SESSION ONE

from Sale 173 Asian Works of Art

by Hindman Auctions

SESSION TWO

Session One | Lots 1 - 428

Tuesday 4 October | 10 AM

8 9

1 2 3

1* An Interior Painted Agate Snuff Bottle, of compressed globular form, painted with a scene of boys playing with chickens and a woman with white rabbits. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

2* An Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, depicting scenes of playing boys, with Qianlong ironred mark on the underside, having coral stopper. Height 2 1/16 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

3 A White Jade Snuff Bottle, of compressed globular form, the well hollowed bottle with carving in relief of chilong with part of the decoration extending onto the foot rim, with glass stopper. Height 2 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 4* A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle, of pale celadon colored opaque stone, of ovoid form, with carving in relief of three birds amongst bamboo, having green jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

5* A Green-Overlay Mustard Glass Snuff Bottle, of compressed globular form with green glass overlay decoration of squirrels on vines. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

6* An Interior Painted Amber Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectangular form, with a scene of a horse and rider with four character calligraphic inscription at the upper right, the reverse having calligraphic inscription throughout, with carved coral stopper having carving in relief of a chilong. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

7* A Hair Quartz Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectangular form, having black inclusions throughout. Height 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-1,500 8 An Yixing Pottery Enameled Snuff Bottle, Daoguang, of flattened globular form, having crackled white reserve with decoration of a group of buildings beneath cliffs, with the reverse showing a cluster of pine trees growing from rocks. Height 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 10. $3,000-5,000

9 A Rare Rock Crystal Interior-Painted Snuff Bottle, Ye Xiaofeng, of flattened globular form, having finely painted interior of an exotic bird on a pine trunk looking up at its mate, the reverse depicting two swallows in flight above a flowering bank, signed. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 192.

Notes: For similar example see Bob C. Stevens, op. cit., nos. 870 & 871. $4,000-6,000

10 A Jadeite Snuff Bottle, late 18th/early 19th century, of flattened ovoid form raised upon a conforming oval foot, of apple-green colored stone with splashes of emeraldgreen. Height 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 165. $3,000-5,000

11 An Enameled Glass Snuff Bottle, Qianlong mark, of flattened ovoid form, brightly enameled on all sides with flowering lotus plants, the leaves of multiple tones of green issuing pink flowers with articulated interiors, having an elaborately enameled collar around the neck of a scrolling vine and lappets. Height 3 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 245 $3,000-5,000

12 A Black and Pink Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, late 18th/early 19th century, of ovoid form, the pink bottle having carved black overlay depicting a knurled prunus, with pearl stopper. Height 1 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 30. $2,000-4,000

13 A ‘Snowflake’ Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, early 19th century, the white bottle having transparent green glass overlay throughout of squirrels climbing amongst vines with hanging fruit. Height 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 67. $1,500-2,000

14 A Rare Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, late 18th/early19th century, of flattened disk form, the white bottle decorated in transparent pale green glass with decoration on the front of a crane beside a pavilion, with a bat on the reverse, above the sun setting into the waves with faux-mask and ring handles on the shoulders. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 33. $3,000-5,000

15 A Jade Snuff Bottle, of pale celadon colored stone with russet veining, of rounded rectangular form with raised character at front, having white jade, coral and green jade stopper. Height 3 inches. $1,000-2,000

14 11

20 18

21 16* A Jadeite Three Legged Frog-Form Snuff Bottle, of green and russet colored stone, having carved patterning on the top russet surface, the eyes inset with pearl colored spheres, with jadeite stopper in the mouth. Length 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

17* A Jadeite Snuff Bottle of white colored stone with apple-green inclusions, of compressed globular form, carved in relief with decoration of peony. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

18* A Cinnabar Lacquer Snuff Bottle, with decoration of sages and landscapes, with keyfret border along the bottom. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

19* A Carved Coconut Snuff Bottle, of compressed circular form, with silver metal and enameled shoulder of bat design with jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

20* Two Porcelain Snuff Bottles, the royal blue bottle with dragon design and blue stopper, the red bottle with phoenix decoration and red stopper. Height with lid 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

21 A White Jade Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectangular form, having one flat side with a russet skin, also having a russet inclusion near the foot on the reverse side, with carved foot ring. Height 2 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

22* A Green Jadeite Snuff Bottle, of compressed ovoid form, carved with a duck and fisherman, on the other side a figure standing on a porch. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

23* A Blue Overlay Milk Glass Snuff Bottle, of compressed ovoid form with decoration of dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

24 A Hardstone Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectagular form, the opaque yellow stone with one side having brown skin carved with a scene of a hawk looking down on a dog. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000

25* A Carved Coral Monkey-Form Bottle, depicting the monkey seated atop a lock, with a carved fruit at the side, having a green jadeite frog-form stopper. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

26* A White Jade Snuff Bottle, having circular neck above the squared body, flanked by faux mask and ring handles, raised on a rectangular foot ring. Height 2 1/16 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

27* A White Jade Fish Form Snuff Bottle, the stone of semi-translucent quality, depicting a leaping fish with another at the side with a foliate branch carved in relief. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

28* A Jade Purse-Form Snuff Bottle, the stone of white color, having scrolling bat at the top on one side with the other having a carved character, with lotus pod form ears at the side, the main panel having light carving in relief of a lotus plant and a prunis on the other, raised atop a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $8,000-12,000

29 A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle, of semi-transparent grey stone, of compressed square form, having a distinct band through the center of brown, white and brown colors. Height 2 2/5 inches. $1,000-2,000

30* An Aquamarine Snuff Bottle, with carved floral design with a lion form stopper. Height with lid 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

31 An Agate Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectangular form, having carving in relief of a knot. Height 4 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

32* A Carnelian Snuff Bottle, with birds and landscape decoration with faux animal mask and ring handles. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-1,500

26 25

33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40

33* A Carved Quartz Cameo Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectangular form with cameo carving of a deer beneath a tree, the bottle flanked by faux animal mask and ring handles. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

34* A Porcelain Flattened Ovoid Snuff Bottle, with figurative scene of boys at play on front and back, having four character Qianlong mark on underside, with coral stopper. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

35* A Carved Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle, depicting a crane standing on a branch and a scholar beneath a pine tree, having coral stopper. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 36* A Cameo Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, one side carved with a lotus pad and a duck, the other of a bat, with coral stopper. Height 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

37* A Jadeite Snuff Bottle, of pale green near-transparent stone, having relief carving of a sinuous beasts, flanked by faux mask and ring handles, with pink quartz stopper. Height 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

38* A Milk Glass Snuff Bottle, having enameled decoration of a bird seated on a flowering branch and the reverse with two swallows, with four character Qianlong mark on underside. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000 39* A Enameled Bronze Snuff Bottle, of compressed form, having cartouche depicting three flowering blossoms, the underside having four character blue enameled Qianlong mark, with coral and seed pearl stopper. Height 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

