Asian Arts 09/15/08

09/15 /08 fine & decorative asian arts

Samuel T Freeman & Co. 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103 Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.563.8236 e-mail: info@freemansauction.com www.freemansauction.com

Fine & Decorative Asian Arts 09/15/08

Fine & Decorative Asian Arts 09/15/08

Auction: Monday, September 15th at 10am Sale 1314 Exhibitions: Thursday, September 11th and Friday, September 12th 10am–5pm Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th Noon–5pm Inquiries: robert waterhouse ext.3088 rwaterhouse@freemansauction.com rich cervantes ext.3045 rcervantes@freemansauction.com Bidding: bids department 215.563.9275 ext 3006 bids@freemansauction.com Fax 215.599.2240 Catalogue $30 Inside Front Cover: Lot 63 (detail) Inside Back Cover: Lot 209 (detail)

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chinese works of art: lots: 1–608

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1 Chinese amber snuff bottle 19th century Of tapering elongated form, carved in high relief to show double gourds and leaves, coral stopper, wood stand.

Bottle H: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

3 Good Chinese coral snuff bottle 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, blossom carved cover, over reticulated body carved to show four Fu cubs chasing balls, wood stand. bottle H 3 1/8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $500-800

2 Chinese amber snuff bottle 19th century Of shouldered ovoid form, of transparent honey and coffee tone, rose quartz stopper and wood stand.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-500

4 Chinese blue and red underglazed porcelain soft-paste box and snuff bottle kangxi blue six character mark, 19th century The circular soft-paste box cover is decorated to show a scholar and his consort among ruyi clouds and rock work, the snuff bottle is decorated with a red dragon.

Box Dia: 3 1/2 in. $300-500

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5 Unusual Chinese shell, gilt-silver, jeweled and kingfisher feather snuff bottle 19/20th century Of small tapering ovoid form, cylindrical screw white-metal cover, red stone jeweled gilt silver and feather band collar and mounts over a shell body, raised on an oval foot.

H: 2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-500 6 Three Chinese snuff bottles, two cinnabar lacquer and one glass overlay 19/20th century The largest, of ovoid form, carved to show phoenix, high shouldered landscape carved bottle, together with a two color on white glass bottle.

Tallest: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

7 Chinese mother-of-pearl snuff bottle four character marks to base, 19/20th century Of shouldered baluster form, piece shell body, mother-of-pearl applied mask handles, and stopper.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $300-500 8 Two Chinese ‘smoky’ agate snuff bottles Both of fat ovoid form, carved with small oval raised foot, agate stoppers.

Tallest: 3 in. $300-500

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9 Chinese Canton ‘European scene’ enamel qianlong mark, late qing/republic period Of shouldered baluster form, well painted figural cartouches framed by green lotus leaves over yellow ground, over gilt-metal mounted oval base, matched stopper.

H: 2 1/2 in. $400-600 10 Six Chinese snuff bottles qing dynasty and later Comprised of a natural form lapis snuff, figural lapis, two brown jade snuffs, ivory and cameo agate.

Tallest 3 in. $500-1,000

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11 Large Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle qianlong mark Of pear shape, domed cover over long neck issuing from a shouldered body, enameled to show leaf diaper to neck, landscape cartouche to body in reverse over a gilt-wire decorated black ground body.

H: 4 in. $400-600

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12 Two Chinese quartz snuff bottles, and carving late qing dynasty and later Comprised of a tall double gourd snuff, an ovoid riverscape carved snuff, together with a sampan model, all on wood stands.

Tallest H: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200

13 Three Chinese turquoise carvings 19th century and later Comprised of two well carved snuff bottles one showing boys and animals, together with a gourd and bird model, all on wood stands.

Tallest without stand H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $600-1,000

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14 Chinese green and celadon jadeite snuff bottle late 19th century Of tall melon form, carved in high relief to show lotus pods and leaves, butterflies and fruit, wood stand.

Bottle H: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

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15 Chinese inside painted snuff bottle signed ting chung Of baluster form, painted to show a cat watching butterflies over rockwork, and script verso.

H: 2 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 16 Large Chinese gold and inside painted snuff bottle signed mashao Of wide baluster form, well painted interior of long tails and floral sprigs, jadeite stopper.

H: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200 18

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17 Chinese silver snuff bottle 19th century Of high shouldered ovoid form, incised script in reverse, coral and turquoise mounted stopper.

H: 3 in $600-800

18 Rare and unusual Chinese cloisonne and gilt-metal mounted snuff bottle 19th century Of large ovoid form, long cylindrical neck, gilt-metal rim and lion mask handles supporting rings, enameled body worked to show horses and scrolls over a blue ground, and scrolling green sea, raised mounted oval foot.

H: 3 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000 19 Good Chinese cloisonne enamel snuff bottle 19th century Of long pear form, well enameled to show scrolling Indian lotus flowers and leaves, gilt-metal mounted stopper and oval base.

H: 3 in. $1,000-1,500

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09/15/08 20 Three Chinese elephant ivory snuff bottles early 20th century Comprising of a tall narrow bodied carved and colored bottle, an incised ovoid bottle with detailed rows of script verso, together with a white metal, and jeweled ivory bottle also with detailed script verso, all over wood stands.

Tallest: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200 21 Fine and large Chinese elephant ivory snuff bottle early 19th century The oval cover is worked to show an open pagoda, over a tapering neck worked in fine low relief to show Indian lotus, rams head handles over a tapering body carved in open-work and high relief to show a figural landscape, wood stand. bottle H: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $500-800

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22 Chinese smoky agate and brown agate snuff bottles 19/20th century Comprised of large brown and smoky hue lotus carved snuff bottle, together with an ovoid bottle carved in medium relief to show a coiled dragon.

Tallest Bottle H: 3 in. provenance: private Collection, Michigan $400-800

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23 Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of flattened ovoid form, carved to show two qilong to the shoulders, short neck and raised oval foot.

H: 1 3/4 in. $400-600 24 Chinese white/celadon snuff bottle 19th century Unusual twin qilong handle form, long ovoid body, flared waisted neck and small oval raised foot.

H: 2 1/2 in. $600-800

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25 Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of flattened lotus flower form, true white hue, short straight neck over foliate shaped body radiating from Taoist symbol.

H: 2 in. $400-600 26 Fine Chinese white-light celadon snuff bottle 19th century Of high shouldered ovoid form, tapering short neck, well carved cartouche of figural landscape and script in reverse, raised on a rectangular foot.

H: 2 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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27 Large Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle 19th century Of bulbous ovoid form, carved and well hollowed to show bands of auspicious symbols.

H: 3 in. provenance: Collection label to base $600-800

28 Two Chinese white and dark celadon snuff bottles 20th century The largest of white hue carved to show an immortal flanked by strings of coins, together with a dark celadon figural landscape carved snuff.

Tallest H: 3 1/2 in. $400-600

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29 Two Chinese white jade snuff bottles 20th century The largest of flat oval form carved to show a mountain landscape, together with a white-grey oval bottle worked to show immortals under a pine grove.

Largest H: 3 1/2 in. $500-800

30 Fine Chinese white jade ‘pod’ double chamber snuff bottle mid qing dynasty Of true white hue, the cover carved to show open-work stem, fitting over a double chamber base carved in low relief to show stems and leaves, on a associated wood base.

L: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphian Gentleman $800-1,200

31 Fine and large Chinese white jade faceted snuff bottle early 19th century Of true white hue octagonal faceted well hollowed body, worked in reverse to show radiating lotus petals, tall cylindrical neck.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $1,500-2,000

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32 Chinese whitish-celadon snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, well hollowed cylindrical neck, unusual ridged sides, recessed foot, later jadeite stopper.

H: 2 1/2 in. $400-600 33 Two Chinese white jade pendants 19th century Silver mounted as brooches, worked in relief and reticulated to show Fu bats and foliate scrolls, wood stands.

Tallest H: 2 1/2 in. $600-1,000

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34 Chinese light celadon jade snuff bottle 19th century Of baluster form, tall cylindrical neck body worked in reverse to show egrets over scrolling seas, mask handles to shoulder.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $1,500-2,000 35 Small white jade figure 17/18th century Of female figural form, detailed hair and robe, holding lingzhi and double peach.

H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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36 Chinese white jade ink stand qianlong period Of rectangular arched form, good white hue, raised on scrolling carved bracket feet.

L: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500 37 Fine Chinese white jade cup 18th century Of tapering cylindrical form, raised on a circular foot.

H: 2 L: 2 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $2,000-3,000

38 Chinese white/light celadon jade pendant, in export silver case qing dynasty Of lock form, two free-moving hinged parts, thick arched qilong carved bracket over a beaded and Indian lotus carved lock-plate, and a fitted silver and marked base.

L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

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39 Chinese white-celadon jade peach form brush washer early 19th century Of hollowed peach form, framed by reticulated leaves and vine continuing to the underside, featuring a wide protruding branch, minor brownish and white inclusions.

H: 1 1/2 L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $3,000-5,000

40 Fine Chinese light celadon jade phoenix form water coupe 17/18th century Of overall oval form, reticulated and recessed to show scrolling tail feathers, oval recessed body framed by two detail carved wings issuing from a bent neck head, underside carved to show clawed feet.

L: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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42 Fine Chinese white jade Buddha’s hand, citron 18/19th century Of tall cylindrical form, well hollowed and reticulated to show eighteen finger-like protrusion issuing from a open-work branch and leaf carved base, framed by two bulbous peach and gourd, detailed texture carved to hand.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $5,000-8,000

41 Chinese light celadon jadeite figure late 19th century Of figural standing form, immortal with free flowing robe, well carved facial detail.

H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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43 Chinese dark celadon jade stem cup/bowl 17/18th century Of wide mouth and U-shape form, over circular base, the body carved in low relief to show archaic masks and scroll under a leaf band, symbols work to base, possible missing cover.

H: 2 1/2 l: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,500-2,000

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44 Fine pair of Chinese white jade covered oval boxes 19th century Of oval form, carved in low relief to show central medallion of Shou symbol framed by two Fu-bats issuing scrolling wings, over RomanKey incised matched rims, over four bracket feet.

H: 1 1/2 L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $10,000-15,000

45 Fine Chinese white jade table screen and French gilt-bronze stand jade late 18th century, stand 19th century Of very fine white hue, thick single section shaped rectangular screen, incised to show Roman-Key band enclosing a recessed panel of horse, blossoms and mountain landscape in high and low relief, and rams and blossoms verso , shaped and incised base, over a French gilt-bronze foliate branch-form, inkwell stand.

H: 9 L: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $15,000-20,000

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46 Large Chinese celadon jade mughalstyle foliate shaped brush palette qianlong period The central and largest water trough with beaded edge is framed by nine cylindrical foliate bud form coupes, carved to the underside to show Mogul style flattened medallion radiating veins and buds.

L: 13 in.

provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures from the Chinese Scholar, Page 46, Fig 37. $10,000-15,000

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47 Chinese white-light celadon jade vase 17/18th century Of wide mouth baluster form, everted rim, waisted neck and wide shoulder, raised on a circular foot, hand carved archaic leaf band to neck, over archaic scrolls over Roman-Key ground to base, good wood stand.

Total H: 4 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,500-3,000 48 Chinese white and lime green jadeite covered vase late 19th century Of double gourd form, well carved to show two dragons coiled around the cover and vase, raised on a small oval foot and well hollowed, wood stand.

Vase H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200

49 Fine Chinese white jade censer qianlong period Translucent white/light-celadon tone, of deep U-shape waisted rim flanked by two mask handles supporting scrolling lugs, body very finely carved in low relief to show archaic masks and scrolls within two bands, raised on three tripod feet, slight white and brown inclusion.

H: 3 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to Chinese during the late 19th century Previously on loan to East Coast Institution, Loan number verso $4,000-6,000

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50 Fine and large Chinese light-celadon mughal chrysanthemum box qianlong period, late 18th century Of circular form, well hollowed cover and base, cover carved to show four bands of radiating lotus petals, leaf diaper to rims, raised on a circular raised rim, wood stand. jade only -H: 2 3/4 L: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $10,000-15,000

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51 Chinese white jade figural grouping 19th century Of long single section form, well carved in open-work to show a basket of peaches and vine framing a boy and detailed maiden, over a wood raft, very fine detail to throughout, over wood stand.

Jade L: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $8,000-12,000

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52 Chinese white jade ‘rams’ grouping 18/19th century Well carved open-work grouping, showing three recumbent rams over rockwork framed by lingzhi head, continuously to show lingzhi head to underside, over carved stand.

L: 4 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $8,000-12,000

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53 Rare pair of Chinese white jade table screens and cloisonne bracket stands Jade incised qianlong mark, 19th century and stand earlier Of true white hue, circular disk carved in medium relief to show figural landscape among scrolling clouds, pine trees and pagoda mountains, incised and gilded qianlong mark verso, over fitted gilt-metal and cloisonne arch and bracket stands.

Total H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $8,000-12,000

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54 Fine Chinese white jade ‘rams’ grouping 18/19th century Of heavy true white tone, well carved and reticulate to show a recumbent long-horned ram nursing two smaller rams, unusual long scrolling ribbon issuing from mouth supporting a cloud under Daoist pearl, good detail to feature and underside, wood stand.

Jade H: 4 L: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $20,000-30,000

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55 Fine Chinese white jade covered vase 19th century Of rectangular baluster form, recessed tall tapering handle surmounting lotus petal reeded cover, matched rim to base, carved in high relief to show qilong to a plain tapering shoulder, band of archaic masks enclosed by lotus petal borders, raised on a tapering rectangular foot.

H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $20,000-30,000

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09/15/08 56 Large and fine Chinese Mughal-style white jade ‘rams head’ libation cup, pouring vessel qianlong period, 18th century Well hollowed heavy and thick walled shell form vessel, carved to show ribbed protruding wall, tapering to a well carved twin-horned ram’s head, raised on a conforming base incised to the underside to show radiating mum petals, very fine true white tone, carved wood base.

Jade only H: 2 1/2 L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York Previously of the M Meyer Collection For similar example see; Sotheby’s HK 2008, lot 2818 $30,000-50,000

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57 Six Chinese white and celadon jade ‘lingzhi’ hair pins mid-late qing dynasty Single section carvings of Lingzhi head issuing from shaped elongated pin heads.

Longest: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, P.A $800-1,200

57A Large Chinese light celadon jade mountain Of light celadon hue, carved in medium relief to show boy on buffalo and horses amongst a foliate mountain landscape framing pagoda, detailed bamboo grove verso, wood stand.

Jade H: 12 L: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $5,000-8,000

57B Chinese white jade quail grouping late Qing dynasty Well-carved and good true white hue, reticulated to show three birds carved in low relief to show feathers, the largest grasping a bushel, all over a heavy rock-work base.

H: 5 1/4 L: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $2,000-3,000

57C Fine Chinese white-light celadon jade Fu-lion grouping late Qing dynasty Good uniform light celadon color, well reticulated to show a recumbent beast supported by a ball issuing scrolling ribbon, detailed worked to face and mane.

H:5 1/2 L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $5,000-8,000

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57D Chinese celadon jade mountain boulder early 20th century Of tall mountainous form, carved in medium relief to shape scholars among a pine, pagoda and out-crop landscape, rows of script verso, wood stand.

Jade H: 9 1/2 L: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $5,000-8,000

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57E Chinese celadon jadeite quanyin 19/20th century Of tall standing form, carved serene expression to face, supporting child, flowing robe and feet, over wood stand. jadeite H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $2,000-3,000

57F Chinese celadon jade ‘archaicstyle’ covered vase late 19th century Of baluster form, domed finial surmounted cover, baluster body carved to show archaic coiled qilong in high relief, raised on an oval recessed base.

H: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $1,500-2,000

58 Two Chinese white jade pendants, and four jadeite items qing dynasty and later Comprised of a good white jade foliate carved pendant mounted in silver as a money clip, white jade reticulated oval penadant, and four mounted jadeite items.

Largest L: 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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09/15/08 59 Chinese white-celadon jade hair pin 18th century Of circular foliate form, carved to show two pieced folded leaves.

D: 1 3/4 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $300-500

60 Chinese light celadon jade ‘bat and gourd’ pendant 19th century Of near square form, open-work body worked to show Fu bats and gourds.

L: 2 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection. $300-500

61 Chinese light celadon and brown ‘boy’ pendant 19th century Worked to show a standing boy flanked by floral sprigs.

H: 2 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $300-500

62 Small Chinese white-celadon ‘gourd’ pendant 19/20th century Of oval form worked to show two gourds and issuing vines and leaves.

L: 1 1/2 in. $300-500

59A Four Chinese white jade pendants mostly 20th century Comprising of a vase form silver mounted pin, double fish form pendant, butterfly form and Fu dog form pendants.

Largest 2 1/2 in. $400-600

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63 Important Chinese white jade highly reticulated libation cup, pouring vessel qianlong period Well hollowed cylindrical recess worked to show raised bud to the center radiating reeded petals, rim worked to show spout mouth, rim framed by detailed and highly reticulated lattice-work of carved peony, blossom, and wide scrolling leaves.

L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of Sir & Lady Coates, Belfast, Ireland.

By family descent.

Private Collection, Virginia. By repute direct gift from Emperor Qianlong to British ambassador Earl Macartney.

Macartney led the British Embassy to Beijing in 1793, and met Qianlong, refused to kowtow and insulted Qianlong over a jade gift, a gift Macartney referred to as worthless. Macartney returned to Britain in 1794. $8,000-12,000

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64 Rare Chinese reticulated zitan and jade ruyi scepter 18/19th century Of true golden thread zitan, rectangular head carved in fine low relief to show scrolls, bats, and lingzhi framing a celadon jade disk, well reticulated egret and lotus carved shaped handle, center with celadon jade qilong, framed by carved scrolls, terminating in a celadon bat framed by a reticulated pine, lotus and egret waterscape, simulated amber glass beads and silk tassel.

L: 17 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $4,000-6,000

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65 Good Chinese spinach jade ruyi scepter early 19th century Carved from a single section, Lingzhi head carved with Shou symbol and Fu bats, issuing from a sinuous handle carved in reticulation to show peach, vein and citron.

L: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures from the Chinese Scholar, Page 151, Fig. 160 $1,000-1,500

66 Fine Chinese spinach jade brush washer 17th century Reticulated single section, openwork carving to show a hollowed lotus leaf with everted scrolling rim, supported by a frame of lotus stems terminating in various finger-like lotus pod protruding to either end, over a well carved base.

Jade only H: 3 L: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $6,000-8,000 67 Large Chinese light celadon jade horse late qing dynasty Recumbent, well carved detail to face and tail, over a wood base.

Jade H: 5 L: 8 in. provenance: North Carolina, Private Collection $4,000-6,000

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68 Large Chinese jadeite mounted hardwood ruyi scepter Of typical lingzhi sinuous form, set with a large oval citron and basket carved celadon jadeite plaque to the head, handle and base, over a hardwood frame.

L: 19 in. $800-1,200 69 Chinese green and celadon Ming duck form hat finial ming dynasty Single section carving, pieced center worked to show beak, wings and scrolling base, over wood stand.

L: 3 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $1,000-1,500

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70 Good pair of Chinese white jade insert hardwood table screens and stands early 19th century White jade rectangular panels carved in high and medium relief to show detailed mountain landscape, blossoming pine trees and immortals with attendants, gilt-decorated inscribed poetic script verso, lattice open work hardwood vine and berry framed edge, over similar carved stands.

Jade H: 6 3/4, Total H: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $20,000-30,000

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71 Fine Chinese celadon jade reticulated covered censer 19th century The steeply domed cover is surmounted by a cylindrical foliate carved and reticulated handle, lotus and leaf carved cover with square edge, matched U shaped base worked to show two foliate handles in reverse supporting free moving rings, lotus band to collar, blossoms and leaf worked in fine detail to base, raised on circular base and bracket feet, wood stand.

Jade Only H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

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72 Pair of large Chinese jadeite covered vases late 19th century Of rectangular high shouldered baluster form, faceted rectangular surmounted steeply domed cover, over Roman-Key incised rim, carved to show two masks supporting free moving rings, base carved in low relief to show panels of archaic masks and scrolls, raised on a rectangular plinth base, over wood stands.

Total H: 14 in. $6,000-8,000

73 Fine Chinese jadeite archaic covered vessel 18/19th century Of rectangular form framed by cylindrical columns, well reticulated dragon handle to cover, matched Roman-key bands to rim, base carved to show two delicate mask and ring handles, archaic masks to outer-wall, raised on turned feet, wood base.

Jadeite H: 5 1/2 l: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York $6,000-8,000

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74 Fine Chinese white jade mandarin duck model late qing dynasty Of solid recumbent form, well detailed head, feathers to body and feet to underside, good true white hue.

H: 2 1/2 L: 3 1/2 in. $500-800

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75 Fine Chinese light celadon jade Lohan model 18/19th century Well carved, seated in lalitasana over a well-hollowed and recessed root-work base, laughing expression, flowing robe and hand raised support a frog near his ear, spine and flowing robe well worked to rear, wood stand.

Total H: 6 1/2 in. $10,000-15,000

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76 Large Chinese spinach jade marriage bowl qianlong six character mark, early 20th century Of steep sided U-shape, carved to show foliate handles supporting free-hanging rings, dragon carved to outer-wall and underside.

H: 3 L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000 77 Large carved spinach jade covered vase early 20th century Of square baluster form, reticulated Fu lion surmounted cover worked to show leaf band, fitted over a base worked with mask and free moving ring handles, panels of archaic mask to body.

H: 19 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

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09/15/08 78 Large Chinese celadon and brown jade figural grouping, on stand 20th century Of overall rectangular form, well recticulated to show a scholar reclining framed by rock-work and pine over a stained hardwood stand.

Jade H: 7 1/2 L: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

79 Chinese green jadeite figure Carved to show an immortal supporting coins, over a wood stand.

H: 6 in. $500-800 80 Chinese light celadon jadeite water coupe Of peach form carved to show qilong and leaves, hollow recess over a wood stand.

L: 4 in. $300-500 81 Unusual Spanish jade brush box Of long cylindrical form, screw top cover and matched base inscribed with gold colored script and three seal marks.

