel and gilt spearhead, shell, and European scroll border centering arms of Von Steijern with blue shield supported by a lion and a Mercurii staff with the monogram “RS”, 1-3/4 x 14-1/8 in. diameter , scattered cracks and repairs to body, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, some slight chipping to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia in 2002 for $475; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Frederick circa 1724, enamel and gilt auspicious objects, spearhead, and geometric honeycomb pattern centering coat of arms of Frederick, 1 x 8-7/8 in. diameter, anomalies and pinholes, slight loss to gilt and enamel, cracks and associated repairs and retouch (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Jane Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, on July 10, 1995; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 202.

Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller (British, 1646-1723)

A Young Lady in a Blue Gown, possibly 18th century, unsigned, oil on linen, 30 x 25 in., fine period giltwood frame, label for “Thomas M’lean London”, 37 x 32 x 2-1/8 in., lined, old possibly original strainer, craquelure, areas of retouch, conserved in 1996 by Weibold Art Conservation, treatment report accompanies lot; frame with wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller (British, 1646-1723)

Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Wrap, possibly Charlotte Myddleton (1679-1731), Countess of Warwick, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 25-1/8 in.; possibly period giltwood Kent style frame, 37 x 32 x 3 in., cleaned, lined, restretched on new stretcher, some light retouch near hair, at tip of nose, collarbone and around edges of the canvas, crackle, what appears to be Dutch leaf from the resurfacing of frame on the lower edge; frame has been resurfaced, abrasions, treatment report accompanies lot

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

British School Portrait, Sir Francis Burrell (British School Portrait, 18th century)

three quarter portrait of gentleman in brown velvet coat, tricorn hat, said to be Sir Frances Burrell, unsigned, oil on canvas 49-1/4 x 40-1/4 in.; modern giltwood and composition frame, 53-3/4 x 44-1/4 x 2 in., crackle, abrasions at edges, restretched on old stretcher, stretcher marks, lined with paste and linen, retouch, three patches verso, mildew spotting; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Bobby Langston Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, July 17, 1997 for $5,565; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Attributed to Thomas Hudson, Anne Sanford (nee Chichester) (British, 1701-1779)

Three quarter portrait of a woman in white gown, pearl jewelry, inscribed on label verso “Anne Sanford/wife of William Sanford/daughter of J Chisholm baronet of Raleigh by Hudson”, oil on canvas, 50 x 40-3/8 in.; carved and giltwood Louis XIII type English frame with acorn and leaf garland decoration, 58 x 50 x 3 in., crackle, cupping, restretched on older stretcher, lined on wax and linen, retouch; wear and losses to frame commensurate with age

Provenance: Presumed by descent in the Sanford family; Four Seasons Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, 2006; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Anne Chichester (born 1719) was the daughter of Sir John Chichester, 4th Baronet Chichester of Raleigh (1688-1740). She married William Sanford of Nynehead, Somerset (born circa 1719). A group of six of the Sanford family portraits descended in the family and were stored in Roswell, Georgia. This portrait was sold by Four Seasons Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, June 29, 2006.

Follower of Michael Dahl (Swedish, 1656-1743)

three quarter portrait of young woman in a landscape, unsigned, 18th century, oil on canvas, 49-1/2 x 40-1/4 in.; giltwood and composition English gadroon frame, 57-1/2 x 47-7/8 x 3 in., canvas restretched on old stretcher, lined, retouch, crackle, abrasions; frame with wear and losses commensurate with age

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

British School Portrait, Duke of Wellington (early 19th century)

Portrait of Nobleman, said to be Arthur Wellesley in parliamentary robe (1769-1852), unsigned, possibly a 19th century copy of a larger oil painting on panel, oil on canvas, 14-1/2 x 12-1/4 in.; parcel giltwood and composition frame, 23 x 20-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., canvas contains draw crackle, accretion, other vertical splits, scattered light retouch on edges; frame has been resurfaced, old labels on verso

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

British School Portrait of a Young Gentleman (18th century)

said to be Sir William Biddle, circa 1730, unsigned, inscribed verso frame and stretcher “K H” (?), oil on canvas, 30-1/4 x 25-1/4 in.; giltwood frame, 36-1/2 x 30-1/2 in., light crackle throughout, lined, restretched, surface dirt, retouch around face and shirt, abrasions; frame has some small areas of loss and wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Five Portrait Engravings (Dutch/English, 18th century)

Two engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (Dutch, 1698-1780), Ben: Jonson., plate 14-3/8 x 9-1/4 in., John Pym Esq.R., plate 14-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.; published by J. & P. Knapton, Londini 1738.; two engraved by Willem Jacobszoon Delf (Dutch, 1580-1638), Henry Matthias, Count of Thurn and Taxis, plate 16-1/2 x 11-3/4 in., William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, plate 16-5/8 x 11-6/8 in.; engraving by George Vertue (English, 16841756), Thomas Sackville, First Earl of Dorset, plate 14-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.; parcel gilt and lacquered wood frames, largest 20-1/8 x 15-1/8 x 1-1/8 in., two with toning, four with foxing, creases, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

After Diego Velasquez (Spanish, 1599-1660)

Infanta Margarita Teresa, unsigned, inscribed at top “Linfante Margverite”, after the painting held by the Louvre, Paris, oil on canvas, 32 x 25-5/8 in.; giltwood and composition frame, 40 x 34 x 3-1/2 in., lined, restretched on older strainer, retouch, crackle, tacking edges trimmed; frame resurfaced with repair, abrasions

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Dixon & Dixon, Atlanta, Georgia, in 2002 for $2,975 (see facsimile and notes); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

After Sir Godfrey Kneller, Mary of Modena (British, 1646-1723) (1658-1718), wife of King James II, oil on canvas, 29-7/8 x 24-3/4 in.; giltwood and composition frame, 37 x 32 x 2-3/4 in., lined with paste and linen, restretched, patch on front, losses at edges, retouch, crackle, cupping; frame resurfaced with restoration and losses

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Crop and Banner

circa 1740, blue enamel floral sprays and spearhead banding centering coat of arms of Crop impaling Banner, 9-1/8 in. diameter, approx. 4-1/2 in. long hairline from upper left rim, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1996 for $300; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 309.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Garstin circa 1755, enamel and gilt floral sprays and chain banding centering coat of arms of Garstin, the motto reading “Cladio et virtute”, 1 x 9 in., crack and repair to lower portion of body, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, some small chips and roughness to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia for $157; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 546.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Punch Bowl, McNaughton circa 1790, the body decorated with gilt and enamel bands, the exterior with coat or arms of McNaughton, the motto reading “I Hope in God”, the interior with monogram “DM”, 5-3/4 x 13-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, three hairlines from rim, small chip to rim, surface dust/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 655.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, Tash circa 1740, with enamel and gilt scrollwork bands centering coat of arms of Tash of London, 1-3/4 x 13-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, large crack and repair through center of dish, some surface scratches, wear and small chips to base, some surface dust/accretion

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 288.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, MacKenzie circa 1745, enamel and gilt floral sprays and spearhead banding centering coat of arms of MacKenzie, the motto reading “Luceo non uro/Data fata secutus”, 1 x 9 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, some crazing, cracks, repairs, and retouch to body, filled holes from prior staple repairs, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Jane J. Marsden, Atlanta, Georgia in 1990 for $260; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 442.

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Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Barrow and Dighton circa 1755, enamel floral sprays and gilt spearhead centering coat of arms of Barrow impaling Dighton, 1-1/8 x 8-3/4 in. diameter, anomalies and pinholes, surface dirt and accretion, enamel loss, gilt loss, cracks and associated repair and retouch (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased at Charlton Hall Auctions, Columbia, South Carolina in 1995 for $385; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 474.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Day circa 1780, enamel flower festoons centering coat of arms of Day, gilt highlights, 9-3/4 in. diameter , anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, repair and retouch (see blacklight), surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Charlton Hall Galleries, Columbia, South Carolina for $330; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 634.

Two Chinese Export Porcelain Floral Plates, One Armorial comprising: circa 1750, octagonal plate with enamel and gilt floral sprays centering central scene, the rim with coat of arms of Baynton of Wiltshire, 1 x 8-5/8 in.; circa 1740, plate with scalloped edge, enamel floral sprays and scene, 1 x 9 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, some loss to gilt/enamel, and some chipping to edges, surface dirt/accretion; scalloped edge example with large cracks and staple repairs

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example of Baynton pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 218.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, for the Swedish Market circa 1752, central decoration en grisaille and gilt featuring coat of arms of Count Herman Cedercreutz of Sweden impaling Maria Campbell, flanked by a recumbent lion and a goose atop a cloud with the motto “Hvmaneet can dite”, 8-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, microabrasions, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/ accretion, some small chips and roughness to rim, one filled chip to underside of rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Jorge Welsh, London in 1996 for 220 GBP; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd. for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Four Small Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dishes, D’Aguilar, Hornyold, Beckford, and Sandys, comprising: circa 1770, enamel and gilt border and floral elements centering coat of arms for d’Aguilar impaling Lousada, 5 x 6-1/4 in.; circa 1780, blue and white border centering coat of arms for Hornyold, 1-1/8 x 6 in. diameter; circa 1775, enamel and gilt crest, arms and border centering coat of arms for Beckford, 3/4 x 6 in. diameter; circa 1790, enamel and gilt border centering coat of arms for Sandys, 1 x 6 x 7-7/8 in., anomalies and pinholes, some loss to enamel and gilt, wear to bases, surface dirt and accretion; d’Aguilar with small area of chipping and retouch at border; Hornyold with one hairline to rim; Beckford with one hairline and several areas of chipping to rim; Sandys in good overall condition. Provenance: (Beckford and Hornyold) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (labels); (d’Aguilar) Christie’s New York (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Similar examples pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, pgs. 425, 557, and 770. and David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 435.

Georgian Inlaid and Painted Pictorial Tea Caddy late 18th/early 19th century, elongated octagonal form with geometric inlaid borders, lid with ovoid painted cartouche with figural decoration, sides with painted floral wreaths, inlaid diamond form ivory escutcheon, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior with painted ribbon and floral decoration, 4-3/4 x 7-5/8 x 4-5/8 in., surface dirt, rubbing and fading to painted elements, scattered minor scratches and cracks, staining to lid and interior, losses to interior linings, lid sits slightly off center

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy early 19th century, rectangular case with penwork decoration, Neoclassical motifs, urns, and wreaths, inscribed “...Nov 6 - 1817”, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, 4-5/8 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches, abrasions, and losses to surfaces, heavy losses to interior liners

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy early 19th century, sarcophagus form case with Neoclassical penwork motifs, brass ring form side handles, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, ball feet, 6-1/8 x 8-3/4 x 5-3/4 in., surface dirt, case lid and front with heavy abrasions and losses to surface, scattered scratches, discoloration to brass elements, heavy losses to interior linings

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy and Sewing Box

early 19th century, each with Chinoiserie penwork decoration, comprising: sarcophagus form sewing box, hinged lid opening to divided interior, on brass ball feet, 3-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.; octagonal tea caddy, hinged lid opening to single lidded compartment, 5 x 4-5/8 x 3-5/8 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches, abrasions, and small losses to surfaces; sewing box with staining to interior surfaces; caddy with minor losses to interior tin liner

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Regency Penwork Octagonal Tea Caddy

early 19th century, each with Chinoiserie penwork decoration, hinged lid opening to single lidded compartment, 5 x 4-5/8 x 3-5/8 in., minor losses to interior tin liner, scattered minor losses to exterior

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Georgian Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Tea Caddy late 18th/early 19th century, sarcophagus form with brass ring form side handles, escutcheons, and fittings, hinged lid opening to divided interior with recessed area for glass mixing bowl, red velvet linings, brass ball feet, with key, 8-3/4 x 18 x 10-3/4 in., surface scratches and scattered cracks, loss to one brass border at lid, one brass ball foot detached but present (screw stripped), glass bowl with surface dirt and flea bites, staining and fraying to fabric liners, discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Platter, Parry or Parkhill

late 18th century, of oval form, centered with the arms of Parry or Parkhill, below a monogram “RFP”, cobalt and gilt borders, 17 x 15 in., spotting, discoloration, accretion, possible in-painting to border, some losses to hand painted decoration, monogram, anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, October 16, 1993, for $1,000; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd. for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Preston circa 1770, gilt border and enamel floral festoons centering coat of arms of Preston, the motto reading “Praesto ut Praestem”, 1 x 8-5/8 in. diameter, anomalies and pinholes, surface dirt and accretion, glaze voids, gilt loss, enamel loss, 2 in. hairline from rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased at Lisburne Lane Antiques, Hayes, Virginia, on October 14, 1995, for $390; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 615.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Soup Bowl, King circa 1780, enamel and gilt decoration featuring bands and lines centering coat of arms of King, 1-3/4 x 9 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, area of repair and retouch to bottom right rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this bowl was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1990 for $420; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 654.

Rare Chinese Export Armorial and Topographical Porcelain Punch Bowl, John Buller circa 1790, one side enameled with the coat of arms of John Buller of East Looe Esqr., the motto reading “Aquila non capit muscas”, floral sprays and scrollwork, and the other with a large panel featuring a finely painted grisaille and gilt landscape of a bridge across a river, thought to be after the oldest printed view of Looe, inscribed “To the worthy Electors of East Looe, Health and Prosperity”, 6 x 14-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion, large crack, repairs, and retouch to body (see blacklight), filled holes from prior staple repairs, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this bowl was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1995 for $6,500; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 654. According to consignor notes, this bowl is one of seven to be made for John Looe, M.P. of East Looe, the other six now being in the collection of the Looe Museum, see: https://www.looemuseum.co.uk/the-punchbowls.html.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Allott of Great Eastern circa 1780, of octagonal form, centered with the arms of Allott, above the motto “Auspice Christos”, foliate and gilt borders, 9-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., spotting, accretion, discoloration, some wear to hand painted armorial, restorations with in-painting to border, anomalies (as made), labels to base

Provenance: Elinor Gordon Collection, Villanova, Pennsylvania (with label); According to consignor notes, purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, December 16, 1989, for $650; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd. for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Mackenzie and Chisholm circa 1790, enamel and gilt spearhead bands and floral sprays, central floral scene, the shoulder with coat of arms of Mackenzie quartering Chisholm, the motto reading “Pulchrior ex Ardui”, 1 x 8-5/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to gilt/ enamel, roughness along edges, surface dirt/accretion, small areas of repair and retouch at rim (see blacklight)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, Hope circa 1795, underglaze blue and gilt diaper, trellis, and scale centering coat of arms of Hope of Craighall, the mottos reading “At spes infracta” and “Gloria eax mentis honestae”, 1-3/4 x 9-5/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, microabrasions, and some loss to gilt/enamel, small chip to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $100 - $300

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 716.

Pair of Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Saucers, Erskine and Elphinstone circa 1795, wide enamel and gilt bands centering coat of arms of Erskine of Cardross impaling Elphinstone with the motto “Fortitudine”, 6-1/4 in. diameter, anomalies and pinholes, hairlines from rims, some loss to gilt and enamel (notably on one example), probable areas of regilding, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consign or notes, purchased from Charlton Hall Galleries, Inc., West Columbia, South Carolina, December 11, 2004, Lot 93 for $1,100; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 651.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Platter, Renny circa 1770, floral spreads and spearhead banding centering on coat of arms of Renny, banners reading “Probitate / Consilium / Perficitur”, 1-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 13-3/4 in., anomalies and pinholes, microabrasions, some loss to enamel and gilt, wear to base, surface dirt and accretion, crack and repair to body (see blacklight photos)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 492.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, Chambers and Wilton circa 1775, central scene featuring a blossoming tree, the shoulder decorated with coat of arms for Chambers impaling Wilton, a chained bear, bands, and lines, 1-5/8 x 9-1/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, cracks and repairs to body (see blacklight), filled holes from prior staple repair, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this bowl was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1996 for $400; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 666.

