Asian Arts March 12, 2016
Asian Arts Auction Sale 1538 Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10am 1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 Exhibitions 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday, March 8 10:00am-5:00pm Wednesday, March 9 10:00am-5:00pm Thursday, March 10 10:00am-5:00pm Friday, March 11 By appointment only on the morning of the sale Catalogue $35 in the gallery $41 domestic mail $47 international mail Visit www.freemansauction.com/catalogue-subscriptions or call 267.414.1256 to purchase a catalogue. Complimentary digital catalogues may be viewed online along with color images of every lot in the auction. Cover Image: Lots 1-5 Inside Front Cover: Lot 211 Inside Back Cover: Lot 145
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Asian Arts Department
Richard Cervantes Vice President | Head of Department rcervantes@freemansauction.com 267.414.1219
Yue Xu Cataloguer | Department Administrator yxu@freemansauction.com 267.414.1218
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acing a subtly but steadily changing Asian Arts market, my team and I have endeavored to procure rare and heretofore undiscovered artworks that should not only appeal to discerning buyers, but contribute to current scholarship. Lot 146, for example, a Chinese imperial famille noire porcelain seal of Empress Xiaoyiren, is an artifact so unusual for any period of the Qing Dynasty, every avenue of inquiry and speculation seemed to end in more questions than answers. Thankfully, the 1933 research of Berthold Laufer, perhaps then the world’s preeminent scholar on Chinese decorative arts, confirms its authenticity and places it at the time with a matching seal, now lost, indicating Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor. Sincerely,
Richard Cervantes, Vice President | Head of Department
Bo Shang Property Manager bshang@freemansauction.com 267.414.1218
Lily Liu Cataloguer | Department Administrator lliu@freemansauction.com 215.940.9827
From other American families and private domestic sources come additional rare and extraordinary properties: a pair of important zitan tables acquired by an executive working in Asia in the 1940s, a seemingly experimental 18th century vase once part of the famed Heber Bishop collection demonstrating numerous decorative techniques, fine Peking glass from curated collections, scholarly works from a Pennsylvania collector’s estate and many more fine lots we found both pleasurable and enlightening to prepare for auction. With gratitude to my staff of researchers and you, the client, I present them here.
O
ver 200 years ago, Tristram Bampfylde Freeman, a
and vice chairman of Lyon & Turnbull. Freeman’s has enjoyed
London print seller, established an auction house in
tremendous success attracting the attention of the international market over the past few
Philadelphia to
“cherish the arts in the New
years under the guidance of
World.” We now invite you to
department head Richard
join Freeman’s as we embark
Cervantes. Collectors have
on a new adventure with our
traveled the globe to attend
inaugural auction in Hong
auctions of Asian Arts in
Kong. This specially curated
Philadelphia, resulting in top
auction with our partners
prices for prized works such
at Lyon & Turnbull features
as Fu Baoshi’s ink on paper
an important Chinese
work “Depicting Tao Yuanming,”
Ming Dynasty porcelain
which sold for $413,000, a
cup bearing a pre-sale
large and very rare Imperial
estimate of $3,000,000 to
Ge-type moon flask that
6,000,000 and will be held
realized $903,750, and an
at the Liang Yi Museum on
Imperial white jade seal,
Hollywood Road during the
Qing dynasty which brought
prestigious Asia Week Hong
a spectacular $3,513,000.
Kong 2016. Known as the Thornhill Stem Cup, the Ming Xuande
“The burgeoning art market in Hong Kong, combined with both companies’
The Thornhill Stem Cup, a highly important blue and white ‘dragon’ stem cup, Xuande six-character mark and of the period, $3,000,000-6,000,000
(1426-35) mark and period blue and white cup is a rare
success with attracting and selling to new clients in Asia, made a
masterpiece, seldom seen outside museum collections.
joint auction venture in Hong Kong the next logical step to better
The motif of flying dragons was popular in the Yuan dynasty
serve these collectors,” said Paul Roberts, president of Freeman’s
but was revived in the Xuande dynasty as can be seen in this
Large and very rare Imperial Ge-type moon flask, Sold for $903,750
Fu Baoshi, Depicting Tao Yuanmind, Sold for $413,000
White jade imperial seal, Qianlong period, Sold for $3,513,000
case. The five-clawed dragon flies amongst flames, chasing the eternally flaming pearl, above a sea with crashing waves tipped
jade, and ceramics from Ming, Qianlong, and Republic era China as well as scholars’ objects are now welcome.
in white and rocks seen around the base. The stem cup was displayed for the first time in more than 20 years at Asian Art London in November 2015 and is now making its way to the US before the Hong Kong sale.
To make an appointment for a private and complimentary consultation, please contact: Richard Cervantes
Be a part of our inaugural auction in the Asian art center of the world. Consignments of important Chinese porcelain, bronze,
Vice President | Asian Arts Department Head +1 267.414.1219 | rcervantes@freemansauction.com
Upcoming The Thornhill Stem Cup On View | March 10 – March 11 Freeman’s | 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Highlights Exhibition | The Thornhill Stem Cup Asia Week | March 14 – March 16 Carlton Hobbs | 60 East 93rd Street New York | New York Chinese Works of Art Auction | Tuesday, June 1 Exhibition | May 28 – May 31 Liang Yi Museum | 181-199 Hollywood Road Sheung Wan | Hong Kong
Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonné covered jar, Ming dynasty, Sold for $1,538,500
Finely-carved Chinese white jade circular table screen qianlong period, Sold for $783,750
Chinese Ming-style vase, Sold for $1,385,000
Asian Arts lots 1-356
Lot 69 (detail)
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1 152642/2 A fine Chinese soapstone carving of a luohan seated over a qilin 17th/18th century H: 6 3/4 in., 17.2cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $4,000-6,000
2 152567/7 A fine Chinese soapstone carving of seated Wenshu Guanyin 18th century H: 5 in., 13cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $3,000-5,000
3 152569/4 A fine Chinese soapstone carving of a luohan and mythical beast 18th century H: 4 in., 10cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $5,000-8,000
4 152569/2 A Chinese soapstone carving of an elderly scholar with child and geese 19th century H: 7 1/4 in., 18.5cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $2,000-4,000
5 152569/1 A Chinese soapstone carving of seated Guanyin 18th/19th century H: 5 1/4 in., 13.5cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $4,000-6,000
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6 160020/7 A Chinese shoushan soapstone carved with landscape 19th/20th century H: 1 3/4 in., 4.4cm $800-1,200
7 152537/1 A group of seven Chinese soapstone seals 19th/20th century H of tallest: 2 3/4 in., 7cm $800-1,200
8 152565/3 A Chinese agate leaf-form brush washer with ring handle 18th century L: 5 3/4 in., 14.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,000-2,000
9 151856/60 A Chinese agate carving of Guanyin on bended knee with flowering branch late qing dynasty H: 6 in., 15.3cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,500-2,000
10 151856/92 A group of five Chinese carved agate vessels 19th century comprising a small tripod censer, three lotus-form brush washers, and an unadorned cup. D of largest: 3 in., 7.6cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,000-1,500
11 151856/83 A group of four Chinese carved hardstones 19th century comprising a banded agate covered vase, an amethyst pomegranate carving, an aquamarine ‘three plenties’ carving, and a rock crystal three-legged toad brush washer. H of largest: 6 in., 15.2cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,000-1,500
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12 A Chinese golden hair crystal ‘squirrel and grapes’ pendant 19th/20th century L: 2 in., 5cm $800-1,200
13 A group of two Chinese carved rock crystal figures 17th-19th century comprising a Ming-style recumbent fu dog and an elephant with “shou” caparison. L: 3 3/4 in., 9.5cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,000-1,500
14 A Chinese rock crystal carving of ‘rabbits and moon’ late 19th century H: 6 in., 15cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $800-1,200
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15 160087/2 A Chinese lac burgate rectangular tray with landscape and figures 18th century L: 15 1/2 in., 39.3cm $3,000-5,000
16 152619/10 A Chinese huanghuali rectangular document box 18th century L: 12 in., 30.5cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,000-1,500
17 160008/2 A Chinese carved sandstone head of Guanyin early qing dynasty H: 15 1/4 in., 39.5cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $4,000-6,000
18 152431/3 A Chinese carved ‘pine tree’ bamboo cup with silver insert liner 17th/19th century H: 4.5 in., 11.4cm provenance: Property of a Philadelphia area lady $3,000-5,000
19 152479/3 A Chinese bamboo brush pot dated dingyou year, 18th / 19th century with shallow-carved relief and poetic inscription. H: 4 3/4 in., 12cm provenance: Property of a Delaware gentleman $800-1,200 20 168001/1 A Chinese hongmu unadorned cylindrical brush pot 20th century H: 7 in., 18cm $800-1,200
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21 152642/16 A finely carved Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup 18th century H: 3 1/2 in., 9cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $30,000-50,000
22 160035/1 A Chinese chenxiang wood carving of a Buddha’s hand citron qing dynasty L: 4 3/4 in., 12.1cm $5,000-8,000
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23 152479/1 A Chinese pewter-encased bridge-form yixing teapot yang pengnian zao impressed seal mark, 19th century with white jade spout, finial and wooden handle. W: 5 1/2 in., 14cm provenance: Property of a Delaware gentleman $3,000-5,000
24 152444/5 A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood figure of Shakyamuni seated on a double lotus base ming dynasty H: 14in., 35.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,000-1,500
25 152444/6 A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood figure of Vairocana seated on a lotus base ming dynasty H: 12 1/2 in., 31.7cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-3,000
27 152444/7 A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood figure of seated Guanyin 17th/18th century H: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,000
26 152444/8 A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood standing figure of guardian bodhisattva Weituo ming dynasty together with a gilt bronze standing attendant figure. H: 11 in., 28cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,000
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28 160008/11 A pair of Chinese gilt and lacquer painted wedding stools with beaded coverings, Bangku Kaki Kahwain 19th century L of each: 11 1/4 in., 28.7cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $1,500-2,000
29 160008/7 A Chinese lacquered wood four-panel folding screen 18th century painted with incised decorations on both sides of landscapes, flowers and birds. H of each panel: 66 in., 167.6cm; W: 14in., 35.6cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $2,000-4,000