L: 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200

82 Green jade model of a Hippopotamus Robustly modeled, head towards the ground, standing on all fours, some minor brown and light inclusions to a dark green base.

H: 4 L: 9 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $300-500 83 Chinese dark green jadeite bowl Of graduated U-shape slightly everted rim, raised on a circular foot, stand.

Jade H: 2 1/2 L: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Bucks County collector $250-350 84 Chinese dark celadon jadeite covered vase and pendant The rectangular cover surmounts a basket form pieced base, joined by silk cord supporting a bat pendant and three beads.

Vase H: 2 3/4 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $300-500

85 Chinese jadeite bead and silver necklace Of forty-eight celadon jadeite beads, two enamel plates and a silver filigree clasp.

L: 20 in. provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina $400-600 86 Chinese coral, jadeite and brown stone string of beads Comprised of forty celadon jadeite beads, seven coral beads and nineteen brown catseye-like beads.

L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina $400-600 87 Chinese white jadeite archer’s ring Rounded edge, true white tone.

D: 1 1/2 in. provenance: Sold to benefit an East coast Institution $300-500

88 Chinese white jade ‘pebble’ pendant Of broad oval form, white body slight brown skin, pieced with cord.

Jade L: 3 in. $800-1,200 89 Chinese celadon jade Quanyin 20th century Of seated form, down turned head, over oval base, brownish inclusion to verso.

H: 4 in. $500-800 90 Three Chinese white jade items 19/20th century Comprised of a white jade ‘boy’ toggle, lotus and egret plaque and oval pendant.

Largest L: 2 1/2 in. $400-600

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91 Chinese jadeite covered censer 20th century Of domed cover and U-shape base, cover carved to show qilong handle and free-moving ring handles, over a mask handled tripod base, carved to show masks and feet to the legs, wood base.

Total H: 8 L: 6 in. $500-800

92 Chinese celadon jade phoenix grouping late qing or republic period Detailed carving of a recumbent phoenix with lingzhi branch pinched in beak, scrolling tail-feathers, with offspring framed under elongated neck.

L: 6 in. $1,500-2,000

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93 Large Chinese white jade twinhandle covered vase 20th century Of pear form, domed finial surmounted cover, over phoenix mask and free hanging ring handles to the base, raised on an oval foot, the cover and base well carved to show archaic scrolls and masks.

H: 10 in. $4,000-6,000

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94 Chinese incised jadeite ‘book’ 20th century Constructed of seventeen panels incised and gold colored, strung.

Total L: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200 95 Chinese white jade toggle 19th century Of cylindrical form, of good true white hue, carved in low relief to show a figural landscape.

L: 3 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 96 Large Chinese celadon and ‘pebble skin’ boulder 19/20th century Of tall oval form, well carved to show a deep recessed rocky outcrop enclosing a seated scholar framed by pine trees, lingzhi and brown pebble skin surface, over a well carved wood stand.

Jade H: 10 in. $8,000-12,000

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09/15/08 97 Small Chinese jadeite bowl Of U-shape form, raised on a small circular foot, of spinach and dark celadon hues.

H: 2 L: 4 in. $300-500 98 Chinese light celadon bead necklace and pendant and two glass beads 20th century Comprised of a sixty bead necklace supporting a gourd pendant, together with two dark green simulated jade glass necklaces. $300-400 99 Chinese jadeite ruyi Of lingzhi form, oval head carved in low relief to show pine blossoms, tapering steam.

H: 5 1/4 in. $300-500 100 Chinese jadeite belt-hook Of typical long oval form, qilong and mask carving.

L: 3 1/4 in. $500-800 101 Chinese jadeite pendant Of oval form carved in low relief to show birds and scrolls.

L: 2 1/2 in. $300-500 102 Chinese grey jadeite figure Carved to show a standing immortal with whisk and gourd, incised decoration.

H: 5 1/2 in. $500-800 103 Chinese brown jade brush washer Of long rectangular form, flanked by two qilong, raised on a tall circular base.

L: 7 in. $200-300

104 Chinese brown and celadon jade scroll weight and coupe 20th century Well reticulated scroll weight worked to show lingzhi and bats, together with a lattice work oval coupe or perfumer.

Longest : 4 in. $400-600 105 Chinese white jade carving Carved from a single section, well reticulated to show a Fu lion surmounted by pup.

L: 3 1/4 in. $300-500 106 Set of three graduating Chinese agate bowls late 19th century Of simple U-shape form, of smoky grey and brown hue.

Largest H: 2 1/2 L: 4 1/2 in. $300-500 107 Large Chinese dark brown and celadon jade grouping 20th century Carved form a single section, well reticulated to show egrets in flight amidst a ruyi cloud framed by a large lotus leaf to the rear.

H: 8 1/2 in. $600-1,000 108 Chinese celadon jade Quanyin 20th century Single section carving, flowing robe, seated figure.

H: 4 1/4 in. $300-400 109 Chinese whitish-celadon jade covered vase Well-carved covered vase, supported by chain-link hanging rings to shoulders, reticulated body and cover, raised on four out-swept legs, wood stand.

Total H: 17 in. $1,000-1,500

110 Chinese jade belt-hook mounted pan and bell Whitish-grey hook surmounts an enamel pan, together with an ivory mounted enamel and white metal bell.

Pan L: 5 1/2 in. $300-500 111 Pair of small Chinese jadeite vases, quartz snuff bottle and court beads early 20th century Comprised of a small pair of celadon jadeite Hu-form vases, a tall carved quartz snuff, together with silk strung quartz pendant and beads.

Snuff Bottle H: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600 112 Chinese green stone figure of Quanyin 20th century The well carved standing figure holds a long tail over her shoulder, wood stand.

Total H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-500

115 Two Chinese jade animal models Comprised of a recumbent beast, and beast with pup.

L: 2 1/4 in. $400-600 116 Four Chinese grey jade covered vases 20th century All of baluster form, carved to show dragons.

Tallest: 5 1/2 in. $600-800 117 Chinese brown jade brush washer or inkstone 20th century Large cloud like form, carved in high relief to show dragons.

L: 10 in. $300-500 118 Chinese white/russet jade elephant and boy model 20th century Well carved single section to show boys supporting linked coins over a robust elephant.

H: 4 L: 5 1/2 in. $700-900

113 Chinese dark celadon jadeite and silver pendant necklace Comprised of twenty-eight beads and a hanging pendant of a carved bodhisattva framed in silver.

L: 10 in. $300-400

119 Pair of grey agate phoenix models early 20th century Carved form a single section, side profile over rock-work base, brown inclusion.

H: 8 1/2 in. $800-1,200

114 Fine Chinese celadon and russet ‘double peach and bat’ scroll weight 18th century Well carved to show two stemmed peaches surmounted by a two Fu bats,.

L: 2 3/4 in. $800-1,200

120 Chinese white glass simulated jade cup late 19th century Of fluted square form, molded mask handles raised on square foot, wood base.

Total H: 3 in. $300-500

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09/15/08 121 Two Chinese jade scholars’ rocks The tallest of full tip abstract form, of spinach hue with black and white inclusions, together with a celadon jade full tip stone, both on wood stands.

Tallest: 10 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $500-800

122 Chinese gourd and ivory cricket cage 19th century Of typical bulbous form, good natural brown hue, cameo and ivory-pieced screw cover, together with an associated ivory cover.

L: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $500-800

123 Chinese Ming light brown jade model 16/17th century Of single section carved to show a recumbent chimera, over wood stand.

L: 4 1/4 in. provenance: Washington, D. C Estate $500-800

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09/15/08 124 Large and fine Chinese huanghuali, mother-of-pearl and coral inlaid brushpot 19th century Of wide cylindrical form, thick hollowed pot, small plug and of golden brown hue, well inlaid to show birds in flight over blossoming sprigs, script verso, signs of old black lacquer.

H: 8 L: 9 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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125 Fine Chinese dreamstone and zitan scholar’s screen 18th century Good purple-golden thread zitan plank framed screen, mountainous grey and white stone, over a simple strut and bracket stand.

H: 11 L: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

126 Large Chinese painted bamboo brushpot 17/18th century Of tall cylindrical form, of slightly convex slope, well carved outer-wall showing immortals on donkey ascended a mountain landscape, signs of old green and gold paint.

H: 10 in. $4,000-6,000

127 Large and impressive Chinese carved Rhinoceros horn libation cup on stand 19th century Good golden brown hue, well carved full tip tusk to show a deep recessed cup framed by ruyi cloud and openwork pine trees, open work body showing various figures, animals of the zodiac, peach and bamboo sprigs, over an ebonized carved stand.

Tusk L: 23 W: 8 in, Total H: 25 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $10,000-15,000

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128 Small Chinese huanghuali brushpot 19th century Of single section cylindrical form, rounded rim and very slight waisted body, good golden brown hue.

H: 4 1/4 L: 3 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $500-800 129 Good Chinese Huanghuali incense tool holder mid-late qing dynasty Of trunk form, well reticulated and hollowed body waisted body and slightly flared foot.

H: 6 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $600-1,000

130 Two sea turtles models Both natural models staged in the action of swimming.

Longest 18 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $1,000-1,500 131 Chinese rootwood brushpot 19th century Of fine golden brown hue, naturally recessed and open-work body, flat foot.

H: 7 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $500-800

132 Chinese rootwood brushpot 19th century Of flattened oval form, smooth brown hued surface issuing from ridge-like inclusions.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $500-800 133 Small Chinese Duan, zitan cased inkstone 19th century Of tapering oval form, carved berry trough top top, well matched zitan cover and base, raised on small bracket feet.

L: 4 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection. $400-600

134 Small Chinese Duan, zitan cased inkstone 19th century Of oval form, scroll band to rim and recessed trough to top, well fitted case, raised on small bracket feet.

L: 5 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $400-600 135 Chinese zitan cased duan inkstone mid qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, plain duan stone insert into a zitan base and cover.

L: 9 in. $500-800

136 Chinese soapstone carved grouping 19th century Well carved of dark to golden brown hue, carved to show a horseman with attendants, good stand.

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800

137 Unusual Chinese dry lacquer simulated ‘toad skin’ brushpot qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, very slight waisted body, possibly hollowed from a single section of wood, applied dry lacquer.

H: 6 D: 6 1/2 in. $600-800

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138 Chinese soapstone carved grouping script to base, 19th century Well carved brown hue grouping, immortal flanked by attendants, clasping staff and peach, over well carved stand.

H: 8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600

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139 Chinese huanghuali brushpot mid qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, slightly waisted body insert with large plug base, good golden brown patina.

H: 6 D: 6 in. $1,000-1,500 140 Chinese huanghuali brushpot mid qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, slightly waisted body good beaded slightly flared base and recessed circular foot, large plug, good grain.

H: 6 1/2 D: 6 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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141 Chinese huanghuali box 19th century Of long rectangular form, beaded matched edge, brass plates and lock plate.

H: 3 1/4 L: 9 1/2 in. $500-800

144 Chinese hardwood brushpot late 19th century Of cylindrical form, reticulated and enhanced to show trunk-like inclusions.

H: 8 in. $400-600

146 Chinese ‘red silk’ ink stone 19th century Of oval form, carved in high relief to show village hamlet, crescent shaped ink palette, script verso.

L: 9 1/2 in. $400-600

149 Two Chinese Duan inkstones 19th century Both of oval form, carved in medium relief to show mandarin duck, script verso.

L: 10 in. $500-800

142 Large Chinese huanghuali box 19th century Of rectangular form, brass corner mounts and lock plate, beaded edge, fine patina.

H: 3 1/2 L: 12 in. $500-800

145 Chinese hardwood boxed jade inkstone 20th century Of shaped tall rectangular form, circular recess well, carved in medium relief to show dragon among scrolling clouds, hardwood box.

L: 6 1/2 in. $600-800

147 Two Chinese soapstone seals late qing dynasty One of scroll weight form, together with a square dog surmounted seal.

Longest: 8 1/2 in. $400-600

150 Large Chinese stone brush washer late qing dynasty Of square form, carved to show Kirin-like dragon among clouds and Buddhistic symbols, deep recess, script verso.

L: 13 in. $600-800

143 Chinese hardwood libation cup and circular box late qing or later Box well carved to show dragons within a sea band, together with a pine tree and dragon carved libation cup.

Cup H: 6 in. $500-700

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148 Rare Chinese Duan ‘leaf’ form inkstone 19th century Long leaf form, incised to show vines and seated Buddha, framed by Fu bat, script verso.

L: 20 1/2 in. $500-700

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09/15/08 151 Fine and important Chinese carved bamboo vessel qianlong mark and of the period Of cylindrical form, hollowed interior flared and beaded rim, over a waisted neck carved in low relief to show archaic masks, single openwork mask handle, over three large arched archaic-form legs, Ju form beaded edge continuing masks and scrolls, carved mark to base, over a fitted stand.

Vessel H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection. $4,000-6,000

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152 Chinese bamboo brushpot mid qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, incised in low relief to show a figural landscape and five rows of script verso, raised on bracket feet, good period patina.

H: 5 1/2 L: 3 1/2 provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

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153 Small Chinese bamboo ‘ding’ vessel and two coupes qing dynasty Carved from a single section, arched handles, waisted rim over urn form base, raised on tripod legs and circular base, together with two tall urn form coupes with scrolling base.

Coupe H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

155 Large Chinese huanghuali brushpot late qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, rounded rim over straight side body, small plug to base, good golden brown grain.

H: 6 L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

154 Good Chinese carved bamboo, pewter and ivory opium pipe 19th century Of a single long section bamboo, carved to the top to show a pair of figures under foliate pine tree, over a pewter base and brown pottery damper, terminating in a good patina ivory mouth piece.

L: 20 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200

156 Chinese bone inlaid and black lacquer document box early qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, bone paneled cover enclosing a figural landscape, Buddhistic symbols to side panels, sprigs to base, biatong lock-plate.

H: 2 3/4 L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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157 Important Chinese boxwood, huangyangmu figure qianlong period, incised signature of huang bingxun Well carved single section of blonde/caramel boxwood, standing figure of the Guardian of war, flowing beard below top-knot, carved robe, signed panel verso.

H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 100, Fig 90. Previously of the Jihen Zhai Collection $3,000-5,000

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158 Chinese silver inlaid bronze censer inlaid yutang shisou, 17/18th century Of cylindrical form, waisted base and tall circular foot, mask and hoop handles, inlaid with silver wire to show scrolling clouds.

D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $500-800

159 Chinese bronze and silver inlaid brush rest, palette and vase inlaid yutang shisou, 17/18th century Comprised of a mountain form and convex brush rest, flat based circular palette and a tapering cylindrical vase, all inlaid with silver wire, the vase showing archaic designs and masks.

Vase H: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Page 37. $1,500-2,000

160 Chinese zitan incense tool holder 18/19th century Of ribbed foliate baluster form, carved from a single section, worked to show mask form handles over an oval recessed base.

H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $600-900

161 Two large mother-of-pearl and lacquer, or Lac burgaute covered brushes qing dynasty Of long cylindrical form, detailed mother-of-pearl inlay and gold decoration to show geometric design over black lacquered ground, horsehair brush.

L: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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09/15/08 162 Fine Chinese carved turquoise and hardwood table screen 18th century Of long rectangular form, articulated scrolling border framing three sides enclosing a square corner panel carved in medium and high relief to show horses drinking at a river, inscribed with five rows of script, over a hardwood stand.

H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei page 124. $4,000-6,000

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163 Large Chinese scholar’s stone on stand qing dynasty Of undulating mountainous form, with white inclusions to dark grey ground, possibly enhanced for brushes, over a hardwood stand.

Stone H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Purchased E & J Frankel, New York $4,000-6,000

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09/15/08 164 Two fine Chinese ink cakes one dated to the jiachen year of daoguang, 1844 The black tone circular dated cake is worked to show a landscape below poetic inscription, inscription framed by dragons verso, together with a highly unusual gold painted ‘dragon & pearl’ circular cake inscription and seals verso.

D: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Black cake Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 35. $2,500-3,000 165 Pair of Chinese carved nut -shell and white-metal cups 18/19th century Of deep U-shape, lined with fine sheet white metal the outer-wall well carved to show a figural landscape and script.

H: 2 1/2 L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $500-800

166 Large and unusual Chinese gilt decorated ink-stick qing dynasty Of tall figural form, molded to show an immortal over scrolling sea, modern base.

Figure H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman E & J Frankel collection label to base $2,000-3,000 167 Two chinese ink sticks late qing dynasty One of yellow color unusual circular and shaped body, together with a blue arrow form stick, both with script and landscape in reverse.

L: 4 1/2 in. $400-600

168 Chinese cylindrical tortoiseshell case canton, early 19th century Of long cylindrical form, very well carved in low relief to show a profusion of Buddhistic symbols, figures and foliate sprigs.

L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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169 Chinese export silver chalice c & t , t & c mark to base, late 19th century The U-shaped cup is incised to show birds in flight over floral sprigs, supported by three roped oars, over a weighted circular base.

H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $1,500-2,000

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170 Rare and unusual Chinese silver scroll case late qing dynasty Of long cylindrical form and of two parts, worked to show acorn form ends and pieced body showing coiled dragons, scrolling clouds and fitted with two rings at joined rims, over wood stand.

L: 20 in. $2,000-3,000

171 Chinese export silver cup marked, late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, pressed double dragon to body and flaming pearl.

H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $500-800

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172 Rare and unusual Chinese gilt-metal, white metal, enameled and carved shell mechanical ‘lotus’ vases qianlong/jiaqing period Highly unusual design, comprised of twelve gilt metal and filigree lotus petals, each hinged with a gilt metal rim, opening to reveal a cylindrical recess when lifted, operated by three mechanical bracket to base, over a detailed carved shell showing fish, foliate sprigs, Buddhistic symbols and showing signs of gilding, the ovoid body is mounted with gilt-metal collar and base, cartouches empty and enclosing enameled sprigs, lion mask handles supporting free hanging rings.

H: 8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $3,000-5,000

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09/15/08 173 Chinese silver filigree, enamel and stone mounted bracket bracelet early 20th century Of two bracketed and pin construction, large brown stone mounted face framed by enameled Shou symbols and bats.

Face H: 3 in. $500-700 174 Large Chinese hardwood applied brushpot 20th century Of tall cylindrical form, well applied with mother-of-pearl, lapis and other mineral to show various immortals.

H: 7 1/2 L: 7 1/2 $1,000-1,500

175 Chinese hardwood box 20th century Of shaped rectangular form, stepped and beaded edge, carved cover and matched base.

H: 2 1/2 L: 7 in. $600-800 176 Chinese bamboo root frog model 20th century Single section carving, seated on all fours, detailed eyes.

L: 3 in. $200-300

177 Large Chinese bamboo root mountain boulder 20th century Of full tip form, well carved to show scholars amidst a mountainous landscape, pine trees and pagoda.

H: 10 in. $800-1,200 178 Chinese hardwood brushpot Well hollowed, outer-wall enhanced to show trunk-like inclusions.

H: 7 1/2 L: 7 in. $500-700 179 Sino-Tibetan brown inlaid stone lute model Of flat form, oval base worked to show Shou symbol, dragon head plank.

L: 22 in. $800-1,200

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180 Chinese bamboo mountain 20th century Large model carved to show figural landscape.

H: 16 in. $600-800 181 Small Chinese gilt-decorated soapstone figure 18th century Single yellowish-tone seated guardian figure, detailed beads and robe at chest, scrolling hair and gilt decoration to robe, over wood stand.

Total H: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Purchased E & J Frankel, New York $3,000-5,000

182 Fine and large Chinese partially gilded soapstone Quanyin 18th century Of tall single section form, well and detailed carving showing a serene face, coiled hair, flowing incised robe, grasping a basket of fish, over a scrolling sea, signs of period polychrome color and gilding.

H: 11 in. $4,000-6,000

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183 Exceptional Chinese lapis covered censer on boxwood, huangyangmu stand qianlong period Of archaic tripod form, very well carved dragon and pearl reticulated circular handle over domed cover, matched lion mask and scroll handle carved base, archaic scrolls and masks to body raised on three mask and animal hoof feet, over an exceptional boxwood stand, carved to show a central medallion of Indian lotus over geometric ground, well reticulated and archaic apron, also over lingzhi feet.

Total H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Alice Boney Collection $10,000-15,000

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184 Large and rare Chinese zitan, bone, ivory and snake-skin string instrument early 19th century Constructed of unusually long and large sections of zitan, the base of oval zitan framed by stretched snake-skin, issuing from a long single section body and head of zitan, fitted with three horn and ivory adjusting rods.

L: 38 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $8,000-12,000

185 Fine Chinese gilt-bronze garment hook warring states period Hook head in the form of mask, and the head of a bird to narrowing end, good signs of gold gilding, modern stand.

H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman. Ralph. M. Chait label to base $1,500-2,000

186 Fine Chinese bronze and silver inlaid garment hook han dynasty Of convex serpentine form, headed hook issuing from a widening body inlaid with silver to show geometric patterns, circular knop to rear, modern stand.

H: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman. Ralph. M. Chait Gallery label to base $1,000-1,500

187 Important and large Chinese yuan dated bronze censer dated to the sixth month of the hingxu year of zhizheng, 1346 Of compressed U-shape form, raised on out-swept cylindrical tripod legs, worked to show eight trigrames of the yijing to a central medallion and archaic design to body outer-wall, inscribed devotion reads’ the devotee, Yin Wenhua of Xiang Province made the gift of donation this censer and Chen Xiahao of the Yungyuan district received’.

H: 4 1/2 L: 7 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 134, Fig 135. $5,000-8,000

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188 Good Chinese silver inlaid bronze Quanyin figure inlaid yutang shisou, 18 th century The heavy model inlaid with silver, the serene face is turned downwards, sectional hands held at waist, modeled with a free flowing robe, with silver inscription to verso.

H: 19 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia This example is taller than similar example; lot 134 Christie’s, 20 September, 2005. The mark ‘yutang shisou’ may be translated ‘Old man rock of the jade hall’ $3,000-5,000

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189 Good and large bronze Quanyin model 18th century Robustly cast model, standing with free flowing robe, jewelry to open chest, ruyi surmounted head, hands near waist clasping a scroll.