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved and Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

British, 18th/19th century, with pierced and carved scrolled pediment, elaborately carved muntins, fitted desk interior with blind fretwork drawer facings, carved and scrolled feet, upper case with adjustable shelved interior, 106-1/2 x 49-1/2 x 29 in., probably period elements with rebuilding and repairs, brasses replaced, repairs to feet, some sections of carved muntins replaced, replaced leather writing surface (currently detached), others surface distress and restorations

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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George II Leaf Carved Mahogany Fold Over Games Table

British, 18th century, figured mahogany throughout, fold over top, gadrooned skirt, leaf carved knees, and ball and claw feet, single dovetailed skirt drawer with pierced brass pull, 21-1/4 x 32 x 16 in., opens to 31-1/4 in., presents well and ready for use, some scratches and wear to top (some color disparity at underside, replaced associated top, not removed for exam), probably original brass pull, some later bracing at leg attachments

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Restrained by Grooms, a pair after the originals for Louis XV and now held by the Louvre, one signed partially “Cous”, 20th century casting, patinated bronze, each 22-1/2 x 21 x 9 in., gold to dark brown patination, accretion, abrasions, small dents

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

After Guillaume Coustou, Marly Horses (French, 1677-1746)

Restrained by Groom, one of an intended pair, patinated white metal, on black painted wood base, 18-1/2 x 17 x 9 in., loss to reins, wear to surface on high relief areas with white metal showing, scratching and accretion, horse loose at hoof attachment and in need of tightening, with epoxied bolts

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table possibly incorporating some period elements, molded rectangular single board top, with deeply scalloped skirt and cabriole legs, 29-1/2 x 31-1/4 x 18-1/2 in., probably 20th century with some elements possibly earlier, areas of later color and possible over spray, some warping and cracks to top with distress at molding, other scattered cracks, surface and color distress

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

British Mahogany Tabletop Box

19th century, rectangular form, lid with inlaid multi-point medallion and striped borders, hinged lid opening to divided interior above shallow document drawer, brass side handles, drawer pull, and paw feet, 7-3/4 x 13-1/4 x 10-1/2 in., large crack and separation through lid, scattered scratches and abrasions, some wax(?) accretion to one interior compartment with some burn marks(?), some discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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George III Highly Figured Banded Mahogany Pembroke Table

British, early 19th century, highly figured mahogany top with two drop leaves and rosewood banding, single dovetailed drawer, faux bamboo turned legs on casters, false drawer reverse, 28-1/2 x 35-3/4 x 20-3/4 in., opens to 39-3/4 in., good condition overall, some varnish distress to top, some slight sun fading, minor color distress at one foot, probably original brasses

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $700

After Antoine-Louis Barye, Le Cavalier Arabe (French, 1796-1875)

Arab cavalier seated on a horse, bears signature in base “Barye”, an aftercast, patinated bronze, 27-1/2 x 22 x 13 in., verdigris to black patination, accretion, abrasions

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lion au serpent, signed “Barye”, patinated bronze, 8-1/2 x 121/2 x 6 in.; on wood base, 11-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 10-1/2 in. overall, dark patina with losses in high relief areas, dusty accretion, two cracks to base, chipping at underside of base, scratching to base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

George III Mahogany Writing Table

British, late 18th century and later, single dovetailed drawer, molded top, on carved and reeded legs with carved returns, 33-1/2 x 38-1/2 x 20-1/4 in., some period elements with restorations and repairs, top replaced, patches and repairs at leg tops, other repairs and possible rebuilding

Provenance: Estate of James Lane Jefferson, Raleigh, North Carolina (with metal tag); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Shell Carved Architectural Element

British, possibly a wall ornament, 6-1/2 x 10-3/4 x 6 in., with several drilled holes for mounting, minor surface wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Heriz Rug

late 20th century, central polygonal medallion on red field with white spandrels and blue floral and vine border, 8 ft. x 5 ft. 9 in., wear with some exposed foundation, wear to selvage with some restoration, loss to fringe, some soiling

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Heriz Rug

mid 20th century, three central medallions, red field with geometric flowering vines, blue border, 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 10 in., loss to ends, overcast, wear to selvage, wear with exposed foundation, pest damage in two spots near edge at one end

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Four Small Chinese Export Armorial or ‘European Subject’ Porcelain Dishes, comprising: leaf shaped dish with gilt and enamel bands centering the Great Seal of the United States, 1-3/8 x 7-1/2 x 5-3/4 in.; circa 1775, saucer with enamel and gilt bands and insects centering coat of arms for Eden, 1-1/4 x 5 in. diameter; circa 1780, dish for the Danish market, gilt and enamel bands centering female bust atop pink ground, 1-1/4 x 6 in. diameter; circa 1795, enamel and gilt bands centering pseudo armorial with two birds, 1-1/8 x 5-3/4 in. diameter, scattered anomalies, pinholes, and loss to enamel/gilt, wear to bases, surface dirt/accretion; Eden with two hairlines from rim; Danish market with hairline/small spider crack to base; pseudo armorial with hairline and small chips to rim

Provenance: (Danish market) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Similar example of Eden example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 492.

Large Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Henry VIII Oval Platter, Clerke circa 1813, Rose Mandarin enamel and gilt decoration featuring border of scholars centering spray of birds, butterflies, florals, and coat of arms for Clerke, the motto reading “Munus et Monumentum Victoriae Henry VIII Spurs 1513”, 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 16 in., anomalies and pinholes, microabrasions, surface dirt and accretion, glaze voids, minor gilt and enamel loss

Provenance: According to consignor notes this platter was purchased at Boone’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, July 23, 1989 for $3,750; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 785.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Vegetable Dish Liner, Grant circa 1810, Rose Mandarin decoration featuring border of butterflies and florals surrounding central scene of scholars reading a scroll and coat of arms for Grant, the mottos reading “Craigelachie” and “stand fast”, 1-3/4 x 11-1/2 x 9 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and some loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased at Sloan’s Auction, Bethesda, Maryland, July 7-8, 1990 for $981; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 1002.

Four Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Plates with Monograms and Armorials 19th century, each in enamel and gilt decoration featuring butterflies, flowers, and courtly figures, comprising: circa 1865, Rose Medallion plate, central cartouche with crest for Maxwell or Fraser, the motto reading “I am ready”, 8-1/2 in. diameter; Rose Medallion plate, central cartouche with monogram “CM...”, 8-1/2 in. diameter; Rose Mandarin plate with central scene, the border with inscription “Cowasjee Family”, 7-3/4 in. diameter; Rose Mandarin plate with central scene, the border with monogram “IFH (?)”, 8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, loss to gilt/enamel, some hairlines from rims, surface dirt/accretion; Maxwell or Fraser example with two hairlines from rim; Cowasjee example with repair and retouch (see blacklight); “IFH” example with area of repair and retouch to shoulder

Provenance: (Cowasjee) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Similar example of Maxwell or Fraser pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 699. The Cowasjee family is one of the oldest families settled in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. They owned the East & West Steamship Company, the oldest shipping company in Pakistan, established in 1883.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Lynch and Ford circa 1770, enamel and gilt bands and floral sprays centering coat of arms of Lynch impaling Ford, the motto reading “Semper fidelis”, 1-1/8 x 9-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, two hairlines to base, hairline from right side of rim with repair, scattered filled chips at rim (see blacklight), surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 490.

Three Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Saucers, Dyke, Braithwathe, and Unidentified comprising: circa 1750, enamel and gilt floral sprays and spearhead banding centering coat of arms of Dyke, 1-3/8 x 8-1/8 in. diameter; circa 1795, underglaze blue Fitzhugh border centering coat of arms of Braithwaite, 1-5/8 x 8-3/8 in. diameter; circa 1750, enamel and gilt chain border centering unidentified coat of arms, 1-1/2 x 8-1/4 in., scattered anomalies, pinholes, microabrasions, and loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion, wear to bases; Dyke with spider crack to base; unidentified example with numerous cracks and repairs to body, associated areas of retouch (see blacklight)

Provenance: (unidentified) Clive Rouse Collection, England; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Similar examples pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, pgs. 478 and 688. The unidentified example is pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 556.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Inglis with Wilson in Pretence circa 1801, underglaze blue diapering and Fitzhugh decoration centering coat of arms of Inglis with Wilson in pretence, 1-5/8 x 10 in. diameter, anomalies and pinholes, microabrasions, some loss to enamel and gilt, wear to base, surface dirt and accretion, crazing on underside, small spider cracks

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 689.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowl, Forbes circa 1810, lime enamel and gilt decoration centering coat of arms of Forbes, the motto reading “Audentior Ito”, 1-3/4 x 9-7/8 in., cracks and glue repair to shoulder, anomalies and pinholes, some loss to gilt and enamel, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 782.

Four Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dishes, Hume, Bruce, Ross, and Oliviera & Hanbury comprising: circa 1755, enamel and gilt bamboo bands centering coat of arms for Hume, Earl of Marchmont, 4-5/8 in. diameter; circa 1795, underglaze blue diapering and gilt bands centering coat of arms for Bruce, 6-1/4 in. diameter; circa 1790, diapering and gilt bands centering coat of arms for Ross of Balnogowan Castle, 5-5/8 in. diameter; circa 1780, Fitzhugh border centering Continental arms, possibly Oliviera, impaling Hanbury, 5-1/8 in. diameter., anomalies and pinholes, some loss to enamel and gilt, wear to bases, surface dirt and accretion; Hume with three hairlines to rim, one 4 in. in length, and one with small associated repair; Bruce with cracks and repair to body (see blacklight photos); Ross with one hairline to rim and some small firing cracks to underside; Oliviera with one hairline to rim.

Provenance: (Ross and Oliviera & Hanbury) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (labels); (Hume) Geoffrey Waters, London, England (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Similar examples pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 715, and David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, pgs. 262, 581, and 523. Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard Ltd. for her assistance in identifying this lot.

Three Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Dishes, Nesbit comprising: circa 1810, with iron red Fitzhugh decoration centering coat of arms for Nesbit, within gilt circle reading “Je Le Maintiendrai.”, 9-3/4 in. diameter; shrimp dish decorated in green Fitzhugh, with molded handle, 10-5/8 x 9-7/8 in.; circa 1800, small dish decorated in brown Fitzhugh, 8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt and enamel, surface dirt/accretion; Nesbit with some discoloration and hairlines to base; brown Fitzhugh with crack and repair to shoulder

Provenance: (Nesbit and brown Fitzhugh) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (labels); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Similar example of Nesbit pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 52.

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, for the American Market early 19th century, green Fitzhugh border and sprays centering American eagle with motto “E Pluribus Unum” banner and shield with monogram “JLH(?)”, gilt rim, 1 x 9-7/8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, cracks and repairs to body and rim, drilled holes from prior staple repair

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was sold at Sotheby’s New York, Property from the Collection of Mrs. J.W. Griffith, October 15 1993, Lot 102 for $1,725 and was purchased by the consignor from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1994 for $2,015; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $800 - $1,200

A similar example sold at Christie’s New York, Living with Art, June 13-14, 2017 Lot 353 for $1,250, see: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6081711.

A similar example can be seen at the Winterthur Museum, Delaware, Object Number 1956.0548.009, see: http://museumcollection.winterthur.org/singlerecord.php?resultsperpage=20&view=gallery&srchtype=advanced&hasImage=&O bjObjectName=&CreOrigin=&Earliest=&Latest=&CreCreatorLocal_tab=&materials earch=&ObjObjectID=&ObjCategory=&DesMaterial_tab=&DesTechnique_tab=&Acc CreditLineLocal=&CreMarkSignature=&recid=1956.0548.009&srchfld=ObjCategory &srchtxt=&id=f1b8&rownum=20881&version=100&src=results-imagelink-only.

Philadelphia Chippendale Figured Mahogany Pitch Pediment Chest on Chest

Pennsylvania, 18th century, mahogany with yellow pine, poplar, and white cedar secondary, original pediment fluted quarter columns, original ogee bracket feet, 95 x 46 x 23 in., original pediment with later C scroll surface carving, brasses replaced, scattered strip patches at drawer lips, original feet and most blocking with scattered breaks and repairs at facing (one piece off, but present), finial replaced

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

New England Chippendale Block Front and Stop Fluted Chest

Connecticut or Rhode Island, late 18th century with four graduated dovetailed block front drawers, flanked by shell carved and stop fluted pilasters on ball and claw feet, mahogany with chestnut and white pine secondary, 36-1/2 x 44 x 21-1/2 in., feet have been off and reset and are likely associated (knee returns restored), brasses replaced, other scattered patches and minor repairs

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Chippendale Style Figured Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Eagle Figural Mirror

20th century, with large spread wing eagle crest, gilt streamers and moldings, distressed mirror plate, 54-1/2 x 28-1/2 in., good condition overall, minor losses in distress at streamers, other scattered surface flaws, some silvering distress at mirror plate

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

American Chippendale Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

Middle Atlantic states, late 18th century, walnut throughout with poplar secondary, four graduated dovetail drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns, ogee bracket feet, 35 x 41 x 21 in., feet and brasses replaced, scattered surface wear and scratches including at top, minor finish spotting at drawer facings, some rebuilding to drawer secondary

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

John Smibert, Portrait of Joseph Crawford (American/British, 1688-1751)

Portrait of Joseph Crawford (1712-1776), oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; period carved giltwood frame 363/4 x 31-3/4 in., cleaned, lined, modern varnish coat, area of retouch around face and in right shoulder; frame with wear

Provenance: Dr Crawford Allen, Newport, RI (related to the sitter); Charles Woolsey Lyon, NY; bought by Knoedler and Co., NY; Thomas B. Clarke, May 1918; bought by Knoedler at Clarke College sale January 7, 1919, Lot 43; Senator Frank B. Brandegee, 1919; CJ Sloane and Co. of Washington, Jan. 8, 1925; bought by Knoedler; put on consignment to Robert C. Vose Galleries, Boston, MA; purchased by Wadsworth Atheneum, July 1930; exchanged for another work with Robert C. Vose Galleries, May 1965; purchased by Elbert L. Whitley Jr., August 1999; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Notes: Joseph Crawford belonged to a family of early prominence in Rhode Island. He was descended from Giddeon Crawford who came to Providence from Lanark, Scotland. The story has it that Gideon Crawford came over through his friendship for and relationship

The lot is accompanied by provenance, exhibition history, and an old photograph.

Exhibitions: Boston, MA, Robert C. Vose Galleries - Early American Portraits, 1926; Buffalo, NY, Albright Art

Galleries - Masterworks by Deceased American Artists, 1930; Newark, NJ, Newark Museum Association, 1930; Northampton, MA,

label verso

Literature: 1927 Annual, Art News, May 27, 1927; Wadsworth Atheneum Bulletin, October 1930

John Bernard Whittaker (American, 1836-1926)

Portrait of Young Girl in Red Dress, 1964, signed lower left “J B Whitaker”, oil on canvas, 44-1/2 x 34-1/2 in.; carved and giltwood frame, 39 x 50 in., canvas laid down on Masonite, canvas selectively cleaned, retouch throughout but especially in face and hands; frame with some wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

with Governor John Cranston, both being said to be descendants of James Lindsey, Earl of Crawford.

Gallery - Colonial Portraits, 1926; Boston, MA, Robert C. Vose

Smith College Museum of Art, 1936,

Philadelphia Chippendale Shell Carved Walnut High Chest of Drawers

Pennsylvania period elements, scrolled crest with carved shells and scrolled pediment, trifid feet, white cedar, red cedar, yellow pine, and white pine secondary, 92-1/2 x 42-1/2 x 22-1/2 in., reconfigured and probably a marriage, later pediment carving, brass is replaced, loss at one corner of cornice molding, other roughness and minor losses at drawer lips, overall presents well; piece off but present

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 94

American Chippendale Figured Cherry Block Front Chest

New England, 18th century, cherry throughout with four graduated dovetail drawers, white pine secondary, ball and claw feet, 32-1/2 x 35-1/2 x 22 in., top replaced by Ned Hipp in 1994, restorations and repairs to feet, some elements, possibly original, top drawer facing likely restored, other repairs and restorations

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

American Federal Cherry and Mahogany Dish Top Candle Stand

late 18th century, dished mahogany top on an urn turned cherry support with tripod base, 24-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 17-1/2 in., top with edge patches and cracks and likely associated, the stand with cracks and repairs at leg attachments, one toe with small patch, some minor pest damage at feet

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Punch Bowl Wanli period, having central depiction of bird on rocky outcropping under a flowering branch, surrounded by alternating paneled border, exterior depicting floral and auspicious objects, 6-5/8 x 14-7/8 in., chipping to rim with loss to glaze, hairline with chip and repair to rim (visible under blacklight), firing flaws (with glaze voids), pinholes, anomalies (as made), chip to foot ring, labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, February 3, 2001, for $4,400 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Three Chinese Export Porcelain Table Objects Qianlong period, comprising: Famille Rose bulbous lidded teapot, Rose Mandarin rectangular platter with canted corners, both with figural decoration, shaped tureen lid, pomegranate finial, monogrammed, platter 16-3/8 x 13 in., teapot with amateur repairs to lid, wear to gilt, primarily to handle, finial, and spout, pinholes and firing flaws, areas of discoloration and possible repair to body, labels and felt pads to base and lid; platter with break and staple repair to one canted corner, approx. 4-1/2 in. length, regilding to border, wear and scratching to painted scene, discoloration, pinholes, firing flaws; labels and felt pads to base; tureen lid with loss to gilding, discoloration, pinholes, spider crack to interior lid

Provenance: According to consignor notes, teapot purchased from Langston’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, November 1984 for $210; tureen lid purchased from Boone’s Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina, May 12, 1990, for $294.25; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Charger, Husbands circa 1730, having central cartouche of gilt flowers within multiple gilt borders, rim with arms of Husbands and gilt floral sprays, 2 x 16-1/2 in., restorations to gilt scrolling border, discoloration, scratching, scuffs, some losses to hand painted decoration, chips to foot ring, anomalies and pinholes (as made)

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1, 1992, for $1,000 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 224 illustrates a plate from this service; Elinor Gordon, Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain, New York: Universe, 1977, p. 31, plate 8 illustrates a similar example

For a similar example see: Sotheby’s New York, Chinese Export Porcelain from the Private Collection of Elinor Gordon, January 23, 2010, Lot 125, $2,250

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Three Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dishes, Boone, Dundas, and Newland, comprising: circa 1738, enameled porcelain plate, centered with the arms of Newland impaling Hutchinson, 8-3/4 in.; circa 1755, enameled and gilt octagonal porcelain saucer dish, centered with arms of Dundas, 9-7/8 x 9-7/8 in.; circa 1718, charger with arms of Charles Boone to rim, gilt border, Kangxi double underglaze blue ring mark to base centered with linghzi fungus mark, 11-7/8 in. , each with pinholes, discoloration, and anomalies, labels to base; Newland with professional restoration to rim (not visible under blacklight); Dundas with large restored spider crack across plate, minor chips to foot ring, fleabites to border; Boone with rubbing to gilt rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes, Newland impaling Hutchinson purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, September 1990 for $550; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 268, p. 424, p. 940 illustrate examples from these services.