30 152521/13 A Chinese wooden “lan lu” hanging sign inscribed with accompanying poem dated 1906, signed ‘wu jun qing, wu chang shuo’ W: 31 1/2 in., 80cm $1,000-2,000
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31 160008/1 A fine pair of Chinese carved zitan corner-leg side tables, Tiaozhuo 18th century H: 34 in., 86.4cm; W: 53 1/2 in., 136cm provenance: Property of a Colorado Gentleman Acquired by an American oil company executive in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $300,000-500,000
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32 160086/3 A Chinese nanmu solid-top and hollowcarved alter table, Qiaotouan H: 49 in., 124.5cm; W: 101 1/2 in., 257.8cm provenance: Property of a Colorado lady $10,000-15,000
33 160086/4 A Chinese partial zitan wood bench qing dynasty altered. H: 29 3/4 in., 75.6cm; W: 76 in., 193cm provenance: Property of a Colorado lady $8,000-12,000
34 152537/3 A Chinese hongmu and zitan-top waisted corner-leg table late qing dynasty H: 27 in., 68.6cm; W: 33 1/2in., 85cm $10,000-15,000
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35 160086/2 A Chinese huanghuali six-drawer top and double-pedestal desk H: 32 1/2 in., 82.55cm; W: 60 1/4 in., 153cm provenance: Property of a Colorado lady $15,000-20,000
36 160086/1 A Chinese huanghuali and burlwood-inset calligraphy table H: 32 in, 81.3cm; W: 77 in., 196cm provenance: Property of a Colorado lady $30,000-50,000
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37 152620/3 A Chinese huanghuali cupboard qing dynasty with later added elements. H: 22 in., 55.9cm; W: 27 in., 68.6cm $1,500-2,000
38 160074/1 A pair of Chinese huanghuali folding chairs 20th century with decorative carving and brass elements. H: 42 1/4 in., 107.3cm; W: 28 1/2 in., 72.4cm provenance: Property of a Florida gentleman $10,000-15,000
39 152147/1 A fine Chinese hongmu table with waisted sides 19th century H: 33 in., 83.8cm; W: 63 1/4 in., 160.7cm provenance: Property of a New York gentleman $4,000-6,000
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40 160008/8 A pair of Chinese hongmu armchairs 19th century with carved fu lions, birds and peach foliage. H: 38 3/4 in., 98.4cm, ; W: 25 1/2 in., 64.8cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $2,000-4,000
41 160008/9 Two Chinese hongmu low tables with shaped aprons 19th century H of largest: 18 1/4 in., 46.4cm; W: 30in., 76.2cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $1,500-2,000
42 BRISK2015/299 A Chinese huanghuali waisted corner-leg table early 20th century H: 33 1/2 in., 85.1cm; W: 36 in., 91.4cm $3,000-5,000
43 168001/35 A Chinese hardwood altar table with carved aprons and curved bamboo-stem legs 19th century with carved grape and vine motif. H: 39 1/2 in., 100cm; W: 54 1/2 in., 138.4cm $2,000-4,000
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44 152581/2 A Chinese hongmu altar table 19th century with carved ‘fu’ bats to apron corners. H: 38 1/2 in., 97.8cm; W: 72 in., 183cm $800-1,200
45 152581/3 A long Chinese hongmu altar table 19th century with carved peach and lingzi motifs. H: 40 1/4 in., 102.2cm; W: 82 1/2in., 210cm $1,000-2,000
47 46 151561/1 An elaborately carved export-style Chinese hongmu coffer table late qing dynasty together with a period rosewood side cabinet and low table. H of largest: 41 1/2 in., 105cm; W: 63in., 160cm provenance: Property of a Maryland lady $3,000-5,000
47 152581/6 A pair of tall Chinese white marbleinset hardwood stands 19th/20th century H: 47 3/4 in., 121.3cm; W: 22 in., 55.8cm $800-1,200
48 151625/48 A set of two Chinese huanghuali square-form stands late qing dynasty of identical form with slender legs and stretchers. H of tallest: 28 3/4 in., 73cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Adele Lebowitz, McLean, VA $800-1,200
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49 152581/4 A pair of Chinese grey marble-inset and mother-of-pearl inlay hardwood daybeds 19th/20th century H: 37 1/2 in., 95.3cm; W: 74 in., 188cm $2,000-4,000
50 152581/5 A Chinese circular pink marble-top hongmu center table 19th/20th century H: 33 1/2 in., 85cm; W: 35 in., 89cm $800-1,200
51 152581/1 A set of eight Chinese hardwood marble-inset armchairs and four tea tables 19th/20th century Chairs H: 44 1/2 in., 113cm; W:26 3/4 in., 68cm Tables H: 33 1/2in., 85cm; W: 17 3/4 in., 45cm $3,000-5,000
52 160010/2 A pair of Chinese dreamstone-inset hardwood stools 19th century H: 18 1/4 in., 46.4cm; W: 16 in., 40.6cm $1,000-1,500
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53 152642/1 A Chinese archaic bronze ‘Zun’ ritual wine vessel early western zhou dynasty, 11th century bce H: 7 1/4 in., 18.2cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $15,000-20,000
54 152619/7A A Chinese archaic bronze ‘He’ wine vessel han dynasty H: 5 9/10 in., 15cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,000-1,500
55 152619/7 A Chinese archaic bronze ‘Ding’ ritual food vessel with cover han dynasty H: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,000-1,500
57 152627/10 A Chinese cast bronze ‘Hu’ bottle vase with lion mask ring handles ming dynasty H: 6 1/2 in., 16.7cm $800-1,200 56 160082/10 A group of three Chinese bronze castings han dynasty and northern wei dynasty compising two mounted ‘bear’ medallions, a Buddhist gilt bronze figure, and a reticulated ‘snake’ belt plaque. D of largest: 3 1/2 in., 8.9cm $1,000-1,500
58 151625/8 A Chinese polychrome lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin clasping a tablet late ming dynasty H: 11 in, 27.9cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Adele Lebowitz, McLean, VA $1,500-2,000
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59 160002/1 Two Chinese cast bronze acrobatic Xiezhi early qing dynasty L of larger: 14 in., 35.6cm provenance: Property of a Philadelphia area gentleman $1,500-2,000
60 160008/4 A Chinese cast bronze circular tripod censer with lion mask handles xuande six-character mark, early qing dynasty with stand. D: 10 1/2 in., 27cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $5,000-8,000
61 160038/12 A Chinese cast bronze figure of an acolyte carrying a peach basket early qing dynasty H: 16 3/4 in., 42.5cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
62 151734/8 A Chinese gilt-bronze ‘dragon’ belt buckle qing dynasty L of largest: 2 1/8 in., 5.5cm provenance: Property of a New Hampshire lady $1,000-1,500
63 160010/1 A large Chinese gilt-bronze censer with lion masks to sides qing dynasty D: 10 in., 25.4cm $800-1,200
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64 160031/1 A Chinese archaistic gilt-bronze tripod censer with taotie mask decorations to body chen da sheng zao mark to base, qing dynasty H: 9 1/4 in., 23.5cm provenance: Property of a Philadelphia area lady $2,000-4,000
65 152620/4 A Chinese cast bronze seated figure of Avalokiteshvara 17th/18th dynasty with later wooden base. H of figure: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm $1,500-2,000
66 152627/9 A Chinese gilt-bronze bust of Guanyin with mandorla qing dynasty over a lacquered wooden base of a later period, with lotus form wooden stand. H of bronze bust: 7 3/4 in., 19.7cm $800-1,200
67 152569/3 A Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of Hvashang Moheyan 19th century H: 4 in., 10cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $2,000-4,000
68 160064/1 A pair of Chinese bronze reticulated processional screens with dragons guangxu period L: 22 1/2 in., 57.1cm provenance: Property of a Florida gentleman $1,000-1,500
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69 152357/4 A Chinese enameled gilt-bronze model of the Temple of Heaven, Tiantan republic period D: 23 in., 58.4cm provenance: From the estate of Elizabeth Kent Van Alen $3,000-5,000
69A 151808/1 A large and rare pair of Chinese cloisonnÊ enamel boat models in the form of the Empress Dowager’s boat-form pavillion early 20th century with period wooden platform stands. L of each: 51 in., 130cm provenance: Ex collection of Jack Belz $40,000-60,000
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70 152168/3 A pair of Chinese canton enamel curved rectangular tea caddies 18th century decorated with border designs of lace, flowers and butterflies. H: 6 1/4 in., 16cm $4,000-6,000
71 151808/2 A pair of large Chinese cloisonnĂŠ enamel zebras late qing dynasty hollow-cast with aperture and lid on back. H: 25 in., 63.5cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $15,000-25,000
72 158139/2 A Chinese cloisonnĂŠ enamel gilt-bronze triple-gourd vase republic period H: 15 1/4 in., 39cm provenance: Property from a private Maryland collection $2,000-4,000
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73 152645/3 A Chinese white jade reticulated plaque with deer in foliage ming dynasty L: 3 in., 7.7cm provenance: Property of a Maryland lady $1,500-2,000
76 160010/4 A Chinese spinach jade ‘bi’ disc ming dynasty D: 8 in., 20.2cm $1,000-1,500
74 152431/4 A Chinese white jade reticulated plaque with winged qilin ming dynasty L: 3 in., 7.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,000
75 152431/5 A Chinese white jade reticulated plaque with dragon ming dynasty L: 3.5 in., 8.9cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-4,000
77 151823/7 A Chinese yellow jade square box with chilong carved in shallow relief ming dynasty H: 2 in, 5cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $1,500-2,000
78 152521/11 A Chinese mottled green jade recumbent qilin qing dynasty L: 3 in., 7.6cm $2,000-4,000
79 152627/11 A large Chinese white jade ‘suo’ pendant carved in shallow relief 17th/18th century L: 5 1/4 in., 13cm $1,500-2,000
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80 151856/64 A Chinese celadon jade and russet chilong brush washer ming dynasty together with a small jade cup with chilong handle. H of larger: 3 in., 7.6cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $800-1,200
81 158021/6 A Chinese white jade brush washer with figures to exterior 18th century with stand. L: 5 1/2 in., 14cm provenance: Property of a private Virgina collection $10,000-15,000
82 152565/12 A Chinese white jade chilong garment hook 18th century L: 3 1/2 in., 8.89cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,000-1,500
83 160133/5 A Chinese celadon jade duck-form covered box 18th/19th century H: 6 in., 15.2cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $6,000-8,000
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84 142419/1 A rare and important Chinese imperial inscribed jade book dated kangxi dingwei cyclical year (1667) comprised of six rectangular hetian jade plaques, incised neatly with Manchu script on all six tablets, the Khotan green jade of grayish olivegreen tone with russet inclusions, set in individual wooden panels and joined to an elaborately carved wooden frame of a later period (6). H of each jade plaque: 9 3/4 in., 24.7cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore early 1900s, thence by family descent. Translated to English and Mandarin Chinese in 1954 by Lee Seow Mong and C.M. Wong of the Imperial Court of Singapore. note: According to court regulations, a jade book was presented to a newly endowed empress, empress dowager, or grand empress dowager
when she was honored a laudatory title. This particular jade book documents that in November of the Lunar year of 1667 (December 31st, 1667 in the Western calendar), the fourteen year-old emperor bestowed the title of Luminous, Wise, Kind, Long-life, Polite, Simple, Peaceful, Admirable, Elegant, Auspicious, Honest, Gracious, Gentle, Dignified, Tranquil, and Harmonious Empress Dowager on his grandmother Xiaozhuang. Very few Imperial jade books survived from the period. A similar hue jade book of the same size dated to the Shunzhi period (1648), comprised of ten total plaques, was sold at Sotheby’s New York in September of 2010. Another dark grey jade book of ten plaques, dated also to 1648, from the Qing Court collection, is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Jadeware (III), Hong Kong, 1995, pl. 3. $100,000-150,000