H: 18 1/2 provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $2,000-3,000

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190 Pair of Chinese bronze stirrups ming dynasty mark, ming/qing dynasty Of typical form, arched pieced arm over circular foot rest, the arms well worked to show dragons and scrolling clouds, Greek-key to outerwall.

H: 7 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $500-600

191 Large Chinese bronze and gold inlaid garment hook possibly han dynasty Of convex form, terminating in snake head, reeded body inlaid with geometric gold scrolls.

L: 7 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

192 Chinese bronze censer ming mark, 19th century Of compressed globular twin handle form, incised dragons to body, over three tripod feet.

H: 4 1/4 in L: 5 in. $200-300 193 Chinese Bronze Lohan on stand 19th century Good sectional casting, showing robed seated Lohan on open rocky outcrop, circular base, wood stand.

Total H: 11 in. $800-1,200

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194 Chinese gilt metal mounted and cloisonne water-coupe and brush tray 17/18th century Comprised of Domed cylindrical coupe, gilt-metal mounted rim and base, enameled to show foliate sprigs and Fu bat to the underside over a blue ground, together with a rectangular similarly mounted tray, worked to show Indian lotus over a blue ground worked with gilt wire.

Tray L: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,500-2,000

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195 Fine Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze mounted ‘lotus’ vase qianlong period Gilt bronze rim over a blue GreekKey band and pink enamel lotus head issuing from a slender neck and globular body, enameled to show Indian lotus and scrolling leaves on a green ground, mounted coiled qilong to shoulder and neck, gilt bronze circular base, drilled.

H: 11 1/2 in provenance: E & J Frankel Collection No: 171, Label verso The collection of Ann B. Ritt $2,000-4,000

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196 Fine and large pair of Chinese enamel, applied and gilt-metal table screens on stands 19th century Circular gilt-metal Roman-key and lotus scroll framed screens, applied with various colored stones and jadeite on a highly unusual wireless enamel ground of blue and graduating light green/yellow, screens depict quail, Fu-bats, floral sprigs, buffalo and foliate vases, both over highly detailed hardwood stands, worked to show a central panel of rock work and peony flanked by Fu bats over double plinth lattice and scroll carved bases, raised on bracket feet, in very good overall condition.

Total H: 28 in. provenance: Private Collection, Chester County, PA $10,000-15,000

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197 Large Chinese puce Canton enameled twin handled charger qing dynasty Raised on a tall circular foot enameled white with gilt-metal mounts, the rim and archaic form handles enameled yellow and blue to show masks and scrolls the central medallion enameled puce to show a mountainous landscape.

H: 4 L: 16 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $800-1,200

198 Large Chinese Canton enamel covered box qing dynasty or later Of cylindrical form, decorated with a central medallion of animals among a forest landscape, on a ground of well painted floral scrolls, matched base, on a circular blue and gilt decorated foot, green interior.

H: 5 L: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,000

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09/15/08 199 Large Chinese cloisonne and giltmetal enamel charger 19th century Of shallow form, raised flared rim enameled to show a band of Indian lotus, gilt and Roman-key enameled band enclosing a Lingzhi band and foliate scrolls, underside well enameled to show butterflies and floral sprig.

D: 15 in. $3,000-5,000

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09/15/08 200 Large pair of Chinese cloisonne, jadeite and copper lanterns 20th century Of sectional form, surmounted with a mask enameled blue ground finial, over a pagoda-like yellow and jadeite mounted section, covering an open-work lantern, raised on a twin handled enameled and blue ground base, wood stand.

Total H: 9 feet 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $8,000-12,000

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201 Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases qianlong four character mark to base, 20th century Of baluster form, gilt-metal rim and base, gilt-metal wire work showing Indian lotus over blue ground.

H: 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200 202 Rare and unusual Chinese giltmetal and Canton enameled jue vessel late qing dynasty Of typical archaic jue form, incised in low relief to show various Buddhistic symbols and leaf scrolls, worked to show four canton enamel foliate form cartouches and green enameled recessed interior.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $300-500

203 Chinese gilt metal and cloisonne ‘boy’ pillow Modeled after earlier examples, reclining boy enameled to show yellow tunic and gilt-metal head and feet, over flower scroll decorated oval base.

L: 17 in. $400-600 204 Pair of Chinese yellow cloisonne candlesticks late qing dynasty The urn shaped holder rests over a faceted and tapering stand and base.

H: 9 1/2 in. $400-600

205 Large Chinese cloisonne and jade mounted moon flask qianlong four character mark, 19/20th century Oval flared mouth issues from a slender neck, circular body applied with elephant mask gilt-metal handles and free hanging jade rings, two whitish jadeite plaques to body, raised on a tall oval foot.

H: 13 in. $1,000-1,500 206 Large Chinese Canton enamel baluster vase canton, late qing dynasty Of slender baluster form, flared mouth wide shouldered body, enameled to show citron garlands and leaf band to neck, two large figural cartouches to body over a black and gilt-key ground, weighted base.

H: 12 in. $500-800

207 Chinese cloisonne covered censer four character mark, late 19th century Heavy globular body covered by gilt fu-lion handle, pieced dome rim, over twin handle tripod base, enameled to show bats and Indian lotus scrolls to blue ground.

H: 9 in. $800-1,200 208 Large Chinese cloisonne censer ming four character mark, late qing dynasty Pieced domed cover is surmounted by a bronze Fu dog, gilt wire work to cover and body depicting scrolls and dragon cartouches, white ground, bracket handles and tripod feet.

H: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $600-900

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209 Rare and large Chinese carved two-tone lacquer foliate dish yuan/ming dynasty Of barbed foliate form, carved brown lacquered interior to show peony sprigs and four birds in flight over a red ground, carved to underside, raised on a barbed foot.

D: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection For a similar form dish see; Lot 1692, Christie’s-H. K, Nov 28, 2006 $20,000-30,000

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09/15/08 210 Good Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer covered box qianlong period Domed cover over wide foliate rimmed base, well carved in medium relief to show foliate profusion, incised under rim, crosshatched outer-wall to base, missing finial.

H: 3 1/2 L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese scholar, Page 151, Fig 160. Previously of the Zizhen Zhai Collection $1,500-2,000

211 Extremely fine Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer covered censer possibly imperial, 18th century Surmounted with a circular coral handle, slightly domed cover over Ushape tripod legged base, the cover and base carved in medium relief to show archaic bats and scrolls over a geometric ground, the knees carved in delicate relief to show highly detailed masks and claws, opening to reveal original gilt-metal bowl.

H: 5 1/2 L: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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09/15/08 212 Very rare Chinese cinnabar lacquered yixing teapot qianlong period Of tapering cylindrical form, straight spout and arched handle, circular cover surmounted with foliate carved handle crosshatched ground, ruyi band to base, high relief carved lotus scrolls to spout and handle continuing to body, with two medallions of boys at play, petal band base, all on a yixing pottery base and cover.

H: 4 3/4 L: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa For similar example see; Christie’s HK-The Imperial Sale 2002, lot 534 & Palace Museum, Beijing This is almost certainly a Yixing object from Jaingsu, produced for the 18th century Chinese literati. $1,500-3,000

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09/15/08 213 Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase late 19th century Of typical baluster form, Indian lotus and figural scene carved to body.

H: 10 in. $400-600 214 Chinese boxed Duan and green stone inkstone late qing dynasty Both of rectangular form, the purple tone duan stone carved to show deer among a mountain landscape, together with a green hue stone carved to show lotus pod, both in hardwood cover and base, script verso.

L: 8 in. $500-800

215 Chinese duan inkstone hardwood cover and base late qing dynasty Of oval form, carved in low relief to show leaves and fruit, the cover worked to show similar motif including lizard-like animal.

L: 9 in. $800-1,200 216 Chinese ‘marbled’ inkstone 19th century Of near lingzhi form, arch form wrist rest leading to narrow trough, marble figured tone, over bracket feet.

L: 9 in. $400-600

217 Two Chinese natural gourds 19/20th century The largest of typical form, possibly enhanced with reddish lacquer, arched stopper and hardwood rim, together with a small blonde gourd with white and green jadeite toggles.

Tallest: 10 in. $500-800 218 Large Chinese hardwood brushpot Of cylindrical form, carved in medium relief to show a mountainous landscape, plug insert base.

H: 8 L: 8 in. $400-600

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219 Large and fine Chinese bamboo figure 19th century Wide section carved to show an immortal seated over a stag, side profile over a mountainous outcrop, butterfly repair to base.

H: 17 in. provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia $500-800 220 Two Chinese lacquer and inlaid huanghuali framed table screens qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, mother-ofpearl and jadeite inlay depicting figural landscape and script verso, huanghuali frame, modern stand. screen H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $400-600

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221 Chinese mother-of-pearl and lacquer, lac burgaute five tier octagonal box mark to base, 17th century Of foliate form, highly detailed inlay on black lacquer to show figures among a court landscape to cover, geometric band to dome edge, figural and foliate cartouches to each tier, raised on a foliate base.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $6,000-8,000

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222 Chinese coral and elephant ivory based grouping 19th century Comprised of five-finger like protrusion, carved in good detail to show a phoenix with scrolling tail feathers, supporting Quanyin and attendant, over a fitted open-work ivory base, raised on bracket feet.

H: 6 L: 9 in. $3,000-5,000

223 Large Chinese coral carved Quanyin figure 18/19th century Of tall convex form, of several finger-like protrusions, including standing Quanyin well carved to show lotus crown, serene expression, robe carved in low relief revealing beaded chest, hands supporting whisk and lotus , standing over a scrolling sea base.

H: 10 in. $6,000-8,000 224 Chinese hardstone table screen late 19th century Rectangular insert stone applied panel, over hardwood lattice stand.

H: 10 in. $300-500

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225 Chinese elephant ivory, silver and enamel hand mirror early 20th century The head of fan form, silver and enamel case enclosing a looking glass, ivory hilt and handle.

L: 10 in. $300-500 226 Sino-Tibetan silver, enamel and jeweled bell form box early 20th century Of bell form, silver worked body jeweled with turquoise, coral and enamel scrolls and birds, gilt-silver interior.

H: 7 in $400-600

227 Chinese bronze and gilt inlaid covered tripod censer ming mark, 19/20th century Of compressed globular form, pieced and Fu lion surmounted cover, arch applied handles, over archaic outswept legs, gilt script and decoration.

H: 10 in. $300-500 228 Three Chinese stone seals 19th century and later All of tall pillar form, one of ‘chicken blood’ carved to show Budai, and two others.

Tallest: 4 in. $300-500

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09/15/08 229 Large and unusual Chinese cameo carved shell seal mark, 19/20th century Carved to show a large medallion of Quanyin and fisherman on a village ground, on stand.

Shell H: 11 in. $800-1,200

230 Chinese celadon jade-handled mirror early 20th century Circular looking glass, stone applied case leading to tapering celadon jade handle.

L: 8 1/2 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $400-600 231 Chinese boxwood ruyi scepter late qing dynasty/republic period Of sinuous shape, lingzhi head, carved in open-work to show citron among an intermingle of vines.

L: 13 1/2 in. $400-600 232 Chinese rock crystal figure of Quanyin Carved from a single section of crystal, showing Quanyin seated flanked by a lotus pod and leaf, over a wood stand.

Total H: 5 1/4 in. $300-500

233 Two Chinese bamboo brushpots One of plain bamboo body, incised with poetic script, together with a large pot carved in medium relief to show figural mountain landscape framed by hardwood base and rim.

Largest H: 6 1/2 in. $500-800 234 Chinese simulated gold-flake bronze censer on stand incised seal mark, republic period or later The square mouth everted rim censer is applied with two mask handles supporting free hanging rings, raised on four long legs, over a separate square openwork base.

H: 8 in. $3,000-5,000 235 Chinese bamboo brushpot and incense stick covered stand The cylindrical brushpot is carved in low relief to show a sampan and mountainous riverscape, hardwood rim and circular base, together with a reticulated open work carved covered bamboo stick holder.

Tallest: 11 1/2 in. $300-500

236 Three Chinese ruyi form weights, bamboo, hardwood and softwood 20th century Comprised of a near flat four head ruyi lingzhi weight, a sinuous two head three branch traditional form ruyi, together with a softwood lotus pod weight.

Longest: 13-14 in. $500-800 237 Eighteen Chinese bamboo Daoist figures 20th century Single section carving, depicting various Daoist Immortals.

H: 7 in. $4,000-6,000 238 Chinese Canton enamel bowl dauguang mark, republic period Of deep U-shape, gilt metal rim and foot, green solid enamel to the interior foliate painted exterior, mark to base.

H: 3 1/2 L: 6 3/4 in. $200-300

239 Chinese turquoise covered vase, jade finial, ivory snuff and covered box 19th century and later Well carved foliate covered vase on stand, incised ivory snuff bottle, white jade finial and circular sandalwood carved box (4). $400-600 240 Chinese boxwood ruyi scepter early 20th century Of typical sinuous form, carved in open-work to show several lingzhi head terminating in a hollowed branch like curled handle.

L: 12 in. $400-600 241 Chinese hardwood brush rest and water coupe republic period Of mountainous form with five finger-like protrusions, together with a citron form, hollowed watercoupe.

Longest L: 8 in. $400-600

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242 Fine Chinese elephant ivory Lohan figure 17th century Of slightly convex form, well carved detail to face to show forehead and beard, flowing robe, fine patina and signs of age.

H: 5 1/8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 94, Fig. 84. Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection $3,000-5,000

243 Fine Chinese elephant ivory seal ming dynasty Of single section, carved to show a horned beast-like tortoise, over square plinth seal, well carved detail to beast and incised seal, good period patina.

H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $5,000-8,000

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09/15/08 244 Rare Chinese elephant ivory chess set early qing dynasty Comprised of thirty-two ivory circular disks, inscribed with corresponding characters, good golden patina, associated box.

Disk L: 1 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000 245 Chinese elephant ivory covered cylindrical box red artemisia leaf and possible kangxi period Of tall cylindrical form, pen work to cover and base showing figural landscape, incised script and seal marks, good period patina.

H: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

246 Fine Chinese elephant ivory covered censer 18th or early 19th century Of covered ‘ding’ form, the lotus band carved cover is surmounted with a cat-like beast, framed by twin arched handles, archaic scrolls to the body over cross-hatched ground, raised on tripod legs and open-lattice work base.

H: 6 in. $800-1,200 247 Large Chinese elephant ivory figure of an Immortal ming dynasty Of typical convex form, carved in low relief to show a broad nose, hand clasping near body, robe knotted at waist, rosewood topknot, over a wood stand.

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: North Carolina, Private Collection $4,000-6,000

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248 Chinese elephant ivory chess set canton, late 19th century Of sixteen stained and neutral colored (31) Canton carved pieces showing figural mountainous landscapes, in leather bound wood box.

Tallest Figure H: 5 in $1,500-2,000 249 Impressive pair of elephant ivory tusks 19/20th century Both of matched convex full-tip form, white-metal hanging bracket and chain-link mount, minor age cracking.

L: 52 in. $6,000-8,000

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09/15/08 250 Rare and large pair of Chinese gilded ivory prickets 18th century Of square baluster form, piece ivory tapering baluster supporting spike over urn form Indian lotus carved column support over a plinth Roman-key band base, worn gilding.

H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, page 111 Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection, Museum exhibition $5,000-8,000

251 Chinese elephant ivory model late 19th century Single section carving, very well carved to show laughing Buddha over a wood base, minor losses.

Ivory H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $500-800

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252 Elephant ivory model of Bodhisattva late 19th century Well carved from a single section of ivory, seated with hands resting over her knees, serene expression, over a wood stand.

Total H: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, MD $400-600

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253 Large Chinese natural gourd, elephant ivory and wood cricket cage 19th century Of typical double gourd form, circular reticulated ivory cover well carved to show gourds and veins, good period patina.

L: 4 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 254 Chinese carved gourd, elephant ivory and reticulated tortoiseshell cricket cage 19th century Of typical double gourd form, worked to show dragons, flaming scrolls and four calligraphy characters, ivory and reticulated tortoiseshell domed cover.

L: 5 in. $400-800

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255 Chinese elephant ivory, mother-ofpearl and jadeite applied hardwood ruyi scepter 19th century Of typical sinuous lingzhi form, well reticulated open-work body, applied to show Indian lotus to head framed by scrolling ivory panels, applied decoration to center and end panels.

L: 14 3/4 in. $1,200-1,800

256 Large pair of Chinese elephant ivory covered baluster vases incised qianlong mark, late 19th century Of cylindrical baluster form, cover surmounted by figural grouping under pine trees, domed cover worked in low relief to show lotus scrolls, continuing to base, mask and ring handles in reverse, and carved to show two panels of figural landscapes within lotus scrolls frame, oval incised base.

H: 17 1/4 in. $5,000-8,000

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256A Large Chinese elephant ivory doctors model late 19th century Of long reticulated form, head supported by bent arm, well detailed face and chest, arm over waist, good even patina.

L: 12 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

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257 Chinese elephant ivory paste box signed base, early 18th century Of domed circular form, deeply incised characters and row of script to domed cover, matched rim to cover and base, raised on a circular signed foot, wood stand.

Box H: 1 1/2 L: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan For a similar example see; Chinese Ivory Sculpture; Cox, page 66 $500-800

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258 Two Chinese elephant ivory boxes and ladle mostly qing dynasty Comprised of a tall cylindrical box, the cover carved to show two Fulions, a small ivory box, together with a unusual convex paddle form ladle, incised to show four characters.

Ladle L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $500-800

258A Pair of Chinese elephant ivory figures 19th century Well reticulated female standing figures, gasping offerings worked to show flowing robes and delicate features, over wood stands.

Ivory H: 11 in. $1,500-2,000 259 Unusual Chinese elephant ivory abacus pendant 18th century Of tall rectangular form, pieced Fulions surmounting a panel carved in high-relief to show a mountain landscape and abacus board verso.

H: 2 in provenance: Private Collection, Michigan Old gallery label $300-500

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260 Four elephant ivory carved panels 19th century Of long convex form, well carved to show the ‘four friends’ over simulated bamboo, small frogs worked to the underside recess.

L: 4 3/ 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200 261 Large Chinese nine or twelve ball elephant ivory games ball on stand canton, late 19th century The lattice and dragon carved ball is supported by a pedestal stand over circular base.

Total H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina $2,000-3,000

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262 Chinese elephant ivory games ball on stand canton, late 19th century The seven or nine ball sphere is worked to show dragon and foliate scrolls, over a carved pillar stand raised on a circular base.

H: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,000 263 Chinese elephant ivory oval pendant qing dynasty Of oval form, worked in medium relief to show two coiled dragons issuing scrolling cloud pieced ends, boxed.

L: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $400-600 264 Chinese elephant ivory model and games ball on stand The carved model worked to show a fisherman and egret over wood stand, together with a seven or nine ball on stand.

Ball H: 6 1/2 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600

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265 Eight assembled Chinese and Japanese elephant ivory nesuke and models Comprised of a Budai figure, snuff bottle, and figural netsuke. $500-800 266 Chinese elephant ivory vase canton, late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, foliate garlands to body over a wood stand.

H: 6 in. $300-500 267 Four Chinese elephant ivory musicians late qing dynasty All modeled seated, female form, over wood bases.

Total H: 5 1/4 in $500-800 268 Elephant ivory model of the zodiac early 20th century Well carved to show a recumbent elephant surmounted by various animals of the zodiac, over a wood stand.

Total H: 4 L: 4 1/2 in. $500-800

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269 Large Chinese elephant ivory maiden figure late qing dynasty Typical slightly convex form, carved to show flowing robe, hands clasping a lantern, over a wood base.

Ivory H: 12 in. $800-1,200 269A Chinese elephant ivory and polychrome decorated wrist rest early 20th century Of typical convex form, well carved interior to show various horsemen and pine trees, color highlights, plain verso.

L: 8 in. $1,500-2,000

270 Very fine Chinese elephant ivory vase 18/19th century Of slender Hu form, everted mouth over Roman-key band, mask handles to shoulder supporting free hanging rings, archaic bands and recessed panels worked to body, over associated wood base.

Vase H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200 271 Fine Chinese elephant ivory cylindrical box 18th century Of three parts, the screw lotus petal carved top and base rest over a waisted cylindrical base carved to show coiled dragons, scrolling sea and clouds, wood base.

Ivory H: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

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09/15/08 272 Rare Chinese Ming elephant ivory seal box signed tang ying, 17th century Of cylindrical form, cover and body incised with script, body incised to show floral sprigs in reverse, pewter band to base.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600 273 Large and unusual Chinese elephant ivory wrist rest and ink stone stand 17/18th century Of concave form, wide rounded sides, square carved recess to widest end, interior applied with cheesecloth, raised on rounded plinth feet, minor ink stains to body.

H: 2 1/4 L: 12 in provenance: Private collection, Virginia $800-1,200 274 Chinese elephant ivory figure late ming dynasty Of slight convex form, carved in low relief to show an immortal holding a staff, well carved robe, good patina, some damage, raised on a wood stand.

Figure H: 6 1/4 in. $400-600 275 Exceptional Chinese elephant ivory wrist rest 19th century Of slightly rounded form, carved in high relief to show eighteen immortals amongst pagoda, pine trees and mountains, fine detail, fisherman crossing a bridge verso.

Ivory only H: 10 1/2 W: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $1,500-2,000

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276 Chinese elephant ivory ruyi scepter 18th century Two section construction, beaded lingzhi head issuing from a sinuous beaded handle, large oval center terminating with a shield form flattened surface, moderate loss.

L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,000-1,500

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277 Two Chinese elephant ivory brushpots canton, qing dynasty The largest is of tall thick cylindrical form, worked to show two well carved cartouches of figural landscapes, raised on a lotus and scrolling base, together with a small reticulated pot over wood stand.

Tallest H: 4 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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278 Chinese elephant ivory phoenix and head on stand models Comprised of a tall carved phoenix, together with a head of Bodhisattva on wood stand.

Tallest H: 8 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

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279 Exceptional and large Chinese elephant ivory brushpot canton, early 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, carved in high relief to show a profusion of figures, on horseback, in pagoda, ascending a detailed mountainous forest landscape, scrolling sea and rock work to base, wood stand.