40* An Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of compressed globular form, with figural scene featuring a man on a horse with attendants, having four character Daoguang mark on the bottom, having gilt metal and turquoise inset stopper. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $6,000-8,000

41* An Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Ma Family, painted with a scene of an elephant in a river before a bridge, the reverse with calligraphy and red seal, having coral stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

42* A Lavender Jadeite Snuff Bottle, of tapering flask form, the lavender colored stone having light brown and grey inclusions with areas of vivid lavender color, raised on a circular footring, with a jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $7,000-9,000

43* A Lavender Jadeite Snuff Bottle, of low purse-form, of pale lavender colored stone with some pale green inclusions, having carved pink quartz stopper. Height 1 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 44* A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, of compressed globular form, having grey colored stone with silhouettes in black of two monkeys and lotus plant, with calligraphic inscription and two seals on reverse. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

45* A Jade Double Snuff Bottle, of grey stone with black veining and white colored stone, both of rectangular form with conforming raised panels on each side, raised upon a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 5/16 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $4,000-6,000 46* A Small Yellow Glass Bottle, of compressed flask form, with one panel having decoration in relief of flowers with the reverse having a calligraphic inscription, with glass and pearl stopper. Height 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

47* A Pink and Green-Overlay Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, of double gourd form, having green glass vine with pink double gourds and flowers throughout, having coral stopper. Height 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

48* A Pierced Amber Pomander, in the form of a pebble with carved decoration throughout, hung from a carved wood stand. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

43 41 44

53 49 A Coral Carving of a Shoulao, depicting the god of longevity with exaggerated cranium on the natural form branch with carved shell decoration throughout, raised upon a fitted hardwood base. Height of coral 11 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

50 A Chinese Carved Coral Branch, the deep orange colored branch carved with two lidded vases amongst flowering plants and birds, raised on a fitted wood base. Height of coral 6 inches. $1,500-2,000

51 A Chinese Gold, Coral, Enamel and Gem Stone Mounted Model of Birds, comprised of two 18kt yellow gold birds mounted with turquoise throughout the head, with red spinel eyes and sapphires on the tail, raised atop a natural branch of coral with a winding 18kt vine having enameled flowers throughout, set on a wire inset rectangular wood jardiniere. Height 6 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

52* A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Tray, of rectangular form depicting a scene of boys playing in a fenced-in garden area with two women holding a foliate branch and basket with flowering bouquet, the scene framed by a rocky landscape and trees with a crane flying overhead, the reverse with a thickly carved floral border. Height 1 3/4 x width 15 x depth 10 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

53 A Chinese Carved Rhinoceros Horn Stand, of blond color having natural dark brown spot at the center of the top surface, raised upon multiple legs in the form of coral branches. Height 1 7/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

54 A Pierce Carved Buffalo Horn Libation Cup on Stand, the cup of honey brown color, carved in high relief with a monkey surrounded by a fruiting plant, raised atop a fitted hardwood stand carved with rocks and lingzhi fungus. Height of cup 3 inches. Provenance: The Collection of Ms. Grace Nicholson The Collection of Mr. John J. Mitchell Gifted to The Field Museum, Chicago, 1925 Acquired by Samuel E. Wilson, Chicago 1939 Thus by descent through the family $4,000-6,000

55 A Pair of Chinese Ivory Wrist Wrests, each depicting Daoist immortals and a dragon amongst a village with craggy pines and pagodas below spear form mountains interlaced with wandering clouds, the carved backs depicting an immortal, one showing a man holding a scroll issuing a cloud with an earth spirit, the other producing the same from a flute, raised upon fitted square hardwood bases. Height of each 10 3/8 inches. $7,000-9,000

57 56 A Chinese Ivory Buckle, 18th/19th century, of rectangular form with carving in relief on the top surface of a sinuous dragon, the back having two rectangular loops, one being removable and of carved bone. Height 1 1/2 x width 1 3/4 inches. $500-700

57 A Chinese Ivory Buckle, 18th/19th century, of rectangular form, having raised decoration on the top depicting a dragon amongst waves with a clasp extending from the main panel in the form of a dragon’s head. Length 1 3/4 x width 1 1/2 inches. $300-500

58 A Set of Eighteen Polychrome Decorated Ivory Figures of Lohan, each figure with exaggerated facial expression with some holding various instruments and animals, each depicted in a seated pose atop a rocky seat. Height of tallest 3 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000

59* A Chinese Archaistic Style Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, 17th/18th century, the cup of truncated form with a rectangular rim having a squared pouring spout and a strap handle with a climbing beast, the exterior having taotie style relief carving, raised upon a tapering squared base with keyfret border, the whole raised atop a carved wood stand of a flowering plant. Width of cup over handle 7 1/8 x height of cup 4 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Ralph and Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Provenance: Acquired by the family in the 1940s $10,000-15,000

60 A Daoist Carved Wood Figure of Zhenwu, depicting the perfected warrior with gilt and lacquer throughout, with painted mustache wearing carved and gilt armor with the sleeves realistically carved waiving backwards, posed with left hand resting on his left knee. Height 42 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector

Provenance: P.C. Lu Works of Art Limited, Hong Kong $20,000-30,000

61* A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Miniature Kang Cabinet, having carved panels throughout depicting the traditional Chinese scene of boys at play shown at various pursuits and sports, the cabinet of rectangular form with two square doors, above two rectangular doors, above one drawer, the sides having conforming figural panels all framed with a border of a repetitive diaper pattern and having etched metal hinges and locks throughout. Height 26 x width 14 7/8 x depth 6 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

62* A Rare and Important Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Treasure Box, Qing Dynasty, comprised of four tiered compartments with hinged corners, each having carved decoration throughout with the staggered shelves separated by pierce carved screens of traditional motifs including dragons, cranes, bamboo and geometric designs, the surface of the shelves having black lacquer with gilt floral sprigs, the lower register of each shelf containing six rectangular panels depicting landscape scenes with the central panel attached to a single drawer, the whole raised atop a shaped apron and squat scrolled feet. Height 18 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong, April 1960 $40,000-60,000

63 63* A White-Glazed Molded Porcelain Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period, in the style of dingware, having key fret border on the galleried rim above a band of repetitive lingzhi fungus heads, the neck flanked by deer head handles, each with antlers and delicately holding a branch of lingzhi fungus in its mouth, the moulded body decorated with eighteen cranes amongst clusters of scrolling clouds with some holding branches of fruit, all above a border of crashing waves, the underside having six character Qianlong seal mark. Height 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois

Notes: See similar vase Sotheby’s, Paris, 12 June 2008, lot 325 $30,000-50,000

64 A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Armchairs, the square backs having scrolling decoration throughout with two Buddhist swastikas at the center, flanked by squared arm rests above a woven grass seat, the legs having carved aprons and joined by stretchers and terminating with inscrolled feet. Height 32 inches. Property of a Private Southeast Michigan Collector $10,000-15,000

67 65 A Chinese Carved Hardwood Model of a Water Buffalo, having glass eyes and bone teeth, depicted with a young boy, raised on a fitted and pierce carved wood stand. Height 8 1/2 x width 15 inches. $800-1,200

66 A Zitan Wood Brush Pot, 17th century, of cylindrical form having deep brown tone. Height 5 11/16 x diameter 5 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector

Provenance: P.C. Lu Works of Art Limited, Hong Kong $10,000-15,000

67 A Chinese Jade Inset Hardwood Ruyi Scepter, having three pierce carved jade panels set into the wood scepter, the shaft heavily carved with scenes of animals amongst a landscape. Length 17 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

68 A Zitan Brush Pot, with bone inlay, the body with calligraphic inscription containing references to the Jiaqing imperial reign, the vessel having raised band at top with a raised border at the mouth rim with a thumb-grooved foot, raised on three squat bracket feet. Height 6 x diameter 5 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

69 A Bronze Brush Rest, Ming Dynasty, of mountainous form raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 11 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Christie’s, New York $4,000-6,000

70* A Pair of Chinese Bronze Incense Holders, Ming Dynasty, of hexagonal form with foliate decoration on bronze stands. Height 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Medard C. Lange, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance: Nagatani, Chicago $800-1,200

71 A Chinese Bronze Ding, the archaistic style vessel having two loop handles with raised taotie decoration throughout, having three legs of animal form, with pierced hardwood lid with pierce carved jade flower-form finial, raised atop a fitted hardwood base in the form of three crossed garment hooks. Height overall 11 inches. $2,000-4,000

72 A Chinese Stained Ivory and Hardwood Screen, the rectangular screen depicting a mountainous landscape surrounding a bay, the foreground depicting a scholar seated at a table on a porch next to a figure traversing a bridge with an attendant carrying a Go game board, set atop a painted backdrop of a blue sky, the screen having a glazed hardwood frame inset with ivory bats and characters, raised atop a heavily carved hardwood stand with scrolling foliate carving throughout. Height 45 3/4 x width 33 1/4 inches. $10,000-20,000

73 A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Framed Jade and Hardstone Panels, the panels having an archaistic form ding vessel at the top above various objects including toggles, bowls and floral arrangements, contained in carved cinnabar lacquer frames having hardstone and jade carvings of bats, having geometric metal mount at top. Height 39 x width 27 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

74* A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Bottle Vases, the bulbous vases having long tapering necks with scrolling lotus plants, the main bodies each containing four circular cartouches with figural scenes, the foot having lappet and key-fret borders. Height 19 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance: Purchased from Richard Norton Inc., Chicago, 1973 $3,000-5,000

79 75* A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Vases, of octagonal form, having squared galleried rim with key-fret decoration above the main body containing octagonal figural cartouches, the sides containing rectangular figural panels and raised on a square foot, further raised on a conforming square lacquer base with four squat legs. Height with base 20 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois $6,000-8,000

76 A Cinnabar Lacquer Baluster Vase on Stand, having domed lid with finial raised on the vase containing figural scenes and raised on a footed cinnabar lacquer stand, mounted as a lamp. Height overall 17 inches. $1,000-2,000

77 A Chinese Ivory Birdcage, having hook at top above the domed cage having keyfret banding throughout with functioning door at front above a pierce carved base with mask and ring handles, raised on three scrolling feet, the interior containing two bird feeders. Height 15 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector

Provenance: P.C. Lu Works of Art Limited, Hong Kong $2,000-4,000

78 A Set of Eight Ivory Carvings of Immortals, each figure depicted riding atop an animal, including an elephant, tiger, lion, horse, deer and ox, each raised atop a fitted rectangular wood stand. Height of each ivory approximately 5 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

79 A Southeast Asian Carved Ivory Figure of a Deity, the figure having eleven heads having elaborate head dresses and the face of a man with curled hair at top, with eleven sets of arms with each hand clasping a various attribute, having draped robes with hanging strands of beads, raised upon a wood base. Height 17 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

80 A Set of Eight Ivory Immortals, depicting the figures in kneeling poses, each holding an attribute including a fan, sword, flute, lotus, peach, double gourd amongst others, the figure raised atop a stepped wireinlayed hardwood base. Height of ivory figure 4 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $5,000-7,000

81 A Chinese Carved Ivory Censer, having pagoda form lid with pierced panels of decoration, the body flanked by serpent form handles with free-moving rings, the body raised on three animal claw legs, further raised on an ivory veneered base. Height overall 20 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000 82

83 84

A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress on Horseback, depicting the figures in full armor with pendants waving behind them, with free-moving chains and raised atop an ivory veneered rectangular base. Height 14 1/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 83 An Ivory Lidded Vase, having dragon form finial above bands of geometric decoration, the neck having four mask and freemoving ring handles, the main body having carved round cartouche with a sinuous dragon flanked by animal mask and free moving ring handles with beasts seated atop, having octagonal base with fitted wood stand. Height of ivory 12 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

84 A Chinese Ivory Tripod Censer, having fu dog form finial with embroidered ball above four animal mask and free-moving ring handles, the main body flanked by two dragon form handles with geometric decoration and lose rings, the body having carved decoration of dragons and raised on three claw and ball feet, further raised on a fitted wood stand. Height of ivory 12 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

85 A Lidded Ivory Vase, of lidded baluster form, having pierce carved dragonform finial, above the bulbous body with animal mask and free-moving ring handles, the main body having carved panels of dragons, hung from a carved ivory chain with wood stand. Height of ivory 9 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

86 A Pair Chinese Lidded Ivory Vases, of baluster form, the main body having two rectangular cartouches depicting figural scenes, the lids having carved finials of figures under a pine tree above the domed lids having relief carving of lotus vines with the neck flanked by animal mask and freemoving ring handles. Height 22 inches. $6,000-8,000

92 91

93 87 An Ivory Doctor’s Lady, the large figure shown in the typical recumbent pose, having free-moving carved bracelet with relief carving of a necklace, the figure raised atop a fitted kang form wood couch. Length of ivory 20 3/8 inches. Property from a Chicago Estate $5,000-7,000

88 A Jade Fox on Carved Ivory Stand, likely Han Dynasty, the russet and brown colored fox depicted in a striding pose, raised atop a delicately carved and fitted ivory base in the form of clouds. Height overall 1 2/8 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $400-600