Chinese Export Porcelain Octagonal Plate, Jupiter circa 1750, en grisaille and gilt floral and vine border surrounding central scene of Jupiter with an eagle, 1-3/8 x 9 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, chip to upper left corner, vertical crack and repair through left center (see blacklight), two filled chips at base, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1992 for $400; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Similar example pictured in Francois and Nicole Hervouet and Yves Bruneau, La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indies a Decor Occidental, p. 292, fig. 13.2.

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Chinese Export Porcelain Octagonal Deer Dish probably 18th century, enamel and gilt decoration featuring Greek key and spearhead bands centering cartouche containing mountainous landscape with deer, 1-3/8 x 11-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, crack and staple repair to body, hairline to base, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this dish was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1989; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Pair of Chinese Export Wucai Gu Form Porcelain Vases 17th century, underglaze blue with red, green, and yellow enameling, imagery of Buddha citron, pomegranate, and peaches, trailing flowering vines, seated officials with attendants, 12 x 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., firing anomalies, glaze voids on body, chips and glaze voids at bases, one vase with restoration to interior

Provenance: Jane J. Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Large Chinese Export Porcelain Charger, Judgment of Paris circa 1750, enamel and gilt shell and European scroll centering scene depicting the Judgement of Paris of Greek myth, 1-5/8 x 15-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, cracks and repair to left shoulder, some associated retouch, slight surface accretion

Provenance: J. Reis Fernandes, London, England (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer, Goddess Juno

circa 1740, en grisaille and gilt floral border centering portrait of Goddess Juno with a peacock, tea bowl 1-5/8 x 2-7/8 in., saucer 1 x 4-1/2 in., minor anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, small chips to rim, surface dirt/accretion; saucer with hairline through base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Similar example pictured in David Howard, China for the West, Volume I, p. 340, fig. 338.

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Chinese Export Wucai Porcelain Jar with Fu Lion Decoration

17th century, underglaze blue with enamel decoration of flowers, leaves, trailing vines and fu lions, 11 x 10 in. diameter; with associated wood lid, ground top, restoration to body, some loss to decoration

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Six Piece Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Set with Monogrammed Tea Caddy probably 18th century, comprising: twisted handle teapot in cobalt blue and gilt floral decoration, strawberry finial, 5-1/4 x 9 x 5 in.; underplate with scalloped edge, 6 in. diameter; two tea bowls, one slightly larger 2-1/8 x 3-1/2 in.; two saucers, 1-1/4 x 5-5/8 in.; small baluster form tea caddy with enamel decoration centering two monograms, wood lid, 5-3/8 x 3-1/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion, crazing and firing cracks; teapot with hairline at joint between spout and body, small hole on lid; tea bowls with small chips and hairlines to rims, one with hairline to base; one saucer with cracks and repair to rim and hairlines to base; lidded vessel with chips, cracks, and repairs to rim, wood lid possibly associated Provenance: According to consignor notes the tea set was purchased from Village Antiques, Blowing Rock, North Carolina in 1989; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Accompanied by copy of note stating “Thomas Jackson had a line of clipper ships sailing around Cape Horn. He gave these

was married to Ralph Waldo Emerson. She gave these

Ariel

them

dishes to his descendant Lydia Jackson who

dishes

Sophia Colt who gave them in turn to her daughter Alice Cotton Whitney Burton who gave them to her daughter,

Burton Pomeroy who gave

to her granddaughter, Cherilyn Renee Pomeroy”.

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George III Quillwork Octagonal Tea Caddy

circa 1800, gilt and green stained paperwork underneath glass panes, center and lid set with cartouches containing hand painted miniatures, open interior with velvet lining, 5-1/4 x 7-1/8 x 4-1/4 in., surface wear and dirt consistent with age and use, lacking interior lid, general wear, small chips, and separations to wood, velvet lining at interior lifting and with pulled threads

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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George III Quillwork Tea Caddy

circa 1800, gilt and green stained paperwork, mahogany edging and escutcheon, lidded interior with traces of silver leaf, patinated surface, 5 x 7 x 3-3/4 in., surface wear and dirt consistent with age and use, with minor losses at escutcheon, loss to interior lining

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, September 22, 2013, Lot 729 for $800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Whitley Collection, Featuring

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George III Quillwork Tea Caddy with Portrait

circa 1800, mahogany set with barber pole inlay, green and red stained and parcel gilt quillwork, center set with oval cartouche with printed miniature, open interior with traces of silvering , 5 x 6-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., surface wear and dirt consistent with age and use, portrait miniature with distress and possible retouch (image largely obscured), lacking interior lid, general wear, small chips, and separations to wood

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, September 22, 2013, Lot 729 for $800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Two Georgian Brass Mounted Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form with brass lid pull and escutcheon, hinged lids opening to divided interiors, on bracket feet, 6 x 7-3/4 x 5-1/8 in. and 6 x 9-3/4 x 6-3/4 in., scattered scratches, cracks, and bumps to cases, losses to interior linings, some discoloration and spotting to brass elements; larger with crack and some lifting near escutcheon, lacking interior lids

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Two British Tea Caddies

first half 19th century, comprising: Tunbridge ware example, rectangular form with half domed lid, mosaic floral inlay, on brass ball feet, 5-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; sarcophagus form tea caddy with penwork figural decoration, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, on brass paw feet, 6-1/4 x 11 x 7 in., scattered scratches and bumps to cases, numerous cracks and losses to inlay throughout, spotting and discoloration to brass elements, losses to interior liners; penwork example with heavy losses to exterior surface

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Two Georgian Brass Mounted Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each of similar rectangular form with shaped lids, brass lid pulls and openwork escutcheons, one with divided interior, bracket feet, larger 6-3/4 x 10 x 6 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches and bumps, some large cracks and separations, discoloration to brass elements; smaller lacking one bracket foot, some losses to inlay

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Georgian Inlaid and Brass Mounted Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, rectangular form case with ovoid cartouches with floral inlay, striped inlaid borders, hinged lid opening to divided interior with brass compartments, on brass paw feet, 4-3/4 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/4 in., scattered scratches, bumps, and cracks to case, a few chips and losses to inlay, dents and warping to brass containers, some discoloration to brass elements, staining to interior fabric lining

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Georgian Burlwood Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, rectangular form with metal lid pull, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior with recessed area housing glass mixing bowl, 6-5/8 x 11-3/4 x 5-7/8 in., surface dirt, scratches and cracks throughout, a few edge chips and losses to veneers, losses to interior linings, mixing bowl with surface dirt, large chips to foot

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, Martin Luther circa 1750, en grisaille and gilt decoration featuring spearhead banding and border with panels of animals and pattern in the style of the du Paquier period of Vienna porcelain, central decoration of Martin Luther flanked by two angels above a panel of Christ and his disciples, 1-1/8 x 9 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to enamel/gilt, cracks and repairs to body, surface dust/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1995 for $655; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Similar example pictured in David Howard & John Ayers, China for the West, Volume I, p. 254, fig. 248.

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Three Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Dinner Plates

first half 18th century, each having scrolling blue and red foliate decoration, one with gilt highlights, largest 9 in. diameter, chips to rim, one with tight hairline, one with spider crack, discoloration, rubbing to gilt borders, firing flaws, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), labels to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, two purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, December 10, 1988 for $190 and January 1, 1989 for $135; one from Langston Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Three Chinese Export Porcelain Table Objects, Coffee Pots and Vase late 18th century, lighthouse form coffee pot with twisted strap handles, red and gilt decoration, lid with strawberry finial, “C” monogram, 10-1/4 x 9-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; lighthouse form coffee pot with scroll handle, blue and gilt star decoration, lid with strawberry finial, gilt monogram, 9-1/2 x 10 x 5-1/2 in.; lidded garniture vase with iron red decoration and gilt accents, landscape panels with shells, gilt fu lion finial, 15-1/2 x 6 x 6 in., all with gilt loss and scattered loss to decoration consistent with age and use, blue coffee pot with stable cracks, restorations to neck of vase, some areas of accretion in crevices

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Chinese Export Porcelain Saucer, Minerva circa 1750, en grisaille and gilt spearhead banding and scrollwork surrounding central scene of Minerva with a guitar at her side and a cherub, 1-1/8 x 6-1/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, scattered repair and retouch (see blacklight), two small chips to rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes this saucer was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 1992 for $260; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example pictured in Francois and Nicole Hervouet and Yves Bruneau, La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indies a Decor Occidental, p. 293, fig. 13.8.

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Chinese Export Porcelain Soup Bowl, Judgment of Paris mid 18th century, enamel and gilt shell and European scroll bordering central scene of the Judgment of Paris of Greek myth, 1-5/8 x 9 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, glaze voids, gilt loss, enamel loss, crack and associated repair (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this bowl was purchased from The Nanking Porcelain Company, London in 1999 for $464; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Four Chinese Export Porcelain Sauce Boats circa 1775-1850, one Famille Rose with purple trellis ground, two Rose Mandarin, depicting figures at various pursuits with butterfly and peony borders; one Famille Rose with floral decoration, largest 3-5/8 x 7-3/4 in., discoloration, embedded dust, spotting, chips to rim, possible repairs to handle, firing flaws, pinholes, rubbing to gilt, labels and felt pads to bases; Famille Rose with chipping to rim to and handle, cracks at handle

Provenance: According to consignor notes, one purchased from Neff Auctions, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1990, for $330; two from Charlton Hall Galleries, West Columbia, South Carolina, June 1, 1991, for $346.50 and $259.88; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Chinese Export Blue Ground Porcelain Rouleau Vase with double ring underglaze blue mark to base, two panels depicting figures with horse and cart, medallions with birds, figures by lake, spotted deer, two panels at neck with auspicious objects, 18-1/4 x 7-1/2 in. diameter, professional restoration to lid, firing anomalies, areas of glaze voids on side and at shoulder and neck

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Chinese Export Porcelain Charger

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Chinese Export Caricature Porcelain Pudding Dish

circa 1790, made for the English market, centered with two opposing faces, ‘Missy and Grandma, Before and After Marriage’, cobalt and gilt borders, 1-3/8 x 6-1/8 in., several tight hairline and spider cracks with restorations to rim (visible under blacklight), rubbing to gilt, discoloration, pinholes, anomalies (as made), labels to base

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, January 12, 1995, for $550 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Oriental Lowestoft Chinese Export Porcelain, by J.A. Lloyd Hyde, The Ceramic Book Co., Newport, Monmouthshire, 1954, page 100, plate XX, fig. 83 depicts a teapot with the same motif.

circa 1798, cobalt blue, enamel, and gilt bands and floral sprays centering cartouche with monogram “OB”, 1-3/8 x 13-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, some slight chipping to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was in the Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Palm Beach, Florida; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Chinese Export ‘Tobacco Leaf’ Porcelain Soup Bowl circa 1775, scalloped rim with Famille Rose and underglaze blue design, parcel gilt decoration, 1-3/8 x 8-3/4 in., professionally repaired spider crack to front and verso, approx. 7 x 1-1/2 in. in length, (only visible under blacklight); some wear to hand painted decoration and gilt, discoloration, pinholes, labels to verso

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, June 1997 for $1,000 (label to verso); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Chinese Export ‘European Subject’ Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer circa 1785, each with central cartouche featuring a mythological portrait bust atop pink ground, gilt foliate decoration, tea bowl 2 x 3-1/2 in., saucer 1-1/4 x 5-1/2 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion; bowl with hairline from rim; saucer with two hairlines from rim

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Two Chinese Export Style Porcelain Table Articles late 19th/late 20th century, comprising: Samson lidded ewer, hand painted with faux armorial, double strapwork handle, fu lion finial, 12-1/4 in.; Mottahedeh Winterthur Reproduction of Society of Cincinnati dinner plate from George Washington’s service, 9-1/2 in., ewer with discoloration, minor chipping to rim, spotting, accretion, embedded dust, anomalies (as made), labels and felt pads to base; plate label remnants to base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $100 - $300

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Chinese Export Imari ‘Pronk Dame au Parasol’ Porcelain Plate Qing dynasty, after a design by Dutch artist Cornelis Pronk for the Dutch East India Company, depicting a lady at the waterside, with servant holding a parasol, with birds, underglaze blue insects to verso, 9-1/4 in., spider crack across full length of plate, front and verso, some minor chipping near crack on verso, pinholes and anomalies (as made), fleabites to rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Lady Grohe Antiques, Portobello Road, London, June 1999, for $400; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

For a similar example see Christie’s New York, China from China, January 23, 2019, Lot 617, sold for $2,500

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Two Chinese Export Oval Porcelain Platters, East India Company and DAR comprising: circa 1800, enamel and gilt bands centering coat of arms for the Honorable East India Company, the motto reading “Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae”, 11-5/8 x 8-7/8 in.; circa 1798, cobalt blue and gilt bands centering the monogram “DAR”, 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and some loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/accretion; DAR example with some chipping to edge

Provenance: (East India Company) Christie’s Amsterdam, The Diana Cargo, March 6-7, 1995 Lot 468 (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Similar example of East India Company pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 774.

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Fine George II Figured Mahogany Card Table probably Irish, mid 18th century, fold over top with outset corners, single dovetailed drawer with original pierced brasses, pointed slipper feet, highly figured book matched solid mahogany top, rich brown color, 29 x 34-1/2 x 17 in., good condition overall, top set with later blocking, some knee returns restored, cracks and repairs to one rear leg at joint with skirt with some areas of infill and distress, minor patches and repairs at top hinges, other typical minor cracks, wear, and surface flaws

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

131

Fine George III Carved Mahogany Scroll Foot Double Chair Back Settee British, 18th century, double chair back form with pierced Gothic splats, leaf carved hand grips and arm supports, carved legs with scrolled feet, 28-1/2 x 51-1/2 x 25 in., some breaks and repairs to splats with later bracing at back and some repairs at crest rail attachments, one rear leg with 4 in. central splice some later seat blocking, some minor repairs at arm attachments

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

132

George II Carved Mahogany Fold Over Games Table British, mid 18th century, solid mahogany fold over top, leaf carved knees, gadrooned skirt, ball and claw feet, 29 x 33 x 17-1/2 in., opens to 33-1/4 in., top likely associated (later color at underside), top with scars from previous hinges at back and one corner patch, crack at top of one gate leg, restorations at some knee returns, typical veneer flaws, other surface distress

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

133

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887)

Rembrandt, seated figure with artist palette, signed “A. Carrier”, patinated bronze, 17 x 9 x 8-1/2 in., light brown to brown patina, rubbing to surface, abrasions, right arm loose but stable, dent to base, spot of oxidation

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

134

Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901)

Ram, signed in base “I Bonheur”, dark brown to black patina, 7-1/4 x 8 x 4 in., dark patina, verdigris, rubbing at base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

135

Two Bronze Animalier Figures, Mene and Moigniez

Pierre-Jules Mene, (1810-1879), setter dog, signed on base, 8-1/2 x 13 x 6 in.; Jules Moigniez, (1835-1894), two birds fighting, signed on base, 5-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., both with dark patina and loss to high relief areas, dusty accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

136

Group of Four Period Chippendale Mahogany Chairs

British, 18th century, comprising: a good Irish Chippendale or Queen Anne open arm commode chair with slipper feet; a George III open armchair with rich, dark color; a tassel back side chair with carved crest and splat; and a George III example with pierced splat and crest, peach upholstered slip seat; largest 39 x 24 x 21 in., all four with wear and distress to upholstery, typical surface flaws and wear; Irish or Queen Anne example with repair at one front leg attachment, patches and repairs at arm attachments to rear styles; George III armchair example with repairs and later glue at front leg attachments, later braces for seat frame; tassel back example generally good, later seat frame, braces, break and repair at one front foot, some wear at front legs; George III peach example good condition overall, later seat frame braces, cracks and repairs at crest rail and joint with splat

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

137

Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes

late 18th/early 19th century, mahogany cases with serpentine slant lid fronts, brass ring pull and escutcheon, 14 x 9 x 10-1/8 in., lacking interior dividers, scattered cracks throughout, some warping to lids, some discoloration to brass elements, minor edge losses

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

138

George III Figured Mahogany Top Candle Stand

British, second half 18th century, the base with rich dark color, single board dish top tilting on a baluster turned support with tripod base, brass tag at underside

“Simkin Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer Colchester”, 29-1/4 x 19 x 18-3/4 in., shrinkage crack to top with butterfly patch at back, repairs to block support for top (likely original but not removed), some areas of later color, typical footwear at knees and feet, minor stains to top

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

139

Sarouk Rug

mid 20th century, red field with white single floral medallion, white geometric border, 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 4 in., loss to fringe at both ends, wear to pile, exposed knots, wear to selvage, abrash

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

140

Heriz Rug

20th century, three medallions on blue field, red geometric border, 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in., in overall good condition, pest damage at one end, wear to selvage, abrash

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

141

Hamadan Runner

red field with three medallions, floral medallions amongst lattice, leaf and wine glass border, 9 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 4 in., exposed foundation, wear to selvage, pest damage

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

142

Monumental Chinese Export Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ware Porcelain Dish probably Wanli period, blue and white floral, medallion, and sailing ship decoration, 4-1/4 x 18-1/4 in. diameter, surface dirt, pinholes and numerous glaze voids throughout, significant damage, numerous cracks and repairs throughout (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Susie de Simone, London, June 1998 for $4,250; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

143

Large Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish probably Wanli dynasty, central scene of a bird surrounded by alternating panels, 2-1/2 x 14-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and some chipping and roughness to rim, area of repair and retouch to bottom left rim (see blacklight)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

144

Large Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Bowl Wanli period, centered with a scene of boats in a river, border panels of figures alternating with scrolling foliate decoration, 6-1/4 x 14-1/4 in., professionally restored hairline crack across entire bowl (visible under blacklight), fritting and uneven rim, professionally restored hairline to base (visible under blacklight), pinholes, discoloration, and firing anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, July 2001 for $5,600; Christie’s London (South Kensington), Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 14, 2001, Lot 414, GBP 3,525; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

According to consignor notes, the Whitleys attended the Christie’s London Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art auction in June 2001 with Henry Moog. Moog purchased the bowl at the auction and resold it one month later to the Whitleys.