Height of ivory only: 9 1/2 D: 5 3/4 in. $8,000-10,000

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09/15/08 280 Monumental Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin figure early 20th century Of tall slightly convex form, well carved to show Buddha surmounted crown, delicate face, grasping a whisk and basket of flowers, detailed flowing robe, wood stand.

Ivory H: 23 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000

281 Pair of Chinese piece elephant ivory horses 20th century Worked in side profile, incised details to body, over wood stands.

Ivory H: 9 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $600-1,000 282 Chinese elephant figural grouping qianlong mark, 20th century Single section carving worked to show three seated figures framed by pine trees, over wood stand.

Ivory H: 8 1/4 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $400-600

283 Fine Chinese elephant ivory figure late 19th century Of tall slightly convex form, well carved and ink-work colored maiden figure, grasping a hu-tablet , over wood stand.

Ivory H: 12 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200 284 Good Chinese elephant ivory female figure late 19th century Of single section form, reticulated ribbon halo to shoulder, grasping a blossom and flowing robe, over wood stand.

Ivory H: 10 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $600-1,000

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285 Monumental Chinese elephant ivory chess set Comprised of thirty-two pieces, carved to show various Chinese subjects, wood box.

Largest H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $1,500-3,000

286 Chinese elephant ivory export covered box and paste box 19th century Of oval domed form, carved to show elephants and blossoming trees, together with a circular screw box.

Largest H: 4 L: 5 in. $300-500

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Total H: 16 in. $800-1,200

289 Large Chinese elephant ivory and polychrome figure Of slight convex form, female standing figure with gilt and color highlights, over wood base inlaid with silver wire.

Total H: 13 in. $800-1,200

288 Large Chinese piece elephant ivory grouping Worked to show five Song-style figures and horse, over a double plinth base and wood stand.

H: 14 L: 21 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

290 Good Chinese elephant ivory figure early 20th century Standing immortal holding playing cards, well worked scrolling robe, over wood stand.

Ivory H: 10 1/4 in. $800-1,200

291 Large Chinese elephant ivory grouping Single section carving showing various boys at play, Quanyin all over a dragon, wood inlaid base.

Total H: 15 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,500-2,000 292 Chinese elephant ivory figure, covered vase and box 19th century and later Large well carved standing figure of a man, reticulated bird carved covered vase, converted to lamp, together with a reticulated screw cover bracket footed box.

Figure H: 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200

293 Very fine Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin 19th century Of a single section, very finely carved in high relief to show standing quanyin under beaded canopy, standing supporting a single lotus, beaded jewely worked to chest, flowing robe, over a detailed double lotus throne, silver inlaid stand.

Total H: 14 in. $6,000-8,000

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09/15/08 294 Chinese carved horn-bill model 20th century Full skull and beak, crest carved to show figural landscape and script to side, malachite eyes.

L: 9 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200 295 Unusual Chinese elephant ivory double gourd form tea pot Of sectional construction, the elongated double gourd pot is fitted with an arched handle carved to show squirrels, leaves and blossoms, over a wood stand.

Ivory only H: 5 L: 7 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200 296 Chinese elephant ivory figure late 19th century Of slightly convex form, unusual nail to headdress, hu-tablet held to body, over wood base.

Ivory H: 9 in. $800-1,000 297 Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin model and horse model late qing and later Tall slightly convex Quanyin over wood stand, together with a standing horse model.

Quanyin H: 9 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600 298 Chinese mammoth or elephant ivory carved tusk Of long slight convex from, well reticulated to show egrets over a pine grove, on wood stand.

L: 13 in $800-1,200

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299 Fine elephant ivory brush rest 19th century Of convex simulated bamboo form, well carved to show a floral sprig to top and insect to interior.

L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private East Coast Collection $300-500 300 Chinese elephant ivory card case canton, 19th century Of typical shaped tall rectangular form, carved in detailed low relief, together with four other table items.

L: 4 1/4 in. $300-500 301 Chinese elephant ivory model Carved to show a standing fisherman, ink-work to head, over a wood stand.

Total H: 12 in. $600-800

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302 Two Chinese elephant ivory fans 20th century Comprised of carved and pieced guards and boards, silk bound. $300-500 303 Pair of Chinese ivory ancestor figures Both worked seated, crown and robe carved in medium relief and high detail, over wood stands.

Total H: 10 1/2 in. $400-600 304 Two Chinese elephant or mammoth ivory carvings Both carved in high relief to show scholar and attendants below mountainous landscape, over a wood stand.

Tallest H: 6 3/4 in. $300-500

305 Large Chinese elephant ivory carving Carved in high relief to show two immortals and two attendants, perched upon a mountain peak.

H: 10 in. $600-800 306 Chinese elephant ivory Buddha figure and bust Comprised of a seated Buddha figure over wood base, together with bust with fitted wood top knot.

Tallest H: 8 in. $400-600 307 Chinese ‘fossil’ ivory figure Of strong convex form, worked to show scholar with double gourd wine bottle.

H: 3 1/2 L 3 1/2 in. $200-300 308 Three Chinese ‘fossil’ ivory figures Comprised of two scholars, together with standing figure.

Tallest H: 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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Total H: 7 in. $300-500 310 Six Japanese and Chinese elephant ivory models 19th century and later Comprised of a large Japanese ship model, okimono of a musician, recumbent boy, egret grouping, netsuke, and seated man, together with a wood box and two other table items.

Tallest: 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $500-800 311 Chinese elephant ivory cylindrical case and two pendants canton late 19th century and later Comprised of a long cylindrical carved case, together with two open-work oval pendants.

Longest L: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-500 312 Chinese elephant ivory covered vase canton, late 19th century Of cylindrical form, oval lotus carved cover (missing mount), over an oval cylindrical body carved in detailed high-relief to show swordsman over a mountainous village landscape, over a wood stand.

Vase H: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

313 Good Chinese elephant ivory incense tool holder 18/19th century Of tall cylindrical form, rounded rim, body worked in high relief and openwork to show a detailed figural landscape over pagoda base, wood stand.

Ivory H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $500-1,000 314 Chinese elephant ivory figure and bone or ivory brushpot 19th century Comprised of a single section figure of an Immortal holding a peach, together with a good single section brushpot worked to show egrets amongst pine trees, wood stand.

Figure H: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $600-800 315 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory vases canton, 19/20th century Of octagonal cylindrical form, waisted neck over a body of alternating incised script and carved panels, on circular foot.

H: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $500-800 316 Two Chinese colored elephant ivory maiden figures 20th century Both of slight convex from, well carved and colored, one missing top-knot, over wood stands.

Total H: 10 in provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $800-1,200

317 Two Chinese elephant ivory shell form table studies 20th century Comprised of a well detailed open work carved shell, together with a similar model.

Largest: H: 2 1/2 L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $400-600 318 Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin figure late 19th century Of slight convex form, carved in high relief to show hands clasped near body holding beads and flowing vase, scrolling base.

H: 9 in $500-800 319 Chinese elephant ivory and kingfisher feather fan, and ivory fan early 20th century Comprised of a gilt-paper feather decorated head over ivory handle, together with ivory guard, embroidery fan.

Tallest: 16 in. $300-400 320 Chinese elephant ivory grouping Of slight convex form, worked to show seated Quanyin over figural and foliate base, wood stand. ivory H: 11 in. $800-1,200 321 Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin and vase Comprised of a tall convex ivory figure, worked holding a lantern, together with a phoenix vase, no cover, both on stands.

Tallest Ivory only : 9 in. $800-1,200

322 Two Chinese elephant ivory models The tallest, standing holding a fan to his chest, together with a standing figure with ruyi, both on wood stands.

Tallest Ivory: 9 1/4 in. $300-500 323 Chinese Canton elephant ivory vase late 19th century Of cylindrical form, waisted neck over lattice and figural carved body, wood stand.

Ivory H: 7 in. $800-1,200 324 Large elephant ivory tusk early 20th century Of typical full tip form, uncarved supported by gilt metal tripod stand.

Tusk H: 26 in. $1,500-2,000 325 Unusual Chinese elephant ivory and hardwood stand, bamboo page turner and eight ink sticks mostly 19th century Comprising of a cylindrical table stand with ivory caps and panel, bamboo page turner carved in low relief with jadeite pendant, and eight black ink stick, one broken.

Bamboo turner L: 16 in. $400-600 326 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory and jeweled models Carved to show winged horses over scrolling seas, over wood stands.

Ivory H: 6 1/4 in. $500-800 327 Chinese mammoth or elephant ivory carp model Well carved in open-work to show a leaping carp, over wood stand.

Ivory H: 8 in. $600-800

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328 Large Chinese elephant ivory and polychrome model Of cylindrical form, worked to show immortal atop a mountainous landscape, worked to show egrets and pine.

H: 10 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 329 Large Chinese piece elephant ivory pagoda tower 19/20th century Worked to show a fifteen covered and lattice paneled graduating tapering pagoda, surmounted with turned urn form finial, and with fenced figural entrance.

H: 3 foot 5 in. $3,000-5,000 330 Two Chinese elephant ivory figures and games ball on stand Comprised of a tall Quanyin figure over wood stand, fisherman figure, together with a reticulated ball on pedestal stand.

Ball and stand H: 11 in $800-1,200

331 Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin model Well carved seated model, serene expression, open flowing robe, over a wood stand.

Total H: 6 1/2 in. $300-500 332 Two Chinese elephant ivory cribbage boards late qing dynasty or later Both of long tapering rectangular form, one carved with a band of dragons, together with a figural scene surmounted board.

Longest L: 7 1/4 in. $300-500 333 Large Chinese elephant ivory games ball and stand 19/20th century The seven or nine layer sphere is supported by a pedestal stand carved to show dragon and foliate garlands.

H: 12 in. $800-1,200

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334 Two Indian elephant ivory models Comprised of an animal grouping over wood stand, together with a cattle grouping over horn stand.

Tallest H: 5 in. $300-500 335 Chinese elephant ivory four panel table screen early 20th century Each long rectangular panel is carved in medium to high relief to show various female beauties, the reverse is carved to show inkworked floral blossoms and script.

H: 10 L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, MD $1,000-1,500 336 Large Chinese elephant ivory covered vase mark to base, early 20th century Of tall cylindrical form, Greek-Key to rim, figural cartouche and mask handles to collar, figural landscape to body over lotus carved circular base.

H: 16 in. $2,000-3,000

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337 Chinese elephant ivory maiden grouping Of convex form, worked to show two ladies of the court, one holding a flower the other a ruyi, wood stand.

Ivory H: 10 1/2 in. $800-1,000 338 Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Maharakta Ganapati Standing form, head modeled with trunk, four hands supporting attributions, over single lotus throne.

H: 7 1/2 in $1,000-2,000 339 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of White Tara Well cast and gilded figure, standing over double lotus throne, cast with crown, jewelry and framed by lotus flower.

H: 7 1/2 in. $600-800

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09/15/08 340 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze and jeweled model of Buddha Seated over an inscribed double lotus throne, turquoise and coral applied crown and arm-bands.

H: 7 in. $800-1,200 341 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Simhamukha Cast over a triangular plinth and single lotus base, standing on one leg, scrolling halo framing curled and colored hair.

H: 6 1/4 in. $500-800 342 Sino-Tibetan gilt-copper model of Dam-can 19th century Of sectional casting, showing seated figure over horse, raised on a rectangular scroll incised and lotus base, color painted to beard and hair.

H: 7 in. $1,200-1,800 343 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Vaisravana Heavily cast figure, good detail to face, seated over unusual lotus and aquatic throne, pigment to hair.

H: 9 in. $1,200-1,800

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344 Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze model of Vajrapani Well cast demonic figure, standing over detailed lotus throne, painted flaming crown, ribbon halo to body.

H: 5 1/2 in. $500-800

347 Sino-Tibetan gilt copper model of Green Tara Cast to show crown, serene expression, seated over double lotus throne.

H: 6 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

345 Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze model of Vaisravana Of sectional castings, fine expression to face, seated over large lotus throne.

H: 7 in. $700-1,000

348 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Maharakta Ganapati Cast to show typical trunk to head, twelve hands supporting attributions, over beast and lotus throne.

H: 7 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

346 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Sakyamuni Single section casting, seated over double lotus, cast to show partially robed chest.

H: 6 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

349 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Vaisravana Single section casting, seated figure supporting bladed sword and beast, over lotus throne.

H: 6 in. $1,000-1,500

344 350 Chinese bronze model of Amitayus qianlong period Heavy casting, ornate crown surmounting downward turned head, hands to waist over bracket base.

H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Previously of the T. Seiter Collection, Austria Purchased Asboth Gallery, Vienna For a gilt bronze example see; Christie’s, London, March 27,2007 $600-800 351 Tibetan copper Lama figure 19th century Seated on a double lotus throne, hands in dharmachakra, holding stems of two flanking lotus flowers, monastic robe and peak head dress.

H: 13 in $500-800 352 Chinese bronze model of Quanyin 17th century Single casting, seated on a tall double lotus throne, framed by lotus flowers.

H: 11 in. $600-800 353 Chinese gilt-metal and lacquer standing figure Single section casting, standing male figure with unusual hoof feet, dancing with Fu lion cub, over bracket base.

H: 7 3/4 in. $500-800

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354 Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Green Tara Seated dover a double lotus throne, framed by lotus flowers.

H: 4 in. $500-800

355 Fine and large Sino-Tibetan copper Mahakala figure 18th century Well cast standing figure in pratyalidhasana, cast with richly jeweled torso, loincloth waist, fierce face with red pigment to lips tongue, vajra finial to flaming hair, on a modern base.

Image H: 19 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased from Sotheby’s March, 2004 exhibited: Trantra, Haywood Gallery, Arts Council of Great Britain November 1971. $15,000-20,000

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356 Two Sino-Tibetan gilt metal figures early 20th century and later Including Tara seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyana mundra, over a double lotus throne, together with another deity.

Tallest H: 5 1/2 in. $800-1,200

358 Three Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figures early 20th century Amitayus over three plinth base, seated Buddha and another seated figure over lotus thrones.

Tallest: 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200

357 Two Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figures early 20th century The tallest figure of white Tara, cast with crown and jewelry to chest, framed by lotus flower, over double lotus throne, together with a seated Tara figure.

Tallest: 7 3/4 in. $800-1,200

359 Large Chinese Ming bronze buddha, Shakyamuni figure 17th century Large cast figure, curled hair over full faced open chest torso, cast with flowing robe, seated in padmasana, hand in bhumisparsha mundra, over double lotus throne, signs of gilt, lacquer.

H: 13 in. $1,000-1,500

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360 Chinese gilt bronze partially gilt bronze Quanyin figure on wood stand possibly 17th century Cast seated figure, gilt decorated face, hand clasping double gourd vase and fan, over modern wood base.

Total H: 13 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 361 Chinese pewter teapot, and wood slit drum 18th century and later The hexagonal pewter pot is raised on bracket feet, Fu dog mounted cover and S-shaped spout, together with a dragon carved drum.

Pot H: 8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $200-300

362 Chinese export box Of short rectangular form, well decorated in gilt and black lacquer palette, ring handle.

L: 7 1/2 in. $200-300 363 Chinese export gilt lacquer wall sconce canton, early 19th century Of three hinged parts, decorated vertical and wall bracket showing gilded figural court scenes.

H: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $300-500

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364 Unusual Chinese brass table screen and hardwood stand late 19th century Pressed brass plate depicting scrolling sea and dragon, within a lattice work stand.

H: 27 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,500 365 Two Chinese reverse paintings on glass 18/19th century Of long rectangular form, well painted figural court scenes, ebonized frames.

Image H: 14 L: 19 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $2,000-3,000 366 Pair of Chinese hongmu framed mille-fleurs porcelain panels late qing or republic period Of rectangular form, famille rose landscape cartouche enclosed by mille-fleurs ground, hongmu beveled frame and hanging hook.

Total L: 26 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $1,000-1,500

367 Two Chinese painted panels qing dynasty Of gesso pigment on board, depicting two figural landscapes, foliate square border, script and seals, hanging hook.

H: 24 in. $400-800 368 Chinese stucco fragment figure of Buddha sui dynasty or earlier Good body fragment showing a deity seated in vajrasana, hands in dhyanamundra, scrolling robe to the chest, serene expression to face.

H: 9 in provenance: Purchased from Kapoor Gallery, 1995 Private Collection, Palm Beach $1,000-1,500

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369 Chinese blanc-de-chine Quanyin he chaozong mark, 19th century Well carved seated figure, hands clasped to chest, open robe, scrolling at the feet, over a double lotus throne.

H: 13 in. $800-1,200

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370 Fine and Large Chinese grey-white stone lion northern qi dynasty Carved from a single section of stone, chest raised and rear legs seated over a plinth base, jar openwide, flaring mane and fine head detail.

H: 9 1/2 L: 8 1/4 provenance: Property of a Gentleman Purchased from Weisbrod, Chinese Art. $5,000-8,000

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371 Exceptional large Chinese stone head of ‘laughing Lohan’ song/tang dynasty Very well carved head worked to show bald expressive eyebrow over protruding eyes, laughing moth open exposed teeth, long fleshy ears, over a modern base.

H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman Purchased from Weisbrod, Chinese Art, Previously lot 249 Christie’s $30,000-50,000

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372 Chinese white marble profile of Quanyin 17th century Of Indian influence, well carved in dual side profile, foliate diadem over scrolling hair, terminating in a coiling chignon, elongated ears, meditative serene expression, modern steel plinth.

Head H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Collection of a Gentleman Previously lot 214, Christie’s E & J Frankel label to base $5,000-8,000

373 Rare Grey schist rock Bodhisattva fragment possibly gandhara, 2/3rd century Of Indian influence, signs of circular halo framing broad faced head, beads carved to open-robed chest, right hand held to waist, over modern stand.

Fragment H: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $600-800 374 Fine Chinese wood model of Quanyin yuan/ming dynasty Well carved figure seated in rajalilsama, one leg pendant and one knee raised supporting the right arm, over rocky base, well carved crown and face, detailed ribbon form robe tied at the waist and chest, plugs to base and signs of pigment and possible gesso, later wood stand.

Figure H: 22 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $1,000-2,000

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375 Chinese gesso and pigment decorated carved wood Bodhisattva 17th Century Delicately carved hair incised and piled in chignon, framed by hood issuing from a folded flowing robe, fine serene expression worked to face, hands in mundra seated in dhyanasana, over well carved lotus throne and plinth base.

H: 22 in. provenance: Private Collection, Florida Previously of a French private Collection. $800-1,200

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376 Large Chinese blanc-de-chine Quanyin gourd seal verso, late qing dynasty Of typical form, covered tight curled hair, scrolling crown, serene expression, open chest revealing jeweled beads, seated in rajalilsama with knee supporting the right wrist.

H: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Sold to benefit an East Coast institution $800-1,200

377 Large Chinese Ming-style gesso and polychrome decorated wood carved Quanyin 19th century Substantial standing figure, well modeled carved to show black painted reeded piled hair in chignon, serene expression to wide face, hands in the motion of beating a small shoulder-slung drum, flowing sleeves and robe, over scrolling base, gesso and pigment with gilt highlights.

H: 42 in. provenance: Private Collection, Florida $5,000-8,000

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09/15/08 378 Large and unusual Chinese green and aubergine glazed stoneware Quanyin qing dynasty Well carved and potted, downward turned head, carved to show serene expression, flowing robe with aubergine highlights, removable separately cast hand and other arm supporting alms bowl, medium cracking and loss.

H: 39 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $1,000-2,000 379 Chinese blanc-de-chine garden seat late qing dynasty Of cylindrical drum form, beaded bands and incised walls.

H: 19 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $500-700

380 Large and heavy Chinese bronze ‘frog’ censer qing dynasty Of elongated frog form, circular recess to top, raised on four straight and claw feet, incised to show foliate sprigs to body.

H: 12 L: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $800-1,200 381 Collection fourteen Chinese hardwood stands and covers 18th century and later Comprised of zitan and hardwood carved covers and foliate stands. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $300-500 382 Thirteen Chinese wood stands 19th century and later Of typical circular and carved form.

Largest L: 11 in. $400-500

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383 Chinese hualimu table stand 18/19th century Of long rectangular form, ‘ice-plate’ plank top over two short drawers to either end over carved spandrels, and humpback beaded apron, straight scrolling hoof carved feet.

H: 11 L: 35 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200 384 Chinese softwood bench mid to late qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, low humpback and strutted stretchers, straight legs.

H: 1 foot 7 L: 3 foot 9 in. $500-800

385 Chinese carved wood panel 19th century Of long rectangular form, constructed of two framed openwork dragon carved friezes.

L: 58 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $700-900 386 Chinese painted chest on stand early 20th century Of rectangular form, gold and green lotus flower painted on red ground, raised on a wood stand.

H: 18 L: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $400-600

387 387 Chinese hongmu bench 19th century Long rectangular form, carved straight back rest, straight arms and square straight legs. $1,500-2,000

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388 Fine Chinese hongmu bench early 19th century Of long rectangular form, straight back insert with panels carved to show foliate scrolls and sprigs, straight plank arm rests over straight square legs.

H: 28 L: 74 in. $5,000-8,000

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389 Chinese hongmu, mother-of-pearl inlaid and marble insert table late 19th century Of circular insert and inlaid top, pedestal and bracket base, raised on out-swept claw feet, well inlaid to show foliate sprigs.

H: 28 l: 24 in. $500-800

392 Pair of Chinese softwood square back chairs, and one other qing dynasty The pair, of square back, shaped arm rests, supported by red painted posts, together with another softwood chair.

Pair H: 39 L: 2 W: 16 in. $300-500

390 Large Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid hongmu table screen 19/20th century The circular screen is supported by an arched lattice carved base, all inlaid to show figural landscapes and foliate garlands.

H: 3 foot $400-600

393 Chinese jumu panel 19th century Of long rectangular form, well incised script in medium relief within a scrolling border, metal hanging hooks.

H: 38 L: 76 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

391 Pair of Chinese yumu square back chairs, and two other chairs qing dynasty The short square back pair show scrolling open back rest and arm strut, signs of dark lacquer, together with matched pair of softwood chairs.