89 An Archaistic Style Yellow Jade Plaque, of brown and yellow colored stone, of rectangular form carved in relief with the head of a beast. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $300-500

90 A Chinese Jade Toggle, of white stone, in the form of ‘mustache fruit’ with scrolling leaves and vines throughout, raised upon a pierce carved wood stand. Width 1 3/4 inches. $200-400

91* A Jade Toggle of Two Beasts, of oval form depicting the two intertwined beasts with pierced carving. Width 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

92* A Jade Toggle of Mustache Fruit and Lotus, of white and pale celadon colored stone with russet skin, having pierced decoration throughout and raised atop a fitted wood stand. Width 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

93* A White Jade Panel, Ming Dynasty, of rectangular form with pierced carving throughout depicting a sinuous dragon amongst scrolling clouds. Height 2 1/4 x width 3 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

94* A White Jade Buckle, having rectangular slot with carved loop at top. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

95 A White Jade Plaque, of oval form with relief carving of bamboo above rocks and lingzhi fungus with an incised inscription, the reverse having eight characters carved in relief, rasied upon a pierce carved fitted stand. Height of jade 3 3/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

96* A Spinach Jade Lotus Form Brush Washer, of spinach green stone with small black flecks throughout, the form of a large curled lotus pad with a blossom at the side, the naturalistic carving showing the stem of the plant curled over the side and running beneath the lotus, raised on a fitted hardwood stand pierce carved with lotus blossoms, pads and vines. Width of jade 13 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $1,000-2,000

97* A Group of Seven Jade Garment Hooks, of varying sizes in white and pale celadon stone, each with a sinuous beast carved at the top. Length of longest 3 3/4; smallest 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

98* A White Jade Garment Hook, having a sinuous dragon on its back, mounted as a magnifying glass with silvered metal mount marked H.K. Length of hook 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

99 99 A Chinese Jade Openwork Finial, Ming Dynasty, having pierced foliate decoration throughout with a dragon at top above the oval base having drilled holes for attachment purposes. Height 2 3/8 inches. $7,000-9,000

100 A Carved Jade Three Legged Toad, of pale celadon to white colored stone, the naturalistically carved animal depicted with the head slightly turned holding a foliate branch in his mouth, with a carved flowering branch on the back. Length 5 inches. $7,000-9,000

100

101 A Chinese Jade Scholar’s Desk Object, 19th century, of pale celadon colored stone in a horizontal alignment depicting a lidded vase at center with free moving handles flanked by a phoenix with monk cap ewer and a mythical beast, all raised atop a rock work base with swirled carving on the underside, having a fitted hardwood stand. Width 7 inches. $20,000-30,000

101

102 A Carved Jade Mountain, of grey colored stone, depicting figures throughout at various tasks in village scenes with craggy pines and foliage throughout. Height 9 x width 6 3/4 x depth 4 1/4 inches. $10,000-20,000

102

103 A Jade Scholar’s Desk Object, of pale celadon colored stone with opaque tan inclusions, comprised of three vases, one with lid, separated by a mountain form boulder and raised atop carved waves, the side having a climbing chilong. Height 5 1/2 x width 10 1/2 x depth 2 1/4 inches. $10,000-20,000

103

105

106

108 107

110

111 104 A Set of Five Jade Vases, each of celadon colored stone, of baluster form with vertical bands, each raised upon a fitted wood base. Height of jade 3 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000

105* A White Jade Garment Hook, having a sinuous dragon on the back, mounted as a magnifying glass with silvered metal mount stamped H.K. Length of hook 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

106* A Rectangular Jade Lock, of near white colored stone, with four character inscription on one side with a landscape with house on the other, having pierce carved animal head and geometric border. Width 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

107* A Carved Jade Plaque, likely from a ruyi scepter, of white stone of oval form with carving in relief of Buddhist emblems. Width 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

108* A Group of Three Circular Jade Disks, comprised of two examples with pierced carving and one celadon bi with raised carving of beasts. Diameter of largest 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

109* A Group of Four Jade Articles, all of pale celadon colored stone, comprised of a bi with raised bosses and C-scroll decoration, a pierce carved plaque of a moth, a plaque with central panel depicting a prunus plant and a toggle of a woman holding a fish. Width of widest 3 1/4 inches. $600-800

110 A Group of Two Jade Toggles, the first of white stone depicting two hanging fruit with two bats carved on the sides in relief, the other of pale celadon and depicting a recumbent animal with pup. Width of widest 2 1/4 inches. $600-800

112

114

113

111* A Group of Four Jade Plaques, of celadon colored stone with decoration of a bird, a parakeet, two figures flanking a character, and two children mock fighting. Height of tallest 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

112 A Knot-Form Belt Buckle, of pale celadon colored stone, of rectangular form resembling a knot, with peg and hook carved on the back. Length 4 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $1,000-2,000 113 A Carved Jade Phoenix with Vase, of pale olive green colored stone, the bird having an archaistic style lidded vase on its back, having flowing tail feathers extending under the body to the front. Height 8 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

114* A White Jade Garment Hook, having carving on top of a sinuous dragon with the back having a geometric carving in light relief. Length 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

115 116 117

118 118

119 120

115 A Brown-Ground Lacquer Cylindrical Box and Cover, Western Han Dynasty, the domed top with central quatrefoil motif in metal, possibly silver, surrounded by sparse abstract decoration of cuts and lines in orange lacquer, all within a narrow border of dots. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Anthony Carter, London

Notes: See discussion of a smiliar box by Margarete Prüch. “A Han Dynasty Lacquer Box from the Hammonds Foundation” Orientations Magazine May 2008: pg 47-50 $4,000-6,000

116 A Buff Pottery Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having brown glazed decoration throughout with central plum blossom decoration surrounded by curled cloud-like motifs. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection $1,500-2,500

116A A Green-Splashed White-Glazed Molded Stem Box and Cover, Late Tang/Early Five Dynasties Period, in the form of a lobed four petal flower and raised on a spreading pedestal foot. Diameter 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection $2,000-4,000 117 A Black/Brown-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having glaze throughout with the clay body showing through at the edges. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $1,200-1,800

118 A Green, Amber and Cream-Glazed Molded Pottery Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the Sancai glazed vessel of circular form with the cover having four florettes resembling butterflies, containing splashes of green, amber and cream glaze, the interior with green glaze. Diameter 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-3,000

119 A Blue, Amber and Cream-Glazed Pottery Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the cover containing seven amber and green flower heads atop a blue reserve, the sides spotted with amber and cream glaze. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000 120 A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the lid with central spiraling design in amber and cream colored glaze suggesting a yin/ yang motif, having a green ground with cream dots. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $5,000-7,000

121 A Green and Amber Resist Glazed Pottery Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having green and amber spotted glaze, the interior covered with an all over amber glaze. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $4,000-6,000