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145

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask Qing dynasty, of flattened, circular form, central cartouche on each side with porcelain vases on a table, applied chilongs to neck, 10-1/2 x 7-1/4 in., chips and hairline at lip, discoloration, spotting, embedded dust, accretion, firing flaws, pinholes, and other anomalies (as made), label residue to body, labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: L.P.T. Antiques, London (with label); Jane J. Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia; Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 19, 2011, Lot 193; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

146

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Plate with Deer probably Chongzhen dynasty, alternating panels of birds and flowers surrounding central decoration of forest scene with deer, 2 x 11-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and wear to base, three hairlines to rim, two with filled chips, repair, and retouch, surface dirt/accretion, slight chipping and roughness to rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

147

Two Small Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Plates probably Wanli dynasty, each in decoration of central scenes surrounded by alternating panels, one slightly larger 1-3/8 x 8-1/4 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, slight chipping and roughness to rims, and surface dirt/accretion; slightly larger plate with crack and repair to shoulder and chip to foot of base; other example with small hairline from rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

148

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Gu Vase possibly Kangxi period, decorated with courtly scenes separated by floral sprays, Da Qing Kangxi lingzhi fungus mark at base 17-3/8 x 7-3/4 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, glaze voids, loss of retouch material scattered throughout (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this vase was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia on May 4, 2002 for $1,000; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

149

Chinese Export Blue and White ‘Rabbit Hunters’ Porcelain Plate with Silver Handle with six character reign mark of the Chenghua emperor within double ring and possibly Kangxi period, scalloped rim decorated with flora and auspicious objects, later silver mount and handle with marks for Netherlands, .934 fine, 6-1/2 x 9-1/4 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some chipping to rim, surface dirt/accretion, wear to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes this plate was purchased from Paul M. Peters at Olympia Antiques Show London in 2003 for $425; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

150

Large Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vase

probably Kangxi period, with underglaze blue artemisia leaf mark on base, 12 panels with depictions of flowering trees and porcelains holding peacock feathers, flowers and scrolls, all on geometric grounds, floral designs at neck, 25-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., restorations to body with visible cracks (see blacklight photos), firing anomalies to body

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

151

Chinese Export Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ware Porcelain Deep Dish probably Wanli period, in decoration of floral sprays and diapering surrounding central scene featuring deer in a forest landscape, 3 x 15-3/4 in., scattered anomalies and pinholes, chipping to rim, two hairlines from rim and one to base, large chip and repair to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this dish was purchased from the Olympia Antiques Show in London in June 2007 for $1,300; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

152

Large Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish possibly Wanli period, central scene of ducks and foliage surrounded by alternating panels of flowers and auspicious objects, scalloped rim, 3-1/4 x 20 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and some chipping/roughness to edge, two hairlines to rim, one with associated chip, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

153

Four Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Bowls comprising: three small Kraak ware bowls, probably Wanli period, underglaze blue and white bird, flower, and scrolling decoration, largest 2 x 6 in.; lobed blue and white bowl with figural and floral decoration, Kangxi double ring mark to base, 1-1/2 x 6-3/4 in., one bowl with two tight hairlines (primarily visible under blacklight), chips and fleabites to rims, minor accretion, firing cracks, pinholes, anomalies (as made); Kangxi bowl with tight hairlines, chips and repair to rim; each with labels to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, three Kraak ware bowls purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, May 2002, for $1,250 (with labels); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

155

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Plate

Wanli period, depicting a central bowl issuing flowers, paneled alternating border, border to exterior, 2 x 12-3/8 in., tight hairline with chip to verso, spider crack, discoloration, minor chips, fritting to rim, firing cracks, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), hole for suspension to verso, labels

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, October 15, 1999, for $682.50; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

154

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Kendi probably Ming dynasty, blue and white underglaze, alternating panels of mythical creatures and flowers, 8 x 5-3/4 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, anomalies and pinholes, microabrasions, glaze voids, slight scratching

Provenance: According to consignor notes the kendi was purchased from Paul M. Peters at Olympia Antiques Show London, 2003, for $1,155; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

156

Large Chinese Export Zhangzhou (Swatow) Porcelain Dish

Wanli period, large central medallion painted with a bird perched on a blossoming peony branch, surrounded by six floral cartouches reserved on a washed blue diaper pattern ground, 4 x 18-3/4 in., with allover deep crazing, hairlines, chips to rim, spotting, accretion, discoloration, anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Olympia Antiques Fair, London, June 2002, for $1,350; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

For a similar example see Bonham’s London, Asian Art, October 30, 2023, Lot 76, sold for GBP 1,792 (including buyer’s premium)

157

Chinese Export Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ware Porcelain Deep Dish probably Wanli dynasty, in decoration of floral sprays and central scene featuring numerous cranes, 3-3/4 x 15-3/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and firing cracks, wear to base, hairline to rim, probable professional restoration, due to nature of repair it is difficult to evaluate the nature and extent of damage

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

159

158

A Pair of Monumental Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vases

each with six character reign mark of the Qianlong emperor, of baluster form with flared neck, molded fu lions and chilongs at neck, underglaze blue floral and auspicious objects, each with large cartouche featuring bird and branch decoration, 38 x 15 in. diameter, surface dirt, scattered pinholes and firing anomalies throughout, heavy glaze pooling around molded chilong elements, minor glaze voids and small chips to molded elements, tape residue

Provenance: According to consignor notes this pair was purchased at Charlton Hall Galleries, Columbia, South Carolina in 1989 for $780; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Two Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Dishes comprising: Kraak ware dish, probably 16th/17th century, with central scene of ducks surrounded by alternating panels, 2-1/2 x 12-1/8 in. diameter; larger dish probably Kangxi period, with floral and scrollwork decoration, the base marked with artemisia leaf within double ring, 1-7/8 x 14 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and slight chipping and roughness to rim, surface dirt/ accretion; Kraak ware dish with hairline to rim; charger with large cracks and filled repairs to body Provenance: According to consignor notes, the charger was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

160

58 Piece Set of Waterford Powerscourt Stemware each acid stamped “Waterford” on base, some with pre-2000 Gothic script and some with post-2000 stencil script and seahorse, comprising: thirteen 7-1/8 in. white wine stems; nine 7-3/8 in. Bordeaux stems; ten 7-5/8 in. goblets; four 4-1/2 in. stemless glasses; six 6-3/8 in. stems; six 6-3/8 in. flutes; four 5-7/8 in. stems; six 4-5/8 in. stems; together with six 4-5/8 in. Edinburgh Crystal stems in Star of Edinburgh pattern, 64 total, surface dirt and residue, scattered scratches and fleabites throughout, typical light wear to bases, some fading to stamps, some edge roughness and wear to faceted edges

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

161

Two Georgian Inlaid Boxes

late 18th/early 19th century, one of rectangular form with brass lid pull, inlaid line and ovoid cartouche inlay, 4-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 4 in.; one of elongated octagonal form with penwork line and conch shell decoration, with key, 2-1/2 x 6-3/8 x 4 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches and bumps, scattered cracks; rectangular form with repairs to veneers at one corner; penwork example with some warping to lid, restoration at one hinge

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

163

Two Georgian Burlwood Octagonal Tea Caddies

18th century, walnut with satinwood inlay, inlaid wood escutcheon, 4-3/4 x 7-7/8 x 4-3/4 in.; mahogany with string inlay, satinwood interior lid, 5-1/8 x 5-7/8 x 4-1/2 in., fading, minor areas of loss and some restoration at base, interior relined with velvet, shrinkage, surface scratches consistent with age and use; rich mellow surface, lock missing, some minimal losses to inlay, minute scratches consistent with age and use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500 162

Three Assorted Tea Caddies

19th century, comprising: Anglo-Indian example with ivory and wood floral inlay, carved foliate and elephant decoration, lidded interior compartments monogrammed “C” and “J”, 6-1/4 x 10-1/2 x 7 in.; black lacquered example with mother of pearl inlay and gilt highlights, divided interior, 4-1/2 x 8 x 5-1/2 in.; tole painted sarcophagus form example, 5 x 6-1/2 x 4 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches, cracks, and minor losses to inlay throughout; heavy losses to tole painted surface, some dents and warping

Provenance: According to consignor notes, the Anglo-Indian example was purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 2007 for $500; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

164

Georgian Octagonal Tea Caddy With Floral Design

18th century, mahogany with string inlay, central oval floral decoration with color, interior satinwood lid with bone finial, with key, 5-1/8 x 5-1/8 x 4 in., some scattered losses at edges consistent with age and use, a few areas of separation at inlay

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

165

Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddy With Prince of Wales Feather Motif 18th century, arrow form string inlay with oval inlay and color depiction of Neoclassical style urn with flowers, front and sides with repeating oval inlay and color of oak leaves and acorn, interior with three lidded compartments, each with checkerboard inlay and oval Prince of Wales feather design, on round feet, interior lid with oval inlay and color depiction of Neoclassical style urn with flowers, 5-7/8 x 10 x 4-7/8 in., older restoration to inlay, surface scratching consistent with age and use, some chipping at edges, two oak leaf oval inlays with separation and in need of restoration, wear at feet with some cracks, interior tea compartments with loss and deterioration

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

167

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Shallow Bowl Kangxi period, of circular low form, depicting figures with border of alternating figural and floral patterns, scalloped rim, base with Kangxi six character reign mark and double rings, 2-3/4 x 13-3/8 in., chips to rim, discoloration, minor accretion, anomalies and pinholes (as made)

Provenance: Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

166

British Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th century, sarcophagus form case with inlaid banding and carved beadwork and fan borders, inlaid ivory escutcheon, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, on brass paw feet, 8 x 12-1/4 x 6-1/2 in.

, surface dirt, scattered scratches, cracks, and edge losses to veneers, interior compartment lids detached but present, several lid support pieces detached but present, some discoloration and looseness to brass elements, side panels with cracks and separations through body

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

168

Chinese Blue and White Transitional Porcelain Bottle Vase

mid 17th century, bulbous form with knopped neck, blue and white floral and figural/warrior decoration, 15-1/2 in., surface dirt, pinholes, several cracks and repairs to neck (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Admiral Vernon Antiques, London, 1998 for $957; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

169

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Peony Plate

Kangxi period, underglaze blue bands and floral decoration, 11 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, microabrasions, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

170

Two Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Dishes

Kangxi period, one centered with birds and flowering branches, surrounded by panels depicting auspicious objects and flowering branches; the other centered with figures near the shore with a mountainous background, foliate panels; each with scalloped rim, double ring mark to base; larger 1-7/8 x 10-7/8 in. diameter, fleabites to rim, spotting, chipping to foot ring, pinholes and anomalies (as made); bird plate with repaired hairline (visible under blacklight); figural plate with restorations to rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

171

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Deep Dish

Kangxi period, centered with two cranes and a flowering tree, border with carouches with auspicious objects and flowering branches, diaper border, scalloped rim, double ring mark to base, 2-1/2 x 10-5/8 in., fleabites to rim, two tight hairlines with repairs to rim (visible under blacklight), discoloration, pinoles and anomalies (as made), labels to base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

172

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vases

probably Kangxi period, each with decoration of interior scenes of urns with flowers, 8-3/4 x 4-1/4 in., minor anomalies and pinholes, each with cracks and repair to body, slight surface dirt/accretion; one with area of retouch related to repair

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

173

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish, Scholar with Student 17th century, central scene of two figures surrounded by alternating panels of a figure and flowers, 2-3/4 x 14 in. diameter, large cracks and staple repairs, anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, some chipping to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

174

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Deep Dish with Warriors probably Kangxi dynasty, panels of birds and flowers surrounding central scene featuring warriors on horseback and rabbits, 2-1/2 x 14-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and chipping along rim (one notable chip), surface dirt/accretion, wear to base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

175

Two Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Dishes 17th/early 18th century, each having central decoration with flowering branches, insects, and butterflies, one with Kraak paneled borders with flowers and auspicious objects, each with double ring to base, larger 2 x 13-3/4 in., discoloration, spotting, chips to rim, scratching, accretion, anomalies (as made); smaller dish with filled hairlines, repairs, flat chip to rim; larger with restoration to rim (visible under blacklight)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

176

Pair of Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Vases probably Kangxi period, each having a bulbous body with garlic neck, underglaze blue foliate decoration, 8-5/8 in., each in overall good condition, minor accretion, wear and discoloration, pinholes, one with repairs to rim, firing flaws primarily to base (as made), labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, September 2003, for $2,100 (with labels); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

For similar examples see Sotheby’s New York, China / 5000 Years, March 28, 2023, Lot 924, sold for $7,620 Christie’s Paris, Art of Asia, December 10, 2021, Lot 706, sold for EUR 8,125

177

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Charger

Kangxi period, allover blue floral decoration, scalloped rim, verso with double ring and kite mark in underglaze blue, 2 x 14 in., tight hairline, chips to foot ring, pinholes, firing flaws (as made)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

178

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Charger

Qianlong period, depicting flowers in blue and white porcelain vases, diaper and foliate borders, 2 x 16-1/4 in., stapled repair across diameter of charger, reinforced with screwed metal supports to back, flat chip to rim, discoloration, chips to foot ring, glaze voids, anomalies (as made), labels

Provenance: Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, October 15, 1999, for $556.50; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

180

179

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Ovoid

Jar, probably Kangxi period, with double ring mark to base, three large panels with birds and flowers, mountainous seaside with trees, depiction of porcelain flower pot, floral cartouche separated by bands of interlocking circles, neck with repeating florals, with later reticulated wood base and lid, jar, 14 x 11 in. diameter, restored crack at neck running down body, scattered glaze voids, small chip to glaze on side by flower pot design, microabrasions to surface, dusty accretions to carving on wood base and lid

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Peter Kemp Antiques, London, England, 2000; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

George II Figured Inlaid Walnut High Chest of Drawers

British 18th century, two case construction, dovetailed drawers, figured walnut with line inlay, shell carved knees, 69 x 41 x 25 in., break and repair at one rear leg, (old iron brace, very fragile), distress at front leg attachments with some repairs and later plugged screws (later iron brace at back), restorations to some knee returns, bottom of uppercase lacking two boards, other possible repairs

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

181

George II Carved and Giltwood Mirror

British, 18th century, rectangular mirror plate in a foliate carved frame, swan neck pediment with leaf form elements centered by a shell, 36 x 20 x 1-1/2 in., losses and wear to gilt, wear and loss to silvering of mirror plate (plate not examined out of frame), minor wear to composition

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

182

George II Figured and Carved Mahogany Fold Over Games Table

British, 18th century, fold over top opening to a base lined interior with chip cups, cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, now fitted with a skirt drawer with book matched veneers and applied carve drop, 28-3/4 x 33-1/2 x 16-1/4 in., skirt drawer a later addition, moth damage to felt lining for top, otherwise good integrity and condition overall

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

184

Irish Mahogany Fall Front Desk On Carved Base

183

Pair of George II Carved Mahogany Side Chairs

British, 18th century, each in dense mahogany throughout with leaf carved knees and ball and claw feet, upholstered slip seats 38 x 24 x 23 in., frames are structurally sound and in good condition overall, later seat bracing, abrasions, and wear to legs with some surface losses, upholstery stained and worn

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

highly carved base with scrolling acanthus leaf decoration, birds and shells, cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet, fall front desk with interior writing surface with dividers and drawers, decorative columns at front of documents drawers, knight on front of prospect drawer which opens to a stepped checkerboard interior, 43 x 45 x 23 in., top and base possibly associated, brasses replaced, possible rebuilding from period elements, patches to veneers throughout with restorations and cracks, replaced hinges and patches to wood at fall board, stable split on left side of case, scattered shrinkage cracks, abrasions and veneer losses throughout, one drawer refaced

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

185

Two George III Inlaid Mahogany Knife/ Letter Boxes, late 18th/early 19th century, each mahogany case with serpentine front and slant lid, ovoid inlaid cartouche (one with fan motif, one conch shell motif), brass lid pulls and escutcheons, hinged lids opening to divided interiors, each approximately 14 x 9 x 11 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches and bumps to cases, scattered cracks, minor warping to lids, edge chips and losses to rims, discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700

186

George II Style Figured Walnut and Parcel Gilt Mirror

British, 18th/19th century, scrolled pediment with central cartouche, carved and gilt moldings and streamers, shaped, beveled, mirror plate, 56-1/2 x 29 in., good condition and ready to hang, some typical veneer cracks and distress, including at tympanum, cartouche resurfaced at back (possibly replaced, other possible reconfiguring), backboards replaced and mirror plate likely replaced (not removed for exam), gilding possibly refreshed

