asian arts japanese arts Auctions March 12, 2019 | 10 AM & 3 PM
asian arts japanese arts Auctions March 12, 2019 | 10 AM & 3 PM
Sales 1625 & 1625A Asian Arts: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10 am | Japanese Arts: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 3 pm 1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
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early chinese pottery sculpture
Lot 23 A Chinese sancai-glazed pottery model of a camel tang dynasty Approx. H: 22 1/2 in., 57cm provenance: E. & J. Frankel, New York, New York. Collection of Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. (acquired directly from the above circa
Lot 16 A Chinese grey pottery model of a kneeling Bactrian camel northern qi dynasty provenance: Angela and J. Gallery, New York, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2015 $3,000-$5,000
April 19, 2001. $7,000-$9,000
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Lot 3 A rare late neolithic painted black pottery tripod vessel inner mongolia, xiajiadian culture, circa 1500 B.C. H: 10 1/8 in., 25.5 cm provenance: Flores Art and Antiques, New York, New York Private collection, New York, New York, acquired from the above in the late 1980s/1990s Aquired by the present owner from the above, 2016 $8,000-$12,000
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Lot 21 A Chinese painted pottery figure of a court lady tang dynasty, first half 8th century H: 15 in., 38.1 cm provenance: Po Yuen Tong, Hong Kong Acquired from the above $3,000-$5,000
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monochromes
Selections from Asian & Japanese Arts
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ivaling the expressive and graphic range of early Chinese pottery sculpture are the vast panoply of subtler Chinese monochrome-glazed stonewares and porcelains, collected by connoisseurs for centuries.
It is Freeman’s privilege to offer a range of monochromes from the collection of Dr. Steven K-M Tim and Nancy Tim, Brooklyn, New York. As a collector, Dr. K-M Tim (1937-1998) was drawn to the subtle glazes and elegant forms of Qing dynasty monochromes. Undoubtedly for Dr. Tim, Vice-President for Science, Library and Publication at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York, and a noted botanical illustrator, whose work had appeared in the New York Times, the alchemy of the kiln and the magic of a flower’s bloom were directly related. The delicate hues of ephemeral garden leaves and blossoms were mirrored by the mysterious chemical processes at work in the potter’s kiln, with colors and textures developing in a molten state, cooling down to be captured for all time. These alchemical jewels from the Tim collection are joined by a variety of related wares dating from the Song through Qing dynasties from other private collections, to be shared with the next generation of enthusiasts.
Lot 138 An unusual large Chinese "Splashed Jun"-type glazed bottle vase 18th/19th century H: 14 in., 35.5 cm provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Steven K-M Tim and Nancy Tim, Brooklyn, New York $3,000-$4,000 Lot 141 A Chinese Ming-style incised white-glazed porcelain moonflask possibly 18th century H: 12 1/2 in., 31.2 cm provenance: Property from the collection of Dora Wong, New York. $4,000-$6,000
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song dynasty ceramics
Lot 34 A Chinese Yaozhou-type molded conical bowl northern song dynasty D: 7 7/8 in., 20cm provenance: Property from a US private collection $3,000-$5,000
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Lot 38 A Chinese Cizhou "tortoiseshell"-glazed" circular dish northern song/jin dynasty Approx. Dia: 7 1/4 in., 18.4 cm provenance: Property from a US private collection exhibited: Morristown, New Jersey, Morris Museum, “Harmony in Clay: the Elegance and Refinement of Song Ceramics”, March 8-June 24, 2012, #86 literature: “Song Ceramics, the Eight Kiln Groups at a Glance, Examples from the Jiyuanshanfang Collection, 2008, p. 100. $2,500-$3,500
Lot 36 A Chinese Jizhou "Phoenix and Floret""paper-resist" teabowl southern song dynasty Dia: 4 3/4 in., 12.1 cm provenance: Property from a US private collection exhibited: Morristown, New Jersey, Morris Museum, “Harmony in Clay: the Elegance and Refinement of Song Ceramics”, March 8-June 24, 2012, #72 literature: “Song Ceramics, the Eight Kiln Groups at a Glance, Examples from the Jiyuanshanfang Collection, 2008, p. 348. $1,800-$2,200