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85 151856/62 A Chinese carved multicolor jadeite figure of Guanyin late qing dynasty with sweeping brush and prunus tree. H: 7 in., 17.7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida $3,000-5,000
86 152167/6 A Chinese carved celadon jade meiren with flowing scarf and scroll 19th century H: 11in., 28cm $2,000-3,000
87 151856/61 A Chinese mottled green jade figure of Guanyin on a deer holding a lingzhi 19th century H: 8 1/4 in., 21cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $2,000-4,000
88 160133/4 A Chinese carved archaistic jadeite covered vase late qing dynasty H: 10 in., 26cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $10,000-15,000
89 152565/7 A Chinese carved celadon jade phoenix carrying a covered vase with chain to back 19th century H: 7 1/2 in., 19cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $3,000-5,000
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90 160082/9 A group of three Chinese jade carvings qing dynasty comprising a small celadon jade covered box, a small white jade lotus coupe, and a white jade cat toggle. L of largest: 3 in., 7.5cm $1,000-1,500
91 160020/6 A Chinese celadon jade mountain-form brush rest qing dynasty L: 5 in., 12.7cm $1,000-1,500
92 152167/7 A small Chinese jadeite covered vase with twin elephant ring handles 19th century H: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm $1,500-2,000
93 152620/7 A Chinese gray jade and gilt-decorated toggle of a mythical creature qing dynasty or earlier L: 2 in., 5.1cm $800-1,200
94 152321/2 A Chinese celadon jade recumbent fu lion with brocade ball between paws L: 4 3/4 in., 12cm $4,000-6,000
95 151856/63 A Chinese white jade poised qilin 19th century H: 4 in., 10.1cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,500-2,000
96 168001/26 A small Chinese jadeite toggle of a qilin 20th century L: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm $1,000-1,500
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97 A Chinese imperial jadeite tripod covered censer guangxu period with finely carved lion-mask ring handles and similar motif to legs, finial composed of an adult and cub fu lion playing ball, and wooden base inlaid with silver wire. H: 9 in., 23cm provenance: Property from a private Swiss collection. $60,000-80,000
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99 151856/80 A Chinese white jade pendant set into a carved hardwood stand qing dynasty L: 4 in., 10.2cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,000-1,500
98 160019/1 A set of seven Chinese white jade-inset wooden altar pieces, mounted with spinach jade carvings of the Buddhist Seven Emblems of Royalty qing dynasty H of each: 11 3/4 in., 29.8cm $15,000-25,000
100 152521/8 A Chinese white jade 'sengmaohu' covered vase with chilong handle 19th century H: 7 1/2 in., 19cm $15,000-20,000
101 152167/8 A Chinese white jade censer with twin chilong handles qing dynasty H: 4 in., 10.2cm $1,500-2,000
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102 A pair of Chinese white jade ropetwist bangles qing dynasty D: 3 1/8 in., 8cm provenance: Property of a Florida gentleman $2,000-4,000
103 A Chinese white jade round belt plaque carved to show dragon qing dynasty L: 3 in., 7.6cm $1,500-2,000
104 A Chinese white jade phoenix pendant 19th century L: 3 in., 7.6cm $4,000-6,000 105 A Chinese white jade pendant with ‘fu shou’ emblem, mice and pomegranate L: 2 3/8 in., 6cm $2,500-3,000
107 A small Chinese white jade plaque of Guanyin flanked by two attendants 19th century H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm $1,500-2,000
106 A group of three Chinese white jade pendants qing dynasty and later comprising a ‘bi’ disc and two rectangular pendants. L of largest: 2 3/4 in., 7cm $1,000-1,500
108 A Chinese white jade ‘bi’ disc carved to show chilong and archaistic motifs 19th century D: 2 1/8in., 5.4cm $2,000-4,000
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109 152521/4 A Chinese white jade figure of a bathing lady and cat 19th century H: 1 3/4 in., 4.5cm $1,500-2,000
111 152321/4 A Chinese white jade unincised double-seal with two chilong to finial L: 1 3/4 in., 4.5cm $2,000-4,000
110 152521/5 A Chinese white jade recumbent hound 19th century L: 1 3/4 in., 4.5cm $800-1,200
112 160020/8 A Chinese carved celadon jade recumbent horse early qing dynasty L: 3 in., 7.6cm $1,000-1,500 113 No lot
114 152321/1 A Chinese white jade Buddha’s hand citron vase 20th century with one large and one small fruit together on leafy stem. H: 4 1/4 in., 10.8cm $3,000-5,000
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115 151856/81 A Chinese celadon jade figure of Guanyin holding a necklace and a sacred vase 19th/20th century set to a bronze lamp topped with a celadon jade medallion with rotating center. H of figure: 10 1/2 in., 26.7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,500-2,000
116 168001/29 A Chinese white jade pendant carved with children playing and calligraphy verso 20th century L: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm $1,000-1,500
117 168001/25 A Chinese green and brown jade pendant carved with insects 20th century L: 2 in., 5.1cm $1,000-1,500
118 168001/19 A Chinese celadon jade figure of a boy with drum 20th century L: 2 1/2 in., 6.3cm $1,000-1,500
119 152537/4 A Chinese jadeite archer’s ring 19th/20th century together with a white jade nesting phoenix carrying fish and a cherry blossom branch. D of ring: 1 3/8 in., 3.5cm $1,000-1,500
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120 168001/16 Two Chinese white jade unadorned archer’s rings qing dynasty D of each: 1 in., 2.5cm $1,000-1,500
121 151856/77 A continental art deco slide-top onyx and coral box with Chinese jadeite plaque cover early republic period L: 5 1/4 in., 13.3cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,000-1,500
122 151856/68 A large Chinese archaistic jadeite covered vase with twin phoenix-head ring handles and flanges incised qianlong mark, republic period H: 18 in., 45.7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $5,000-8,000
123 152426/1 A Chinese grey jade brush pot carved with dragons to exterior 20th century H: 9 1/2 in., 24cm $4,000-6,000
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124 152600/1 A Chinese green-glazed stoneware jar with twin handles sui dynasty H: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm $800-1,200
125 160142/6 A Chinese terracotta earthenware figure of a maiden sui dynasty H: 28 in., 71.2cm provenance: Property from a private California collection $1,000-1,500
126 152444/4 A pair of Chinese glazed pottery prancing horses, with caparison and tassled cheststrap and crouper tang dynasty H: 11in., 28cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-3,000
127 152587/2 A Chinese Jian ware “hare’s fur” glazed tea bowl song dynasty D: 4 1/2 in., 11.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $3,000-5,000
128 168001/33 A small Chinese Jian ware speckle glazed bowl song dynasty or later D: 5 in., 12.7cm $2,000-4,000
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129 158139/6 A Chinese sancai glazed pottery tomb guardian figure over a demon tang dynasty H: 40 1/2 in., 103cm provenance: Property from a private Maryland collection Acquired in Georgetown, Washington D.C., circa 2000 $8,000-10,000
130 158139/6A A Chinese sancai glazed pottery tomb guardian figure tang dynasty H: 44 in., 111.8cm provenance: Property from a private Maryland collection Acquired in Georgetown, Washington D.C., circa 2000 $8,000-10,000
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131 152600/2 A Chinese Yaozhou celadon glazed ‘lotus’ bowl song dynasty D: 6 in., 15.3cm $800-1,200
132 152600/3 A Chinese Ding ware dish with incised floral design to interior song dynasty D: 6 1/2 in., 16.8cm $1,500-2,000
133 152619/11 A rare and early pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain garden stools yuan dynasty restored. H of each: 20 in., 51cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $2,000-4,000
134 160087/1 A Chinese celadon glazed earthenware square plate with deer design yuan dynasty W: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm $3,000-5,000
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135 152542/2 A small Chinese Jun-type earthenware dish ming dynasty D: 5 3/4 in., 14.6cm $800-1,200
136 152542/1 A Chinese Jun-type earthenware bowl ming dynasty D: 7 in., 17.8cm $1,000-1,500
137 160019/5 A Chinese Ge-type porcelain tripod censer ming dynasty H: 6 in., 15.2cm $3,000-5,000
138 152444/3 A Chinese Ge-type porcelain compressed globular vase with red underglaze 18th century decorated with brown glaze bands and butterfly twin handles. H: 9 1/4 in., 24cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $800-1,200
139 152632/7 A small Chinese Ge-type porcelain octagonal vase early qing dynasty H: 6 in., 15cm $3,000-5,000
140 168001/14 A Chinese Jun-type earthenware bowl with purple splash to interior early qing dynasty D: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm $1,500-2,000
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141 152627/7 A Chinese white glazed porcelain censer early qing dynasty D: 7 1/2 in., 19cm $800-1,200
142 160008/12 A Chinese white glazed porcelain ‘Gu’ vase with incised decorations qing dynasty H: 16 in., 40.6cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $2,000-4,000
143 160133/3 A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain elephant with mounted detachable vase early qing dynasty H: 20 1/4 in., 51cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $8,000-12,000
144 160082/5 A Chinese mirror-black glazed porcelain baluster vase 18th century H: 9 3/4 in., 25cm $1,500-2,000
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145 152523/1 A large Chinese famille verte enameled porcleian ‘Qing gong tu’ hexagonal vase kangxi period together with a later hongmu stand. H: 31 1/2 in., 80cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $30,000-50,000
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146 151856/59 A large and exceptionally rare Chinese imperial porcelain seal of Empress Xiaoyiren kangxi period decorated in the famille noire palette, the body evenly covered by an ink-black glaze with molded dragons in relief accentuated by soft green and purple overglaze enamels. The monumental handle formed by the interlocking horns of two finely embellished porcelain dragon heads, with delicately molded facial detailing. The seal face is carved in seal-style script, bearing the eightcharacter inscription ‘xiao yi huang hou yu shang zhi bao’ - “Imperial seal certifying the objects admired by the Empress Xiao Yi” L: 8 1/2 in., 21.5cm
provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. note: This porcelain seal embodies the high development of potting and glazing techniques refined under the reign of Emperor Kangxi. It also is a fine example of the revival under his rule of the “famille noire” glazing method, which was first used by the Jingdezhen kilns in the mid-fifteenth century. This ceremonial seal is one of a pair, the only type of its kind thought to be in existence, with the other being of identical size and decoration and bearing the eight-character inscription of the Kangxi emperor.