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $800 - $1,200

187

Persian Tribal Carpet

20th century, red field, central medallion with hanging boteh, tree of life in four corners of field, white vine and floral border, 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 6 in., wear to selvage, exposed knots, loss to fringe, loss to ends

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

188

Tabriz Prayer Rug

mid 20th century, mihrab with two column supports and hanging lantern, floral border, 6 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 11 in., overcast ends with loss, abrash, new selvage, exposed knots

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

189

Persian Rug 20th century, central diamond shaped medallion, central polygonal medallion with leaf and floral design, multiple geometric borders, “Made in Iran” tag, 8 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 1 in., in good condition, loss to fringe on one end

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

190

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Sleeve Vase

Kangxi period, decorated with bands of scrolling entwined flowers and foliage and trefoil shaped panels of lotus sprays, the neck with a band of leaves, 9-5/8 in., chip to rim, discoloration, scratching, tight hairline to body, anomalies, pinholes (as made), labels to base

Provenance: Christie’s London, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 14, 2001, Lot 380, sold for GBP 329; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

191

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Charger

Qianlong period, central cartouche depicting a courting couple in a garden, next to a figure looking out a windowed interior, paneled border with blue flowers, scalloped rim, 1-3/4 x 16-1/4 in. diameter, chips to rim, discoloration, spotting, metal hardware for possible reinforcement/suspension, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), labels to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

192

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish, Figure with Horse 17th century, alternating panels of figures and flowers surrounding central decoration of a figure leading a horse by the reins, 2-5/8 x 14 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and some chipping to rim, cracks and repairs to body

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

193

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Tall Vase probably Kangxi period, baluster form with flared neck, blue and white continuous landscape, around the sides with scholars and courtiers, 18 x 18-1/2 in., surface dirt, pinholes, two small chips to foot, large restoration to neck/rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2001 for $2,000 (label on base); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

194

Chinese Export Kraak Ware ‘Lone Scholar’ Porcelain Deep Dish

17th century, central scene of a seated scholar surrounded by alternating panels of flowers and a figure, 2 x 12-1/4 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and some chipping to rim, two hairlines from rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

195

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Charger probably Kangxi period, scalloped rim, allover radiating petal shaped panels of flowers, underglaze blue kite mark centered in double rings to base, 2-3/8 x 15 in., chipping to rim, discoloration, accretion, pinholes, glaze voids, wear to foot ring, repaired hairline length of plate (visible under blacklight)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

196

Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases, One Double Gourd comprising: possibly Kangxi period, bottle vase with underglaze blue geometric and floral decoration, 9-1/2 x 5 in.; double gourd vase, four character seal mark to base, floral and foliate decoration, 9-1/2 x 5 in., anomalies and pinholes, surface dirt/accretion, slight wear to bases; bottle vase with cracks and repairs to rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes the bottle vase was purchased from J.A.N. Fine Art, London, England in 2012 for 900 GBP; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

197

Pair of Chinese Export Blue and White Deep Dish Bowls

Kangxi period, each with central flowering peonies with insects, Greek key border, paneled border with flowers, scalloped rim, double ring mark to base centered with artemisia leaf, 2-1/2 x 13-1/2 in., accretion, discoloration, chips to rim, wear to foot ring, anomalies (as made); one cracked in several places and repaired

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

198

Chinese Export Kraak Ware ‘Tiger’ Porcelain Deep Dish possibly 16th/17th century, central scene of a tiger, a deer, and a rabbit, surrounded by alternating panels of flowers and auspicious objects, 3-7/8 x 19-1/4 in., numerous large cracks and repairs to bottom rim, anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, some chipping to edge, two large chips to base, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

199

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Carved Wood Lid probably Kangxi dynasty, double ring mark to base, in underglaze blue landscape decoration, associated painted wood lid, 9-1/8 x 8-1/2 in. overall , large cracks and staple repairs to body, anomalies, pinholes, and surface abrasions, surface dirt/accretion, unused holes and metal latch at shoulder (possibly related to old lid), lid with scratches and loss to painted surface

Provenance: According to consignor notes this jar was purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina in 1990; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

200

Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Gu Form Vase with a six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor, white body with underglaze blue figures with an emperor and empress, scholar and boys at play, chrysanthemums, 17-1/2 x 8 x 8 in., restorations to body (see blacklight photos), chips at base, some small glaze voids on body

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, 2000; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

201

Pair of Georgian Square Brass Mounted Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each figured wood case of square form with hinged lid and brass handle, open interior with tin liners, bracket feet, 6-1/4 x 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 in., each with associated lid, scattered surface scratches, cracks to base panels, discoloration to brass elements, scratches and small losses to liners, lids do not fit (associated)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

203

British Triple Compartment Tea Caddy

19th century, rectangular form with shaped lid with diamond band, brass handle, diamond inlaid escutcheon and line inlay, hinged lid opening to divided interior with three sliding lids, with key, 5-3/4 x 9-3/4 x 5 in., scattered scratches, several small cracks and some separations throughout, losses to interior linings, some discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

202

Two Georgian Square Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each of square form with brass mounts, one burlwood and one mahogany, 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 in. and 5-1/4 x 4-7/8 x 4-3/4 in., minor surface scratches and abrasions to cases, heavy losses to interior linings, some discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600

204

Georgian Dome Top Inlaid Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, rectangular form with dome top, inlaid urn decoration and ivory diamond form escutcheon, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, brass paw feet, 6 x 7-3/8 x 4-1/4 in., surface scratches, a few minor cracks at inlay, surface dirt and losses to interior liners, some discoloration to brass, feet slightly loose

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

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Georgian Brass Mounted Ivory Inlaid Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, sarcophagus form case with brass mask and ring form side handles, inlaid flower basket decoration and diamond form ivory escutcheon, hinged lid opening to divided interior, brass paw feet, 6 x 9 x 5-1/2 in., surface scratches and bumps, scattered small cracks, a few minor edge chips and losses, heavy losses to painted interior, some discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

207

Georgian Inlaid Square Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, square form case with brass lid pull, inlaid striped borders, fan corners, and central ovoid cartouches with figured inlay, hinged lid opening to lidded interior, with key, 4-3/8 x 4-1/8 x 4 in., numerous cracks and checking throughout, minor losses to inlay, significant losses to interior liner

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Herbert Schiffer, Exton, Pennsylvania in 1990 for $875; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Two Georgian Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, one of sarcophagus form, one of elongated octagonal form, each with hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, inlaid metal/ivory escutcheons, 5-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 4-1/2 in. and 4-3/4 x 7-5/8 x 4-3/8 in., surface scratches and bumps, lids slightly loose on hinges, heavy losses to interior linings, one with interior lid pulls possibly replaced/later

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

208

Georgian Ivory Inlaid Tea Caddy

late 18th/early 19th century, sarcophagus form case with inlaid diamond form ivory escutcheon, hinged lid opening to divided lidded triple compartment interior, 5-3/4 x 11-3/4 x 5-3/4 in., scattered scratches and small cracks throughout, some edge chips and losses to inlay, crack through escutcheon

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

209

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Qilin and Deer the base with six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor, fine underglaze blue decoration of a courtyard scene featuring two female figures and a deer, one figure atop a qilin, the neck with Greek key banding, 7-1/4 x 3-1/8 in. diameter, minor anomalies, pinholes, and microabrasions

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

211

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase possibly Kangxi period, depicting two fu lions, double ring border to neck and to base, 12-1/4 in., chip to exterior lip, discoloration, accretion, spotting, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), wear to base, labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Langston’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, January 2, 1986; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

210

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish with Ducks probably 16th/17th century, central scene of ducks and foliage surrounded by alternating panels, 2-1/8 x 11-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and firing cracks, surface dirt/accretion, some chipping and roughness at rim, wear to base, crack and glue repair to shoulder/rim

Provenance: Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

212

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Dish probably 16th/17th century, central scene of ducks surrounded by alternating panels, 2 x 11-1/4 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, chip, cracks, and glue repair at rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

213

Two Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Dishes, Rabbits and Deer 16th/17th century, bowl with exterior decoration of alternating panels with deer, the interior with alternating panels with flowers, 3-1/8 x 5-5/8 in.; dish with decoration of alternating panels featuring rabbits and flowers, the base with symbol in double ring, 1-1/2 x 8-1/4 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and firing cracks, some chipping to rims, surface dirt/accretion; bowl with hairline to rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

214

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Rouleau Vase with six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor but probably later, central image depicting two female figures standing in garden, above a round window with musician and stringed instrument, comb and swirl decoration at neck, 17-3/4 x 8 x 8 in., firing anomalies, microabrasions to body, ring foot with very small chip

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

215

Chinese Kraak Ware Porcelain Punch Bowl, ‘The Spinner’ mid 17th century, central scene of a spinstress surrounded by alternating panels featuring Transitional scenes, 6 x 13-1/2 in. , anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, uneven rim, scattered cracks and repairs to body (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes this bowl was purchased from Anita Gray at the Ceramics Show at Park Lane Hotel, London in 1999 for $1,920; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

216

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish, Transitional Scenes probably 17th century, central scene of two figures surrounded by alternating panels featuring Transitional scenes with figures and flowers, 2-3/8 x 12-3/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, some slight chipping to rim, wear to base, hairline and some small repairs to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this dish was purchased from Suze De Semire (?) at the Portobello Market, London, England in 1998 for $918; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

217

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Kangxi period, with underglaze blue artemisia leaf to base, cylindrical form with blue and white floral decoration, replacement silvered metal collar, 12-1/4 x 4-1/2 in., tarnish to collar, pinholes, some small chips and firing cracks to foot ring

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased at the Olympia Antiques Show, London, June 2002 for $900; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

218

Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Deep Dish probably Kangxi period, scalloped rim, central landscape scene with a pagoda surrounded by alternating panels of deer, flowers, and geometric patterns, 2 x 13 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and chipping to rim, wear to base, surface dirt/ accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this dish was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in November 2005 for $1,015; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

219

Fine Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Covered Vase, Vung Tau Cargo

Kangxi period, of baluster form, all over decoration featuring panels of seaside landscapes, dome lid in matching design, 16-1/4 x 6-3/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, anomalies, pinholes, firing cracks as made, lid with hairline crack from rim extending through body, numerous cracks and repairs to body (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Christie’s Amsterdam, 1992; Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001, for $2,400; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

220

Near Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Bowls

Qing dynasty, having swirling floral underglaze blue decoration, Kangxi double rings to base, 2-7/8 x 5-3/4 in., several tight hairlines, chips to rims, discoloration, minor accretion, pinholes, labels to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, June 28, 2010, for $910; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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221

Three Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Table Objects

18th century, comprising: large octagonal tureen lid, with fruit finial, 3-1/4 x 12-1/8 x 8-3/4 in.; shaped oval platter with scalloped edge, 12 x 8-1/2 in.; tea bowl, the base with character mark within double ring, 2-1/8 x 4 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and surface dirt/accretion, some scratches and abrasions to surfaces; tea bowl with areas of repair and retouch (see blacklight)

Provenance: (lid) Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

223

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Oval Platter

third quarter 18th century, central decoration of a garden scene with figure and an ox, floral sprays along rim, 1-1/2 x 17-3/4 x 14-1/2 in., anomalies, glaze voids, and pinholes, wear to base, chips along edge, large area of repair and retouch to left rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

222

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase

mid-late Qing dynasty, squat baluster form with flared neck, blue and white floral and foliate decoration, 14-1/2 x 7-1/4 in., surface dirt, pinholes, glaze voids, hairline cracks to base and neck rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, July 1999 for $1,085; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

224

Southeast Asian Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Flared Rim probably Vietnamese, 18th century, the body in decoration of flowers and foliage, 8 x 4-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and crazing, hairline to rim, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, May 28, 2011, Lot 193; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

225

Georgian Square Tea Caddy With Inlay 18th/19th century, herringbone and string inlay, brass finial, ebonized base, 5 x 5 x 5 in., loss to interior lining, loss at base, some separation at front right corner, some shrinkage at seams

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

226

Three Georgian Inlaid and Brass Mounted Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form, comprising: dome top example with brass lid pull, escutcheon, and paw feet, open interior, with key, 5 x 6-3/4 x 4 in.; striped inlaid example with brass lid pull and inlaid diamond form wood escutcheon, open interior, 4-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.; geometric inlaid example with brass lid pull and ribbon escutcheon, divided interior with brass compartments, 4 x 7-3/8 x 4-1/4 in., scattered scratches and bumps, some edge cracks and restorations, losses to interior liners, dents and warping to brass containers, some discoloration to brass elements

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

227

Three British/Continental Boxes and Tea Caddies

19th century, comprising: burlwood tea caddy with scalloped rim, inset painted porcelain portrait plaque, brass appliques, hinged lid over divided lidded interior, bracket feet, 5-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 5 in.; rectangular form tea caddy with brass banding, lid handle, and escutcheon, hinged lid over divided interior, 6-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.; square trinket box with wood and wirework inlay, 2 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., surface dirt, scattered cracks, separations, and small edge losses throughout, discoloration and wear to brass elements, lids slightly loose on hinges

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

228

Two Georgian Brass Mounted Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form, brass lid pulls, escutcheons, and fittings, one with divided lidded interior with recessed area for mixing bowl, larger 6-1/8 x 10-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., surface dirt, scattered scratches and bumps to cases, discoloration to brass elements, some cracks and separations; larger lacking interior dividers, lacking mixing bowl

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Two Georgian Ivory Inlaid Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, square and rectangular form figured wood cases, diamond form ivory inlaid escutcheons, lidded interior compartments, 5 x 5 x 4 in. and 5-1/4 x 7 x 4-1/4 in., scattered scratches and bumps, heavy losses to interior linings; smaller interior lid does not sit flush with edges; larger with a few small edge cracks

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

230

Two Georgian Brass Mounted Tea Caddies late 18th/early 19th century, each of sarcophagus form with brass fittings, one with diamond form ivory inlaid escutcheon, each with hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, 6-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. and 6 x 8 x 5 in., scattered surface scratches, a few small cracks and edge losses, heavy losses to interior linings, some discoloration to brass elements; one interior compartment lacking lid support column, one column loose but retained

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

231

Two Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddies

late 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form, one with brass lid pull and escutcheon, hinged lids opening to divided interiors, 6-1/8 x 10 x 5-1/8 in. and 5-1/2 x 10 x 5-3/4 in., scattered scratches, bumps, and cracks to cases, losses to interior liners, some separations and losses at edges/veneers

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

232

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases as Lamps Qing dynasty, each with flared neck, blue and white shuangxi (double happiness) and trailing vine motifs, mounted on wood bases, wired for electricity, 29-1/2 x 7 x 7 in. to finial, not tested for functionality, surface dirt, pinholes, glaze voids at rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

233

Large Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask 19th century, with two chilong handles at neck, large central panels featuring landscape scene surrounded by scrolling flowers, 14-3/4 x 9 x 3-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, surface dirt and accretion, typical light wear to base, one chilong with loss and retouch to back right leg, other chilong with loss and retouch to back right leg and front left elbow, drilled hole near base with retouch

Provenance: Jane J. Marsden Antiques & Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia (label on base for $850); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 19, 2011, Lot 193; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

234

31 Pieces of Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Ware most with blue and white ‘Canton’ landscape decoration, comprising: ten octagonal trays, in graduating size, largest 2-1/4 x 17 x 14 in.; two oval dishes, larger 1-5/8 x 10-1/4 x 8 in.; two small lidded tureens, one slightly larger 4-5/8 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; sauce boat, 2-3/8 x 7-3/4 x 4 in.; circular unassociated lid, 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 in. diameter; 15 assorted small plates, of varying size, largest 1-1/2 x 8-3/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and hairlines to bases and rims, surface dirt/accretion, some roughness and slight chipping to edges; larger oval dish with crack and repair; sauce boat with old metal repairs to handle; unassociated lid with large chip, crack, and repair

Provenance: (unassociated lid) Jane J. Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

235

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Wood Lid blue and white underglaze, decorated with children, rocky outcroppings with plant life, and ladies in scholarly pursuits, double ring mark on base, 8-1/8 x 8-1/4 in. diameter; associated carved wood openwork lid, 1-3/8 x 4-5/8 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, glaze voids, wear at base, lid likely later Provenance: According to consignor notes the jar was purchased at Boone’s Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina in July, 1999 for $355; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $900

236

26 Pieces of Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Ware all with blue and white landscape and townscape decoration, comprising: three large octagonal trays, largest 2 x 17-1/4 x 14-1/2 in.; two covered rectangular bowls, larger 5 x 9-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; one leaf shaped dish, 7 x 5-3/4 in.; 20 assorted plates and dishes, of various sizes, largest 10-1/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and firing cracks, surface dirt/accretion, some chipping and small hairlines near rims; one octagonal tray with large cracks and staple repairs; five plates with some notable hairlines

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

237

Chinese Export Canton Ware Porcelain Lidded Soup Tureen and Underplate 19th century, each with blue and white landscape and townscape decoration, comprising: lidded soup tureen with boars head handles and stem form finial, 7-7/8 x 12-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.; underplate, 1-1/2 x 14-1/4 x 11-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, surface dirt/accretion, tureen and underplate with large cracks and staple repairs; chip to rim of tureen

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

239

Pair of Small Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vases 19th century, in decoration of lotus and vine with leaf border on neck, 6 x 3-3/4 in., matte surface probably from immersion, anomalies and pinholes, surface dirt/ accretion, wear to bases

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, May 28, 2011, Lot 193; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

238

Two Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Circular Dishes 19th century, comprising: a dish with central decoration of auspicious objects, 2 x 13-3/4 in. diameter; Kraak ware style deep dish with alternating figural and floral scenes around a central garden scene, 2-1/2 x 12-1/2 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, and wear to bases, surface dirt/accretion, some chipping to edges, more notably on Kraak ware example; Kraak ware example with two hairlines to rim and associated glue residue

Provenance: According to consignor notes the larger dish was purchased from Thomas Antiques, Cheraw, South Carolina in 1985; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

240

Chinese Blue Ground Ginger Jar with Carved Wood Lid

19th century, enamel decoration of flowers, foliage, and insects, associated carved wood lid with openwork decoration, 10-3/4 x 9-1/2 in. overall, surface dirt/ accretion, anomalies, pinholes, and chipping and loss to enamel, small chip to rim, hole drilled to base (likely from prior fitting as a lamp), wood lid with some cracks and loss to openwork decoration under handle

Provenance: According to consignor notes this jar was purchased from Charlton Hall Galleries, West Columbia, South Carolina in 1984; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

241

Two Chinese Export Kraak Ware Porcelain Bowls probably 16th/17th century, each with central scenes surrounded by alternating panels, each approximately 2-1/2 x 8-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, firing cracks, and surface dirt/accretion, some slight chipping and roughness at rims; Dutch EastIndiaman example with firing cracks to rim and shoulder, notable discoloration/ accretion; other example with two large repaired hairlines from rim

Provenance: (example with scrolls) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

According to consignor notes, one bowl was recovered from the wreck of the Dutch East-Indiaman sunk off the island of St. Helena in 1613.