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qing dynasty jade
Lot 270 A Chinese carved Siberian nephrite "DoubleDragon" "Wei Yao Ze Zhi" seal late qing dynasty Approx. L: 3 3/8 in., 8.5cm; W: 3 3/8 in., 8.5cm; H:3 1/4 in., 8.3cm provenance: By repute, acquired by a German family in Beijing, 1906 Thence by descent, sold Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, Auction #892, 6/9/2006, Lot 226 Acquired from the above by the present owner $6,000-$8,000
Selections from Asian & Japanese Arts
Lot 300 A Chinese carved celadon jade reticulated “Prunus” snuff bottle 18th/19th century With stopper H: 2 1/2 in., 6.3 cm $2,500-$3,500
Lot 259 A Chinese carved white jade horse and monkey qing dynasty, 18th/early 19th century H: 2 1/8 in.; 5.5cm provenance: Property from a Philadelphia educational institution, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund. $1,200-$1,500
Lot 255 A Chinese carved white jade “Phoenix and Peach” qing dynasty L: 3 3/4 in., 9.5 cm provenance: Property from a Philadelphia educational institution, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund. $2,000-$3,000
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property from a pennsylvania private collection
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ssembled over a period of decades, this notable collection encompasses a wide variety of Chinese, Korean and Japanese works of art, with a particular emphasis on rare examples and fine and delicate workmanship. Other notable works from this collection include Song, Ming and Qing dynasty ceramics, Ming and Qing bronze sculpture, a fine pair of hardwood armchairs, Japanese porcelains, mixed-metal vases and bronze sculpture.
Lot 79 An associated pair of blue and white porcelain "Qilin and Foreign Attendants" dishes wanli six-character mark and of the period Dia: 8 in., 20.3 cm  provenance: Property from a Pennsylvania private collection. $3,000-$5,000
Lot 81 A Chinese "Tianqi" incised red lacquer small stand late ming dynasty H: 5 1/4in., 13.5cm; L: 19 1/4 ., 49 cm; D: 11 1/8 in., 28.3cm provenance: Property from a Pennsylvania private collection. $10,000-$15,000
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gilt bronzes Lot 365 An exquisitely cast and chased Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Buddha 19th/early 20th century H.: 12 in., 30.5cm provenance: Acquired by the great-grandfather of the present owner, Admiral James Victor Query, when stationed in the Asian theater during WWII (prior to 1950) Thence by descent to the present owner $15,000-$25,000
Lot 364 A small Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of White Tara 17th/18th Century H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4 cm $900-$1,200
Lot 363 A fine Sino-Tibetan embellished gilt-bronze figure of White Tara qianlong period H: 4 3/4 in.; 12cm provenance: Francis Edward Searles (1841-1920) Thence by descent to the present owner $3,000-$5,000
Lot 167 A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonnĂŠ ruyi scepter qianlong period L: 15 in., 38cm provenance: Francis Edward Searles (1841-1920) Thence by descent to the present owner $8,000-$12,000
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indian & islamic arts
Lot 361 A Pala style carved stone votive stupa facing, probably Indian, possibly Bodhgaya 9th - 12th century H: 8 3/4 in., 22.3 cm. provenance: Property from the collection of Dora Wong, New York. Acquired from Alan Hartman, Rare Art, New York, circa 1990-2000. $3,000-$5,000
Lot 367 A South Indian brass figure of Durga, Mahisasuramardini, Karnataka 14th-16th century H: 8 1/2 in., 21.6 cm provenance: Collection of Ken & Christine Gruen, Purchased Jaipaul Gallery, Philadelphia July 5, 1988 $1,500-$2,000
Lot 378 An Ottoman engraved silver and gold-inlaid pen case, devit 18th/19th century L: 13 in., 33 cm provenance: Collection of Mr. Horace W. Davis, Pitsfield, Massachusetts, by February, 1936 Thence by descent to the present owner $2,000-$3,000 Selections from Asian & Japanese Arts