122 A Small Silver Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having finely engraved decoration throughout of ducks amongst blossoming plants, all reserved upon a ring-punched design. Diameter 1 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection $1,500-2,500

123 A Silver Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the sides with four evenly spaced notches, the cover having engraved decoration of paired ducks. Diameter 3 1/6 inches. Property from a Private Collection

124 A Steatite Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having spotted metallic grey tones throughout. Diameter 4 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $2,000-4,000

125 A Silver Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the cover engraved with central flower head decoration surrounded by floral scroll, all reserved upon a ring-punched ground with a narrow chevron band around the outer edge. Diameter 3 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London Anthony Carter, London $10,000-15,000

126 A Changsha Pale Celadon-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, late Tang Dynasty, the cover decorated with a butterfly having outstretched wings accented with iron-brown colored spots, having pale olivecolored glaze throughout. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,500-2,000

127 A Xingyao Circular Box and Cover, Late Tang/Early Five Dynasties Period, with straight walls and shallow domed lid. Diameter 5 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000

128 A Brown-Decorated Pale Greenish-WhiteGlazed Cylindrical Box and Cover, Late Tang/Early Five Dynasties Period, the cover having six iron oxide spots around the edges on a central iron oxide splash to the central knop. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $800-1,200

121

123 125

122

129 A Molded Green-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the covered molded central foliate motif surrounded by four ruyi-shaped motifs with stylized clouds, all reserved on ring-punched ground. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $2,000-4,000

130 A Sancai-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, the cover with dappled amber, cream and bright green colored glaze, the design carried around to the sides of the box. Diameter 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Berwald, London $1,000-2,000

131 A Large White Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having creamy beige glaze throughout. Diameter 6 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000 132 A Yueyao Celadon Cosmetic Box and Cover, Five Dynasties/Northern Song Dynasty, having molded cover with three downturned lotus blossoms on winding stems, with a gray-green colored glaze, having darker glaze on the interior. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $3,000-5,000

133 A Yueyao Carved Celadon Circular Box and Cover, Five Dynasties/Northern Song Dynasty, the cover having circular medallion carved with a parrot with peony and other flowering plants, with a band of abstract decoration, all having a grey-green colored glaze, raised on splayed feet. Diameter 6 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $5,000-7,000

134 A Small Yaozhou Celadon Circular Box and Cover, Northern Sung Dynasty, the cover incised with a single ring, with a pale olive colored glaze throughout. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000 135 A Changsha Circular Box, having celadon glaze throughout with iron wash decoration on the lid in the form of grass. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $2,000-4,000

136 A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover, Southern Song Dynasty, the molded box having lid with a single flower head design. Diameter 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London $600-800

137 A Qingbai Triple-Fruit Cosmetic Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, having molded decoration depicting three globular fruit joined by intertwined stems terminating in leaves applied to the lid. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000

129 130 131

132 133

134

135 137 136

138 139 140

141 142 143

138 A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover, Southern Song Dynasty, the molded cover having leafy blossoming flower branches, all under a pale blue glaze. Diameter 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London $1,200-1,800

139 A Qingbai Foliate Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the cover with foliate stem encircled by petals. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London $1,500-2,000 140 A Qingbai Bird-Form Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the molded cover showing the upturned head of a bird highlighted with amber/ brown tone splashes. Diameter 2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $1,500-2,500

141 A Qingbai Carved Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the carved cover with a lotus blossom amongst leafy foliage, having pale blue glaze. Diameter 5 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $2,000-4,000 142 A Longquan Celadon Molded Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the molded cover having central decoration of a boy amongst lotus above a band of radiating vertical lines, all under a pale blue-green glaze. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000

143 A Qingbai Carved Circular Cosmetic Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the carved lid with floral design, the interior of the vessel containing three small pots joined by stems radiating from a central flower head. Diameter 5 inches. Property from a Private Collection

145

145

144 A Silver Melon-Form Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the box having a thin layer of brown colored lacquer, with a stem issued from the center of the lid. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $7,000-9,000

145 A Repousse Gilt Silver Circular Cosmetic Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the cover with decoration of a blossoming peony with curling leaves in shallow relief, the box with conforming design, the interior containing three cups and a separate small silver spoon decorated with scrolling design. Diameter 4 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $8,000-12,000 146 A Qingbai Circular Box and Cover, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, the vessel of tall form with a slight tapering cylindrical form, the cover with angled shoulders and central flat top, the whole covered in a pale blue/white glaze. Diameter 4 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $1,500-2,500

147 A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, having molded cover with floral sprays contained within a triple ring, the sides with light barbs. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,500-2,500 148 A Qingbai Fruit-Form Box and Cover, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, the lid formed as the top half of the box with central stem and leaves cascading over the sides, covered in a pale gray-blue glaze. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000

149 A Longquan Celadon Incised Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the incised cover having stylized leafy floral design, all under an olive-green colored glaze. Diameter 4 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000

144 148

150 A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, having molded cover depicting two circling phoenixes. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-3,000

151 A Longquan Celadon-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, the molded cover with leafy floral spray, having a pale blue/green glaze throughout. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000

152 An Amber-Brown-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, having molded cover containing decoration of two chrysanthemum blossoms with leafy branches, the sides molded with vertical ribs. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000

153 A Brown-Glazed Molded Stoneware Circular Cosmetic Box and Cover, Song/Yuan Dynasty, the cover molded with two phoenixes amongst foliate scrolled decoration, with amber glaze throughout, the fitted interior having three small dishes. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $1,500-2,500

154 An Anamese Enameled Circular Box and Cover, 14th/15th century, the top having painted decoration of a hilly landscape above lappet panels encircling the sides of the cover and box. Diameter 3 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000

155 A Blackish-Brown-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the interior having pale green glaze. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

149

151

153 150

152

153

154 154

156 157

159 158

156 A Cizhou Painted Circular Box and Cover, Song/Jin Dynasty, having domed cover with brown tone decoration atop white slip of floral design of radiating petals. Diameter 4 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000

157 A Cizhou Painted Circular Box and Cover, Song/Jin Dynasty, the cover having painted decoration in brown over a white slip with sprays of peony blossoms. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000 158 A Parcel-Gilt Bronze Circular Box and Cover, 16th/17th century, the top having low case relief decoration with a central lotus blossom encircled by scrolling lotus repeated as a frieze on the sides of the box below a plain narrow rim and domed inner rim, all reserved on a stippled ground, the base cast with a four character Zhu Chenming zhi mark within a cartouche. Diameter 3 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Christie’s, New York, 21 September 2000 J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $5,000-7,000