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Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases Converted to Lamps each of baluster form with blue and white underglaze decoration, harps with laurel wreath finials; one with dragons and foliate motif, four character Da Qing Kangzhi reign mark at base, floral pattern at shoulder and neck; one with coastal landscape, foliate pattern at shoulder, neck, and base; each on carved wood bases, 23-3/4 x 4-1/2 in. diameter with harp; each wired for electricity, brass lamp assembly, not tested for functionality, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Three Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Platters, The Folly Fort late 18th century, each of rectangular form, canted corners, one depicting the Dutch Folly Fort on the Pearl River, largest 15-1/4 x 18-1/4 in., discoloration, accretion, spotting, chips to rim, anomalies (as made), labels to base, one with metal suspension hardware; one with multiple repaired hairlines and spider cracks; one with stapled repair across plate, approx. 16 in.

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Armorial Charger, for the German Market, circa 1760, centered with hand painted scene of a structure on a seaside rocky cliff, border with flowering peonies centered with arms of Waber of Fribourg, Germany, 1-3/4 x 15-1/8 in., chipping to rim, discoloration, accretion, spotting, tight hairline to rim, approx. 3-1/4 in., pinholes, anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, September 7, 1991, for $900; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

For a description of the armorial see Jean-Baptiste Rietstap, Armorials in General, 1861, Vol.II, p. 1031

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Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Peony Vase

bulbous vase with long slightly sloping neck, decorated with trailing leafy vines and peonies, 17 x 10 in. diameter, firing anomalies with some glaze voids, spider cracks to base

Provenance: Yue Hwa Chinese Products, Hong Kong, $3,200 (with label); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

246

China for the West, Two Volume Set

China for the West by David Howard and John Ayers, London/New York: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978, two volumes (complete), in dust jackets and slip case, fine, minimal wear to extremities, some handling creases to dust jackets

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

247

David Sanctuary Howard - Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vols. I, II

Chinese Armorial Porcelain, London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1974, with dust jacket; Chinese Armorial Porcelain vol. II, Somerset: Heirloom & Howard Limited, 2003, with dust jacket and slipcase, light wear to extremities; volume one with some tears and creasing to dust jacket

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

248

Chinese Ceramics in Topkapi Saray Museum, Three Volumes

Chinese Ceramics in Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul: A Complete Catalogue by Regina Krahl, ed. John Ayers, Sotheby’s Publications, 1986, three volumes (complete), numbered 1,409 of 1,500, with dust jackets and slipcases, fine, minimal wear, vol. II with some creasing to dust jacket

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

249

27 Decorative Arts and Furniture Reference Titles

27 volumes total, including: The Copeland Collection by William R. Sargent, Salem, Massachusetts: The Peabody Museum of Salem, 1991, with dust jacket; Oriental Export Market Porcelain by Geoffrey A. Godden, New York/et al: Granada Publishing, 1979, with dust jacket; Armorial Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century by Sir Algernon Tudor Craig, London: The Century House, 1925, numbered 460 of 1,000; and 24 others (see additional photos of spines for titles), light wear to extremities, some tears and creasing to dust jackets, some bumped corners

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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27 Reference Titles on Chinese Porcelain, Decorative Arts

27 volumes total, including: Chinese Trade Porcelain by Michel Beurdeley, Rutland/ Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1962, with dust jacket; Porcelain and the Dutch China Trade by C.J.A. Jorg, The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, 1982, with dust jacket; The Book of Famille Rose by George C. Williamson, Rutland/Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1970; with dust jacket and original cardboard slipcase; and 24 others (see additional photos of spines for titles), light wear to extremities, some tears and creasing to dust jackets, some bumped corners

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

251

Fine Highly Figured Inlaid Walnut Virginia Federal Serpentine Chest, attributed to Valley of Virginia, circa 1800, deeply serpentine form with figured walnut with yellow pine secondary throughout, line inlays, four graduated serpentine drawers on shaped skirt and distinctive feet, 36 x 38 x 22 in., very good condition overall, probably original brasses, original feet with scattered cracks and repairs, some facings with laminations (likely as made), typical inlay and veneer losses and repairs with cracks and minor chips at skirt

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

A related serpentine chest is in the collections of Colonial Williamsburg, see Hurst and Prawn, Southern Furniture, 1680-1830: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection, catalog number 114. This chest offered here is of related form, but with differences in construction and the secondary wood is entirely yellow pine, suggesting a valley origin.

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Rare Inscribed and Dated Piedmont North Carolina Figured Walnut Five Drawer Chest, late 18th/early 19th century walnut with heavy yellow pine secondary, dovetail construction, interior of one drawer with name and inscription and date of 1833, 44-1/2 x 38-1/2 x 18-1/4 in., feet and base molding replaced, top with large knot patch, brasses replaced, some strip patches at drawer lips, one case side with face patch (disguising a crack)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

253

Sarouk Rug

mid 20th century, central white and blue medallion with arrow points, orange field, trailing flowering vines, blue border, 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 5 in., staining to one end, loss to ends with overcast, wear to selvage, abrash, one area near medallion with loss and exposed foundation

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

254

Heriz Rug

mid 20th century, blue medallion, rust colored field with geometric diamond motif, 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 4 in., wear and loss to selvage, loss to ends, 1 in. missing section at end, wear to surface with exposed knots

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

255

Feraghan Sarouk Rug

mid 20th century, blue central medallion with red field, floral vines on border, 6

to selvage, universal low pile, loss to fringe

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Tiffany Sterling Hot Water Kettle on Stand

American, 1892-1902, oval body with stop reeded decoration, engraved border, lion head spout and handle, stand with lion and ring mounts and winged paw feet, wood handle and finial, marks for Tiffany & Co., “8898...2200”, 60.77 oz. T. gross weight, 13-1/2 in., small dents and light scratches; abrasion to finish on wood finial

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

257

Two Silver Plate Dogs

American, 20th century, one Irish setter pointing marked “JB 2581” (Jennings Brothers), 9-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 4 in. and one hound, marked “8992”, partial mark, possibly Jennings Brothers, 10 x 14-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., good condition

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $600

258

Seven Sterling Table Items

20th century including two small baskets; small round bowl; chamber stick; Gorham Luxembourg punch ladle; sauce ladle, various makers, 20.24 oz. T.; with silver plate oval lid with whippet finial, 4-1/4 in. to 10-1/4 in., all with wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $800

259

Stieff Williamsburg Shell Sterling Flatware, 98 Pieces

American, 20th century, including sixteen 9-3/4 in. hollow handle knives, stainless blades; sixteen 6-7/8 in. hollow handle knives, stainless blades; 7-3/4 in. hollow handle butter; sixteen 6-1/2 in. forks; sixteen 7-1/2 in. forks; twenty-four 6 in. spoons; three 8-1/4 in. serving spoons; two 7-1/4 in. ladles; 10 in. serving fork; 5-1/2 in. sugar spoon; large hollow handle carving set, stainless blades, no monogram, all with marks for Stieff, 94.83 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces; with similar Kirk Stieff stainless fork and pasteboard case, average wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

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Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Flatware, 48 pieces American, 20th century, including eight 9 in. hollow handle knives, stainless blades; eight 5-5/8 in. spoons; three 5-5/8 in. round soup spoon; eight 6 in. salad forks; eight 7-1/8 in. forks; 10-3/8 in. hollow handle cake server; 9-1/8 in. hollow handle asparagus server; 7 in. master butter; 5-1/4 in. sugar; 4-1/8 in. sugar tongs; 6-7/8 in. ladle; two 8-1/4 in. serving spoons; 9-3/8 in. salad set; 8-1/8 in. pierced round flat server; 8-1/4 in. pierced serving spoon; 9-1/4 in. serving fork, no monograms, all with marks for Reed & Barton, 68.50 oz. T. excluding hollow handle, average wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Umbrella Stand, late 19th/early 20th century, in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, bats, and flora separating panels of birds and scholars 24-3/8 x 9-1/8 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss, large hairline down body

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Five Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Vases, Three Converted to Lamps, 19th century, lidded vase with panels with robed figures, lion mask form gilt handles, fu lion finial, 16 x 8 x 8 in.; lidded garniture, 13 x 6 x 6 in.; vase with panel depicting warriors on horseback and emperor with generals, converted to lamp, 18 x 8 x 8 in.; vase with panels of robed figures, applied gilt chilongs at shoulders, converted to lamp, 19 x 6 x 6 in.; vase with panels of robed figures and Greek key design, 14 x 5 x 5 in., all with areas of scattered loss to decoration consistent with age and use, restorations to garniture vase neck, scattered chips, handles missing from vase with warriors, scattered retouch to surfaces

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

261

17 Piece Monogrammed Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Tea Service, first half 19th century, each with borders in enamel and gilt decoration of birds, foliage, and geometric patterns surrounding central scenes with courtly figures, monogrammed “TMC(?)”, comprising: four saucers, 1-3/8 x 6-1/8 in. diameter; four teacups, 2-5/8 x 4-5/8 x 3-3/4 in.; four plates, 7/8 x 7-7/8 in.; one waste bowl, 3-1/8 x 6-7/8 in. diameter; one creamer, 3-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 3-1/8 in.; one sugar, 5-1/2 x 5-7/8 x 4-5/8 in.; one underplate for sugar, 3/4 x 6-3/8 x 5 in.; one teapot, 6-7/8 x 10-5/8 x 5-5/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, enamel loss, gilt loss, bases with wear; one saucer with hairlines; one plate and sugar underplate with small chip to rims; waste bowl with retouch (see blacklight) sugar, creamer, and teapot with glaze voids

Provenance: According to consignor notes this service was purchased from Boone’s Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina in July, 1989 for $7,385; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

264

Chinese Export “Canton Famille Rose” Porcelain Floor Vase, with Warrior Scenes, first half 19th century, baluster form, flared lip, auspicious objects surrounding a large scene on each side of generals at battle or returning home, figural bright blue mythical beast handles, gilt detail, 25-1/8 x 9-1/4 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, anomalies and pinholes, enamel losses, gilt loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

265

Three Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers early to mid 19th century, each in assorted enamel and gilt decoration featuring flowers, butterflies, auspicious symbols, and courtly and scholarly figures, one tea cup and saucer with monogram “AOS (?)”, one tea cup and saucer with armorial featuring a horse’s head, largest cup 2-3/4 x 5 in., saucer 1-1/2 x 6 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, wear to bases, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/ accretion; largest example’s saucer with hairline to rim; monogrammed example with hairline to saucer rim and small chip to bottom element of handle; horse head example with repair and retouch to rim of tea cup

Provenance: (monogram) Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); According to consignor notes the largest example was purchased from Boone’s Antiques in 1989; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

266

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Teapots with Strap Handles 19th century, berry form gilt finials, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines and flora at lids and shoulders, one with butterflies, above scenes of scholars, 6-1/8 x 9 x 5-1/8 in., 6 x 8-1/2 x 5 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss; example without butterflies with hairline to handle

Provenance: According to consignor notes the example with butterflies was purchased at Lucinda B. Rackley’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, March 1989 for $950, the other example was purchased at La Cache, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, March 1989 for $630; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

267

Large Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Palace Vase 19th century, of baluster form with flared neck and scalloped rim, neck applied with molded fu lions and chilongs, rich enamel and gilt decoration featuring a continuous scene of generals and their prisoners departing, while ladies observe, floral bands with auspicious symbols, 36 x 13 in. diameter, numerous cracks and repairs to base and rim, scattered pinholes and anomalies, losses to enamel and gilding, surface dirt and accretion, some roughness and small chips to rim, firing cracks

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

268

Two Chinese Export Oval Famille Rose Porcelain Serving Dishes 19th century, a tray and a shaped oval dish, each with enamel and gilt decoration of trailing vines, flowers, butterflies, and scenes featuring courtly figures or birds, larger 7/8 x 11-5/8 x 9-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

269

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Serving Plates and Shrimp Dish 19th/20th century, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and florals separating panels of birds and scholars, comprising: two oval dishes, one Rose Medallion and Rose Mandarin, one marked on base “Made in China”, larger 1-7/8 x 11 x 8-3/4 in.; Rose Medallion shrimp dish, with molded handle, 1-3/4 x 10-3/8 x 9-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/ accretion, wear to bases; oval dishes with some chipping to edges, smaller example with more notable chips

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $100 - $300

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Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Teapot and Creamer first half 19th century, both with borders in enamel and gilt decoration of leaves and flowers over garden scenes with courtly figures; teapot 6-3/8 x 10-1/2 x 5-3/8 in.; creamer 5 x 6 x 2-3/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss; creamer with visible repair and retouch; teapot with crack and associated repair and retouch (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes both items were purchased from Boone’s Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina, July 1989 for $825; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

271

Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Floor Vase 19th century, curving neck and tall, slender body brightly enameled with pheasants perched in blossoming peach, prunus, and magnolia trees amid smaller birds and butterflies, floral sprays on interior lip, 25-1/2 x 9 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, crack to rim and associated retouch and repair (see blacklight), glaze loss, enamel loss, spider crack on base, base with wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

272

27 Small Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Table Objects 19th century, comprising Rose Mandarin and Rose Medallion examples, all with gilt decoration, some with Greek key pattern, eight vases of varying forms; two bulbous teapots; sugar bowl with lid; three footed creamer; three tea cups with handles; wine cup; three saucers; cylinder vase; barrel shaped lidded box; oval lidded tureen with liner; sauce boat; three lidded canisters; one lid with fu lion finial; one teapot with lid, largest, 1-3/4 x 7-3/4 x 3-5/8 in., scattered chips, some hairlines, gilt loss, loss to decoration consistent with age and use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

273

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Charger circa 1740, having central pink flowers, within pink and geometric pattern border, 1-3/4 x 12-1/2 in., C-shaped break to rim, broken and repaired, flat chip to rim verso, 12 holes from repair, spotting, discoloration, pinholes, and anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, July 15, 2000, for $100; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

Two Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Bowls 18th century, scalloped rim decorated with floral sprays, gilt border and central gilt monogram of “HHC”, 1-1/2 x 9-1/8 x 9-1/8 in.; scalloped rim with diaper border, gilt chain decoration surrounding two roses tied with a blue ribbon, 1-1/2 x 8-7/8 x 8-7/8 in., scattered wear to glaze consistent with age and use, scattered rim chips, some staining to surfaces

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

275

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Shallow Bowls 19th century, each having scalloped rim, one with hand painted figural decoration, the other peony, bird, and butterfly, gilt borders, larger 3 x 10-1/2 in., discoloration, spotting, losses to hand painted decoration, rubbing to gilt, primarily to larger example, crazing, firing flaws, pinholes (as made)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

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24 Pieces of Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Table Objects 19th century, six teacups, 3 x 5-3/4 x 4-3/4 in., with six saucers, 1-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.; four soup bowls with figures, floral rims, 2 x 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.; seven plates with florals and figures, largest 1 x 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., some with accretion to surfaces, some with scattered losses consistent with age and use, one soup bowl with restoration to rim, scattered rim chips with a few hairlines

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Two Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Pitchers with Scalloped Edges early to mid 19th century, each in assorted enamel and gilt decoration featuring flowers, butterflies, auspicious objects, and interior scenes with scholarly figures, one Rose Medallion (smaller) and one Rose Mandarin (larger), larger 7-3/4 x 9 in., anomalies, pinholes, firing cracks, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/ accretion; Rose Medallion example with hairline to handle at rim; Rose Mandarin example with old metal repair to handle

Provenance: According to the consignor notes the larger pitcher was purchased from Jane Ferguson Antiques, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1990 for $1,425; the smaller pitcher from Bobby Langston Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina (label) Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