Lot 379 An Ottoman silk and metallic thread-embroiderd black-ground curtain circa 1813 Approximately H: 104 in., 264cm; W: 66 in., 167.5cm provenance: Private collection, New York state Acquired from the above by the present owner. $8,000-$12,000
japanese ceramics
Lot 502 A rare Japanese enameled and gilt blue and white Arita porcelain jar second half 17th century H: 11 1/4 in., 28.6 cm $3,000-$5,000
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Lot 525 A Japanese gilt and enameled Satsuma pottery vase and cover meiji period, 2nd half 19th century Approx. H of vase and cover: 18 1/4 in., 46.5cm $1,000-$1,500
Lot 516 A Japanese studio porcelain “Wisteria� vase, Makuzu Kozan early 20th century H: 9 3/4 in., 24.7 cm $1,500-$2,000
Lot 531 An unusually-decorated Satsuma-type pottery "Figures among Giant Poppies" vase; Kinkozan studio meiji period H: 9 in., 22.8 cm provenance: Property from the collection of Duane Lease $800-$1,200
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japanese cloisonn É
Lot 600 A large and unusual Japanese cloisonnĂŠ "Monkeys" vase meiji period H: 29 in., 73.7 cm $4,000-$6,000
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reeman’s has assembled an exceptional group of Japanese fine and decorative arts from private Pennsylvania and New Jersey collections including a particularly fine group of Meiji and Taisho period cloisonné vases from the collection of Duane Lease. The quality of these works is particularly high, often with fine cloisons, sometimes utilizing silver or gold wires, and a wide range of colored enamels. While often unsigned, such as the “Butterflies” vase, many of these are obviously the work of master artisans.
Lot 595 A finely executed Japanese cloisonné "Cranes and Bamboo" vase meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century Approx. H: 12 1/4 in.,31.1cm provenance: Property from the collection of Duane Lease $1,500-$2,000
Lot 594 A finely-decorated Japanese cloisonné “Butterflies” vase meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century H: 7 5/8 in.,19.4cm provenance: Property from the collection of Duane Lease $1,500-$2,000
japanese bronzes
Selections from Asian & Japanese Arts
Lot 583 An impressive Japanese patinated bronze and mixed metals-inlaid "Birds, Pheasants, Camellias and Cherry Blossoms" vase meiji period Approx. H: 21 1/4 in., 54cm $7,000-$9,000
Lot 586 A small Japanese patinated and parcel-gilt bronze figure of a man holding a small boy, Miyao 19th/early 20th century H: 8 in., 20.3 cm provenance: Property from the collection of Duane Lease $1,000-$1,500
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Cover: Lot 76 A Large Chinese painted, gessoed and gilt fresco panel ming dynasty Sight: H: 58 1/4 in., 148cm; W: 38 1/4 in., 97cm provenance: Albert M. Bender (by 1933) California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, gift from the above (as Yuan dynasty), 1933 Paragon Gallery, Chicago Acquired from the above by the present owner $10,000-$15,000
Back Cover: Lot 83 A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Budai ming dynasty, 16th/17th century H: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cm provenance: Property from a Pennsylvania private collection. $3,000-$5,000 Inside Back Cover: Lot 142 A Chinese cobalt blue-glazed vase 18th/19th century H: 11 in., 28cm
Inside Front Cover: Lot 561 A very fine Japanese black and gilt lacquer rectangular low table 19th century Approx. H: 4 7/8 in.,12.4cm; L: 24 in., 61cm; D: 14 in., 35.6cm $6,000-$8,000
Title Page: Lot 188 A pair of Chinese hardwood spindle-back armchairs Approx. H: 34 1/2 in., 87.6cm; W: 21 1/4 in., 54cm; D: 42cm provenance: Property from a Pennsylvania private collection. $8,000-$12000
provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Steven K-M Tim and Nancy Tim, Brooklyn, New York $1,500-$2,000 Lot 134 A Chinese copper-red glazed baluster vase kangxi period Approx. H: 11 in., 28cm provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Steven K-M Tim and Nancy Tim, Brooklyn, New York $1,500-$2,500
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exhibitions Friday, March 8
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Saturday, March 9
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Sunday, March 10
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Monday, March 11
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