159 A Lac Burgaute Circular Box and Cover, 17th/18th century, the flat top having inlaid decoration in gold, silver and mother-of-pearl, with two hunters on horseback pursuing an animal in the landscape setting, raised above five flower sprigs reserved in an oval cartouche with a diaper band on the sides, all contained within narrow decorative borders, having four character seal mark in gold inlaid onto the base. Diameter 4 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Provenance: Christie’s, New York, 21 September 2000 J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $7,000-9,000

160 A Pair of Sancai-Glazed Pottery Earth Spirits, Tang Dynasty, containing one with unglazed humanface flanked by large protruding ears with tendril and spear form finial, the other with animal type glazed face with fin forms behind the head and having a flame and antler form finial, both having animal form bodies with fin shaped wings issued at the shoulders with the legs terminating in hooves, raised atop rockwork form bases. Height of first 28 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000

167 161

161 A Green Glazed Pottery Model of a Shepherd and Herd, Han Dynasty, depicting the figure holding a staff behind the animals, some with yellow and brown colored glaze, inside of an arched pen with roofed structure at one end, raised on fitted hardwood stand. Width 9 x depth 7 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector

Provenance: Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited $4,000-6,000

162* A Pottery Model of a Horse and Two Groomsmen, likely Tang Dynasty, the horse depicted standing on all four legs with head turned sideways, the figures with hands at front, all having remnants of polychrome pigment with wood bases. Height of first 11 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $1,000-2,000

163* A Large Pottery Model of a Foreign Official, likely Tang Dynasty, depicting the figure with hands clasped at front with remnants of polychrome pigments throughout. Height 28 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $1,500-2,000

164* A Buff Pottery Figure of a Lady, Tang Dynasty style, of typical form shown in a standing position. Height 11 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $200-400

165* A Pottery Figure, of Tang Dynasty style, depicting the standing figure with polychrome painting hat, with hands crossed at front with the robe having amber and green glaze. Height 18 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $300-500

166* A Group of Three Chinese Pottery Horses, comprising one Tang style model of a horse and two Han style heads. Width of first 17 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of John Lebolt, President of Lebolt & Company, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

167 A Pottery Figure of a Dancer, Tang style, the figure depicted facing forward grasping items in each hand above the large sleeve cuffs, having two large loops in her hair at back, with polychrome decoration throughout the robe and shoes. Height 16 inches. $500-700

168* A Chinese Cizhou Style Vase, of low form with carved slip decoration throughout of stylized flowers and leaves. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

169 A Chinese Black Pottery Handled Jar, Han Dynasty, having a matte black finish with a swirled design to the body flanked by handles. Height 12 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

170 A Collection of Ming Dynasty Tomb Articles, comprising fifteen pieces including furniture, a table and food objects, all having sancai palette glazes. Height of tallest 8 inches. $800-1,200

171 A Qingbai Incense Burner, having pale blue transparent glaze throughout, with carved leaf form decoration to the bow with lappet border on the neck terminating in a splayed foot with three pierced cartouches. Height 5 3/8 inches. Provenance: Ex Robert Ellsworth Collection $300-500

172 A Jun Ware Bubble Bowl, of circular form with turquoise reserve having a purple splash on the interior, raised on a circular foot ring. Diameter 5 1/4 inches. $500-700

173 A Chinese “Speckled Deer” Tea Bowl, of conical form with rows of brown speckled decoration throughout the interior on a near black reserve, the exterior having larger irregular splashes of glaze resembling tortoise shell, raised on a circular foot. Diameter 6 1/16 inches. $1,000-2,000

169

172

173

185 189A

189

174* A Hare’s Fur Tea Bowl, having vertical glaze drips throughout the interior with two large glaze drips hanging above the foot, together with three other hare’s fur examples. Diameter of first 4 7/8 inches. Property from the collection of Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York.

Provenance: Acquired by Dr. Harry R. Caldwell in China in 1939 , purported to have been from the Fukien Chien-Yao Kiln Sites $1,500-2,000

175* A Group of Four Hare’s Fur Tea Bowls, having iron brown rims with blue tone interior glaze with vertical streaks. Diameter of largest 4 7/8 inches. Property from the collection of Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York.

Provenance: Acquired by Dr. Harry R. Caldwell in China in 1939 , purported to have been from the Fukien Chien-Yao Kiln Sites $800-1,200

176* A Collection of Glazed Pottery Tea Bowls and Cups, comprised of four tea bowls having iron glazes and two smaller tea bowls of conforming material. Diameter of largest 5 inches. Property from the collection of Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York.

Provenance: Acquired by Dr. Harry R. Caldwell in China in 1939 , purported to have been from the Fukien Chien-Yao Kiln Sites $800-1,200 177 A Pair of Funerary Pottery Jars, Sung Dynasty, the baluster form vases having applied figures on the neck, with a celadon glaze throughout, lacking lids. Height 12 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

178* A Pair of Chinese Monochrome Porcelain Vases, each of bottle form with cobalt glaze throughout, the undersides having an underglazed blue double ring. Height 15 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Marjorie and Charles Benton, Evanston, Illinois

Provenance: Having Sotheby’s Parke Bernet paper label $2,000-4,000

179 A Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, 19th century, having underglazed blue decoration in the front register of figures, with a crackled glaze throughout. Height 16 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

180 A Chinese Porcelain Yen-Yen Vase, having underglazed blue decoration throughout depicting scholars and court scenes with rock work decoration and plantain plants throughout, with double underglazed blue ring on the underside. Height 16 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

181 A Porcelain Yen Yen Vase, having underglazed blue decoration throughout, the upper register depicting figures amongst clouds with the bottom two depicting boys at play, with an underglazed blue double ring on the underside. Height 19 1/8 inches. $800-1,200 182 A Set of Twelve Chinese Porcelain Plates, having underglaze blue decoration of dragons amongst clouds and chasing the flaming pearl. Diameter 11 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector

Provenance: Alan Fung, Hong Kong $800-1,200

183 A Chinese Porcelain ‘Dragon’ Plate, having enameled decoration of a sinuous five clawed dragon in green enamel, the exterior with similar design, having underglazed blue Qianlong mark on underside. Diameter 7 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

184 A Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, having deep blue underglazed decoration of a scrolling lotus vine with blossoms at the center, with tight band of petals at the base. Height 8 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $2,000-4,000

185* A Chinese Porcelain Low Bowl, having repetitive underglazed blue decoration of lotus blossoms, the top margin having a key fret border with the bottom depicting crashing waves, with underglazed blue Qianlong seal mark on underside, with a pierce carved wood lid containing a pierce carved jade roundel at center and raised atop a pierce carved wood base supported by five squat cabriole legs. Height of bowl 4 1/4 x diameter 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Susanne Beery Duncan, South Port, North Carolina $3,000-5,000

193 194 197

186 A Chinese Flambe Glazed Vase, of meiping form with four impressed ridges along the corners, with iron glaze to the underside. Height 11 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