The rarity and indeed uniqueness of this seal is well-noted in a document authored in 1933 by the famous connoisseur of Asian art, Berthold Laufer, then curator of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. It and its Kangxi counterpart are again reviewed in detail in an academic booklet titled “Symbolism in Chinese Porcelain and Decoration,” published in June 1941 by Chao Ming Chen, the instructor of Chinese Literature and Language at Johns Hopkins University and previously the Head of the Chinese Classics Department at Hwa Nan College in Fuzhou, China. $20,000-40,000
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147 152523/2 A pair of Chinese sancai glazed porcelain covered urns six-character raised xuande mark, 18th century decorated with all-over archaistic patterns in raised relief and taotie mask motifs. H: 14 1/2 in., 36.8cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $8,000-12,000
148 152582/1 A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain charger lozenge mark, kangxi period decorated with a figural scene and auspicious symbols. D: 15 3/4 in., 40cm $2,000-3,000
149 152428/1 A small Chinese peachbloom glazed porcelain pomegranate ‘Zun’ vase six character kangxi mark and of the period H: 2 1/2 in., 6.35cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $3,000-5,000
150 152444/10 A Chinese peachbloom glazed porcelain apple-form brush washer 18th century H: 3 1/2 in., 8.9cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $800-1,200
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151 152444/1 A near pair of Chinese oxblood glazed porcelain bottle vases 18th century drilled as lamps. H: 16 in., 40.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-4,000
152 152444/13 A Chinese oxblood glaze domed brush washer 18th century H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $800-1,200
153 160082/3 A Chinese flambĂŠ glazed porcelain bottle vase 18th century H: 7 in., 18cm $1,000-1,500
154 160082/2 A Chinese flambĂŠ glazed porcelain bottle vase with twin handles incised daoguang six character seal mark and of the period H: 9 in., 23cm $8,000-10,000
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155 152632/9 A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘bajixiang’ lobed jar possibly 18th century H: 4 1/2 in., 12cm $2,000-4,000
156 152357/2 A set of four Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vases with chilong lotus flower mark, kangxi period H: 10 in., 25.4cm provenance: From the estate of Elizabeth Kent Van Alen $3,000-5,000
157 152355/1 A Chinese blue and white porcelain floral charger artemisia leaf mark, kangxi period D: 14in., 35.6cm $2,000-4,000
158 160047/1 A large Chinese blue and white porcelain floral bowl kangxi period D: 13 in., 33cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,000-2,000
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159 152344/4 A Chinese blue and white porcelain yenyen vase kangxi period decorated with panels of pavilion landscapes and antiquities. H: 18 1/4 in., 46.3cm provenance: Property of a New York gentleman $3,000-5,000
160 151445/6 A Chinese scallop-rimmed porcelain lotus-form ‘immortals’ bowl chenghua mark, kangxi period together with an octagonal blue and white porcelain bowl. D of largest: 7 in., 17.8cm provenance: Property from a Delaware family $1,500-2,000
161 151445/2 A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘bajixiang’ bowls twin fish mark, kangxi period together with a covered blue and white porcelain cup. D: 7 1/2 in., 19cm provenance: Property from a Delaware family $1,500-2,000
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162 160142/1 A grop of nine Chinese shipwreck blue and white export porcelain wares kangxi period comprising four plates, two hexagonal saucers, two hexagonal teacups, and one kendi. D of largest: 8 3/4 in., 22.2cm provenance: Property from a private California collection $4,000-6,000
164 160142/5 A group of eight Chinese blue and white shipwreck export porcelain wares kangxi period comprising four plates, two saucers, and two circular covered boxes. D of largest: 8 3/4 in., 22.2cm provenance: Property from a private California collection $3,500-4,500
163 160142/4 A group of seven Chinese blue and white shipwreck export porcelain wares kangxi period comprising one large charger, two plates, two saucers, and two circular covered boxes. D of largest: 15 1/4 in., 38.7cm provenance: Property from a private California collection $3,000-5,000
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165 160142/2 A group of seven Chinese blue and white shipwreck export porcelain wares kangxi period comprising two plates, two bowls, two saucers, and one white glazed hound. D of largest: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm provenance: Property from a private California collection $3,000-5,000
166 160142/3 A group of ten Chinese blue and white shipwreck export porcelain wares kangxi period comprising four plates, four saucers, and two inkwell stands. D of largest: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm provenance: Property from a private California collection $4,500-5,500
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167 152619/3 A Chinese blue and white porcelain circular brush washer chenghua mark, 18th century D: 3 3/4 in., 9.5cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,000-1,500
168 152619/12 A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘phoenix’ baluster vases kangxi period H: 17 3/4 in., 45.1cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $3,000-5,000
169 152632/4 A Chinese blue and white porcelain covered jar decorated with figural scene 17th / 18th century H: 13 1/2 in., 34cm $3,000-5,000
170 152619/9 A pair of large Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘phoenix’ covered jars 18th century with period pierced collars for use with locking mechanism H of each: 18 1/4 in., 46.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $4,000-6,000
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171 A fine Chinese Ming-style blue and white porcelain bottle vase 18th century elaborately decorated to show kuilong and lotus scrolls to body, bands of hanging chimes and lappet to neck, with a slightly everted cupped rim. H: 13 1/4 in., 35cm provenance: From the Heber Bishop collection; thence by family descent. note: Heber Reginald Bishop was a prominent American entreprenuer and philanthropist and one of the most eminent art collectors of the late 19th century. His renowned jade collection was bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1902, and large portions of his art collection were auctioned by the American Art Association of New York in 1906. A hand-rendered illustration of this vase was featured in the original 1906 American Art Association of New York “de luxe�auction catalogue, item no. 893. $80,000-120,000
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172 An unusual Chinese pink ground underglaze and famille rose enameled vase with cup-form rim 18th century decorated with underglaze of celadon, cobalt blue, and copper red, depicting Buddhist, Daoist, and scholarly symbols on an enameled pink diaper ground, with lappet design towards base, lattice to shoulder, gilding to lip, and base unglazed. H: 11 3/4 in., 30cm provenance: From the Heber Bishop collection; thence by family descent. note: Heber Reginald Bishop was a prominent American entreprenuer and philanthropist and one of the most eminent art collectors of the late 19th century. His renowned jade collection was bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1902, and large portions of his art collection were auctioned by the American Art Association of New York in 1906. A hand-rendered illustration of this vase was featured in the original 1906 American Art Association of New York “de luxe�auction catalogue, item no. 953. $30,000-50,000
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173 152565/1 A pair of Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain Buddhist emblem altar stands qianlong mark and of the period deorated in the form of lotus blossoms atop a domed base with openwork curling leaves. H: 10 in., 25.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,000
174 152619/14 A Chinese gilt decorated Imari porcelain charger with figural scene 18th century D: 15 1/2 in., 39.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
175 160082/1 A pair of Chinese gilt and famille rose enameled ‘shou’ dishes iron-red six character jiaqing mark and of the period D: 6 1/4 in., 15.5cm $8,000-12,000
176 152619/13 A Chinese underglazed blue and iron-red enameled porcelain ‘dragon’ dish iron-red ‘daoguang gengxu nianzhi’ mark and of the period D: 6 1/4 in., 15.9cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,500-2,000
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177 152565/4 A Chinese famille rose enalemed porcelain plaque depicting a lady in a garden qianlong mark, late qing dynasty L: 12 1/2 in., 31.8cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-4,000
179 152620/6 A Chinese yellow ground famille rose enameled porcelain ‘baijixiang’ bowl iron-red six character tongzhi mark and of the period D: 5 1/2 in., 14cm $1,500-2,000
180 160006/1 A pair of Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain ‘dragon’ bowls tongzhi six character mark and of the period D: 8 in., 20.3cm provenance: From a prominent Newport family collection $10,000-15,000
178 160082/6 A Chinese famille rose enameled deep porcelain bowl decorated with mountain landscape attricuted to ao shao quan, 19th century with inscription and artist’s seal to rim. D: 11 1/2 in., 29cm $1,000-2,000
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181 160054/1 A Chinese red ground gilt decorated porcelain “xi” bowl ‘yan xi he tong’ mark, tongzhi period D: 4 in., 10.2cm provenance: Property of a Delaware gentleman $1,000-1,500 182 151965/6 A rare Chinese puce enameled porcelain ‘phoenix medallion’ warming bowl with stem guangxu six character mark and of the period H: 6 3/4 in., 17cm provenance: Property from the collection of William and Mary Scranton note: For a bowl with identical puce-enameled medallions, see Sotheby’s New York, September 11, 2012, Sale 8872, Lot 21 $3,000-5,000
183 152632/6 A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain ‘butterfly’ bottle vase iron red guangxu six character mark and of the period H: 16 in., 41cm $3,000-5,000
184 152619/1 A pair of Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain shallow dishes guangxu six character mark and of the period D: 8 1/4 in., 21cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $3,000-5,000
185 152521/9 A Chinese Dowager-style yellow ground tapering rectangular porcelain jardiniere early 20th century decorated with wisteria, peonies and birds. D: 12 1/2 in, 31.8cm $1,500-2,000
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186 152565/8 A set of four Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain covered tea bowls daoguang mark, late qing dynasty decorated with seaside mountainous scenery. H: 3 1/2 in, 8.89cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $3,000-5,000
188 168001/8 A Chinese wucai enameled porcelain ‘boy and lotus’ jar qing dynasty H: 13 in., 23cm $2,000-4,000
189 152565/9 A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain ‘phoenix and peony’ jadiniere 19th century decorated with ‘baijixiang’ symbols around the rim. D: 14 1/2 in., 36.83cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-4,000
190 152168/7 A pair of large Chinese famille verte enalemed porcelain hexagonal planters 19th century H: 17 in., 43cm $5,000-7,000
187 152627/6 A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain arrow-handled ‘Hu’ vase 19th century H: 8 1/2 in., 21.8cm $800-1,200
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191 151856/70 A Chinese clair de lune glazed porcelain slender vase kangxi six-character mark, late qing dynasty H: 7 in., 17.7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. Christie’s label on box. $4,000-6,000
192 152632/5 A Chinese clair de lune glazed porcelain lobed vase qianlong six character seal mark, 19th century H: 5 in., 13cm $5,000-8,000
193 152540/1 A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain reticulated covered censer with fu lion finial qing dynasty H: 11 1/4 in., 28.5cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $2,500-3,500 194 152627/8 A Chinese brown glazed Ge-type porcelain twin handle censer 19th century D: 8 1/2 in., 21.7cm $800-1,200
195 168001/10 A Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain ‘dragon’ jar with incised decorations 19th century H: 13 1/4 in., 34cm $1,500-2,000
196 160082/4 A Chinese plum-red monochrome glazed porcelain bowl six character guangxu seal mark and of the period D: 7 in., 17.5cm $1,000-1,500
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197 152627/13 A Chinese peachbloom glazed porcelain circular brush washer six character kangxi seal mark, 19th century D: 5 1/4 in., 13.2cm $1,000-1,500
198 168001/3 A large Chinese flambé glazed porcelain ‘Hu’ vase 19th century H: 17 1/2 in., 44.5cm $1,000-1,500
199 152444/2 A Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of Guanyin on waves double gourd impressed seal mark and boji yuren seal, attributed to su xuejin H: 17 in., 43.2cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,000
200 152620/5 A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘Hu’ baluster vase daoguang six character seal mark and of the period drilled, reduced. H of vase: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cm $2,000-4,000
201 152627/4 A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘Hu’ vase with elephant twin handles 19th century H: 12 3/4 in., 32.5cm $2,000-3,000