278

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Punch Bowls 19th century, larger porcelain bowl with decorated panels of figures in courtly scenes, one exterior panel showing a prisoner in hand restraints, gilt panels with florals, birds, and butterflies, gilt Greek key design, 6-1/2 x 16 in. diameter; 19th century, decorated with panels of figures, gilt panels with florals, birds, and butterflies, gilt Greek key design, 5-1/2 x 13-1/2 in. diameter, stable crack at base, gilt loss throughout, some scattered minimal loss to decoration but in overall good condition; bowl with restoration and visible crack, gilt loss and wear, some retouch

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

279

Three Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Canns early/mid 19th century, twist form gilt handles, each in assorted enamel and gilt decoration featuring flowers and butterflies with courtly and scholarly figures, largest example with bats, two smaller examples with auspicious objects, largest 5-1/4 x 5-7/8 x 3-7/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss, some chipping to rims; two smaller examples with glaze voids; smallest and largest example with hairlines

Provenance: According to consignor notes, the two smaller examples were purchased at Northgate Galleries in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1987 for $900 total; According to consignor notes, the larger example was purchased at Lucinda B. Rackley’s Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina for $295 in 1989; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

280

Chippendale Style Carved Walnut High Chest of Drawers

late 19th/early 20th century, figured walnut and other mixed woods, with shell carved broken arch pediment, relief carved drawer facings and case sides, ball and claw feet, 96 x 45 x 27 in., composed of elements of mixed age, generally good presentable condition, with some color variation, minor shrinkage, cracks, and other surface flaws

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

281

Georgian Inlaid Figured Mahogany Cellarette on Stand, British, 19th century, figured top centering a conch shell inlay opening to a felt lined divided interior, lion mask brass carrying handles, conforming attached frame, 23 x 15-1/2 x 12-3/4 in., good condition overall, some distress to interior felt, typical bumps and surface flaws, two small areas of inlay loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

282

George II Figured and Book Matched Walnut and Partial Gilt Mirror

British, 18th or 19th century, figured book matched veneers, scrolled pediment with central cartouche, gilt streamers, beveled mirror plate, 49-1/2 x 25-1/4 in., good condition overall and ready for use, typical veneer cracks and scattered repairs, cartouche appears old but is possibly associated, mirror plate replaced, backboards possibly associated

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

283

William Dobie Tall Case Clock

British, steel and brass clock face, moon dial with lunar dates, minute and second hand dials, face reads “William Dobie Falkirk”, brass movement, inlaid waisted case with fluted brass detailed corner columns, brass finial, brass bases and capitals at tapered columns on hood, brass rosettes at swan pediment, with two iron weights, pendulum and key, 94 x 18-1/2 x 9 in., lacking two brass finials, possibly replaced glass door panel, later back braces, feet replaced, later blocking on interior of case, other restorations throughout, resurfaced, works possibly not associated with case

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

284

Georgian Inlaid Figured Mahogany Cellarette on Stand

British, 19th century, conch shell inlaid top opening to a lined interior, brass carrying handles, conforming inlaid frame, 25-3/4 x 12-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., generally good condition, lacking interior dividers and fitted with later lining, the stand likely of a later date, minor distress and losses on top, other typical surface flaws

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

286

George II Style Carved Walnut Dolphin Figural Open Armchair

British, late 19th century, the elaborately carved frame with pierced splat and stylized dolphin feet, the seat fitted with early needlepoint and petit point tapestry upholstery depicting exotic animals, 38 x 24-1/2 x 24 in., breaks and repairs at crest rail attachment, cracks and repairs to splat with later brace at back, needlepoint seat refitted and with patches at side (as made), needlepoint with wear and small tears

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

285

Archibald Young Tall Case Clock

Scottish, 19th century, mahogany case with inlay, painted iron dial with wheatsheaf and name “Arch Young”, brass finial and applied gilt medallions on pediment, includes winder, key, two iron weights and pendulum, 85 x 19 x 9-1/2 in., restored base, possible retouch on dial, crackling to dial, warped door, restoration at hinges on door, buckling to veneers, distresses to surface with some losses consistent with age and use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

287

Mir Sarouk Rug

mid 20th century, red field with repeating design, white border, 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 4 in., professional restoration to pile of one corner, 1 in. hole near restoration, pest damage, loss to fringe, abrash, wear to selvage

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

288

Two Persian Rugs

mid 20th century, three central polygonal medallions, red floral border, 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 9 in.; blue central diamond medallion, red field, blue spandrels, blue floral border, 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft., both with loss to ends, scattered wear, larger rug with patch, exposed knots, abrash, some exposed foundation, wear to selvage

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

289

Sarouk Rug

mid 20th century, red field, vase motif with flowering vines, leaf and floral border, 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 6 in., overcast ends with loss, exposed knots, abrash, low even pile, wear to selvage

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Nine Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Table Objects 19th century, all decorated with panels depicting figures, gilt panels with florals, insects, and birds, comprising: bowl; footed compote; teapot with lid and wrapped handle; lidded sugar bowl with twist handles; bell form teapot with lid; round canister with lid; rectangular lidded box; covered soap dish with Greek key border; separate lid with gilt lion finial, largest, 6 x 7 x 5 in., scattered chips to edges, some losses to decoration consistent with age and use, some hairlines, gilt loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

291

Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Charger

mid 18th century, the border with panels of kites and flowers, central decoration of flowers, a vase, a drinking gourd, bamboo flute, a lotus pod, and other auspicious objects atop a gilt highlighted leaf, 1-7/8 x 15-3/8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and slight loss to gilt and enamel, two areas of large cracks and restoration, unused holes from prior staple repairs, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 2000; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

292

Four Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Plates

19th century, comprising: three Rose Medallion plates, enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora separating panels of birds, rocky outcroppings, townscapes, and scholars, one with reticulated border at rim, largest 1 x 7-7/8 in. diameter; one Rose Mandarin plate, enamel and gilt decoration of courtly figures bordered by Greek key, birds, flora, bats, and golden coins at rim, 7/8 x 8 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, minor gilt and enamel loss; Rose Mandarin example with crack and associated staple repair (see blacklight), glaze void, chips to rim; two Rose Medallion examples with glaze voids

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

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293

10 Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Table Objects

Chinese, 19th century, Rose Mandarin and Rose Medallion examples, panels with robed figures, gilt decorations, large domed teapot; three lidded cylinder teapots; milk jug, shrimp dish; bowl; oval deep serving dish; lidded canister; tureen with lid, largest, 10 x 10 x 7 in., repair to handle of milk jug, some scattered chips to edges, some hairlines, wear to decoration and loss to gilt consistent with age and use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

294

Pair of Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Floor Vases with Gilt Chilongs

first half 19th century, each of baluster form with scalloped rim, gilt figural fu lion handles, neck with molded gilt chilongs and scalloped collar, Greek key, enamel and gilt decoration of flora, vines, butterflies, and auspicious objects surrounding panels of courtly figures, 24 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Vases 19th century, in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, auspicious objects, and flora separating Greek key bordered panels of birds and scholars, taller 9-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, anomalies and pinholes, microabrasions, gilt loss, enamel loss; taller example with hairline to lip

Provenance: According to consignor notes the bottle form example was purchased at Byerly’s Antiques, Inc. Greensboro, North Carolina, July 1987, for $270; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

296

Three Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Table Objects 19th century, each in assorted enamel and gilt decoration featuring flowers, butterflies, auspicious objects, and courtly and scholarly figures, comprising: Rose Mandarin covered canister, 4-3/4 x 4 in.; helmet form creamer, 4-5/8 x 6-5/8 in.; Rose Medallion leaf form dish, 1-1/4 x 7-1/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt and enamel, wear to bases, surface dirt/accretion; covered canister with some chips to rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes the covered canister was purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

297

17 Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Plates

19th century, all with panels depicting robed figures, gilt decoration throughout, largest, 1 x 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 in., a few scattered rim chips, wear consistent with age and use, a few hairlines at rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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298

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Vases, mid 19th century, each of cylindrical tapering form, cartouches with hand painted figural decoration, one with Greek key borders, applied gilt fu lion handles, one with applied gilt chilong, flared rim, taller 10-1/4 in., discoloration, spotting, rubbing and losses to gilt and hand painted decoration, chips to rim, anomalies (as made), labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Pair of Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Vases With Chilongs 19th century, panels with robed figures in courtly pursuits, panels depicting flowering trees with birds, gilt pink and green borders, applied gilt chilongs at shoulder with fu lion handles, flared rims with scalloped edges, 24-1/2 x 10 x 10 in., some minimal scattered loss consistent with age and use, accretion in crevices and interior, gilt loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

300

Four Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Dishes first half 19th century, each in assorted enamel and gilt decoration featuring flowers, butterflies, Greek key, courtly and scholarly figures, and/or birds, three soup bowls and one plate, largest 2 x 9-3/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, wear to bases, surface dirt/accretion, three dishes with small chips to rim; one dish with crack and staple repair

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

301

British School Maritime Painting (19th century)

Coastal Scene, unsigned, said to be by Richard Henry Nibbs (1816-1893) and of Mont St. Michel, oil on canvas, 21-1/4 x 271/2 in.; giltwood and composition frame, 31-1/2 x 37-3/4 x 2-3/4 in., crackle, slight wear to top edge, lined, retouch appears to retain original stretcher; frame with some wear and loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

302

Pair of British School Landscapes (British, late 19th century)

circa 1886, unsigned, both titled on canvas verso: Farmhouse by a Stream, titled indistinctly; Norham Castle, 6-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.; matching original giltwood and composition frames, 11-3/8 x 141/8 x 1-1/8 in., matching original stretchers and tacking edges, accretion, spotting, stretcher marks, crackle, abrasions at edges and throughout sky in scenery; both frames with spotting, small abrasions along edges, wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

303

British or Continental Portrait of a Girl (late 19th/early 20th century)

Portrait of Girl, with red scarf, green dress, gold earrings, unsigned, oil on canvas, 18-1/2 x 15-3/4 in.; modern giltwood frame, 21-1/4 x 18-1/2 x 1-1/8 in., crackle, cupping, abrasions with paint voids, stretcher marks, retouch, varnish, tacking edge reinforced with deterioration, original stretcher, stapled, taped to reinforce corners; frame with minimal wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

304

Two Equestrian Engravings of Nobility (Continental, 17th/18th century)

Michel Lasne (French,1590-1667), engraver, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635), Bernard de Nogaret de La Valette, sheet 21 x 16-3/8 in.; Cosimo Mogalli, engraver, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641), Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, sight 24-1/8 x 14-1/2 in.; matching parcel giltwood and black painted frames, 29 x 22-3/8 x 1-1/8 in., both with some handling smudges, “Bernard” trimmed to plate, minor points of foxing, “Charles V” with tears into the sky and at bottom with some losses, creases, pencil mark lower left, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

305

Matthew Hyslop, Portrait of a Girl in Tartan (British school, 19th century)

identified on label verso as Jeannie Sanders of Langholm, Scotland, signed lower left “M Hyslop/1890”, oil on canvas, 35 x 25 in., period giltwood and composition frame, 44-1/2 x 34-3/8 x 3-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, heavy, slightly uneven varnish, surface puncture near left edge, stretcher marks, areas of retouch; frame with wear commensurate with age, repairs

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

306

After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (British, 1802-1873)

after the work titled Favourites, the Property of H.R.H. Prince George of Cambridge>, unsigned, possible after the print source, oil on canvas, 13-7/8 x 20-1/4 in., giltwood frame 20-3/8 x 26-1/2 x 3 in., lined, restretched on new stretcher bar stretcher, crackle, areas of retouch, small abrasions at edges; frame with accretion, small losses, paint repairs

Provenance: The Pratt McSwain Estate, 1986; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

It is suggested this may be a copy by William Garrett van Zandt (American, 1857-1942).

307

British School Landscape Painting (19th century)

A Stag and Doe in a Woodland, 1845, titled verso on label “Deer in a Forest”, and signed indistinctly, oil on artist board, 10 x 14 in.; giltwood and composition frame, 14-5/8 x 18-1/2 x 1-1/2 in., board with slight convexity, yellowed varnish, crackle, possible retouch; frame with some losses, abrasions

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

308

Large Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Circular Dish mid 19th century, centered with hand painted figures within a Greek key border, paneled border alternating with figures and scenes of butterflies with auspicious objects, gilt rim, 1-3/4 x 15 in., spotting, discoloration, losses to hand painted decoration, fleabites to rim, wear to foot ring, accretion, pinholes, and anomalies (as made)

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Frances Campbell, Newnan, Georgia, December 6, 1987, for $1,450; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

310

Pair of Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Vases 19th century, decorated with panels of robed figures in exterior and interior scenes, panels of floral sprays with fruits, birds and butterflies, gilt ground with pink and green accents, applied chilongs at shoulders, scalloped flared rims, 16-1/2 x 9 x 9 in., scattered wear and losses consistent with age and use, one vase professionally restored (see black light photos)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

309

Three Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Dishes 19th century, comprising: rectangular Rose Mandarin dish, borders with gilt and enamel decoration of trailing vines and bats centering scene with scholarly figures, 1-5/8 x 8-5/8 x 7-3/8 in.; near pair of square Rose Medallion dishes, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flowers separating panels of birds and scholars, 1-3/4 x 9-3/8 x 9-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/accretion; Rose Mandarin example with retouch to corners; one square example with four chips to rim, one with repaired and retouched chip to rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

311

Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Charger second half 18th century, with enamel floral sprays and central decoration, gilt spearhead band, 1-5/8 x 16-1/4 in. diameter , anomalies, pinholes, chipping along rim, and loss to enamel/gilt, surface dirt/accretion, large crack and repair to body, some filled chips and retouch at rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Boone’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina in 1995; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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312

Two Chinese Export ‘Canton Famille Rose’ Porcelain Planters with Scalloped Edges, mid 19th century, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora separating panels of birds and scholars, larger 9-1/2 x 14-3/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, wear and notable surface dirt/ accretion to interior

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

314

Two Chinese Marble Inset Hardwood Stands early 20th century, carved wood with pink marble inset top, foliate scrollwork, floral motif; hexagonal top, 24 x 15-1/2 x 16-1/8 in.; five leg form, pentagonal top, carved with scenes of stags, 23-1/4 x 14-1/8 x 17 in., surface dirt and accretion, scratching, separation

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Asian Four Panel Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Screen

Chinese/Japanese, four arched top hinged panels, each with carved friezes with central lacquered panel with mother of pearl inlay, bird and floral motifs, 35-1/2 x 42 x 1 in., some rubbing and loss to surfaces, losses to mother of pearl inlay, general wear and scratches throughout, surface dust and accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

315

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Faceted Porcelain Lamps 20th century, green ground with scene depicting figures in a garden, cranes in flight, floral decorated lid with auspicious objects, 22 x 10 in. diameter to socket, minor losses at edges, 1 in. crack repaired at neck of one jar, minimal wear to wood bases, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

316

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Dish with Scalloped Rim

Kangxi period, with leaf and double ring mark to base, enamel panels of forest scenes with mythological creatures, 1-3/4 x 9-5/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel, scattered cracks and repairs to rim, drilled holes from prior staple repairs, one hairline, one filled chip, and small chipping to rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

317

Large Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Charger

Kangxi period, with mirror symbol within double ring mark on base, floral panels surrounding central scene with flowers in planters, a bird, and a deer, 2-1/4 x 151/8 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, chipping along rim, two notable chips to rim, two hairlines from rim

Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Jane J. Marsden Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in 2002 for $945; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

318

Two Chinese Export Rose Medallion Chestnut Porcelain Baskets with Trays 19th century, tapered form baskets, in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora, separating panels of birds with flowers and scholars, reticulated basket sides and tray rims, one with gilt shell handles on basket, shell example 4-1/8 x 8-1/4 x 7-1/4 in., tray 1-3/8 x 8-1/4 x 7-1/4 in.; handleless example 3-1/8 x 8-3/4 x 7-3/8 in., tray 1-1/4 x 8-7/8 x 8-7/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, enamel loss, gilt loss, glaze voids; handleless example tray with crack and associated repair (see blacklight photos)

Provenance: According to consignor notes the items were purchased from Frances Campbell, Newnan, Georgia in December 1987 for $900 each; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

319

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cadogan Pot 19th century, with borders in enamel and gilt decoration of butterflies and flowers surrounding central scenes with courtly figures and floral sprays with birds, 5-5/8 x 7-3/4 x 3-1/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, glaze voids, gilt loss, enamel loss, void at bottom of handle (possibly related to repair)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

320

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase 19th century, panels with robed figures in courtly scenes, auspicious objects, neck decorated with porcelain vase cartouche with figures seated around a table, flared rim, Greek key borders, 14-7/8 x 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., scattered losses to decoration and gilt, scratching and microabrasions to surface consistent with age and use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

321

Three Chinese Export Rose Medallion Oval Porcelain Platters second half 19th century, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flowers separating panels of birds and scholars, largest 2-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 18 in., anomalies, microabrasions, pinholes, loss to gilt and enamel, surface dirt and accretion, wear to bases; largest example with glaze voids, one abraded area on interior rim, possibly glaze void

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

322

Two Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Pitchers with Scalloped Rims first half 19th century, each with enamel and gilt decoration featuring flowers, butterflies, auspicious objects, and courtly and scholarly figures, larger example with Greek key banding, larger 6 x 7-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, firing cracks, and glaze voids, some loss to gilt/enamel, some wear to bases, surface dirt/accretion; larger example with hairline to rim, enamel anomalies likely as made

Provenance: Alma Cleveland Porter Collection, Beverly, Massachusetts; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

The pitchers are illustrated in Jean McClure Mudge, Chinese Export Porcelain in North America, p. 188 fig. 298

The pitchers were exhibited in the 1982 Chinese Export from the Alma Cleveland Porter Collection exhibition at the Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.