187 A Chinese Pottery Meiping, in the Cizhou style, having layers of slip carved to depict a dragon at center, unmarked. Height 19 inches. $1,000-2,000

188 A Chinese Porcelain Footed Bowl, with enameled decoration of a flowering lotus plant. Diameter 6 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

189 A Chinese Porcelain ‘100 Butterfly Vase,’ having polychrome enameled butterflies throughout with repetitive ruyi head and lappet border at the top and bottom, with iron-red Guangxu six character reign mark on underside. Height 8 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

189A A Blue and White Reserve-Decorated ‘Dragon’ Dish, of circular form having decoration of a writhing five-clawed dragon at the center, having two other dragons on the interior with the same on the reverse, having a lappet border above the foot, the underside having an underglazed blue Daoguang seal mark. Diameter 8 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 190 A Chinese Porcelain ‘Dragon’ Bowl, depicting a sinuous five clawed dragon in green enamel amongst flames and chasing a flaming pearl, surrounded by two double line borders, the outer border with dragons and flames, having an underglazed blue Daoguang seal mark. Diameter 6 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000

191 A Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, having four roundels on the exterior depicting floral scenes including chrysanthemums, bamboo, peony and lotus, surrounded by a yellow reserve with scrolling sgraffito decoration, having underglazed blue Qianlong seal mark on the underside. Diameter 7 1/2 inches. $600-800

192 A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vases, each with enameled decoration of bats among ripe peaches, having Qianlong iron-red seal marks on undersides. Height 19 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

193 A Chinese Flambe Glazed Bottle Vase, having glaze with purple and maroon colors throughout with the glaze running down to the foot ring, unmarked. Height 15 inches. $2,000-4,000

194 An Imitation Bronze Gilt Porcelain Vase, of archaistic bronze form, having raised bands of gilt taotie style decoration throughout with four faux mask and ring handles, the reserve having splashes of robin’s egg glaze, having impressed Qianlong seal mark on underside. Height 14 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $5,000-7,000 195 A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain ‘Peach’ Bowls, having enameled decoration throughout depicting iron-red colored bats flying amongst flowering peach branches laden with large ripe fruit, with iron-red Qianlong seal mark on underside. Diameter 5 7/8 inches. $800-1,200

197 A Chinese ‘Snakeskin’ Glazed Vase, of bottle form with speckled glaze throughout, unmarked. Height 11 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

198 A Chinese Flambe and Underglazed Copper Vase, of baluster form with dragons underglazed in copper and cobalt on the shoulder. Height 12 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

199 A Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases, having lobed rims with gilt fu dog form-handles, with foliate and figural decoration throughout in iron-red. Height 13 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Norma Seidman, Lincolnwood, Illinois $800-1,200

200 A Chinese Famille Verte Center Bowl, having central medallion of a lotus plant with insects above, the exterior having underglazed blue roundels with remnants of gilt. Diameter 12 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

201 A Famille Rose Rouleau Vase, of typical form with enameled decoration throughout. Height 17 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

203 205

204

208 202 A Group of Three Hardstone and Jade Models of Guanyin, comprised of one rose quartz, quartz and jadeite models of the standing figure, raised upon a wood and gilt metal base and mounted as a lamp. Height of jade figure 5 inches. $600-800

203 A Chinese Jade Spear-Form Plaque, of olive green stone with brown inclusion at the base, having carved decoration at the top of a mountain emerging from crashing waves, with inscription at the base. Height 7 1/8 inches. $600-800

204 A Pair of Jadeite Peacocks, the pair shown with extended tail feathers raised atop a fitted wood base. Height of jade 5 1/4 inches. $600-800

205 A Group of Two Jadeite Seals, of rectangular and oval form, both having carved fu dogform finials. Height of tallest 1 5/8 inches. $800-1,200

206 A Group of Three Jade Toggles, comprising a Buddha’s hand, a cicada and a double fruit form toggle. Length of longest 2 3/8 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $800-1,200

207 A Spinach Jade Seal Stamp, of square form, having Buddhistic lion form finial, with four character mark on underside. Height 4 3/8 x width 4 1/8 x depth 4 1/8. $1,000-2,000

208 A Group of Three Carved Jade Articles, comprising a double bi of olive green colored stone connected by five striding chilong, one tan colored bi with raised carving of a chilong and a pale celadon colored cylindrical bead with raised carving of two chilong. Length of longest 5 inches. $1,000-2,000

209 A Group of Two Jade Archer’s Rings, one jadeite ring of deep green and white color and one nephrite of white colored stone, together with a celadon colored jade bead. Height of tallest 1 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

210 A Jade Boulder, of celadon colored stone depicting a village scene, raised atop a fitted wood stand. Height of jade 8 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

211 A Lidded Jadeite Vase, of opaque white stone with apple-green specks throughout, carved with flowering vine decoration throughout with a phoenix at the left side. Height 8 inches. $2,000-4,000

212 A Jade Lotus Form Water Coupe, of pale celadon colored stone with russet inclusion on one end, in the form of a curled lotus pad, the interior carved with two frogs and a snail, the underside carved with flowing leaves and lotus stems. Height 1 3/8 x width 5 7/8 x depth 4 1/2 inches. $5,000-7,000

213 A Chinese Carved Jade Boulder, of pale olive green colored stone with russet skin, having carved grottos depicting village scenes and figures amongst pathways and plants, raised upon a carved wood base. Height 5 1/2 x width 8 inches. $3,000-5,000

214 A Jade Carving of a Boy, of celadon colored stone, the figure depicted on its hands and knees. Length 2 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

215 A Jade Scabbard Slide, of iron-red and white colored stone, with carving of a chilong on one side with a taotie mask on the reverse, the jade attached to the fragment of an archaic sword, mounted on a later soapstone base. Width of jade 2 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

216 A Pair of Pierce Carved Jade Cylindrical Incense Holders, of tan and russet colored stone, the pierced cylinders having carved decoration of village scenes, with key-fret and lappet borders at the top and bottom, with pierced lid and petal form foot. Height overall 11 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,000

217 A Group of Two Carved Jade Animals, one of a ram in a recumbent pose of yellow stone with russet at front, the other a russet colored beast looking over his back. Length of ram 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $1,500-2,000

218 A Group of Three Jade Articles, comprising a jade plume holder carved with a sinuous chilong, a celadon colored bi and a celadon garment hook. Length of longest 3 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

217 214

212

213

219 221

222

219 A Celadon Jade Pebble Carving, of semi-translucent stone with a russet skin, having carved front cartouche depicting figures on a boat below a craggy pine tree. Height 2 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