202 168001/11 A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘Hu’ vase decorated with figural scene 19th century H: 11 1/2 in., 29cm $1,500-2,000
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203 152632/2 A Chinese blue and white porcelain square vase with lion mask handles 19th century H: 17 1/2 in., 44.5cm $1,000-1,500
205 152627/5 A large Chinese blue and white porcelain double-gourd vase late qing dynasty H: 17 3/4 in., 45cm $800-1,200
204 152521/10 Two Chinese blue and white tall porcelain vases 20th century One decorated with hunters and chained beast, the other with courtly ladies and children. H of tallest: 19 in., 48.3cm $2,000-3,000
206 160038/10 A Chinese blue and white porcelain tripod planter decorated with peaches qianlong six character mark, republic period H: 5 1/4 in., 13.3cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
207 160019/2 A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘Cong’ vase with figural scene ‘yuan wen wu guo zhi zhai’ mark to base, 20th century attributed to Wang Bu. H: 12 in., 30.5cm $1,500-2,000
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208 152632/3 A large Chinese blue and white porcelain globular vase with lion mask handles 19th / 20th century H: 23 in., 58.5cm $5,000-8,000
209 152619/2 A Chinese yellow ground famille rose enameled porcelain ‘dragon’ teapot iron-red guangxu six character mark, republic period H: 5 in., 12.7cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
210 160038/11 A pair of fine Chinese ‘eggshell’ porcelain snowscape bowls yang he tang mark, republic period D of each: 4 in., 10.1cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $4,000-6,000
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211 160008/10 A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain snowscape plaque he xuren (1882 - 1935) together with three landscape plaques. L of each: 15 1/2 in., 39.4cm provenance: Property of a Colorado gentleman Acquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent $10,000-15,000
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212 152167/9 A set of three Chinese porcelain plaques depicting landscapes of southern China with accompanying poem 20th century H: 14 in., 35. 6cm $1,500-2,000
213 152168/2 A large Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain figure of a bodhisattva holding a pagoda republic period H: 21 1/2 in., 54.6cm note: For a similarly decorated and large porcelain seated figure, see Christie’s New York, April 6, 2011, Sale 2430, Lot 448 $5,000-7,000
214 168001/6 A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain vase decorated with figural scenes 20th century H: 18 in., 46.4cm $800-1,200
215 168001/7 A Chinese celadon crackle glazed porcelain double-gourd vase 20th century H: 14 1/2 in., 37cm $800-1,200
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216 160019/4 A Chinese cylindrical famille rose enameled porcelain brush pot decorated with floral designs republic period H: 6 in., 15.2cm $1,500-2,000
218 158098/1 A large Chinese enameled porcelain charger decorated with ripe peaches on branches qianlong six character mark, early 20th century D: 21 in., 53.3cm provenance: Property from a private Virginia collection $2,000-4,000
219 168001/9 A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain ‘hundred deer’ vase with deer twin handles xuantong mark, 20th century H: 15 1/2 in., 39.5cm $1,000-1,500
220 160082/8 A pair of Chinese sancai glazed porcelain fu lions seated on raised pedestals republic period H of each: 18 in., 47cm $1,000-1,500
221 152426/2 A Chinese powder blue ground and famille rose enameled porcelain vase 20th century decorated with two panels of a courtly lady on horseback. H: 21 in., 53.3cm $1,500-2,500
217 168001/12 A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase with gilt lip decorated with figural scenes qianlong mark to base, 20th century H: 9 3/4 in., 14.5cm $800-1,200
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222 152642/11 A Chinese jadeite unadorned flattened ovoid snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $1,500-2,000
226 168001/22 Two Chinese white jade round snuff bottles, carved with birds to body 19th/20th century H of each: 2 1/4 in., 6cm $1,000-1,500
229 152642/10 A Chinese white jade octagonal snuff bottle 19th century H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $600-800
223 168001/30 A Chinese green and russet jadeite snuff bottle 19th century H: 2 1/4 in., 5.5cm $1,000-1,500
224 152168/5 A Chinese white jade ‘na fu ying xiang’ snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm $800-1,200
225 152619/4C An Chinese white jade unadorned circular snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 in., 5.1cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
227 152642/7 A Chinese white jade unadorned rectangular snuff bottle, with russet skin to one surface 18th/9th century H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $1,500-2,000
228 152642/8 A Chinese white jade snuff bottle, carved with pavilion scene to surface and figures verso signed zigang H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $1,500-2,000
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230 152521/2 A Chinese white jade tapered snuff bottle, carved with prunus tree and scholar’s rock 19th century L: 2 3/4 in., 7cm $2,000-3,000
231 152642/9 An Chinese mottled jadeite unadorned ovoid snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $1,000-1,500
232 152642/4 A Chinese brown and white jade ovoid snuff bottle, carved with natural figures qing dynasty H: 2 1/2 in., 6.3cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $800-1,200
233 152567/5 A Chinese blue and red enameled cloisonnĂŠ snuff bottle 19th century H: 3 in., 8cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $800-1,200
236 152619/4B A Chinese agate unadorned round snuff bottle 19th/20th century H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
234 151856/72 A Chinese realgar glass snuff bottle, carved with birds and flowering foliage qing dynasty H: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $800-1,200
235 152567/4 A Chinese lapis lazuli vasiform snuff bottle and snuff plate 19th century H: 1 1/2 in., 4cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. Robert Hall label on snuff plate. $1,000-1,500
237 152619/4 Two Chinese agate flattened ovoid snuff bottles 19th century H of larger: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,000-1,500
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238 152619/4A A Chinese two-tone agate ovoid snuff bottle, carved with lingzhi 19th/20th century H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
242 160038/8 “A Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle, carved with crane to surface and phoenix verso qing dynasty H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
239 160038/9 A Chinese agate ‘squirrel’ snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $1,000-1,500
240 160038/3 A Chinese ‘Zhiting School’ agate snuff bottle, carved with horse late qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,500-3,000
241 152642/6 A Chinese silhouette agate ‘fu bat’ snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $1,000-1,500
243 160038/5 A Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle, carved with tiger and boats qing dynasty with carved lion mask handles to sides. H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
244 152642/5 A Chinese silhouette agate snuff bottle, carved with boy to surface and birds verso 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $800-1,200
245 160038/2 A Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle, carved with ‘fu bat’ to surface and magpie verso qing dynasty H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
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246 160038/4 A Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle, carved with bat and tiger to surface and fisherman to verso qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
247 160038/6 A Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle, carved with monkey qing dynasty H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $1,500-2,000
248 160038/1 A Chinese grey rock crystal snuff bottle, carved with two scholars under a pine qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $2,000-4,000
249 152642/12 A Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle, carved with prunus and bamboo 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $800-1,200
250 152168/6 A Chinese amber snuff bottle, carved with two goldfish 19th century H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm $800-1,200
251 152619/5A An Chinese unadorned amber snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
252 152619/5B A Chinese unadorned ruby glass round snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
253 152567/2 A Chinese realgar glass snuff bottle, with horse 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $600-800
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254 152619/5 Two Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottles, with landscapes bi rongjiu, dated 1899 H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $2,000-4,000
255 151856/71 Two Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottles, with lingbi attricuted to zhou leyuan, 20th century H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $1,000-1,500
258 152567/1 A Chinese red-overlay on snowflake glass snuff bottle, with sinuous chilong 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $800-1,200
259 152642/13 A Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottle, with scholar’s objects to front and birds to verso signed zhou leyuan H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $2,000-4,000
256 152642/15 A Chinese light brown glass unadorned snuff bottle 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $600-800
260 152619/5C A Chinese cinnabar lacquer ovoid snuff bottle, carved with scene of scholars 18th/19th century H: 3 in., 7.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $800-1,200
257 151856/73 A Chinese red-overlay on snowflake glass snuff bottle, with antiquities qing dynasty H: 3 in., 7.6cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $800-1,200
261 152619/5D A large Chinese cinnabar lacquer round snuff bottle, carved with scholars in landscapes 19th century H: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,500-2,000
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262 152567/3 A fine Chinese cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle, carved with figural scene 18th/19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. $1,000-1,500
263 151856/76 A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain snuff bottle, with pigeons and lingzhi daoguang four character mark and of the period H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida $1,000-1,500
264 160133/2 A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain ‘Liu Hai’ figural snuff bottle 19th century H: 3 in., 7.62cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $3,000-5,000
265 151856/74 A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, with Zhong Kui the Demon Queller qing dynasty H: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida $1,500-2,000
266 151856/75 A Chinese green-glazed porcelain snuff bottle qing dynasty H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida $800-1,200
267 151856/79 A Chinese green glazed porcelain corn-form snuff bottle 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida $800-1,200
268 168001/23 A Chinese black ground enameled porcelain snuff bottle 19th century H: 3 in., 7.6cm $800-1,200
269 160038/7 A Chinese enameled ‘yixing’ porcelain snuff bottle, with figure 19th century H: 2 3/4 in., 7cm provenance: Property from a private Arizona collection $1,500-2,000
Fine Chinese Imperial Glass Featuring property from the ‘Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection’ lots 270-291
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REEMAN’S is proud to present the following lots of exceptional works of Chinese glass, a selection which is acutely representative of the items produced by the imperial workshops of Beijing during the eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. The multitude of chemical and technological techniques employed by the glass artisans of China are evident in the diversity of pieces offered in this section, from bi-color overlaid to transparent and opaque monochrome examples. Many of the following fine glass objects come from the collection of renowned American collectors Ina and Sandford Gadient. Considered among the most prominent collectors of Chinese glass in the world, the Gadients have assembled their collection of hundreds of pieces of museum-quality Peking glass over the course of four decades. Their enthusiasm in sharing their passion and scholarship on the subject have led to numerous publications, national and international museum exhibitions, as well as generous donations to museum collections throughout the country. It is through the Gadients’ guidance that we are also pleased to offer our second grouping of glasswork. Two of these lots bear the intriguing provenance of once belonging to the collection of Carl Lindgren, a Swedish sea pilot and businessman who spent a portion of his life residing in China during the mid-1800s. Noteworthy of mention is a particularly rare butterscotch-yellow overlay on white glass censer, of enviably smooth composition and adorned with interweaving mythical chilong. The great variation in works of glass produced during the Qing dynasty speaks to the boundless creativity and sense of adventurousness that conspicuously lie at the heart of Chinese glass-making. Property from this sale offers an exciting opportunity for private collectors to acquire an example of this important and intriguing Chinese artform.