323

Victorian Presentational English Silver Tray, Walker & Hall

Sheffield, 1899, round with openwork and scroll border, engraved floor, raised on three scroll feet, inscribed “Presented to/O.H.Jones.Esq./on the occasion of his Marriage by the/Guardians of the Cardiff Union/as an offering of /Personal Esteem & of Appreciation/of His/Services as their Chairman/July 1900”, marks for Walker & Hall, .925 fine, 113.81 oz. T., 20-1/2 in., scratches and minor wear

Provenance: Paul Bennett, Antique Silver, Olympia Antique Fair, London; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

324

Three English Silver Casters all urn forms, scroll and floral decoration, pierced lid: large pair, swirl finial, marks for Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1895, 10-1/2 in.; smaller with marks for London, 1771, partial maker’s mark, 5-3/8 in., .925 fine, 23.72 oz. T. total weight, dents and wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $800

326

Pair of Silver Plate Candelabra and Candlesticks probably English, candelabra with two scroll arms, urn sockets, 21 x 17-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.; pair of Corinthian column form candlesticks, stepped square bases, marks for Richard Hodd & Sons, 14-1/4 in., both with dents, wear, and loss to plate

Provenance: candlesticks, Whitehall Antiques, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1988; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $600

325

Six Silver Plate Wine Coasters

18th/19th century, one pair probably Old Sheffield plate with pierced sides; one pair with open work sides and scroll border; one pair with grape and vine border, all with wood bases, 5-1/4 in. to 6-3/4 in., all with wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $600

327

Silver Plate and Cut Glass Claret Jug late 19th/20th century, cut glass base with grape and vine silver plate handle and spout, unmarked, 12-1/2 in., glass has cloudy residue and light abrasion; silver with loss to plate and wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - 200

Victorian Five Piece English Silver Tea Service, Mappin & Webb Sheffield, 1898, scroll and floral decoration, bird finials, kettle base on high legs with lion heads at top, ivory spacers, heraldic device with bird attacking another bird and “ne oubliez” (don’t forget), .925 fine, 137.46 oz. T., 16-1/2 in. hot water kettle with matching coffee pot, teapot, creamer, and open sugar, all pieces marked, good condition overall, burner with dent in rim, and other typical wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 329

Pair of Silver Wine Coasters

probably 19th century, pierced sides with bead rim, turned wood base, apparently unsigned, 2 x 5-1/2 in., typical wear

Provenance: Paul Bennett Antiques, Olympia Antiques Fair London; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

330

Ten Silver Napkin Rings

various decorations including floral and bead bands, including six English silver; three sterling; one Austrian Hungarian, 8.96 oz. T., 1-1/4 in. to 1-7/8 in., one with spots of repair, dents, and wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $600

331

Four Silver Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks probably early 19th century, squared stepped base with scroll corners, each with a floral mark, 10-1/4 in., all with wear and copper showing

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $600

333

Pair of Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Vases second half 19th century, each of baluster form with scalloped rim, neck with molded gilt chilongs and fu lions, enamel and gilt decoration of trailing floral vines surrounding panels of birds and scholarly figures, 14 x 7-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, some losses to enamel and gilding; one with repair and retouch to lip (see blacklight), surface dirt and accretion, typical light wear to bases

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

332

Eight Silver Desk and Table Items 19th/20th century, including Continental silver rectangular box with Neoclassical decoration; Birmingham vinaigrette; oval box with marks for London; very small Georgian English silver vinaigrette, Birmingham, 1806; sterling collapsible travel cup with case; oval Continental silver box with openwork rim; oval box with green stone lid and base; semicircular box with filigree side and agate lid and base, 9.34 oz. T. excluding stone pieces, 5/8 in. to 4-7/8 in., large stone cracked, otherwise typical wear

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $900

334

Two Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Chargers second half 19th century, each with hand painted central floral, bird, and butterfly cartouche, surrounded by panels with figures alternating with cartouches of birds, butterflies, and flowers, gilt borders, larger 2-1/4 x 14-1/2 in., minor losses to hand painted decoration, rubbing to gilt, accretion, discoloration, firing flaws, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: Larger: Northgate Gallery Auctions, Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 7, 1988, for $650; smaller Raleigh North Carolina Antiques Show, January 21, 1989, for $126; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

335

Two Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Covered Soup Bowls first half 19th century, comprising: double twist handled soup bowl with enamel and gilt decoration of figural courtyard scenes, the lid in matching design with strawberry finial and border decorated with auspicious objects and butterflies, 4-5/8 x 7 in.; double handled soup bowl with enamel and gilt decoration of garden scenes and bands of flowers and butterflies, the interior with cartouches containing partially legible monogram “IMH (?)”, ring finial, 5-3/8 x 6-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion; strawberry example with scattered areas of repair and retouch (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes the larger soup bowl was purchased at the Atlanta Antiques Show in 1988 from Bercaw’s Antiques, the monogrammed soup bowl was purchased from Jane Ferguson Antiques, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600

337

Pair of Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Bottle Vases 19th century, in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, bats, and flora, separating panels of nature scene of rocky outcropping and interior scene scholars, molded chilongs around necks, 10-1/4 x 4 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss, both with hairlines to rim and associated repair (see blacklight photos)

Provenance: According to consignor notes the vases were purchased from the Yeates(?) Estate in 1986; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

336

Pair of Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Plates first half 19th century, each with borders in enamel and gilt decoration of butterflies and flowers surrounding central scenes with courtly figures, 9-3/4 in. diameter , anomalies, pinholes, and loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion; one example with two small hairlines from rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600

338

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Pitcher and Basin second half 19th century, each with cartouches with figural decoration alternating with cartouches of flowering peonies, butterflies, and birds, gilt borders, pitcher 12-1/4 in.; basin 5 x 16-1/4 in., discoloration, spotting, accretion, wear to base, pinholes, anomalies (as made), labels and felt pads to base; pitcher with hairline; basin with large area of restoration to interior and exterior (visible under blacklight)

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

340

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Large Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Basin second half 19th century, of circular tapering form, flared rim, interior depicting cartouches of figures and birds, flowering peonies, and butterflies, gilt rim, 4-3/4 x 16 in., three repaired hairlines (visible under blacklight), minor spotting, discoloration, wear to foot ring, labels and felt pads to base

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Langton’s Auction Gallery, Wilson, North Carolina, July 4, 1986, for $500; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Chinese Export Famille Rose ‘Mandarin Palette’ Porcelain Lidded Vase circa 1785, of flattened baluster form, applied figural handles, flowering vine decoration centering cartouches depicting hand painted figures at various pursuits, lid with gilt fu lion finial, 14-1/2 in., tight hairlines to interior, loss to gilt primarily to rim, some chips/losses to applied flowers and leaves, chips to lid rim, embedded dust, labels and felt pads to base, putty to lid

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Charlton Hall, Columbia, South Carolina, July 13, 1996 for $1,100; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

341

12 Piece Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Set second half 19th century, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora separating panels of birds and scholars, comprising: coffee pot, 10-7/8 x 10 in.; teapot, 8 x 10-1/2 in.; lidded bowl, 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.; creamer, 3-3/4 x 6-3/4 in.; four tea cups, 2-1/2 x 5-5/8 in.; four saucers, 1-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion; coffee pot and teapot with repair/retouch to handles; lidded bowl with professional restoration to the lid; one saucer with firing crack to to base, one saucer with two firing cracks and one hairline to rim

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

342

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Basin, Charger, and Pair of Vases late 19th/early 20th century, in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora, separating panels of birds with flowers and scholars, vases with molded chilongs and fu lion handles, rubber “CHINA” stamp on base, basin with floral sprays on exterior, vases 10-1/8 x 3-7/8 in. diameter; basin 5-1/4 x 16 in. diameter; charger 2-1/4 x 14-3/4 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss; vases with retouch to lip (see blacklight); basin with large crack and associated repair and retouch (see blacklight); charger with retouch to rim (see blacklight)

Provenance: According to consignor notes the vases were purchased from Charlton Hall Auctions in 1984 for $525; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

343

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Soup Tureen mid 19th century, of ovoid form, having multiple cartouches depicting hand painted figures, floral sprays with birds, and butterflies, gilt double twist handles, gilt finial, 12 x 14 x 9-1/2 in., rubbing and wear to gilt and hand painted decoration, accretion, firing flaws, pinholes, and anomalies (as made), labels and felt pads to base and interior

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Bercaw’s Antiques, Atlanta Antiques Show, April 30, 1988, for $2,800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

345

Large Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Charger mid-late Qing dynasty, decorated in the Famille Rose palette with figural, bird, and floral decoration, 2-3/4 x 18-1/2 in. diameter, surface dirt, some rubbing and losses to enamel decoration, pinholes, large rim crack and restoration

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Langston Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, 1983 for $400; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

344

Three Chinese Marble Inset Hardwood Stands

early 20th century, carved wood with pink marble inset top, foliate scrollwork, floral motif; two similar circular top stands, 13-1/4 x 13-1/2 in. diameter, 19 x 14 in. diameter; one square top stand with ball and claw feet, 19 x 16-3/8 x 16-3/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, scratching, separation; square example with restoration to cracks

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

346

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Spittoon second half 19th century, enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora separating panels of birds and scholars, 7-5/8 x 8-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel/gilt, wear to base, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

347

Chinese Export ‘Mandarin Palette’ Porcelain Tea Caddy and Punch Bowl circa 1785, each having figural decoration, diapering and gilt borders, bowl 4-3/4 x 10-1/4 in., bowl with multiple hairlines with restored chips, in-painting and restorations to interior border, exterior foot ring, and base, wear and rubbing to hand painted decoration, tea caddy with hairline to lip, discoloration, chips; labels and felt pads to base of each and underside of lid

Provenance: Punch bowl purchased C.W. Moody Antiques, San Francisco, California, 1984, $900; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

348

Goddard Townsend Style Block and Shell Carved Mahogany Desk and Bookcase British, probably early 20th century, well crafted and bench made, mahogany throughout with dovetail drawers with oak secondary, fitted desk interior, brass carrying handles, 96-1/2 x 38 x 22 in., very good condition overall, scattered light scratches, dents, and other surface flaws, minor shrinkage cracks, other typical minor surface distress

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

349

Chippendale Style Mahogany Partial Gilt Mirror

20th century, scrolled crest and eagle finial, bellflower streamers, 60 x 29 x 2-1/2 in., generally good condition, typical cracks to composition ornament

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

350

Two Pairs of Continental Lamps

20th century, comprising: pair of Empire style lamps with tiered bases and cylindrical columns, black painted with bronze mounts in the decoration of wreaths, lyres, and children, 21-1/8 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; near pair of Classical style lamps with tiered bases, reeded Corinthian columns surmounted by wreath decoration, harps with circular wreath finials, one larger, 26-3/4 x 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 in. with harp; both wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, discoloration, scratching, spotting, and pitting to metal elements, surface dust and accretion; Empire examples with some scratches and loss to paint notably at corners and edges, loss and deterioration to cardboard elements of sockets; taller Classical example with dent to corner at top of tiered base

Provenance: According to consignor notes the Empire examples were purchased at Churchill Galleries, 1999, for $2,500, the shorter Classical example was purchased at Boone’s Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina, July 2000 and the taller at Randal Tysinger’s Antiques in Thomasville, North Carolina for $2,889; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

According to consignor notes, the shorter Classical example was previously a candlestick and the taller example was part of a matching pair.

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353

Italian School Painting, Venice (19th/20th century)

Venetian Harbor with Boating, not visibly signed, oil on canvas, 20 x 24-1/2 in.; carved giltwood Florentine frame, 29-3/4 x 34 x 2-1/8 in., crackle, losses at top edge, two small repairs verso, canvas loose, stretcher marks, crackle, cleaning and modern varnish coat, some retouch; frame with some elements loose, abrasions, wear, and loss

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

351

Group of Three Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

British, late 19th century, each with carved back and upholstered slip seat, largest 38 x 21 x 22 in., generally good condition and structurally sound, scattered stains and wear to upholstery

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

After Anton Dominik Fernkorn (German, 1813-1878)

St George and the Dragon, bears the signature “Barye”, an aftercast, patinated bronze, 18-5/8 x 15 x 7-1/2 in., abrasions, faux rubbing on black patina, loose casting material inside

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

354

Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus (Italian, late 19th/20th century)

after the Greek antique by Praxiteles found at Pompeii, patinated bronze, 25 x 9 x 9 in., green to black patina, dents, abrasions, some pitting to surface, accretion, wear to patina at back shoulder

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Notes: Excavated in Pompeii in 1862, Narcissus is regarded as the last of the great sculptures of antiquity to be discovered. It was replicated by various Neopolitan foundries in the late 18th and early 20th century.

355

Belgian School Pastoral Landscape (late 19th century)

Shepard with his sheep and dog, signed “J. L. Leemputten”, full name Jef Louis Van Leemputten, A Shepard Among his Sheep, canvas on original tacking edge on stretcher 9-1/2 x 14 in.; original giltwood and composition frame 16-7/8 x 21-1/8 in., canvas contains minimal cupping, cracking, surface dirt, abrasions on the edges, loose canvas, stretcher marks, possible light retouching in top right corner; frame with separations, restorations, losses and abrasions

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

356

Two Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstools, British, late 19th century, both with needlework upholstery and carved legs, the first with needlework depicting a boar hunt and resting on ball and claw feet, the second with slip seat and lion paw feet, 19 x 23 x 17-1/2 in.; 18 x 24 x 20 in., both are structurally sound, the first with break and repair at one leg, foot and knee wear, the second with bumps and wear at feet, both present well and are ready for use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $800

357

George II Style Mahogany and Partial Gilt Mirror

British, late 19th century, gilt eagle cornucopia leading to bellflower streamers, mahogany veneer with oak secondary wood, 46 x 19 x 2 in., restorations to wings with later restorations, restorations to gilt embellishments, scattered loss to mahogany surface

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

358 Bidjar Rug

mid 20th century, blue field with three central medallions, birds, boteh, repeating hooked elements in border, 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 6 in., exposed foundation with wear throughout, loss to fringe, pest damage, abrash

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

359

Two Hand Knotted Wool Rugs

mid 20th century, three central medallions, red field, 4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 1 in.; blue field with floral design, red border, 3 ft. x 2 ft., wear to surface with exposed foundation

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - 200

360

Persian Hand Knotted Rug

20th century, light blue stepped central medallion, dark blue field, geometric florals throughout, red border, 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 11 in., in good condition with low uniform pile, wear to selvage, exposed knots, overcast at one end, pest damage

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

362

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl second half 19th century, decorated with panels of figures in courtly pursuits, panels with floral and fruit bouquets with birds and butterflies, gilt decoration throughout, 6 x 14-3/8 in. diameter, scattered losses and possible fading to decoration, gilt loss to rim, microabrasions to surface consistent with age and use

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Two Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Bough Pots, first half 19th century, each of octagonal flared form, enamel and gilt decoration featuring borders of butterflies and flowers, central column with four panels featuring scholarly figures surrounded by raised floral and chilong adornment, with twist form side handles, lids with five holes, 9-1/4 x 8 x 8 in., each with old repair to one corner, scattered anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, some losses to enamel and gilding, some chipping and losses to raised decoration, typical wear to bases and rims

Provenance: According to consignor notes this was purchased from Langston’s Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina in 1986 for $1,650; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

363

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Bottle Vase second half 19th century, in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and flora separating panels of birds and scholars, 13 x 8-1/2 in., anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, wear to base, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

364

Large Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Lidded Bowl mid 19th century, enamel and gilt decoration featuring panels of scholarly figures, surrounded by Greek key bands, trailing vines, bats, and other auspicious symbols, one side handle, 6-1/4 x 12 x 10-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, loss to enamel/gilt, and surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Pair of Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Plates second half 19th century, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines, butterflies, and florals separating panels of birds and scholars, 1-1/4 x 10 in. diameter., anomalies, pinholes, loss to gilt and enamel, wear to bases, surface dirt and accretion

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

366

Japanese Arita Porcelain Kendi probably 17th century, of typical form, in blue and white decoration of flowers, 5-1/4 x 4-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, some crazing, small firing crack to smaller spout, wear to base, surface dirt/accretion

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 19, 2011 lot 188 for $400; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

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Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Charger and Japanese Imari Bowl charger 18th century, gilt detail, rim with border of lotus blooms within scrollwork, center with geometric design with flowers and pomegranates, artemisia leaf and double ring mark on base, 1-3/4 x 14-1/8 in. diameter; bowl with gilt detail, diapering at lip and base, foliate decoration surrounding floral cartouches with bamboo, 2-5/8 x 8-3/4 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss; charger with chipping at rim, large cracks and associated staple repairs, glaze voids, small hole in foot

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500

368

Three Large Japanese Porcelain Dishes in the Imari Palette 19th century, each in iron red and blue floral decoration with gilt highlights, one example with panels of elephant and figural scenes, largest 2-1/8 x 18 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, surface dirt/accretion Provenance: According to consignor notes the smallest dish was purchased from Langston Antiques Auction, Wilson, North Carolina in 1984 for $160; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina Estimate: $100 - $300

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