Pair H: 35 L: 21 W: 16 $400-600

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09/15/08 394 Pair of Chinese hongmu and burlwood ‘rose chairs’ 19/20th century Of lattice back and armrests construction, burlwood insert back strut, stretchered legs.

H: 34 L:32 W: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800

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395 Chinese ‘dreamstone’ marble table screen and stand republic period Of tall rectangular form, incised with script and seal mark, on grey included white marble, hongmu frame and lattice work stand.

H: 27 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

396 Chinese bamboo birdcage late qing dynasty Of domed form, hanging hook, base well worked to show various figural scenes raised on bracket feet, several bird feeders to the interior.

H: 23 in. $800-1,200

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397 Chinese nanmu altar table mid qing dynasty Of long narrow form, scrolling flange ends, lattice paneled straight legs, signs of red lacquer.

H: 34 L: 5 foot 10 W: 14 in. $400-600

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398 Large Chinese jumu painting table qing dynasty Of rectangular form, thick framed plank top over long scrolling bracket apron and high straight stretchers, raised on rectangular beaded legs.

H: 35 L: 68 W: 30 $600-800

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399 Unusual Chinese tielimu and burlwood wine table 17/18th century Of tall square form, burl insert top framed by tielimu planks, over high strut supported stretcher, straight beaded legs terminating in hoof feet.

H: 34 L: 29 $500-800

400 Large Chinese yumu lacquered low table qing dynasty Of square form, plank framed top over high hump-back stretchers and cylindrical legs.

H: 21 L: 37 in. $300-500

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402 Chinese lacquered, painted and applied cabinet on stand late qing dynasty Of tall square form, painted red and black banded frame, mineral applied twin door depicting figural landscape, over a two drawer stand, raised on straight legs.

H: 48 L: 40 W: 21 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $800-1,200

401 Pair of Chinese mixed wood chairs, and another chair qing dynasty The pair with protruding top rail, carved vertical back rail, shaped arms supported by posts, plank seat, together with a strut back chair.

Pair H: 40 L: 22 W: 18 in. $300-500

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403 Chinese hongmu two drawer side table late 19th century Of rectangular form, beaded twin drawers to frieze over shaped spandrels and straight beaded legs terminating in hoof feet.

H: 34 L: 36 D: 18 in. provenance: Property from a Washington, D. C. Estate $800-1,200

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404 Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid, and applied lacquered kang table late 19th century Of long rectangular form, motherof-pearl inlaid border enclosing a cartouche depicting a figural landscape of coral, jadeite and bone, lacquer ground, painted knee on cabriole legs.

H: 13 L: 32 in. $800-1,200

405 Chinese jichimu and softwood side table mid qing dynasty Rectangular softwood plank framed by well figured jichimu planks, waisted edge over a high-humpback stretcher terminating in a carved hoof foot.

H: 33 L: 36, D: 20 in. $1,000-1,500

406 Good pair of Chinese jichimu stools 18th century Fine jichimu grain, square ice-plate framed top, over waisted open-work panels, beaded and scroll spandrels applied apron, beading continuing to straight legs terminating in hoof feet, joined plank base.

H: 17 1/2 L: 13 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-4,000

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H: 36 L: 20 W: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

408 Fine Chinese mixed hardwood waisted side table late 18th century Of rectangular ice-plate framed top, over waisted plain apron, high hump-back stretchers, straight legs terminating in carved hoof.

H: 33 L: 36 W: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $8,000-12,000 409 Unusual Chinese mother-of-pearl or Lac burgaute table stand early qing dynasty Of kang table form, the top band with twisted wire, enclosing a figural landscape scene, recessed and open-work waist over protruding beaded and shaped apron, inlaid to show sprigs and a geometric ground, red lacquer to leg knee, terminating in a hoof foot.

H: 6 1/2 L: 21 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

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410 Large Chinese softwood compound cabinet qing dynasty Of two parts, the square cornered two door top cupboard section, is supported by a two door cupboard enclosing a bank of small drawers, raised on square bracket feet.

H: 106 W: 22 L: 55 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased from Liao Collection, 1991 $3,000-4,000

411 Chinese gesso and green painted edict case qianlong period or later Of square form, paneled domed and hinged cover, over a square base on plinth, woked to show scrolling dragons over lishui, good gilt-metal mounts, with binding.

H: 18 1/2 L: 14 W: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $2,000-3,000

411A Fine Chinese rootwood stool late 18th century Of cylindrical form, well formed to show trunk-like recesses and fingerlike protrusions, good golden hue and period patina.

H: 18 in. provenance: Previously of the William Lipton Collection $2,000-3,000

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412 Chinese black, green and red lacquer recessed leg side table 17/18th century Of long rectangular form, scroll form flanges, over rounded straight and stretcheres legs, all dry lacquered to show rock-work, foliate sprigs and squirrel and berry motif on black ground.

H: 33 L: 47 W: 17 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $800-1,200

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09/15/08 413 Fine Chinese carved full zitan table chest 18th century Of tall square form, hinged cover carved to the top to show a twin headed serpent-like beast within a recessed medallion, thumbnail edge over beaded panels of Buddhistic symbols, including double gourds and scrolls, biatong lock-plate and mounts, two carved and panels doors open to reveal an interior of seven full zitan drawers, archaic vessels carved to side planks, raised on a beaded and scroll carved bracket base.

H: 16 L: 14 1/4 W: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $4,000-6,000

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09/15/08 414 Chinese huanghuali table chest mid qing dynasty Flat rounded edge hinged cover over two framed doors, enclosing four short and one long drawer, metal corner mounts to cover, lockplate and handles.

H: 14 1/4 L: 14 in provenance: Purchased Nagel Auctioneers, Germany $3,000-5,000 415 Fine Chinese huanghuali square flush sided floor stand early qing dynasty Of full huanghuali and of tall square form, single insert plank top ‘iceplate’ edge, flush-sided straight square legs, high hump-back stretchers supporting vertical struts, all over low hump-back stretchers, good golden brown patina.

H: 24 L: 11 in. provenance: Previously property of a Japanese collector $3,000-5,000

415A Large Chinese huanghuali and burlwood drum table late qing dynasty Of cylindrical circular form, circualr burl-wood insert top framed by well grained crest planks, over beaded rim, shaped plain apron and quatrefoil rounded stretchers, over a matched shaped and circular.

H: 28 l: 26 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $5,000-8,000

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09/15/08 416 Large Chinese huanghuali table stand qing dynasty Of square ice-plate framed top, waisted edge leading to protruding straight knee, beaded and scrolling apron, hoof feet terminating in plain joined base.

H: 4 1/4 in L: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $3,000-5,000

417 Fine Chinese huanghuali metalmounted three tier picnic box 18/19th century Of rectangular form, square corner handle framed by carved scrolling brackets supported by a plank and panel base, enclosing a short thumbnail edged cover and two fitted trays, mounted edge and lingzhi scrolls to corners.

H: 9 1/2 L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $4,000-6,000

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418 Fine and rare pair of Chinese huanghuali chests on stands chests 18th century, stands late 18th/early 19th century Tall square chests set with corner lingzhi form mounts and banding to the hinged top, circular lock plate flanked by two well framed doors opening to reveal four short and one long drawer, shaped bracket base raised on a later Chippendale style stand.

Total H: 39 1/2 in. provenance: Acquired by descent from Earl Macartney, Envoy of Britain to China 1793.

Property of Sir & Lady Coates, Belfast, United Kingdom.

By family descent.

Private Collection, Virginia. $8,000-12,000

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419 Fine Chinese huanghuali square corner display cabinet 17/18th century Full huanghuali frame, square corners over two shelves, the top with insert shaped and beaded spandrels to all three sides, over two door cupboard revealing a single softwood shelf, well beaded side framing posts leading to straight scroll carved legs.

H: 70 L: 38 W: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA Purchased in Beijing 1946-48 $10,000-15,000

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420 Fine and large Chinese mixedhardwood throne chair qing dynasty Of square form, rounded rectangular straight back and arm rests, over a waisted bulging apron supporting large woven seat, raised on heavy straight legs terminating in hoof feet.

H: 29 L: 36 W: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $15,000-20,000

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421 Fine Chinese huanghuali painting table 17/18th century Framed double plank rectangular top, well figured ‘ghost face’ grain, over a high straight cross stretcher supporting six unusual scrolling circular struts, scroll bead carved spandrels bracket to corners, over straight beaded legs and high hoof feet.

H: 33 L: 51 1/2 W: 26 3/4 in. $40,000-60,000

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422 Chinese six panel jade, quartz and ivory applied floor screen 19th century Of six tall panels each applied with celadon and green jade, rose quartz and ivory to show three glazed panels of antiques, beasts and various Chinese motifs on a black lacquer ground, good hongmu frame.

Panel H: 6 foot 3 in, L: 17 in. provenance: Private Washington, D. C Collection $3,000-5,000

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09/15/08 423 Highly important Chinese twelve panel coromandel screen kangxi period, dated to the 21st year, renxu of the kangxi reign, 1682 The central field depicts a Chinese figural garden with pagoda, temples, and buildings, within a red alternating border with cartouche of still-lifes and landscapes, the reverse is carved to show a profusion of calligraphic script with a border of foliate scrolls and flowers, script reads ‘respectively to congratulate’ dated 1682 ; humbly presented by his disciple Zhao Jinmei to county magistrate Wen Linlang and is signed by over 400 members of the council.

Panel H: 106 L: 18 3/4 in (Total Length: 225 in.) provenance: Private Collection, Florida Purchased from The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York, 2002 $30,000-50,000

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09/15/08 424 Large silk embroidery table apron 20th century Of long rectangular form, green band of auspicious symbols frame a red ground figural and sea panel terminating in hand finished tassels.

L: 11 foot long $800-1,200

425 Chinese yellow ground calligraphy kesi panel qianlong seal, 19/20th century Of tall rectangular form, five long rows of script on imperial yellow hue ground, two seal marks, including qianlong mark.

H: 54 in. $600-1,200 426 Long Chinese yellow ground and calligraphy kesi panel two seals, 19/20th century Of long rectangular form, worked to show seventeen rows of script, two red seal marks.

L: 75 in. $800-1,200

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428 Chinese kesi panel 19th century Of tall rectangular form, color and golden thread depicting boys at play, framed and glazed.

H: 28 1/2 L: 14 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $600-800 429 Sino-Tibetan woven thread thanka 20th century Of tall rectangular form, detailed woven depiction of wrathful raktayamri, framed by various bodhisattva and lohan.

H: 55 in. $1,200-1,800 430 Chinese textile fragment late qing dynasty Glazed and framed, square panel of silk embroidery showing a street peddler on orange ground framed by silk brocade.

D: 19 in $300-500 427 Good Chinese kesi panel qianlong seal, republic period Of tall rectangular form, worked to show scholar and attendant over rock-work, coiling dragon and various seals all over a yellow ground.

H: 55 in. $1,000-2,000

431 Group of Chinese textiles mostly late 19th century Comprised of two pairs of shoes, apron skirts, and two tunics. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond V.A Acquired by American diplomat to China late 19th century $600-800

432 Chinese rank badge 19th century Of typical square form, civilian rank depicting white feathered bird framed by gold-thread and embroidery scrolling band, Buddhistic symbols and lingzhi clouds, glazed and raised over wood stand.

L: 12 in provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $200-300 433 Chinese green ground and embroidery fragment qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, embroidered ground and worked with multicolor to show various foliate sprigs.

L: 5 feet provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $400-600 434 Heavy Chinese green ground embroidery robe late qing dynasty Possibly for the Western market, heavy filled robe, embroidery chest to show dragons, medallion to panels.

H: 4 foot H provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $800-1,200

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435 435 Pair of unusual Chinese gauze and applied banners late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, yellow gauze ground applied with cut colored gauze worked to show a purple beast and red moon/sun.

Approx L: 10 Feet provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $800-1,200 436 Highly unusual Chinese red ground and calligraphy painted banner late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, red silk ground tightly embroidery foliate band framing two gold painted rows of script.

Approx H: 10 feet W: 51 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $800-1,200

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09/15/08 437 Chinese silk and embroidery panel 19th century Of rectangular form, blue band enclosing orange ground and embroidery foliate panel.

L: 60 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China late 19th century $800-1,200

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439 Unusual Chinese midnight blue gauze woman’s tunic late 19th century Light green and embroidery cuffs, midnight blue solid band gauze body.

H: 39 L: 52 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $800-1,200

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440 Chinese blue gauze and gold thread summer robe 19th century Of dark blue ground, gold thread embroidery showing dragons, clouds over lishui.

H: 55 L: 70 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $800-1,200

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438 Chinese silver thread and blue ground ‘dragon’ robe late qing dynasty Embroidery collar and cuff, multi colored and silver thread dragons, pearls and auspicious symbols over clouds and lishui, blue ground.

H: 53 L: approx 70 in $600-800

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441 Rare Chinese kesi tunic qing dynasty Well worked kesi body showing Fu bats, gold thread dragons, Buddhistic symbols all over lishui and lingzhi base, moderate losses.

H: 37 L: 51 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $800-1,200 442 Fine Chinese blue ground kesi panel qing dynasty or earlier Probably converted from a robe and of square form, worked to show a profusion of ruyi clouds, bat, golden thread dragons all over a sea and lishui, major losses.

W: 47 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $600-800 443 Chinese Dowager style lavender silk tunic late 19th century Of lavender ground embroidery to show phoenix and foliate sprigs, black and gold banded collar and cuff.

H: 38 L: 51 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA Acquired by American diplomat to China in the late 19th century $600-800

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444 Chinese light blue woman’s informal robe dowager style and period Boarders and collar of blue and white blossoms to black and gold ground, body of light-blue worked in tight embroidery to show various floral sprigs.

H: 55 L: 50 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond VA Acquired by American Diplomat during the late 19th century in China $800-1,200

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445 Good Chinese yellow ground woman’s court robe dowager style and of the period Good vibrant yellow ground, blue and white floral sprigs on black ground bands to collar and cuff, tight and well embroidery sprigs and blossoms to yellow ground, good overall condition.

H: 55 L: 70 in. provenance: Private Collection, Richmond VA Acquired by American diplomat to China during the late 19th century $1,500-2,000 446 Chinese pith painting canton, early 19th century Of tall rectangular form, pigment and ink on pith paper depicting a lady of the court, glazed and framed.

Image H: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $200-300 447 Two Chinese pith paintings canton, 19th century Framed and glazed, of of long rectangular form, depicting detailed butterflies and fruit.

Image L: 11 in. $300-500

448 Chinese paintings late qing dynasty Of color wash and ink on paper, well painted depicting boys at play and colorful rockwork and bamboo groves, two rows of script and red seal marks, framed and glazed.

H: 10 L: 17 in $300-500

452 Two Chinese ancestor scrolls 19th century Color on paper and later framed, depicting a male and female seated in formal robes with rank badge.

Image Height: 4 foot. provenance: Private Collection, Ohio $500-750

449 Chinese painted fan Color and ink on paper laid down on board, depicting a celestial figure.

L: 21 in. $200-300

453 Chinese handscroll qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, midnight blue/black ink ground on paper highlighted gilt landscape, rows of script and two seal marks, insert panels of script.

Image L: 8 foot 4 in. $400-800

450 Chinese painted fan Color and ink on paper, depicting a landscape with script and seal.

L: 21 in. $200-300 451 Pair of Chinese paintings late qing dynasty Framed and glazed, rectangular of wash and ink on paper, depicting beautiful maidens, one with two rows of script and red seal mark.

H: 23 in. $400-600

454 Two Chinese paintings 19/20th century Hanging scrolls, gilt phoenix and dragons on a calligraphy ground, on paper.

H: 51 in. $400-600

455 Three Chinese painted fans late qing dynasty or later Laid down on board, color wash and ink on paper, depicting figural landscapes.

L: 21 in. $500-800 456 Chinese painting early 19th century Signed chou ying. Color wash and ink on silk to show mountainous landscape, detailed poetic script to body and framing panels, seals of Mao Yuan and Wen Jia, glazed and framed.

Image H: 47 in. $2,000-3,000 457 Fine and large Chinese painting qing dynasty Hanging scroll, well and detailed depiction of a vendor and beauty.

H: 75 in. provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina $3,000-5,000

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458 Fine and large Chinese export painting coastal, late 18th century In the manner of Lang Shih Mein, color wash and ink on paper, well painted to depict archers, ladies and gentleman of the court, dog and court landscape, glazed and framed.

H: 35 L: 66 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $10,000-15,000

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459 Attributed to Xu Beihong, Eight galloping horses dated eighth month of wuzi (1948), xu/beihong seal mark & signed Beihong Ink on paper, hanging scroll glazed and framed, painted to depict eight galloping horses, inscribe ‘ painted for the enjoyment at leisure in the eighth month of Wuzi brushing playing by Beihong.

Image H: 45 L: 23 in. provenance: Private collection of Eugene Fleischer, Georgia Previously of the Brandage Family collection $5,000-8,000

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09/15/08 Lots 460–469 represent several fine examples of late Ming and early Qing blue and white ware, all acquired by decent from Sir Alfred Beatty. Beatty, a mining magnate, amassed an important Egyptian and Oriental art and book collection, the majority of which was donated to the British museum during the 1950s and later.

460 Large Chinese Ming blue and white ‘lotus’ jar wanli period Robustly potted, short waisted neck over rounded shoulders and tapering body, unglazed foot, vibrantly painted scrolling band to neck, and typical Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolls to body, leaf diaper to base.

H: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $3,000-5,000

461 Large Chinese Ming blue and white ‘lotus’ jar wanli period The short waisted neck issues from a round shoulder tapering body, scroll decorated neck, well painted lotus flower and leaf body, unglazed base raised on a short foot.

H: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $3,000-5,000

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462 Very rare Chinese blue and white drum form brush stand two character mark, 17/18th century Of cylindrical drum form, the slightly convex top recessed with three circular brush pots, rectangular ink pot and a central water pot, all with molded covers, painted to show four lotus cartouches enclosing sprigs, the body is slightly recessed framed by two Greek-key bands, painted to show four cartouches of scholar and attendant over three matched and one similar detailed foliate ground, unglazed raised foot, glazed base.

H: 4 L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania. For a similar example see; Sotheby’s, London, Nov 10, 2004 It is extremely rare to find drum form brush stands with period insert covers. $4,000-6,000

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463 Chinese blue and white charger 18th century Of steeped form, brown fired rim, well painted body showing mums and peonies, stapled.

D:L 15 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $800-1,200

464 Chinese blue and white hawthorn vase and jar kangxi period and possibly later The wide shouldered vase is painted with ruyi band to neck and ‘hawthorn’ ground, together with a covered vase with similar decoration.

Vase H: 14 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $500-800

465 Large Chinese blue and white charger kangxi mark and of the period Of slightly rounded form, well painted Indian lotus pods issuing scrolling leaves worked to inner and outer-walls, raised circular recessed foot.

D: 15 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $2,000-3,000

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466 Large and impressive Chinese blue and white beaker vase kangxi period Well potted with flared mouth over cylindrical neck slight bulbous waist and flared base, the rim painted to show banded scrolls over a well painted continuous landscape of fisherman and village hamlet, two cartouches of lotus pods within cross hatched bands to waist showing lotus pods and flowers, a finely painted continuous landscape with sampans and mountain range to base, raised circular unglazed foot, double blue rings and old collection label.

H: 17 1/4 in. provenance: Private estate, Pennsylvania $4,000-6,000

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467 Chinese blue and white jar kangxi period Robustly potted rounded tapering form, well painted to show a longtail amidst blossoming sprigs and rock work, unglazed foot, double blue rings, associated wood cover.

H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $500-800

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468 Chinese blue and white covered jar lingzhi mark, kangxi period Circular straight edge cover surmounts a rounded base, the cover painted in cobalt blues to show floral sprigs and insects, the base decorated with a crosshatched band to the shoulder, enclosing mums, rock work and butterflies.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $800-1,200

469 Large Chinese blue and white molded covered jar kangxi period Straight edge cover painted to depict a boy , the rounded tapering base molded with eight petal bands to collar and base, painted to show Buddhistic symbols, the body well painted to show court beauties and rock-work.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $800-1,200 470 Large Chinese Ming style copperred underglazed bowl qing dynasty Of deep U-shape, outer-wall rim painted to show wave enclosing peony issuing leaf veins, Roman-Key to foot, interior well painted to show foliate band enclosing well painted scrolling chrysanthemum to the wall, central medallion of peony within Roman-key, raised on circular foot, orange buff unglazed base.

H: 7 L: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $5,000-8,000

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09/15/08 471 Good pair of Chinese copper-red and blue underglazed bowls lingzhi mark, kangxi period Of deep-U shape interior medallion painted to show peach and sprigs, similar design to outer-wall.

H: 3 L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Sold to Benefit an East Coast Institution $400-600 472 Chinese blue and white cup and underplate kangxi period Cup of deep U-shape raised on a small foot, together with an underplate both decorated with lotus flowers and foliate scrolls.

Underdish D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of Lord & Lady Coates, Belfast, Ireland.

By family descent.

Private Collection, Virginia. $500-700

473 Large Chinese Ming ‘European subject’ blue and white charger swatow, ming dynasty Of slightly rounded form, geometric and foliate sprigs to rim, central medallion of tall mast ships and European landscape, repaired rim.

D: 18 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 474 Chinese Hua glazed molded censer, wood cover 18th century Of cylindrical form, molded outerwall, scroll carved bracket feet, pieced hardwood cover.

H: 4 1/2 in. $600-800 475 Chinese blue and white lime pot 18th century Of cylindrical compressed form, arch carved handle, circular recessed mouth, raised on tall circular foot, painted in Canton palette.

H: 6 1/2 in. $500-800

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476 Fine Chinese blue underglazed charger wanli period The foliate rim potted with curvlinea edge, diaper band above a carvetto of freely painted lotus flowers and reeds enclosing a central medallion of four fat fish swimming around a lotus bed, the outer- wall painted with eight buddhistic symbols among floral sprigs.

D: 13 in provenance: For a similar example see; Ming Porcelain; D.Lion-Goldschmidt, 1978, pg 51. $5,000-8,000 477 Small Chinese blue underglazed bowl late ming dynasty Of deep U-shape form, the inner wall painted to show a fishing hamlet, the outer wall painted with a similar motif.