270 158165/15 A collection of fourteen Chinese blue glass belt plaques ming dynasty L of each plaque: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: Purchased from Christie’s London in the 1980s. $6,000-8,000
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271 160127/3 A rare Chinese butterscotch-yellow overlay on white glass tripod censer early qianlong period of globular form raised on three chilong-head feet, with twin lion-mask handles to sides, square form handles at mouth, and sinuous paired chilong to body below a petal band at shoulder; with later fitted stand and cover. H: 5 in., 13cm
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272 160127/4 A Chinese cobalt blue glass quadrilobed footed planter qianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the period H: 2 7/8 in., 7.25cm; W: 8 in., 20cm provenance: Previously from the collection of Carl Lindgren (1843-1871), a Swedish sea pilot and businessman who resided in the port town of Taku in Tianjin, China from 1863 to 1870. $6,000-8,000
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273 158165/3 A Chinese ruby-red overlay on snowflake glass bottle vase 18th century H: 10 1/4 in., 26cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red As Flame” (1990), #49. $20,000-30,000
274 158165/5 A Chinese green glass spindle-form vase qianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the period H: 7 1/2 in., 19.1cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red As Flame” (1990), #36. $15,000-25,000
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275 158165/6 A Chinese realgar glass amphora vase 18th century H: 6 in., 15.2cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red As Flame” (1990), #30-31. $30,000-40,000
276 158165/7 A Chinese gradient pink glass bottle vase 18th century H: 10 1/4 in., 26cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red As Flame” (1990), #26. $15,000-20,000
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277 158165/12 A Chinese yellow glass bowl, carved with warrior figures qianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the period D: 6 in., 15.2cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. $6,000-9,000
278 160127/1 A Chinese yellow glass fluted bottle vase 18th century H: 10 in., 26cm provenance: Property from the Andrews family collection, southern Florida. $15,000-20,000
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279 160127/2 A fine Chinese yellow glass octagonal faceted bottle vase qianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the period H: 5 3/4 in., 14.5cm provenance: Property from the Andrews family collection, southern Florida. note: For two Qianlong-marked examples of similar form, see Christie’s Hong Kong, May 28, 2014, Sale 3320, Lot 2916; and Christie’s Hong Kong, December 1, 2010, Sale 2831, Lot 2925. For two Yongzheng-marked examples of similar form, see Christie’s Hong Kong, November 27, 2013, Sale 3263, Lot 3406; and Christie’s Hong Kong, June 1, 2011, Sale 2862, Lot 3799. $30,000-50,000
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280 158165/1 A pair of large Chinese colbalt blue glass bowls qianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the period D: 11 3/4 in., 30cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: Previously published in “Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures: From the Gadient Collection.” $20,000-30,000
281 158165/8 An exceptionally large Chinese pink glass bowll 18th century D: 10 in., 25.4cm $6,000-8,000
282 158165/4 A Chinese yellow glass vase, carved with warrior scenes qianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the period H: 7 3/4 in., 19.7cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red As Flame” (1990), #43. $12,000-18,000
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283 158165/13 A Chinese ruby glass bottle vase 18th century H: 8 in., 20.3cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. $8,000-12,000
284 158165/10 A pair of Chinese large cobalt blue glass bottle vases 18th century H: 11 1/4 in., 28.6cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Radiant Reflections in Chinese Glass� (2002), Ceramics and Glass Circle of Australia, #29. $15,000-25,000
285 158165/14 A Chinese ruby glass octagonal bottle vase 18th century H: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. $8,000-10,000
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286 160127/6 A rare Chinese blue overlay on white glass plume holder late 18th/ early 19th century the cylindrical bubble-suffused white glass body adorned with peacock-blue sinuous chilong, and the pierced top carved with chilong medallion. L: 3 1/2 in., 9cm provenance: Property from the Andrews family collection, southern Florida. $6,000-8,000
287 168001/17 A Chinese cobalt blue glass covered censer 19th century with wooden stand and lid. H of censer: 3 in., 7.8cm $800-1,200
288 158165/9 A Chinese amber glass lobed bowl with everted rim 18th century D: 9 1/2 in., 24.1cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. note: For a similar example, see “Radiant Reflections in Chinese Glass� (2002), Ceramics and Glass Circle of Australia, #47. $12,000-15,000
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289 158165/2 A rare Chinese red overlay on yellow glass footed bottle vase, with mantis and prey among vines 18th / 19th century H: 9 in., 22.9cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. $70,000-90,000
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290 158165/11 A pair of Chinese red overlay on white glass baluster vases, with birds and peonies 18th/19th century H of each: 8 1/4 in., 21cm provenance: From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection. $10,000-15,000
290A 152521/6 A small and rare Chinese ruby glass elephant-form toggle 18th century L: 1 in., 2.5cm $800-1,200
291 160127/5 A Chinese burgundy-red and pearlescent-white overlay on milk glass brush washer, with squirrel and grapes 18th century H: 1 1/2 in., 4cm; D: 2 1/2 in., 6.5cm provenance: Property from the Andrews family collection, southern Florida. $1,200-1,800
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292 152327/2 A Chinese silk-embroidered wall hanging with golden fu bat shou medallions, ‘li shui’ and silk brocade border 19th century L: 82 in., 208.3cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,500-2,000
293 151673/1 A Chinese blue ground summer dragon robe late qing dynasty L: 52 in, 132cm provenance: Property of an Ohio lady Acquired in Australia in 1914, thence by descent $2,000-3,000
294 160081/1 A Chinese dark blue ground summer dragon robe late qing dynasty L: 50 in., 130cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $2,000-3,000
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295 152645/4 Three rolls of Chinese brocade silk 19th/20th century W: 31 in., 76.2cm provenance: Property of a Maryland lady $2,000-3,000
296 152498/3 A pair of Sino-Tibetan pieced and trimmed silk brocade saddle covers 19th century decorated with symmetrical open-mouthed dragon heads and giltmounted paste jewels. L: 38 in., 96.5cm provenance: 297 152619/16 From the Estate of Alfred I. duPont, Florida A Chinese silk and metallic thread $1,500-2,500 floral decorated floor rug, inscribed "bao he dian yu gong" early 20th century L: 85 1/2, 217cm; W: 47 3/4, 120cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $1,500-2,000
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298 152632/1 A Sino-Tibetan thangka depicting Tsongkhapa 19th century Sight H: 27 1/2 in., 70cm; W: 18 in., 46cm $1,500-2,000
301 152645/5 CHINESE SCHOOL 18th century DAOIST IMMORTALS Framed, ink and color on silk Sight H: 59 in., 150cm; W: 35 in., 88.9cm provenance: Property of a Maryland lady $3,000-5,000
302 151625/47 AFTER ZHAO YONG (1289-1360) ming dynasty COLLECTING LINGZHI Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk Sight H: 42 in., 107cm W: 16 1/2 in., 42cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Adele Lebowitz, McLean, VA $2,000-4,000
299 151625/10 A large Chinese silk kesi panel, depicting an assemblage of immortals converging at a seaside palace 19th century together with a silk kesi dragon collar. both framed and glazed. Sight H: 52 in., 132cm provenance: Property from the Estate of Adele Lebowitz, McLean, VA $3,000-5,000
300 152329/2 CHINESE SCHOOL late ming dynasty SANXING DEITIES FU, LU, SHOU Framed, ink and color on silk Sight H: 45 in, 114cm, W: 32 in, 81.28cm provenance: From the Collection of Richard B. Hobart, thence by family descent. note: Richard B. Hobart was a prolific collector of Ming and Qing dynasty Chinese paintings, many of which he acquired from the late dealer Walter Hochstadter. After Hobart’s passing, a portion of his collections were sold through Sotheby’s Parke-Bernet in 1969; of those, a Lan Ying landscape album dated to 1642 reached unexpectedly high price and was then bought by the Metropolitan Museum. $10,000-15,000
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303 152565/11 ATTRIBUTED TO WEN ZHENGMING qing dynasty SCHOLARS AT LEISURE Framed, ink and color on paper, signed “jia jing xin mao (1531) xia yue zheng ming hua” with two seals of the artist H: 16 in., 40.6cm; W: 48 in., 122cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,500
305 152620/11 YAN ZHEN late qing dynasty BAMBOOS Eight mounted album leaves, ink on paper. Sight H of each: 12 in., 30.5cm; W: 9 in., 22.9cm $1,000-1,500
304 158139/5 CHINESE SCHOOL 18th century FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE Mounted hanging scroll, ink and color on silk Sight H: 58 in., 147.3cm; W: 31 1/2 in., 80cm provenance: Property from a private Maryland collection $3,000-5,000
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306 152329/1 AFTER LU JI (1475-1503) ming/qing dynasty CRANES IN A BAMBOO GROVE Framed, ink and color on silk, signed and sealed by the artist Sight H: 76 in., 193cm; W: 40 in., 101.6cm provenance: From the Collection of Richard B. Hobart, thence by family descent. note: Richard B. Hobart was a prolific collector of Ming and Qing dynasty Chinese paintings, many of which he acquired from the late dealer Walter Hochstadter. After Hobart’s passing, a portion of his collections were sold through Sotheby’s ParkeBernet in 1969; of those, a Lan Ying landscape album dated to 1642 reached unexpectedly high price and was then bought by the Metropolitan Museum. $40,000-60,000
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307 160020/2 CHEN HONGSHOU, MA JIATONG qing dynasty SCHOLARS, CALLIGRAPHY Two mounted fans, one ink on silk, one ink on gilt paper, signed and sealed by the artists. Sight H of largest: 7 in., 17.8cm; W: 20 in., 50.8cm $3,000-4,000
308 160020/1 VARIOUS ARTISTS 19th/20th century LANDSCAPES Three mounted fans, ink and color on paper, signed Wang Kun, Fan Haolin, Lu Lianfu. Sight H: 7 1/2 in., 19cm; W: 20 1/2 in., 52.1cm $1,500-2,000
309 160020/1A VARIOUS ARTISTS 20th century LANDSCAPE, CARP Two mounted fans, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed Wu Guandai, Tang Yun. Sight H: 7 3/4 in., 19.7cm, W: 20 in., 50.8cm $1,000-1,500
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310 160020/1B VARIOUS ARTISTS 20th century LANDSCAPES Three mounted fans, ink and color on paper, signed and inscribed by artists, Wu Guxiang, Wu Qinmu, and Wu Qingxia. Sight H: 7 in., 17.8cm; W: 19 1/4 in., 48.9cm $1,500-2,000
311 160020/3 ATTRIBUTED TO ZHU MEICUN 20th century BAMBOO AND CALLIGRAPHY Two fans, ink and color on paper, signed and sealed with inscriptions. H: 12 in., 30.5cm $1,000-1,500
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312 160020/5 LI JIAJI late qing dynasty LANDSCAPES Ten album leaves, ink and color on paper, signed and inscribed on each leaf. Sight H: 10 1/2 in., 26.7cm; W: 13 in., 33cm $2,000-3,000
313 152565/10 CHINESE SCHOOL 19th century BEAUTIES IN COURTLY LEISURE Framed, four panels under four studies of flowers, ink and color on silk Sight H: 47 1/2 in., 120.7cm; W: 13 1/2 in., 34.3cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $1,500-2,500
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314 152620/8 LI GUANFEN late qing dynasty LANDSCAPES Six mounted album leaves, ink and color on paper. Sight H of largest: 15 1/2 in., 39.4cm; W: 12 in., 30.5cm $800-1,200
315 152620/9 AFTER YUN SHOUPING late qing dynasty DEER AND PEONY Mounted without scrolls, ink and color on paper. Sight H: 37 1/4 in., 97.5cm; W: 17 3/4 in., 45cm $1,000-1,500
316 160035/2 CHINESE SCHOOL 19th/20th century DAOIST PROCESSION Mounted handscroll, ink and color on silk, three seals to painting. Sight H: 10 3/4 in., 27.3cm; W: 42 3/4 in., 108.6cm $1,500-2,000
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317 152087/9 STUDIO OF TINGQUA chinese, circa 1809-1870 A COLLECTION OF 46 EXPORT PAINTINGS DEPICTING LANDSCAPES, BOATS, FIGURES AND FIGURAL SCENES, BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL STUDIES. Gouache on paper and pith paper; two sets bound and with several loose leaves Album works on paper: H: 12 1/2 in., 31.7cm, W: 9 1/2 in., 24.1cm; Imperial Portraits on paper: H: 10 1/2 in., 26.7cm, W: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm; Album works on pith paper: H: 13 in., 33cm, W: 7 in., 17.8cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania lady $10,000-15,000
318 160035/9 AFTER YUN SHOUPING 19th/20th century PEONY AND CHRYSANTHEMUM Mounted hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed. Sight H: 41 in., 104.1cm; W: 9 in., 22.9cm $1,000-1,500
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319 152632/11 CHINESE SCHOOL 19th/20th century FIGURES IN AN AUTUMN LANDSCAPE Mounted fan painting, ink and color on paper, inscription with one seal of the artist. Sight H: 9 1/4 in., 23.5cm; W: 19 3/4 in., 50cm. $1,000-1,500
320 160035/11 ATTRIBUTED TO YE YUN 20th century SCHOLARS IN DISCUSSION Mounted without scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed. Sight H: 20 1/2 in., 52.1cm; W: 13 1/2 in., 34.3cm $800-1,200
321 152587/1 ZHANG SHIYUAN/KEHE (1898-1960) dated 1925 SCHOLAR UNDER THE WUTUNG TREE Framed, ink and watercolor on paper, two inscriptions, the first “painted on a winter’s day in the year of Yi-chou in the style of Zhao Wenmin’s in Shanghai”, the second in praise of the artist’s work signed by Xi Rungeng Sight H: 33 1/2, 85cm, W: 11 1/4in., 28.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $4,000-6,000
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322 160133/1 CHANG ZENGHAO dated 1926 HUNDRED ANIMALS Mounted horizontally on scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and sealed by artist. Sight H: 39 in., 99cm, W: 58 1/2 in., 148.6cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $6,000-8,000
323 152632/10 CHEN FUCANG (1906-1984) dated 1936 SCHOLAR PLAYING QIN Mounted fan painting, ink and color, inscribed and with two seals of artist. Sight H: 9 1/4 in., 23.5cm; W: 19 3/4 in., 50cm. $1,000-1,500
324 152398/2 DONG KINGMAN (ZENG JINGWEN, 1911-2000) dated 1969 VIEW OF TIGER BALM PAGODA, HONG KONG Framed, watercolor on paper, signed by the artist Sight H: 29 1/4 in., 74.3cm; W: 21 1/4 in., 54cm provenance: Property of a New York gentleman $3,000-5,000
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325 152537/2 ATTRIBUTED TO ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983) dated 1963 MUSHROOMS Framed, ink and color on paper, signed and sealed. Sight H: 34 1/2 in., 87.6cm; W: 16 1/2 in., 42cm $30,000-50,000
326 158139/4 PU RU (1896-1963) RUNNING CALLIGRAPHIC SCRIPT Framed, ink on paper, inscribed and dedicated to Bo Qi Xian Sheng, signed ‘Xin Yu’, with one artist seal mark. Sight H: 25 1/2 in., 64.8cm, W: 13 3/4 in., 34.9cm provenance: Property from a private Maryland collection Acquired directly from the artist by beneficiary Qian Zhen (Bo Qi Xian Sheng), former director of Central Daily News, Taiwan, thence by family descent. $10,000-15,000
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327 152620/2 HSIEH HSIAO-DE dated 1972 PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN Oil on canvas, mounted on wooden frame, signed and sealed by artist. Sight H: 23 in., 58.4cm; W: 17 in., 43.2cm $1,000-1,500
328 152381/1 LUIS CHAN (CHEN FUSHAN, 1905-1995) dated 1973 LAKESIDE SCENE UNDER THE SUN AND THE MOON Framed, ink and color on paper, signed “kui chou chen fu shou zeng” with three seals of the artist Sight H: 27 in., 68.6cm; W: 18 in., 45.7cm provenance: Property of a Delaware gentleman Purchased in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1970. For a similar work by the artist, see Christie’s Hong Kong, May 25th 2008, Lot 298. $4,000-6,000
329 160082/7 LIU HAISU dated 1978 RUNNING SCRIPT Mounted handscroll, ink on paper, signed and sealed by artist. Sight H: 9 in., 22.9cm; L: 53 in., 134.6cm $3,000-5,000
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330 158139/3 YU CHUNG-LIN (1925-1985) dated 1980 LOTUS AND BIRDS Framed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed and sealed by the artist Sight H: 18 1/2 in., 47cm; W: 73 in., 185.4cm provenance: Property from a private Maryland collection Acquired directly from the artist in 1980, thence by descent $8,000-12,000
331 152147/3 CHINESE SCHOOL late qing dynasty BUDDHIST COUPLET IN COMICAL FIGURAL SCRIPT Framed, ink and color on paper. Sight H: 53 1/2 in., 45.7cm; W: 9 1/2 in., 24cm provenance: Property of a New York gentleman $2,000-4,000
332 152398/3 DONG KINGMAN (ZENG JINGWEN, 1911-2000) 20th century VIEW FROM NORTH POINT, HONG KONG Framed, watercolor on paper, signed by the artist Sight H: 21 1/4 in., 54cm; W: 29 1/4 in., 74.3cm provenance: Property of a New York gentleman $3,000-5,000
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333 160002/2 YANG TAIYANG (1909 - 2009) TEA AND GRAPES Framed, ink and color on paper, inscribed and sealed by artist. Sight H: 17 1/2 in., 44.5cm; W: 25 1/2 in., 64.8cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman $2,000-4,000
334 151619/2 KIM KICHANG (1913-2001) HUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE Framed, ink and color on silk. Sight H: 19 1/4 in., 40cm W: 21 1/4 in., 54cm provenance: Property of a New Jersey gentleman $1,500-2,000
335 151619/1 KIM KICHANG (1913-2001) BOY RIDING OX Framed, ink and color on silk. Sight H: 24 in., 60cm W: 29 in., 74cm provenance: Property of a New Jersey gentleman $2,000-4,000
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336 152355/5 A printed collection of Japanese historic calligraphic works L: 15 in., 38.1cm $500-800
337 152620/1 A set of four Japanese cut silk velvet hangings 19th/20th century framed, depicting respectively a pair of tigers, lions, ducks, and egrets. Sight H of each: 50 1/2 in., 128.3cm; W: 19 3/4 in., 50.2cm $1,000-1,500
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338 160025/1 HIROSHI YOSHIDA early 20th century SETO INLAND SEAPORT, VENICE Two woodblock prints, signed and sealed by artist. Sight H of each: 9 1/2 in., 24.1cm; W: 14 1/2 in, 6.8cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $1,000-1,500
340 152167/10 A Japanese rectangular ko-imari ‘floral’ square vase edo period H: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm $800-1,200
339 152167/11 A Japanese imperial hirado porcelain tripod koro with cover korantha mark, edo period H: 6 in., 15.2cm $800-1,200
341 160024/1 A Japanese katana signed nothu seki ju kanenori, edo period tsuba signed ‘Kunihiro’. L: 40 3/4 in., 103.5cm provenance: Property of a Pennsylvania collector $4,000-6,000
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342 158145/1 A fine Japanese gilt and enamel ovoid vase signed yabu meizan, meiji period decorated with hanging wisteria, birds, and delicate gold spider’s web. H: 6 1/4 in., 16cm provenance: Property of a private Virgina collection note: For a similarly decorated vase, see Christie’s London December 2013, Sale 9155, Lot 430 $5,000-8,000
343 152167/16 Two Japanese Ginbari cloisonné enameled chrysanthemum bowls meiji period decorated with flowers and butterflies to interior and cranes to exterior. D: 5 in., 12.7cm $1,000-1,500