H: 2 1/2 D: 4 1/2 in. $500-800

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478 Rare Chinese blue underglazed ‘double bird’ wine jar ming dynasty Unusual form, the domed lotus leaf decorated cover reveals a single hollow chamber, the base molded as joined ducks one decorated with a blue head the other primarily unglazed, detailed painted feathers to body, unglazed flat base.

H: 4 L: 5 in. provenance: For a near identical example see; Ming Porcelain, D. Lion-Goldschmidt page 174. $5,000-8,000

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479 Three Chinese Ming blue and white bowls and dish 16/17th century Comprised of two saucers painted to show a central medallion of insects and sprigs within a band of eight Buddhistic symbols, high walled bowl with old repair and large dish decorated in a similar manner.

Largest D: 11 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $500-800

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480 Chinese Ming blue and white charger late ming dynasty Of gentle rounded form, the central medallion is painted to show a phoenix, enclosed by a band of paneled foliate sprigs, raised on a circular foot, base partially glazed revealing orange buff ground.

D: 15 in. provenance: Sold to Benefit East Coast Institution $400-600

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481 Seven Chinese Ming blue underglazed dishes 16th century Of rounded form, painted to show a central medallion of lotus sprigs, within double blue rings, raised on short circular foot.

H: 2 L: 5 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $800-1,200

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482 Chinese blue and white bowl 18th century Deep U-shape painted cobalt blue to show figural landscape and script.

H: 3 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Washington, D.C. $200-300 483 Large Chinese blue and white vase kangxi mark and of the period Drilled for a lamp, unusual pear form, flared mouth tapering neck to wide body and tapering cylindrical base, raised on an unglazed foot, well painted in cobalt blue to show court scene and landscape, drilled, six character mark.

H: 18 in. provenance: Washington, D. C. Estate Vantine label to base $3,000-5,000 484 Chinese Ming celadon Longquan charger 14/15th century Of deep edge circular form, fluted rim, petal form carved interior wall, central medallion carved to show foliate sprig, raised on a circular foot, buff foot.

D: 14 in. $800-1,200

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485 Massive Chinese Ming carved celadon tripod censer, jade mounted cover and stand ming dynasty, 15th century Robustly pottered cylindrical tripod jardiniere, carved geometric ground enclosing scrolling clouds, buff orange medallion to interior, and underside, very fine 18th century celadon-whitish jade mounted open-work cover and hardwood mask carved base.

Total H: 15 1/2 L: 13 in. provenance: Previously of the Everit Macy Collection $15,000-20,000

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486 Large and fine Chinese blue and white ‘landscape’ vase 18th century Slightly flared mouth issuing from a waisted neck high strong shoulders and tapering cylindrical body, raised on a circular foot, well and detailed painted landscape scene to body.

H: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $4,000-6,000

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487 Pair of Chinese wucai jars transitional period, 17th century Short neck issues from a wide shoulder baluster base, goldgilt, green, yellow, iron-red and blue underglazed leaf band to collar, Fu dogs and mums to body, both rebuilt, on wood stand.

H: 12 in. provenance: From the Collection of Mrs. Muriel Wolgin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. $1,000-1,500 488 Rare Chinese blue underglazed and Wucai decorated charger kangxi mark and of the period Of gradual rounded form, blue underglazed lotus band to rim enclosing six cartouches of sprigs to rim, central medallion of iron-red, yellow, green and purple enameled fruit, lotus, and foliate sprigs, recessed foot, six character mark to base.

D: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York Previously of a private Japanese Collection $3,000-5,000

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489 Fine Chinese Wucai porcelain jar Transitional period, 17th century Short neck issues from a wide shoulder tapering cylindrical body, blossoms enameled to neck, blue underglazed geometric band to collar, body well enameled to show boys during a dragon show amongst foliate landscape, unglazed base.

H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York Previously of a private Japanese Collection $4,000-6,000

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490 Large Chinese famille verte covered jar kangxi period Of octagonal form, domed cap surmounted cover over a well decorated iron-red and enamel painted body depicting a figural landscape, unglazed base with recess and double rings.

H: 20 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $3,000-5,000

491 Chinese famille rose table screen and hardwood stand porcelain probably kangxi period Porcelain screen of tall rectangular form, detailed enameled and iron-red decorated scene of horseman and processions, huanghuali frame and stand.

Total H: 27 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $1,000-1,500

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492 Fine Chinese Blanc-de-chine Dehua elephant censer early qing dynasty Of two section form, the cover carved and molded to show three musicians over dragon and lattice carved howdah, over standing elephant, well and delicately incised to show mask and dragon saddle, lingzhi bands.

H: 12 in. provenance: Illustrated; P. J Donnelly- Blanc-dechine; The porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, plate 113b, Published 1969. $5,000-8,000 493 Chinese export blanc-de-chine mug qianlong period Of cylindrical form, molded twist and foliate carved handle, raised on circular foot.

H: 5 1/4 in. $400-800

494 Large Chinese langyao vase 18th century Of pear form, well potted straight neck issuing from pear compressed body over a raised foot, good strawberry to dark purple glaze to body, repainted recessed foot.

H: 18 in. $800-1,200 495 Chinese langyao glazed jar and bronze cover qing dynasty Of bulbous cylindrical form, raised on a tall circular foot, thick strawberry glaze over white ground, orange buff recessed base, and bronze ruyi band cover.

H: 12 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $500-800

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496 Chinese langyao glazed double gourd vase qianlong/jiaqing Slender neck issuing from double gourd body, raised on a circular buff unglazed foot, running raspberry glaze, repair to rim.

H: 9 in. provenance: Collection label and number to base $700-1,000 497 Pair of Chinese flambe glazed vases rubbed marks, late 19th century Flared mouth issuing from slender neck over compressed bodies, raised on short foot, raspberry to purple glaze.

H: 4 3/4 in. $300-500

498 Chinese langyao tripod jardiniere qing dynasty Of bowl cylindrical form, cream tone rim continually to raspberry base over three short legs.

H: 5 L: 8 1/2 in. $700-1,000 499 Large and impressive famille rose covered jar qianlong period, mounts later Converted into a lamp, very well enameled body, showing detailed figural landscape, good gilt metal mounts.

Jar H: 16 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

500 Chinese blue and white covered jar four character kangxi mark, late 19th century Domed cover, circular finial, well painted to show boys at play amongst blossoming chrysanthemum, wide shoulder base, painted to show ladies at leisure amongst bands of phoenix.

H: 11 in. provenance: Private Collection, New York Previously of a private Japanese collection S. Marchant & Co. label verso $1,000-1,500

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501 Chinese blue and white brush washer tongzhi mark and of the period Of cylindrical circular form, inward potted rim, well painted in blue underglaze to show dragon and scrolling clouds, unglazed foot rim. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,500-2,000

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502 Chinese powder blue rouleau vase 19th century Converted into a lamp, stronger powder blue glaze, thinning at rim, fair mounts.

Vase H: 16 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $700-1,000

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503 Chinese late Ming carved celadon glazed porcelain censer on stand 16/17th century Of cylindrical form, waisted rim, white glazed interior, carved light celadon outer-wall, to show scrolls and bands, raised on a circular foot, good later wood stand.

Total H: 4 1/4 L: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $800-1,200 504 Chinese peach-bloom glazed porcelain censer 18th century Wide flared cylindrical moth and neck over compressed body, raised on a unglazed circular foot, white glazed base, white interior, even raspberry to outer wall.

H: 4 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $1,500-2,000

505 Fine and large Chinese gilt painted langyao vase qing dynasty Converted into a lamp, good strawberry hue thin near mouth darker towards base, slight crazing under glaze, well painted Indian lotus and ruyi collar to body, good heavy gilt metal mounts.

Vase H: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $1,000-1,500

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506 Fine Chinese famille rose triple gourd vase double blue rings, qing dynasty Converted into a lamp, not drilled, very fine enameled ruyi collar and lotus scrolls to body, four floral cartouches in reverse to body, raised unglazed foot, glazed double rings base.

Vase H: 16 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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507 Chinese blue and white rouleau vase late 19th century Of rouleau form, kangxi type decoration, cross-hatched rim, figural landscape to body.

H: 17 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800 508 Large and impressive Chinese export charger qing dynasty Of stepped shallow body, the flat rim decorated with gilt and floral garlands, the interior medallion enameled to show citron fruit, and antiques, brown buff base.

D: 18 1/2 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $800-1,200

509 Chinese blue underglazed porcelain bowl chenghua mark, kangxi period or earlier Of deep U-shape form, the outerwall painted to show band to the rim framing a scene of birds and riverscape, raised on a short foot.

H: 4 L: 8 1/2 in provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $400-600 510 Unusual Chinese blue underglazed and reticulated bowl kangxi period Later silver mounted foot, inner-wall painted to show sprig framed by diaper band, a lattice work outerwall encloses a solid underglazed wall, all raised on a tall silver rimmed foot.

H: 3 1/2 L: 6 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $500-800

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511 Chinese silver mounted blue and white vase and caddy kangxi porcelain, probably dutch silver mounts Foliate mounted blue and white baluster vase, circular bracket footed base, together with a molded and blue underglazed silver covered caddy.

Tallest: 9 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $800-1,200

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512 Chinese export lotus decorated charger late qing dynasty Of shallow form, raised on a circular foot, lotus petal band to rim enclosing blossoming sprigs and a central medallion.

D: 16 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $400-800

514 Chinese enameled basin qing dynasty Slightly everted rim issues from a steep-walled base, well enameled to show Indian Lotus flowers issuing from leaves , iron-red Fu bats and butterflies,A/F. H: 4 L: 15 1/2 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $500-800

516 Pair of Chinese export ruby ground and enameled plates 18th century Of stepped slightly rounded form, decorated with ruyi shaped cartouches framing a central medallion of peacock and peony.

D: 9 1/4 in provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $400-600

513 Large Chinese famille rose punch bowl 18th century Well rounded U-shape, enameled in bright pinks, greens and yellows to show peacocks and peony, stapled.

H: 7 L: 16 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $400-600

515 Small Chinese export famille rose underplate 18th century Of rectangular form, enameled figural landscape within foliate band.

L: 10 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $300-500

517 Nine Chinese export plates qianlong period Of octagon shape, ruby ground rim, floral sprigs enclose a medallion showing a bird perched on a sprig, raised on a small circular foot.

D: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $500-800

518 Large and unusual famille noire barber dish kangxi period Of oval form with arch inclusion, outer rim enameled to show rubypink ground and floral sprigs, the intense interior of blossoms and typical Kangxi black and green ground, moderate frets.

L: 14 1/2 in provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $800-1,200 519 Chinese famille rose dish 18/19th century Of oval form, central medallion of sampan and god of the sea, framed by a border of butterflies, shou symbols and floral sprigs.

L: 12 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $400-600

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09/15/08 520 Large Chinese export bowl 18th century Of deep U-shape form, outer wall well enameled to show ladies of the court and figural landscapes, minor crazing.

D: 10 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $500-800

521 Four Chinese export and export type bowls mostly 18th century Comprised of a blue and iron-orange decorated bowl, made for the Persian market and three famille rose decorated bowls.

Largest D: 12 in. provenance: Sold by the order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions funds $500-800

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522 Rare pair of large Chinese export vases 18/19th century Of flask baluster form, foliate mouth issues from a slender neck and narrow shouldered body raised on recessed oval shaped base, the body applied to show squirrels and fruit over a figural landscape, framed by typical purple and gilt sprigs.

H: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Purchased from Elinor Gordon 1979 The collection of Ann B. Ritt $2,000-3,000

523 Chinese imari white-metal mounted kendi 18th century White metal mounted domed rim, cover and spout pressed lotus scrolls, slender neck issues from a ribbed bulbous body, raised on a short foot, slight blue hue to glaze.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $500-800

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09/15/08 524 Large Chinese famille rose ‘rose lady’ late qing dynasty Of tall slender form, well enameled robe, clasping a ruyi and basket, seal to interior.

H: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200 525 Pair of Chinese robin egg glazed and applied baluster floor vases late 19th century Converted to lamps, flared mouth, applied handles, relief applied gilded immortal grouping to body, over circular foot.

Vase H: 25 in. provenance: From the collection of Harry Wetherstine, Germantown, PA $1,000-1,800

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526 Pair of green glazed parrot models and two yixing table items Parrots of typical Kangxi form, together with a yixing cup enclosed within a fruit form jar, and teapot.

Parrot H: 8 1/2 in. $300-400 527 Chinese raspberry glazed porcelain vase double blue rings, late qing dynasty Of baluster form, flared mouth with ribbed waisted neck, over shouldered tapering body, flared foot, raised on a small circular unglazed foot, blue rings, good thick raspberry glaze slightly thinning at rim and foot.

H: 10 in. $2,000-3,000 528 Pair of Chinese blue and white vases 19/20th century Of baluster form, painted to show a ruyi band to collar, detailed figural landscape to body and foliate band to base, repair to one neck.

H: 16 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $400-600

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529 Chinese famille rose brushpot late qing dynasty Of ribbed foliate cylindrical form, enameled to show two figural scenes.

H: 6 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $300-500 530 Large Rose medallion charger and vase 19th century The charger of shallow form, together with a baluster vase.

Vase H: 16 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $300-500 531 Large Chinese famille rose and gilt decorated covered bottle vase 19th century Urn mounted stopper, over slender cylindrical neck, compressed body, tall circular foot, enameled butterflies, sprigs and gilt and blue underglazed sprigs.

H: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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532 Chinese export famille rose tureen 19th century Of rectangular form, simulated gilt molded bamboo handle surmounts a domed and decorated cover showing foliate band and figures, revealing an similar enameled interior, the base with unglazed base.

H: 6 1/2 L: 9 1/2 in provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $400-600 533 Large Chinese export famille rose tureen, stand and serving tray 19th century Gilded molded finial surmounts a petal molded domed cover painted with figures and famille rose band, similar decorated oval base, twist handles raised on an oval foot, together with stand and oval roast tray.

Largest Tray L: 17 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $1,000-1,500

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09/15/08 534 Monumental Chinese famille rose floor vase canton, late 19th century Of baluster form, flared mouth over slender neck, turquoise glazed interior, two damaged lug handles, the outer body well painted to show panels of horsemen on a ground of famille rose and birds.

H: 4 foot, 2 in. provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina $3,000-5,000 535 Chinese blanc-de-chine libation cup and copper red underglazed vase 18th century & 20th century Molded foliate rim, deer and pine work to outer-wall, guangxu marked bottle vase in the Kangxi style showing beast to three sides.

Vase H: 7 1/4 in. provenance: Sold to Benefit East Coast institution $200-300 536 Pair of Chinese blue and white beaker vases, and pricket qing dynasty Of long slender form, painted to show lotus and scroll leaves, together with a cylindrical blue and white joss stick.

Tallest: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Sold to benefit an East Coast Institution $500-800 537 Large Chinese blue and white yen yen vase late 19th century Cylindrical flared mouth over tapering neck, bulbous shoulder and circular base, well painted in cobalt blue to show Kangxi style figural landscape.

H: 18 in. $800-1,200

538 Chinese blue and white vase and bowl four kangxi mark, 19th century Of baluster form, Roman-key band to rim, figural landscape to body, together with a dragon painted large bowl.

Vase H: 10 1/2 in. $400-600 539 Two Chinese blue and white vases kangxi marks, late 19th century Both of cylindrical form, painted with figural landscapes and script.

Tallest H: 12 in. $300-500 540 Fine Chinese puce backed ‘cockerel’ dish yongzheng period The finely potted deep center dish is decorated with four landscape vinaigrettes to the rim on a puce ground, the central medallion of open scroll form shows two cocks among pink peony flanked by pine sprigs.

D: 9 in. $1,500-2,000 541 Pair of rose medallion vases 19th century Folded rim, molded Fu lions gilded gold in reverse at shoulder, baluster body, well painted figural landscapes and foliate scrolls, signs of repair.

H: 14 1/2 in. $500-800

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542 Chinese export enameled floor vase late 19th century The flared mouth issues from a waisted neck applied with two pink glazed qilong handles, over a tapering cylinder body, well enameled to show a procession of figures amongst a landscape.

H: 25 in. $800-1,200 543 Good pair of Chinese enameled garden seats late 19th/early 20th century Of typical drum form, beaded rims and open coin medallions to top and flanks, enameled to show antiques, cartouche of birds and floral sprigs over a diaper band.

H: 18 L: 12 in. $500-800

544 Large Chinese rose medallion bowl 19th century Of deep U-shape form, painted in the typical medallion palette, raised on a circular foot.

D: 16 in. $1,000-1,500 545 Large Chinese famille noire baluster vase kangxi mark, 19th century Flared cylindrical neck, square tapering body enameled to show birds at flight over blossoms, green rock-work to a black ground, recessed base with six character kangxi mark.

H: 19 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman $1,000-1,500

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09/15/08 546 Chinese blue and white covered jar kangxi four character marks, late 19th century Domed circular finial surmounted cover, over wide shouldered baluster form, Shou symbol and foliate decorated base, circular foot.

H: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $400-600 547 Five Chinese export plates 19th century Of slightly rounded form, enameled and iron-red butterfly and foliate decoration.

D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $300-500 548 Three Chinese export famille rose plates 19th century Of slightly rounded form, well enameled to show court figural scenes.

D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $300-500 549 Chinese small Doucai covered jar kangxi six character mark, qing dynasty Of baluster form, the flat domed cover and base underglazed blue and enameled to show lingzhi head and floral blossoms, unglazed circular foot, glazed base.

H: 4 in. $800-1,200

550 Chinese famille rose plaque late 19th century Of tall rectangular form, well enameled porcelain plaque depicting two figures, egret and scrolling sea, hardwood frame.

H: 17 in. $1,000-1,500 551 Large pair of Chinese iron red decorated porcelain vases 19/20th century Of square baluster form, flared mouth and slender neck, decorated to show birds among peony blossoms.

H: 19 in. $800-1,200 552 Chinese famille verte mallet vase 19th century Of Kangxi style, ruyi band underglazed to U shape mouth, slender neck applied to show masks, cylindrical body enameled and underglazed to show figural landscape, buff unglazed recessed base.

H: 13 1/4 in. $400-600 553 Pair of Chinese blue, aubergine glazed phoenix 19/20th century Of tall cast and carved form, side profile incised to show feathers to chest and long-tail over foliate base.

H: 12 1/4 in. $1,000-2,000 554 Chinese white/cream glazed earthenware jar qing dynasty Converted to lamp, of wide cylindrical form, short rim, with crackle underglaze, over wood stand.

H: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Washington, D.C. $400-600

555 Chinese wucai ginger jar 19/20th century Of cylindrical form, domed cover yellow, green and iron-red enamel over blue underglazed, wood stand.

Jar H: 10 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $200-300 556 Large carved celadon vase 19/20th century Converted into a lamp, cylindrical neck issues two mask handles supporting rings, compressed body all carved to show masks and foliate cartouches, gilt-metal mounts.

Vase H: 12 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200 557 Large Chinese famille rose vase qianlong mark, 19/20th century Of square baluster form, script and figural cartouche in reverse, mask and ring stylized handles all on a ground of lotus scrolls and solid midnight blue.

H: 19 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800 558 Chinese clair-de-lune double gourd vase guangxu mark and probably of the period Slender neck issues from compressed globular body, buff unglazed circular foot, recessed marked and glazed base.

H: 9 in. $600-800

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09/15/08 559 Chinese carved and glazed porcelain brushpot mark of wang bingrong and of the period Of tall cylindrical form, well applied and carved body to show pagoda and landscape, unglazed foot, glazed and impressed base.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection $2,500-3,500

560 Pair of Chinese ‘bat & peach’ enameled bowls iron red guangxu marks and probably of the period Both of U-shape, the interior enameled to show pink fruit and iron-red bats, the outer wall decorated in a similar manner.

H: 2 L: 4 1/2 in. $400-500 561 Large Chinese blue underglazed Ming decorated vase 20th century Of Hu-baluster form, applied with two mask handles, cobalt decoration showing horseman enclosed within bands of foliate sprigs.

H: 15 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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562 Large Chinese blue underglazed vase kangxi mark, 20th century The flared mouth issues from a cylindrical neck, over a square tapering body, decorated in the Kangxi ‘red cliff’ manner with Su Dongpo’s poem and figural depictions, recessed base and slight crazing underglaze.

H: 23 in. $800-1,200

564 Large Chinese blue underglazed covered jar 20th century The finial surmounted domed cover, encloses a baluster form base, painted with peony and sprig cartouches.

H: 22 in. $500-800

563 Large Chinese blue underglazed vase 20th century Of baluster form, potted with two cylindrical molded ‘bamboo’ handles, painted in leaf bands and diapers enclosing a body of phoenix and scrolling leaves.

H: 19 in. $800-1,200

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565 Large Chinese blue underglazed jardiniere Of octagonal form, everted rim issues from a diaper of ruyi heads and leaf band enclosing a figural landscape of various immortals.

H: 23 in $1,500-2,000 566 Chinese blue and white ‘dragon’ vase six kangxi character marks, 20th century Of slender cylindrical form, short neck over high shouldered body, tapering to a unglazed foot, body painted to show two five claw dragons in reverse.

H: 10 1/4 in. $300-500

567 Large Chinese monochrome vase late 19th century Of hu form, flared mouth issues from a tapering neck over a wide shouldered body applied with lug handles, raised on small circular foot.

H: 18 in $400-600 568 Pair of Chinese famille rose and powder blue beaker vases late 19th century Of typical Kangxi beaker form, flared mouth issues from a slender stepped bulbous cylindrical body, famille rose cartouches to powder blue ground.

H: 18 in $1,000-1,500

569 Large Chinese iron red and green decorated blue underglazed vase yongzheng mark, 20th century Of globular form, long slender neck issues from a bulbous body, green and iron-red dragons decorated with blue underglazed dragon and scrolling clouds.

H: 27 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $400-600

570 Large Chinese double gourd form blue underglazed vase 19/20th century The long straight slender neck issues from a compressed double gourd body, neck painted to show leaf lappet, figural cartouches to body.