344 168006/3 Two Japanese cloisonné enameled prunus vases and two smaller cloisonné enameled hexagonal orchid vases meiji period H of largest: 7 in., 17.8cm provenance: Property from a private Virginia collection $1,000-1,500
345 151917/71 A Japanese articulated boxwood okimono of a dragon meiji period L: 19 in., 48cm provenance: From the Estate of William Fitch Hamilton, a collector from Westchester County, NY and Bucks County, PA. Flying Crane Antiques, New York, NY. $800-1,200
346 151856/82 A Japanese rock crystal carving of a toad sitting on a fish meiji period with fitted wooden stand. L: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $800-1,200
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347 142572/5 A Korean slip-inlaid celadon glazed maebyong vase koryo dynasty decorated with four phoenixes, scrolling clouds, and ruyi band. H: 12 3/4 in., 32.4cm provenance: Property of a New Jersey gentleman $6,000-8,000
348 152627/2 A large Korean slip-decorated celadon glazed maebyong vase joseon dynasty H: 14.5 in., 37cm $2,000-3,000
349 152627/1 A Korean octagonal faceted wine bottle with copper red underglaze joseon dynasty H: 5 1/4 in., 13.5cm $1,000-1,500
350 152167/12 A Korean blue and white porcelain hexgonal vase joseon dynasty decorated with a riverside scene. H: 4 in., 10.2cm $1,500-2,000
351 152167/13 A small Korean blue and white porcelain square vase joseon dynasty decorated with sailing ships and mountain motifs. H: 7 in., 17.8cm $800-1,200
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352 152627/3 A Korean blue and white porcelain ‘landscape’ plate with silver rim 18th/19th century D: 6 1/4 in., 15.8cm $1,000-1,500
354 168001/5 A large Tibetan cast bronze head of Buddha Shakyamuni early 20th century with stand. H of head: 16 1/2 in., 42cm $800-1,200
355 168001/15 A large Tibetan ‘Gau’ mixed-metal travel shrine with woven cloth case 19th century H: 11 in., 28cm $800-1,200
356 152498/2 An Indonesian gilt and colored stone inset figural kris handle 19th century mounted on original sword. H of handle: 5 1/2 in., 13.9cm provenance: From the Estate of Alfred I. duPont, Florida $1,500-2,000 END OF SALE
353 151619/3 Two Korean mother-of pearl inlaid black lacquer rectangular low tables joseon dynasty H: 12 in., 31cm provenance: Previously the property from the Estate of Brooke Astor Sotheby’s New York, September 24th 2012, Lot 120 $3,000-5,000
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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 Wei 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 Yongle Hongxi Xuande Zhengtong Jingtai Lianshun Chenghua Hongzhi Zhengde Jiajing Longqing Wanli Taichang Tianqi Chongzhen Qing Shunzhi Kangxi Yongzheng Qianlong Jiaqing 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-
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Art In Transit Nick Clarke 314 North 12th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 540.550.7080 nclarke@artintransit.net
A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage Roseanne Gebler 1060 Louis Drive Warminster, PA 18991 215.491.0346 | Fax: 215.444.9327 mastroccomovers@snip.net
Atelier Art Services ‡ Lynn Smith 1330 North 30th Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 215.235.0402 | Fax: 215.235.0421 info@atelierartservices.com
The Packaging Store ‡ Duane Freed 2333 Welsh Road Lansdale, PA 19446 215.361.6940 | Fax: 215.361.6941 hello@packandshipnow.com
Aiston Fine Art Service ‡ Mark Aiston P.O. Box 3434 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163 212.715.0629 | Fax: 718.361.8569 info@aistonart.com
UPS Store ‡ John Bohach 51 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.629.4990 | Fax: 215.629.4992 store4242@theupsstore.com
Cadogan Tate Fine Art ‡ Stacey Ferguson Cadogan House 41-20 39th Street Sunnyside, NY 11104 718.706.7999 | Fax: 718.707.2847 s.ferguson@cadogantate.com Mr. C’s Charles Cohen 1615 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 267.977.9567 mrcees61@gmail.com Malca Amit ‡ Christine Duke 153-66 Rockaway Blvd New York, NY 11434 718.525.6100 | Fax: 718.425.3703 maa.nyc@malca-amit.com
U.S. Art ‡ Jessica Pierce 37-11 48th Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 800.472.5784 | Fax:718.472.5785 jpierce@usart.com VG Packaging LLC ‡ Gordon G Murray II 12 Salem Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 484.552.8741 | Fax: 484.552.8744 quotes@vgpackagingllc.com FURNITURE & LARGE ITEMS For larger pieces when delivery time is not a rush, we suggest: www.plyconvanlines.com www.nwdelivery.com www.freightquote.com ‡ Shippers that can fulfill international deliveries
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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 “ASIS”. 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 re- offer 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 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 $200,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter. 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 is 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. v2.2016
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Oriental Rugs & Carpets Richard A. Cervantes rcervantes@freemansauction.com
Trust & Estates Samuel T. Freeman III sfreeman@freemansauction.com
Prints Anne Henry ahenry@freemansauction.com Silver & Objets de Vertu Sarah Blattner sblattner@freemansauction.com
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Asian Arts 03/12/16 Art + Design 03/20/16 Books, Maps & Manuscripts 04/04/16 American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts 04/19/16 Modern & Contemporary Art 05/01/16 Jewelry & Watches 05/02/16
Property from Hamilton Palace, Scotland Baroque style gilt center table carved for the 10th Duke of Hamilton William Murray, Glasgow, circa 1800, $25,000-$40,000
Tessa Laney | English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts 215.940.9826 | tlaney@freemansauction.com From the Estate of Richard Mellon Scaife Heywood Hardy (British 1842-1933), ‘Lord Wemyss of Elcho Golfing at North Berwick, the Island of Craigleath in the Distance’ signed and dated “Heywood Hardy 1900,” $40,000-60,000
David Weiss | European Art & Old Masters 267.414.1214 | dweiss@freemansauction.com
English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts 05/17/16 Silver & Objets de Vertu 05/18/16 American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists 06/05/16 European Art & Old Masters 06/14/16
From the Estate of Julia Sands Chase A pair of natural pearl, diamond and platinum drop earrings, circa 1900, $30,000-$50,000
Michael Larsen | Jewelry & Watches 267.414.1227 | mlarsen@freemansauction.com
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O
ver 200 years ago, Tristram Bampfylde Freeman, a
and vice chairman of Lyon & Turnbull. Freeman’s has enjoyed
London print seller, established an auction house in
tremendous success attracting the attention of the international market over the past few
Philadelphia to
“cherish the arts in the New
years under the guidance of
World.” We now invite you to
department head Richard
join Freeman’s as we embark
Cervantes. Collectors have
on a new adventure with our
traveled the globe to attend
inaugural auction in Hong
auctions of Asian Arts in
Kong. This specially curated
Philadelphia, resulting in top
auction with our partners
prices for prized works such
at Lyon & Turnbull features
as Fu Baoshi’s ink on paper
an important Chinese
work “Depicting Tao Yuanming,”
Ming Dynasty porcelain
which sold for $413,000, a
cup bearing a pre-sale
large and very rare Imperial
estimate of $3,000,000 to
Ge-type moon flask that
6,000,000 and will be held
realized $903,750, and an
at the Liang Yi Museum on
Imperial white jade seal,
Hollywood Road during the
Qing dynasty which brought
prestigious Asia Week Hong
a spectacular $3,513,000.
Kong 2016. Known as the Thornhill Stem “The burgeoning art market
Cup, the Ming Xuande
in Hong Kong, combined
(1426-35) mark and period
with both companies’
blue and white cup is a rare
success with attracting and selling to new clients in Asia, made a
masterpiece, seldom seen outside museum collections.
joint auction venture in Hong Kong the next logical step to better
The motif of flying dragons was popular in the Yuan dynasty but
serve these collectors,” said Paul Roberts, president of Freeman’s
was revived in the Xuande dynasty as can be seen in this case.
Large and very rare Imperial Ge-type moon flask, Sold for $903,750
Fu Baoshi, Depicting Tao Yuanmind, Sold for $413,000
White jade imperial seal, Qianlong period, Sold for $3,513,000
The five-clawed dragon flies amongst flames, chasing the eternally flaming pearl, above a sea with crashing waves tipped
jade, and ceramics from Ming, Qianlong, and Republic era China as well as scholars’ objects are now welcome.
in white and rocks seen around the base. The stem cup was displayed for the first time in more than 20 years at Asian Art London in November 2015 and is now making its way to the
To make an appointment for a private and complimentary consultation, please contact:
US before the Hong Kong sale. Richard Cervantes Be a part of our inaugural auction in the Asian art center of the world. Consignments of important Chinese porcelain, bronze,
Vice President | Asian Arts Department Head +1 267.414.1219 | rcervantes@freemansauction.com
Upcoming The Thornhill Stem Cup On View | March 10 – March 11 Freeman’s | 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Highlights Exhibition | The Thornhill Stem Cup Asia Week | March 14 – March 16 Carlton Hobbs | 60 East 93rd Street New York | New York Chinese Works of Art Auction | Tuesday, June 1 Exhibition | May 28 – May 31 Liang Yi Museum | 181-199 Hollywood Road Sheung Wan | Hong Kong
Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonné covered jar, Ming dynasty, Sold for $1,538,500
Finely-carved Chinese white jade circular table screen qianlong period, Sold for $783,750
Chinese Ming-style vase, Sold for $1,385,000
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