H: 18 in. $500-800 571 Two Chinese foliate form enameled bowls late qing dynasty Of deep foliate form, turquoise enameled interiors, yellow and blue enameled outer-walls showing Indian Lotus scrolls, boxed.

Largest D: 5 3/4 in. $400-600

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09/15/08 572 Chinese molded and carved celadon glazed and famille rose decorated vase blue qianlong mark, republic period or later Of Hu form, molded with applied elephant mask handles, with four landscape cartouches to a carved light celadon ground, raised on a shaped base.

H: 10 1/2 in. $400-600 573 Two Chinese glazed and ‘dragon’ incised saucers kangxi marks, 20th century Of slightly rounded form, the central medallion depicts two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, raised on a short circular foot.

D: 6 in. $500-800 574 Chinese blue underglazed Kangxi style brushpot late qing or later Of cylindrical form, Two rectangular framed cartouche of a figural landscape and antiques, recessed base.

H: 6 1/4 L: 7 1/2 in. $500-800 575 Chinese blue underglazed Kangxi style brushpot 19/20th century Of waisted cylindrical form, well painted figural landscape enclosed within two diaper bands, raised on a unglazed circular foot.

H: 7 1/2 L: 8 in. $400-600 576 Two Chinese peach-bloom vases blue kangxi marks, republic period or later One of slender neck form, issuing from a foliate carved base, over a circular foot, together with a ribbed neck slender ovoid bodied vase.

Tallest: 8 in. $500-800

577 Chinese peach-bloom water-coupe and brushwasher blue kangxi marks, 20th century The beehive coupe is carved with dragon roundrels, thinning glaze running to foot, together with a wide mouth washer raised on a circular foot.

Coupe H: 4 in. $500-800 578 Chinese Tang pottery jar tang dynasty Of tall baluster form, molded and applied figures to shoulder, ribbed neck, raised on a buff foot, rim ground and drilled. $300-500 579 Chinese iron red and enamel decorated porcelain ‘dragon’ vase blue qianlong seal mark, republic period or later The long straight slender neck issues from a globular body, decorated to show iron red dragons and white enamel clouds, raised on a tall circular foot.

H: 25 in $800-1,200 580 Chinese peach-bloom water coupe and covered dish blue kangxi marks, republic or later The beehive water coupe thinly potted with everted moth and circular base, matched cover and base dish raised on a circular foot, both with raspberry and green mottle glaze.

Coupe H: 4 in. provenance: Sold to benefit an East Coast Institution $300-500

581 Chinese famille rose porcelain vase republic period Of baluster form, everted rim over slender neck, raised on a circular foot, well enameled to show quail and bamboo blossoms.

H: 7 1/2 in. $600-800 582 Chinese blue and white bowl xianfeng mark Of U-shape well painted to show central medallion and outer-wall of dragons, raised on a small circular foot.

D: 6 3/4 in. $600-800 583 Two Chinese ‘cultural revolution, decorated porcelain vases 20th century Of large baluster form, black enameled band to rim and neck, transfer figural image to body, script verso and to base.

H: 18 in. $800-1,200 584 Chinese wucai ‘bulb’ vase 19/20th century Flared mouth over slender neck, ribbed body potted with five recesses, enamel decorated body.

H: 8 1/2 in. $500-700 585 Two Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls qianlong marks, 20th century One of unusual separately potted base, free-moving U-shape bowl well painted to show boys at play, together with a famille rose bowl.

Largest D: 7 1/4 in. $400-600

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09/15/08 586 Large Chinese famille rose porcelain vase 20th century Of long cylindrical form, everted rim decorated with blue bands, detailed landscape painted to body.

H: 14 1/4 in. $500-700

587 Chinese blue and white covered jar early 20th century Of tall cylindrical form, small recess, well painted to show scholar by riverbank.

H: 14 in. $500-700 588 Chinese famille rose porcelain jar republic period Of tapering cylindrical form, well enameled to show detailed landscape.

H: 9 1/2 in. $400-600

589 Two Chinese famille verte rouleau vases republic period Of typical form, molded cylindrical neck, decorated to show figural landscape.

H: 18 in. $700-900

592 Chinese flambe glazed vase 18/19th century Of wide baluster form, rounded rim, slender neck and wide compressed body, brown and green glaze over raspberry ground, buff base.

H: 12 in. $600-800

590 Chinese famille rose porcelain jar republic period Of wide cylindrical form, decorated to show landscape cartouches to orange ground, mark to base.

H: 8 in. $300-500

593 Chinese Cizhou molded guardian figure song period Molded seated figure, painted orange, brown and white over orange buff pottery, wood base.

H: 9 in. $800-1,200

591 Small pair of Chinese famille rose bottle vases republic period Of cylindrical form, black jeweled band to rim, geese and foliate sprig to body, script verso.

H: 5 in. $300-500

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594 Chinese brown glazed conical bowl yuan dynasty Of tapering cylindrical form, brown rim, brown/black glazed interior, raised on buff orange circular foot.

L: 5 in. $500-700

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595 Unusual Chinese famille rose tray and paste box republic period Of oval form, worked to show boys fishing to the interior, iron orange ground to the outer-wall of landscape cartouches, marked base, together with a famille rose circular paste box, showing carp and script.

L: 12 in. $300-500 596 Pair of Chinese yellow glazed saucers yongzheng mark, 20th century Of slightly rounded form, incised ‘treasures’ to the outer wall.

D: 5 1/2 in. $600-800 597 Chinese famille rose vase daoguang mark, republic period or later Of baluster form, molded elephant mask handles, well enameled neck and shoulder showing Indian lotus and leaf diaper on light celadon ground, landscape to body, over framing circular base.

H: 13 in. $1,000-1,500 598 Unusual Chinese porcelain famille rose ink stand late qing dynasty Of double gourd form, green and orange enamel decoration, gilt foliate lotus to pan.

L: 3 1/4 in. $300-400

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599 Pair of Chinese famille noire rouleau vases double blue rings, 20th century Of typical form, ribbed cylindrical neck, over shouldered body, enameld to show green and brown foliate sprigs and birds to a black ground.

H: 16 in. $800-1,200 600 Pair of Chinese blue underglazed vases blue guangxu marks, 20th century The trumpet everted mouth issues from a slender cylindrical neck stepped shoulder and ovoid body raised on a tall circular foot, well painted to show diaper band to mouth, scrolling clouds and dragons and pearls to body.

H: 16 in. $800-1,200 600A Two Chinese enameled porcelain wood framed wall panels 20th century Tall rectangular form, enameled figural scenes are framed by blue and white plaques within a wood frame.

H: 66 in. $2,000-3,000

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601 Large Chinese famille rose vase six character mark, 20th century Flared mouth issues from a slender cylindrical neck, over a bulbous body, raised on a circular foot, well enameled body showing mums and black birds.

H: 16 in. $600-800

605 Chinese blue underglazed Quanyin model Modeled standing, applied headdress and flowing robe, hands near waist holding a small vase, blue and brown glazed details.

H: 13 in. $300-500

602 Chinese blue underglazed jardiniere kangxi four character mark, late 19th century Of wide cylindrical form, ruyi diaper to mouth, figural landscape to body, buff foot and glazed base.

H: 7 D: 8 1/2 in. $800-1,200

606 Pair large of Chinese iron red decorated ‘dragon’ bowls blue daoguang mark, republic period or later Of deep U-shape form, gilt rim, outer wall decorated to show ironred dragons chasing gilt flaming pearls of wisdom, raised on a small circular foot.

H: 3 1/2 L: 8 in. $500-800

603 Chinese famille rose vase red seal mark to base, 20th century The flared rim issues from a high shouldered body, raised on a tapered foot, well enameld body depicting ground birds and mums, blue enameled lotus scrolls to foot.

H: 16 in. $600-800

607 Chinese famille rose table screen republic period Of tall rectangular form, enameled to show an immortal and attendant, four rows of script and seals, wood stand.

Total H: 22 in. $500-800

604 Large pair of Chinese famille rose beaker vases blue kangxi marks, 19/20th century Of trumpet beaker form, flared mouth issues from a cylindrical body, stepped base over a circular foot, well enameled to show a court procession amongst a foliate garden.

H: 16 1/2 in. $800-1,200

608 Five Asian art reference books Netsuke Art; Bernard Hurtig, Chinese Ivory Sculpture; Warren Cox, Splendors of Meiji; Rarle, Art of Japan; D & V Elisseeff, Satsuma; L Lawrence. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $150-250

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700 Fine Japanese fourteen piece silver sake set 19/20th century Comprising of a large circular tray, square baluster pot and twelve cups, worked to show egrets and pine trees together with incised script.

Tray D� 15 1/2 in $2,500-3,000

701 Fine Japanese elephant ivory okimono late 19th century Single section model of two figures supporting a shell and emerging octopus.

H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,000

703 Fine Japanese elephant ivory okimono late 19th century Well worked model of four fisherman battling a giant squid, golden patina.

L: 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $400-800

702 Very fine Japanese elephant ivory okimono signed insert red tablet Well carved to show a fisherman over hermit crab and basket.

H: 6 L: 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $600-1,000

704 Three elephant ivory and stained figures of Immortals 20th century Single section, well carved and detailed robes, over rosewood and tablet insert bases.

Total H: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

705 Two Japanese stained elephant ivory okimono signed, 20th century Both of single section carving, one of a swordsman, together with a taller fisherman.

Tallest: 8 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800 706 Four Japanese elephant ivory models Comprised of a pair of standing ancestors, Budai and a dragon and squid okimono.

Tallest: 8 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

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707 Large Japanese elephant ivory okimono red tablet to base, 19/20th century Standing single section model of a goose farmer, well reticulated rope hanging from hands, in the pose of calling, raised on a circular base.

H: 8 in. $500-800 708 Very fine Japanese elephant ivory table screen late 19th century Comprised of a shaped square screen carved in medium and low relief to show a detailed court scene to both sides, fitted to a bracket stand, lotus carved frieze and Greek Key bands.

H: 6 L: 6 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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09/15/08 709 Eight Japanese stained elephant ivory models Comprised of figural groupings and single figures.

Tallest: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

711 Sixteen Japanese elephant ivory netsuke and table studies Comprised of single figures and figural groupings.

Tallest: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $800-1,200

713 Twelve Japanese boxwood and ivory netsuke Comprised of animal and human figures and groupings.

Tallest: 2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600

710 Nine Japanese elephant ivory netsuke and okimono Comprising of figures and figural groupings, many signed.

Tallest: 2 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800

712 Nine Japanese elephant or mammoth ivory models Comprised of single animal and figures and groupings.

Tallest: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-800

714 Japanese bone short sword 19/20th century Of slightly convex form, carved handle and body worked to show figural landscape.

L: 2 foot $500-800

715 Fine and large Japanese elephant ivory bird study late 19th century Very well carved single section, open work to tail feathers, insert eyes, very fine metal legs and feathers,.

H: 4 L: 7 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $2,000-3,000 716 Japanese cased elephant ivory netsuke signed late 19th century Single section carving showing three vendors, enclosed in glazed and giltmetal case.

Case H: 4 1/2 in. $200-300

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717 Eight elephant ivory table items Comprising of four small Chinese figures, two netsuke and two snuff bottles.

Tallest: 3 1/2 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

720 Six Japanese elephant ivory figures Comprised of three fisherman, two standing female figures, together with a seated male figure.

Tallest: 6 1/2 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

718 Good Japanese elephant ivory table study 18th century Single section carving, boy over toad with free-moving ball to mouth, good period patina.

H: 3 in. $500-800

721 Two Japanese elephant ivory okimonos late 19th century Both of piece ivory, well carved to show farmers, incised detail to bodies, one signed to base.

Tallest: 7 1/2 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

719 Four Japanese elephant ivory okimonos early 20th century All of single section carving, worked to show four male figures.

Tallest H: 4 1/4 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200

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722 Twelve Japanese elephant ivory ‘nodding’ figures Carved with free moving ‘nodding’ heads over seated and standing torso. tallest: 3 1/2 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $800-1,200 723 Two Japanese elephant ivory bird groupings Worked to show two pairs of carved long-tails over wood stands, mother-of-pearl inlaid eyes.

L: 11 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $500-800

724 Fine Japanese elephant ivory okimono late 19th century Good single section carving of a standing female attendant, incised hair of detail to robe.

H: 7 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $500-800 725 Unusual Japanese staghorn okimono and netsuke late 19th century Large staghorn worked to show a vendor supporting a bag, detail to robe, together with a staghorn netsuke.

Tallest H: 5 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $400-600

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09/15/08 726 Good Japanese elephant ivory okimono signed red tablet, early 20th century Well carved standing male figure, peddling various wares, good reticulated baskets to rear, over a circular base.

H: 8 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $500-800 727 Large Japanese elephant ivory figure red tablet signature, late 19th century Good single tusk carving, of a standing fisherman, detailed work to robe, good condition.

H: 10 in. $600-800

728 Fine Japanese elephant ivory four case inro and manju netsuke signed, 19th century Very well carved body, showing two slightly recessed panels carved in low relief to show water birds among reeds and leaping carp on a Roman-Key ground, with well carved and signed manju netsuke. case L: 3 1/2 in provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $800-1,200

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729 Exceptional Japanese elephant ivory travel shine late 19th century Of two halves in lotus pod form, leaves carved to the outer wall, opening to reveal a very well carved interior of Lotus pods, flowers and reeds to one half and a detailed standing Bodhisattva over a lotus throne.

H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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730 Good Japanese elephant ivory netsuke 19th century Good patina, well carved to show a recumbent figure surmounted by a monkey.

L: 2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $200-300

731 Fine Japanese elephant ivory okimono 19th century Well carved to show a large clam enclosing a free moving ball, surmounted by masks and smaller clams, detailed rope to top.

L: 1 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $200-300

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732 Two Japanese elephant ivory models and a staghorn model 19th century Comprised of a fine oval reticulated staghorn model enclosing free moving balls, together with two well carved elephant ivory okimonos.

Tallest: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-500

733 Japanese ivory nesuke of a foreigner and staghorn model early and mid 19th century The well carved ivory netsuke, shows a standing foreigner with foot raised, mouth open, broad nose, together with a staghorn model of a seated emaciated man.

Tallest H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $400-600

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734 Exceptional and large Japanese elephant ivory covered brushpot late 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, of slight convex form, the slightly domed cover surmounted to show a koro and stylized dragons on a scroll sea ground, the base carved in high and low relief to show various figures amongst a garden of palms and ruyi clouds, raised on a scrolling reticulated base.

H: 12 in. provenance: North Carolina, Private collection $3,000-5,000

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735 Japanese carved ivory figure of a basket seller late 19th century Sectional model decorated with inkwork to body. provenance: Property of a Bucks County collector $200-300 736 Japanese elephant ivory okimono red tablet seal to base Of Budai, well carved to show fungus head staff and detailed robe.

H: 4 1/2 L: 2 1/2 in. $500-800 737 Nine graduating elephant ivory elephant models All modeled standing, ranging in height.

Tallest : 2 1/2 in L: 3 3/4 in provenance: Private Collection, Michigan $300-500 738 Japanese lacquer inro early 20th century Of five parts, gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl on nuri ground, depicting scrolls of floral sprigs and ho ho birds, boxwood and ivory toggle.

L: 4 in. $300-500

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739 Japanese inro 19/20th century Well lacquered five case inro, gold bamboo sprigs to pear skin interior, bone toggle.

L: 3 in provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $300-400 740 Four Japanese elephant ivory okimono Comprised of a standing swordsman, an oni grouping and two male figures.

Tallest: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600 741 Nine Japanese items late 19th century and later Comprised of five mixed-metal sword mounts, fine mixed-metal mounted and bone omjime, netsuke and ivory omjime, together with a resin netsuke. $400-600

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742 Japanese patinated bronze and shakudo vase late 19th century Of tapering ovoid form, good patinated patina worked with silver and shakudo overlay to show blossoming fruit, leaves and a song bird.

H: 12 in. $700-1,000

744 Large Japanese bronze plaque late 19th/early 20th century Of heavy circular form, cast to show kannon in medium relief, pieced rim for hanging, together with a mixed metal brushpot.

D: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600

743 Japanese patinated bronze tiger seal mark to base, 19/20th century Well cast, patinated stripes to lunging standing beast, over wood stand.

L: 16 in. $800-1,200

745 Large Japanese silver inlaid bronze vase 19/20th century The wide flared mouth issues from a tapering cylindrical neck, the wide shouldered body applied with two bats in reverse, the globular body rests over a circular foot, all inlaid with silver to show Roman Key bands, scrolling seas of carp and reeds.

H: 15 D: 16 in provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $1,000-1,500

743A Fine Japanese bronze vase, shakudo, silver and gold-wire inlaid decoration late 19th century Of cylindrical pear form, silver ‘pouring’ rim decoration, Petal mounted handles, good bronze body worked to show shakudo petals some e inlaid with gold-wire, drilled and rim cut.

H: 8 1/2 in provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $400-600

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746 Japanese bronze egret koro grouping late 19th century Cast bronze model, covered standing egret atop a pine tree support two other egrets.

H: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800 746 747 Large Japanese painted bronze figure of Amida impressed mark, 19/20th century Well worked model seated in dhyanasana in thick monastic robes, open at the chest, hands joined at the waist, fine serene expression to face.

H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma $800-1,200 748 Large Japanese mixed metal vase late 19th century Of baluster form, waisted neck incised to show egrets, body well worked to show egrets, mums and foliate sprigs worked in high mixed metal relief.

H: 12 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $800-1,200

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749 Large Japanese bronze vase early 20th century Of baluster form, rimmed mouth waisted neck issuing two mask handles, foliate molded body, body worked to show birds and floral sprigs.

H: 28 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $600-1,000 750 Japanese katana 1938-45 Military mounts, no visible hamon.

Blade L: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, P.A $300-500 751 Large Meiji style patinated bronze egret grouping Figural grouping of two standing and one reclining egret over a rockwork circular base, converted to a water feature.

H: 52 in. $1,500-2,000

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752 Japanese silvered bronze eagle on shell study late 19th century Spread wing bird, raised beak, supported by associated shell.

Total H: 7 L: 10 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $600-1,000 753

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754 Large pair of Japanese bronze figures late 19th century Standing figures of Ashinaga and Tenaga, both supporting baskets, over shells, signs of gilding.

H: 12 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $1,500-2,500 755 Large Japanese mother-of-pearl inlaid brush pot and lacquer box 19th century Large hexagonal cylindrical pot, inlaid to show scholars among a landscape, together with a gold decorated black lacquer document box.

Brushpot H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $200-300

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753 Large Japanese cold-painted and patinated bronze cockerel grouping 19/20th century Of three parts. the large aged trunk base supports a small chicken an a low platform, and a large dramatically tailed cock above.

H: 20 in. $2,000-3,000

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756 Unusual Japanese faceted enamel porcelain charger 18/19th century Of octagonal faceted form, rim decorated in reverse, central medallion of figural landscape, porcelain with off white to light blue hue, unglazed circular foot.

D: 18 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

757 Japanese Hirado blue and white ‘dragon’ pot early 20th century Flat beast mounted cover with blue scrolls, over a tapering tankard form body underglazed with blue to show scrolling sea, molded coiled dragon issuing from body.

H: 8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $600-1,000

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758 Japanese Arita ‘kraak’ style blue and white charger late 17th century Of stepped rounded form, scrolling karakusa to rim, central medallion of foliate blossoms, raised foot, several spurs to base.

D: 18 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

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759 Rare Japanese Hirado silver mounted blue and white covered jar early 20th century Of bottle form, urn stopper silver leaf mount and collar, coiled detailed silver dragon to body, blue landscape to body, silver base.

H: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,500

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760 Japanese iron-red decorated porcelain ‘dragon’ platter six character marks to base, late 19th century Of oval form, stepped rim decorated to show a three claw dragon and gold and red flaming clouds.

L: 21 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

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761 Large pair of Japanese applied porcelain vases attributed to miyagawa kozan Of pear form, flared mouth worked to show gilded roundrels, black lace enameled body, aquatic applied decoration to body, crabs, shells and other.

H: 14 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

762 Large pair of Japanese studio porcelain vases signed, early 20th century Flared mouth over an ovoid body, geometric lace enameling to collar and base, diaper to shoulder over a body painted to show birds, bamboo and red moon.

H: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

763 Japanese hirado style charger signed base, 19/20th century Of slightly rounded form, carved white band enclosed by blue underglazed bands and medallion.

D: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $300-400

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09/15/08 764 Large Japanese Arita blue and white incense vase on stand late 19th century Of square baluster form, over bracket base, well painted to show profusion of archaic masks, geometric scrolls and foliate blossoms, gilt metal mounts.

H: 24 in. $2,500-3,500 765 Pair of Japanese Chinese-style wucai beaker vases wanli mark, late 19th century Of circular mouth, square stepped body and cylindrical base, applied ribbed sides, unglazed marked base.

H: 9 in. $600-800 766 Japanese enameled charger 19th century Of slightly rounded form, fruit and leaf enameled band to rim, fish worked to the interior.

L: 16 in. provenance: From the Collection of Mrs. Muriel Wolgin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. $400-600 767 Japanese Hirado ewer Of figural form, the spout emerges from a standing male body, continuing to an arch shaped handle supporting an oval cover, the pot underglazed blue, brown and white.

H: 6 L: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $400-600

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768 Japanese Studio porcelain brushpot early 20th century Of cylindrical form, molded brown glazed riverscape over crosshatched white ground.

H: 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

769 Japanese Hirado style porcelain cat 20th century Well modeled recumbent cat, gilt spots, orange and green glazed collar, unglazed base.

L: 13 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

770 Five Japanese celadon glazed nabeshima style plates six character marks to base, early 20th century Of slightly rounded form, enameled to show mount Fuji on a light celadon ground, raised on a small circular foot.

D: 7 1/2 in. $300-500

773 Exceptional Japanese earthenware satsuma vase shimazu crest, elaborate signature within square, 19/20th century Of baluster form, everted rim waisted neck and raised on a small circular foot, well enameled white Roman-Key band to interior, gosu blue and gilt detailed band to collar and shoulder, very finely enameled antiques to body including miniature satsuma vases, scrolling gosu blue band to base, firing crack to base.

H: 10 in provenance: For a near identical example see; Meiji Ceramics, Gisela Jahn, page 138. Purchased E & J Frankel 1981 The collection of Ann B. Ritt $1,000-2,000

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771 Large Japanese Kutani charger kutani mark to base, late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, finely painted and gilded surface worked to show scores of figures, scrolls and banners over a gilt ground, raised on a circular foot, together with two covered Kutani jars.

D: 18 in. $800-1,200

772 Japanese kutani double chamber vase early 20th century Of double cylindrical chamber form flanked by Ashinaga and Tenaga, decorated in the typical Kutani palette.

H: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800

774 Japanese earthenware satsuma caddy late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, molded bamboo paneled body, worked to depict figural landscape, missing cover.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

775 Three Japanese earthenware items all signed, late 19th century and later Comprised of a covered satsuma koro, satsuma bowl and kutani double gourd vase.

Vase H: 4 1/2 provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa $500-800 776 Large and unusual pair of earthenware satsuma applied vases unusual signed impressed gourd mark, 19/20th century Of baluster form, enameled rim four square arched handles joined by chain link supporting mice and fruit, baluster shouldes and body gilt decorated, enameled diaper to base, unglazed wide circular foot, minor losses.

H: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $1,000-1,500

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781 Japanese cloisonne vase early 20th century Silver mounts, the short flared mouth issues from a tall wide shouldered body, worked to show shield bands to both rim and foot enclosing a body of flowers to yellow ground.

H: 12 in $400-600 782 Large Japanese cloisonne vase marked, early 20th century Of baluster form, silver mounted rim and foot, silver wire on midnightblue ground depicting a green diaper to rim and foot enclosing a blossoming pine tree and song birds, sprig verso, on a wood stand.

Vase H: 10 1/2 in. $500-800

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777 Set of Six Japanese earthenware satsuma buttons early 20th century Of circular form, well painted in black and gilt decoration to show figural busts, hoop to rear.

L: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Property of Sir & Lady Coates, Belfast, United Kingdom.

By family descent.

Private Collection, Virginia. $200-300 778 Japanese earthenware satsuma moon-flask signed, early 20th century The flared tapering neck issues from a circular body raised on a flared foot.

H: 7 1/2 in. $300-500

779 Pair of massive Japanese kutani chargers early 20th century Of slightly rounded form, decorated in iron-red, gilt and enameled to show boys with baku or elephant.

D: 24 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $500-800 780 Large Japanese cloisonne jardiniere early 20th century Of lobed form, worked to show six ovoid shields to a midnight blue ground, showing profusion of wisteria and mums.

H: 8 1/2 in L: 12in $300-500

783 Japanese blue and white bowl 19th century Of high wall cylindrical form, the interior painted to depict the four friends and a central medallion, spur marks to base.

H: 6 1/2 L: 14 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $200-300 784 Japanese studio pottery carved celadon bowl seal mark to base, 20th century Based on Chinese celadon, carved to show figures and script to the interior, Roman-key and floral sprigs to the outer wall.

H: 6 L: 12 in. provenance: Sold to benefit East Coast Institution $200-300

785 Large Japanese Arita floor vase 19th century Of tapering baluster form, flared mouth waisted neck over tapering cylindrical form, well enameled and gilded bands of floral sprigs, blue underglazed rim, interior and base.

H: 3 feet provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $1,500-2,500 786 Large Japanese Arita Imari charger edo period Of stepped shallow form, cobalt blue underglaze framing four cartouches and a central medallion of two bijin, gilt decoration worn from surface.

D: 20 1/2 in. provenance: Purchased E & J Frankel 1981 The collection of Ann B. Ritt $500-1,000 787 Large Japanese kutani moon flask 19/20th century Cylindrical neck issuing two square corner handles, over circular body worked to show a pieced molded shishi, raised on four bracket feet, decorated in the typical kutani iron red and gilt decoration.

H: 12 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $300-500 788 Two Japanese imari bowls 19/20th century Both of deep U-shape, decorated in the imari palette to show ho-ho and floral medallions.

Largest D: 13 1/2 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $400-600

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789 Large Japanese imari charger 19th century Of stepped shallow rounded form, decorated in iron-red, gilt and cobalt blue to show mums, peony and a central medallion.

D: 21 1/4 in. provenance: E & J Frankel label verso Purchased E & J Frankel 1980 The collection of Ann B. Ritt $600-800

790 Two Japanese imari chargers late 19th century Both of very slight rounded form, one well enameled to show radiating bands of gilt ho-ho and dragons, together with another charger.

D: 18 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $800-1,200 791 Pair of Japanese imari plates 19/20th century Of scalloped form, painted to show four cartouches in reverse, decorated in typical imari palette.

D: 11 1/2 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $200-300

792 Large and fine Japanese imari charger late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, well enameled to show four cartouches of seated gentleman framing a central medallion.

D: 24 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $800-1,200 793 Large Japanese charger late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, enameled and underglazed in the typical imari palette.

D: 24 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $500-1,000

794 Japanese imari charger early 20th century Of slightly rounded form, gilt, blue underglaze and enamel decoration.

D: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $200-300

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09/15/08 795 Japanese imari bowl 19/20th century Of rounded U-shape, decorated well in the typical imari palette.

D: 15 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $300-500 796 Large Japanese imari bowl late 19th century Of U-shape decorated to show a central medallion framed by reversed scroll enameled panels.

H: 6 1/2 L: 16 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $500-800

797 Large Japanese enameled porcelain jardiniere 19/20th century Of tapering cylindrical form, blue underglazed and red leaf band to rim, four medallions enameled to body on a ground of gilt sprigs.

H: 11 L: 15 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $400-600 798 Large Japanese imari bowl late 19th century Of deep U shape form, well enameled in the imari palette, raised on a circular foot.

H: 7 1/4 L: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $400-600

799 Large Japanese imari covered koro early 20th century Molded and pieced domed cover surmounted by a blue glazed and gilt decorated shi shi, foliate molded, rim handles and raised on three mask and paw legs, all decorated in the imari palette showing fish among reeds.

H: 17 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $800-1,200

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09/15/08 800 Large Japanese enameled porcelain floor vase signed, 19/20th century Of tapering cylindrical form, enameled lappet band to rounded shoulder, blue underglazed scrolls and enameled stylized beasts, geometric and leaf bands to base.

H: 24 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $500-800 801 Japanese imari covered dish edo period or later Of elongated hexagon shape, pieced cover encloses an interior fitted with two pen rests, unglazed base, decorated in the typical palette.

L: 7 in. $200-300

802 Pair of Japanese Kutani jugs and vase late 19th century Large jugs delicately potted with foliate rims and arch handles, decorated in the Kutani palette to show longtails, together with a square baluster vase, with gilded foliate sprigs over iron-red ground.

Vase H: 10 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $400-600

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803 Japanese Arita style umbrella stand 19/20th century Of circular form, top plate with a central recess flanked by five holes, over a cylindrical column and circular base, blue transfer decorated body.

H: 22 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

804 Large Japanese imari covered vase 20th century Hawk surmounted domed cover over a baluster base, decorated to show fans and figures among a fishing hamlet.

H: 43 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $1,000-2,000 805 Pair of Japanese imari umbrella stands 19/20th century Of tall cylindrical form, blue underglazed band to collar and base, enameled scene of bijin to body.

H: 25 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $800-1,200

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806 Large and impressive Japanese molded imari floor vase 19th century Of monumental proportions and robustly potted, molded shishi in reverse, tapering body from flared mouth, well enameled and gilded imari palette to body, repair to foot.

H: 3 feet 7 in, W: 2 feet provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $3,000-5,000

807 Four Japanese imari chargers 19th century and later Comprised of a rectangular pieced tray, hexagonal, scalloped and circular charger all decorated in the imari palette.

Largest D: 14 in. provenance: The collection of Ann B. Ritt $400-600

808 Japanese embroidery late 19th century Of rectangular form, thread embroidery worked to show peacock.

H: 40 L: 65 in. provenance: Private Estate $1,000-1,500

809 Japanese painting late 19th century Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper depicting a lotus pond, script and seals.

Image H: 33 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

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09/15/08 810 Fine Japanese painting late 19th century Color wash on ink on champagne silk, depicting various lohan and animals amongst a landscape.

Image H: 47 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

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09/15/08 811 Japanese painting late 19th century Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on champagne silk depicting two monkeys.

Image H: 49 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800 812 Japanese painting 19/20th century Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper depicting koro and floral sprig, script and seal mark.

Image H: 47 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800 813 Fine Indian miniature painting 18/19th century Gouache and gold highlights to paper, depicting a prince riding an elephant with attendants, with a detailed foliate boarder, glazed and framed.

H: 12 L: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800 814 HIRASE. Y THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF A THOUSAND SHELLS kyoto, 1915 Four vol. Japanese constantine format hand colored woodblock prints, gold silk boards, paper label, H: 9 3/4, together with another Japanese hand colored printed book provenance: infoProperty from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

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09/15/08 815 Three Japanese-American watercolors American, early 20th Century Comprised of mountainscape, landscape and one titled ‘Fuji from Iua Bachi’ all with signature and seal mark, dated 1919, 1922 & 1922, framed and glazed.

Largest H: 22 L: 26 in. provenance: Washington, D.C. Estate $1,000-1,500

815

816 Japanese painting late 19th century Color and ink on champagne silk, depicting white egret over lotus pond, rows of script and seal mark, hanging scroll.

Image H: 64 in. $400-600 817 Japanese painting late 19th century Color and ink on champagne silk, depicting butterflies amidst butterflies, rows of script and seal mark, hanging scroll.

Image H: 45 in. $400-600 818 Japanese painting late 19th century Hanging scroll, ink on champagne silk, depicting blossoms, three rows of script and red seal mark.

Image H: 37 in. $300-500

819 Large Japanese painting 19/20th century Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on champagne silk, depicting chickens and ground birds amongst a foliate garden, two rows of script and two red seal marks.

Image H: 64 in. $500-800 820 Japanese six panel screen late 19th century Of color and ink on gold leaf paper, wood framed, worked to depict figural landscape.

Panel H: 25 L: 18 (6) in. provenance: Private Collection, New Hope $400-800

821 Rare pair of Japanese six panel screens 18/19th century Wood framed panels, color wash and ink on gilt paper showing a detailed depiction of imperial procession, featuring a profusion of figures.

H: 42 L 17 1/2 (each panel) provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $3,000-5,000

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822 Good Japanese eight panel floor screen 18/19th century In the Chinese manner, color and ink on paper depicting a fine winterscape, featuring a nobleman and attendant and snow capped pine trees.

H: 45 L: 128 in. provenance: Private Virginia Collection $4,000-6,000

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823

823 Good Japanese six panel floor screen, Tales of Genji edo period Of gold leaf, gesso pigment and color on paper, depicting the ‘Tales of Genji’ worked to show five bands of detailed figural landscapes framed by gilt clouds.

H: 50 L: 118 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $10,000-15,000 824 Three Burmese manuscripts 19th century All three of mulberry tree paper, ink and color wash, depicting fortunetelling application. $400-600

825 Korean painting 20th century Color on fabric cloth, depicting various celestial guardians, stretched.

H: 30 L: 36 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased from; Mr. Oh’s Gallery, Korea, 1974 $500-800

826 Good Korean painting choson dynasty, 18/19th century Ink and color on paper, well painted showing Soo and Bok, seated old man framed by a green halo, turtles, cranes, attendants, deer with script, and script to lower right hand corner, framed and glazed.

H: 39 L: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased from; Golden House, Korea 1974. $2,000-3,000

827 Korean white glazed bottle vase choson dynasty, 19th century The rimmed slightly flared mouth issues from a slender neck over a circular bulbous body, raised on a small unglazed circular foot.

H: 8 in provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Gift from the Mayor of Mogpo City, Korea to the current owner $800-1,200

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828 Rare Japanese giltwood figure of a nobleman edo period Single section carving, detailed cap, flowing robe and fine face, gesso and gilt work over wood base, some age cracking.

H: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Florida $800-1,200

829 Small Japanese mixed metal vase and silver thai alms bowl 19/20th century The vase is of baluster form, high relief foliate and bird design to body, together with a cylindrical pressed bowl.

Bowl D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500 830 Large Thai bronze head 17th century Ayuthaya, modeled with crown, serene expression and signs of gilding, modern wood stand.

Head H: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

831 South East Asian bronze ‘lotus’ gador 19/20th century Of lotus bud form, urn finial surmounted foliate molded cover over urn shaped base raised on a cylindrical base.

H: 15 in. provenance: Private Estate, Pennsylvania $800-1,200 832 Large Philippines white metal gador mid 20th century Mindanao style, the cylinder handled cover is supported by a cylinder body applied with four free moving ring handles, detailed applied decoration to body.

H: 36 in provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased; Manilla, 1986. $500-800

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833 Large Burmese seated bronze Buddha Shakyamuni 19th century Mandalay style, seated in dhyanasana on a molded throne, hands in bhumisarsa and dhyana mundram modeled wearing a monastic robe falling from his left shoulder, well modeled head with serene expression, domed usnisa framed by broad band, signs of gold and red lacquer.

H: 27 in provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased 1991, Iyara Art Company, Thailand $5,000-8,000

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09/15/08 834 Good gilt bronze and jeweled figure of Buddha 19th century Modeled entering Parinirvana, Mandalay style, modeled on his mahdaparinivana, the slender body covered in flowing monk’s garment, left hand over thigh and right supports the body, jeweled band to forehead, good dignified serene expression to face.

H: 14, L: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased from; Iyara Art Company, Thailand, 1999. $2,000-3,000

834

835 Tibetan bronze figure of Dhyanibodhisattva 17th century Standing in graceful tribhanga, over a double lotus thrown, body modeled with Buddha crown, jewelry and utpala planks flanking the off-centered torso, hands in varada and vitarka.

H: 7 2/4 in provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,000-1,500

836 Two Thai gilt and patinated metal figures 20th century Comprising of a large dancing figure, over wood base, together with a seated figure playing a stringed instrument.

Tallest H: 40 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $800-1,000

837 Unusual Oceanic copper and skinbound mask form rattle 19/20th century Oval incised faced rattle head mother-of-pearl applied eyes, skinbound handle, incised handle.

L: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, Georgia $400-600

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838 Tribal hardwood staff possibly late 19th century Of tall cylindrical base, flattened fluted head, modern stand.

H: 48 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA $500-800

840 Good Thai bronze model of Shakyamuni 19th century Seated in dhyanasana, hands in dhyana mundra, signs of gilt curled hair tuffs, flowing robe open at chest, plinth base.

H: 17 in $500-800

839 Islamic mixed metal vase 19th century Converted to lamp, copper, white metal over brass ground, flared long neck over compressed base, wood base.

H: 24 in. $300-500

841 Korean softwood and metal mounted chest late 19th century Of tall rectangular form, two dropfront hinged doors, mounted metal plates.

H: 33 L: 35 in. $800-1,200

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Asian Chronology IMPERIAL CHINA (continued)

NEOLITHIC CULTURES Cishan-Peiligang Central Yangshao Gansu Yangshao Hamadu Daxi Majlabang Dawenkou Songze Hongshan Llanzhu Longshan Qijia

c. 6500-5000 BC c. 5000-3000 BC c. 3000-1500 BC c. 5000-3000 BC c. 5000-3000 BC c. 5000-3500 BC c. 4300-2500 BC c. 4000-2500 BC c. 3800-2700 BC c. 3300-2250 BC c. 3000-1700 BC c. 2250-1900 BC

EARLY DYNASTIES Shang WesternZhou Eastern Zhou Spring & Autumn Warring States

c. 1500-1050 BC 1010-771 BC 770-475 BC 475-221 BC

IMPERIAL CHINA Qin 221-207 BC Han Western Han 206 BC-AD 9 Xin AD 9-25 Eastern Han AD 25-220 Three Kingdoms Shu (Han) 221-253 Wei 220-265 Wu 222-280 Southern dynasties (Six Dynasties) Western Jin 253-316 Eastern Jin 317-420 Liu Song 420-479 Southern Qi 479-502 Liang 502-557 Chen 557-589 Northern Dynasties Northern Wei 380-535 Eastern Wei 534-550 Western Wdi 535-557 Northern Qi 550-577 Northern Zhou 557-581

Sui Tang Five Dynasties Liao Song Northern Song Southern Song Jin Yuan Ming Hongwu Jianwen Jongle Hongxi Xuande Zhengtong Jingtai Lianshun Chenghua Hongzhi Zhengde Jiajing Longqing Wanli Taichang Tianqi Chonqzhen Qing Shunzhi Kangxi Yongzheng Qianlong Jaiqing Daoguang Xianfeng Tongzhi Guangxu Xuantong

589-618 618-906 907-960 907-1125 960-1126 1127-1279 1115-1234 1279-1368 1368-1308 1399-1402 1403-1424 1425 1426-1435 1436-1449 1450-1456 1457-1464 1465-1487 1488-1505 1506-1521 1522-1566 1567-1572 1573-1620 1620 1621-1627 1628-1644 1644-1661 1662-1722 1723-1735 1736-1795 1796-1820 1821-1850 1851-1861 1862-1874 1875-1908 1909-1911

REPUBLICAN CHINA Republic People’s Republic

1912-1949 1949-

now excepting consignments for future fine asian sales

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Chinese white jade brushpot qing dynasty Sold for $32,500

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Fine Chinese exhibited hongmu altar table qianlong period Sold for $121,000

3

Chinese huanghuali painting table qing dynasty Sold for $92,000

3 Inquiries: robert waterhouse ext.3088 rwaterhouse@freemansauction.com rich cervantes ext.3045 rcervantes@freemansauction.com

Freeman’s 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone: 215.563.9275 Fax: 215.563.8236

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Upcoming

Oriental Rugs & Carpets 12/14/08

Auction: Sunday, December 14th Exhibition: Thursday, December 11th & Friday, December 12th 10am–4:30pm Saturday, December 13th 12 pm–5pm

david weiss ext.3014 dweiss@freemansauction.com richard cervantes ext.3045 rcervantes@freemansauction.com

A ‘Mohtashem’ Kashan pictorial rug central persia, circa late 19th century 6ft. 7in. x 4 ft. 5in.

One of a pair

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Fine Antiques Wednesday, 24th September, 2008 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh

A large Chinese celadon vase quinlong mark and period of baluster form, with allover moulded scroll, stylised foliate and geometric bands, blue painted character mark 38cm high ÂŁ6,000-8,000

Viewing times Sunday 21st September 2pm - 5pm Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd September 10am - 5pm Morning of Sale Enquiries

Victoria Crake Tel: +44 (0)131 557 8844 E-mail: victoria.crake@ lyonandturnbull.com

Illustrated catalogue ÂŁ15 plus postage and packing

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Purchase removal, shipping and offsite storage information successful bidders for the fine & decorative asian arts sale will be expected to pick up all property from freeman’s no later than 3 pm on friday, september 26th, 2008.

Shippers who have worked with Freeman’s clients in the past, include but are not limited to: Aiston Fine Art: Tel: 212.715.0629 Fax: 212.838.6982 email: mark@aistonart.com Packaging Store: Tel: 215.361.6940 Fax: 215.361.6941 email: hrpa112@aol.com UPS: Tel: 215.629.4990 store4242@theupsstore.com A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage Tel: 215.491.0346 email: mastroccomovers@snip.net

Property not picked up from Freeman’s within ten business days of the auction will be transferred to a storage facility as noted in our terms and conditions.

There will be packing, transport, storage and release charges. For the convenience of the successful bidder, all purchased lots will be packed and transferred to the storage facility together.

Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be made directly to Freeman’s prior to the release of property.

Please contact Freeman’s at 215-563-9275 ext. 3008 with shipping related queries.

Terms & Conditions all property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman & co, ("freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor.

2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.

3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property.

Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”.

Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property.

4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer.

5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots.

6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.

7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale.

8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require.

9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including

Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of .1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees.

Payment is a precondition to removal.

Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale.

In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.

10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain

instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.

11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.

12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.

13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000.

14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state.

15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier recommended by Freeman’s.

Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.

18 These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor's and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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Freeman’s Fridays: Furniture & Decorative Arts september 26th Fine English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts october 7th Freeman’s Fridays: American & European Paintings, Prints & Sculpture october 17th The David Wolman Classical Music Collection october 19th 20th / 21st Century Design november 1st Modern & Contemporary Art november 2nd American Furniture, Decorative & Folk Arts november 22nd The Pennsylvania Sale november 23rd Fine Jewelry december 6th

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Directory specialist departments

depart≤ents

officers

Americana lynda a cain samuel ≤ free≤an ii melissa johnson

Appraisals sa≤uel ≤ free≤an ii james e buckley donald e walter amy parenti

chair≤an samuel ≤ freeman ii

Appraisal Services samuel t freeman iii amy parenti

executive vice presidents ja≤es e buckley hanna dougher

≤useum Services lynda a cain

senior vice presidents christian jussel alasdair nichol

Asian Arts robert waterhouse richard cervantes English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts christian jussel douglas girton kerry jeffery Fine Jewelry samuel ≤ free≤an ii kate waterhouse Fine Paintings & Sculpture alasdair nichol david weiss libia elena mendez aimee dolby marcell zombori Fine Prints david weiss aimee dolby marcell zombori Modern & Contemporary Art anne henry alasdair nichol david weiss aimee dolby libia elena mendez marcell zombori Oriental Rugs & Tapestries david weiss richard cervantes Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Ephemera david j bloom joe huenke 20th/21st Century Design alexandra jaccard

Client Services mary maguire carroll bethany mobbs stephanie parker tonimarie kando jessica carter andrea vainius Operations hanna dougher jonathan freeman ian kelly christine leggio gerald davis justin aubright julius clayton Finance hanna dougher mary maguire carroll jeffrey miller Business Development & ≤arketing thomas b. mccabe iv christopher browne Trusts & Estates christian jussel samuel t freeman iii thomas b. mccabe iv Photography elizabeth field tom clark elizabeth schultz

president paul roberts

chief financial officer eric a smith vice presidents david j bloom lynda a cain david weiss representatives david weiss Washington, DC dweiss@freemansauction.com Telephone: 202.412.8345

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