220 A Lavender Jade Boulder, of naturalistic form with one side polished. Width 5 inches. $800-1,200

221* A Jade Garment Hook, having a sinuous dragon on the back, mounted as a magnifying glass with brass mount stamped Made in Germany with black glass handle. Length of hook 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 222 A Group of Two Jade Articles, comprising a plume holder of opaque and ironred colored stone, together with an opaque white scabbard slide. Length of Longest 3 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

223 A Group of Two Jade Toggles, comprised of one olive colored toggle depicting double gourds and a group of dogs. Length of longest 2 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

224

220

A Spinach Green Jade Model of Guanyin, the standing figure shown holding a peach and a ruyi scepter, raised upon a fitted wood base. Height of figure 10 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

225 A White Jade Toggle, of even white colored stone, depicting two lingzhi fungus heads with other small heads throughout, having pierce carved stems on one side. Length 1 3/4 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $800-1,200

226 A Jade Cylindrical Seal, of white and grey colored stone, the top having confronting animals with inscription around the outer edge and carved seal mark on underside. Height 2 x diameter 2 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

227 A White Jade Archer’s Ring, of opaque white stone with straight walls. Height 1 1/8 inches. $1,500-2,000

228 A Jade Carving of a Dog, of white colored stone showing the hound in a recumbent pose with curled tail resting on its back. Length 2 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

229 A Chinese Jade Vase, of celadon colored stone, the lidded vase of compressed flask form with foliate decoration throughout. Height 10 inches. $3,000-4,000

230 A White Jade Carving of a Cat, depicting the animal with a kitten at front and holding a flowering branch. Height 1 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

231 A Chinese Jade Model of a Buffalo, of olive colored stone with russet skin on the top, depicting the animal in a recumbent pose, raised atop a fitted wood stand. Length 5 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

232 A Chinese Lidded Jade Vase, of opaque white colored stone, of square form having relief carving throughout in the mughal style, with scrolling handles flanking the neck. Height 8 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

233* A Chinese Carved Hardstone Censer, of semi-transparent green stone, heavily carved throughout with pierced handles and free-moving rings, raised upon four cabriole legs and having a fitted wood base. Height 8 4/8 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $1,000-2,000

234 A Group of Seven Jade Reticulated Roundels, of celadon colored stone, with pierced carving, framed. Width of largest 3 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $700-900

223

226

235

236

237 235 A Jade Carving of a Fu Dog, of opaque tan colored stone with dark veining, the animal shown in a recumbent pose and carved with a pup on its ribbed back, both carved with curled hair and with plumes on their tales. Height 4 3/4 inches. $6,000-8,000

236 A Chinese Jade Bi, likely Ming Dynasty, of pale celadon and white colored stone with black and brown veining on the sides, having lightly carved decoration of animals and plants. Diameter 3 7/8 inches. $5,000-7,000

237* A Chinese Hardstone Lidded Vase, of spinach colored stone, the vase having four dragon mask and ring handles, the lid having a fu dog finial and ring handles with jade link rings suspended from a hardwood stand. Height of jade 10 1/4 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $2,000-4,000

238 A Cloisonne and Gilt Metal Censer, having pierced metal lid with fu dog form finial, above the bulbous body raised upon three squat legs. Height 5 5/8 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $500-700

239 A Chinese Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Stand, of rectangular form, having inlaid mother-ofpearl decoration throughout, the top having a scene of three figures in a garden next to a pond with two ducks, raised upon four cabriole legs. Height 7 1/4 x width 23 1/4 x depth 14 1/2 inches. $500-700

240 A Chinese Porcelain Inset Table Screen, of rectangular form, with enameled decoration of a landscape, raised upon a carved wood stand. Height of porcelain 15 5/8; height overall 32 inches. $800-1,200

241 A Chinese Porcelain Inset Eight-Panel Table Screen, comprised of rectangular porcelain plaques with enameled decoration, set into a hardwood frame. Height 31 1/4 x width of each panel 6 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

242 A Lacquer and Hardstone Screen Six-Panel Floor Screen, each panel having three recessed cartouches containing gilt and carved jade, ivory and hardstone decoration of items from the scholar’s desk and landscape scenes with flowering plants, framed by carved cinnabar and black lacquer surround having carved geometric decoration, the panels connected with metal rat-tail hinges. Height of individual panel 72 1/8 x width 16 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

242

247

246 245

243 A Pair of Cloisonne Boxes, of domed circular form with foliate decoration throughout and having a four character Qianlong mark on the underside. Height 3 x diameter 3 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

244 A Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Box, the lid having a five-clawed forward facing dragon upon a blue reserve with a repetitive lappet border, the underside having a four character Qianlong mark. Height 2 1/4 x width 4 x depth 5 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

245 A Pair of Cloisonne and Gilt Bulb Trays, of rectangular form, the rims having key-fret border, raised on four bracket feet, with a four character Qianlong mark on the underside. Height 4 3/8 x width 9 5/8 x depth 6 5/8 inches. $3,000-5,000

246* A Chinese Carved Wood Table Screen, 19th century, the rectangular panel depicting the Buddha at center surrounded by a multitude of figures under clouds and a pagoda, having carved frame with scrolling foliate decoration, the stand having deep pierced carving of figures in a village scene. Height of panel 34 x width 22 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance: Purchased from John Boehme Rare Antiques, La Jolla, California, 1978 $2,000-4,000

247 A Chinese Cinnabar Miniature Altar Table, having carved foliate decoration, the center panel painted with floral medallions, raised on four scrolling supports. Height 13 3/4 inches. $500-700

248 A Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Lidded Vase, of baluster form, the lid with foliate finial with the main vase depicting an outdoor scene of figures in a garden. Height 12 1/2 inches. $300-500

249 A Lac Burgaute Square Box, the lid having central roundel with character, surrounded by scrolling floral and geometric designs. Width 16 3/8 inches. $300-500

250 A Pair of Lac Burgaute Trays, of oval form, the center with four goldfish surrounded by floral decoration. Width 13 1/4 inches. $300-500

251 A Chinese Carved Stone Stele Fragment, likely Northern Wei Dynasty, of grey colored stone, the fragment depicting a figural scene from the upper right portion of the stele, raised upon a fitted wood base. Height of fragment 7 3/8 inches. Provenance: Ex Edward Strohmeier Collection $500-700

252 A Pair of Peking Glass Vases, of baluster form with enameled decoration of ironred dragons over the milk glass bodies. Height 8 1/2 inches. $500-700

253* A Well Carved Hardwood Stand, of circular form with a pierced roundel on the top of a C-form five-clawed dragon amongst clouds surrounded by a double C-scroll band, the outer walls with key fret and pierced scrolling foliate designs, raised on five squat feet. Height 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

254 A Group of Nineteen Hardwood Stands, of various forms and decoration. $800-1,200

255 A Collection of Chinese Silver Articles, containing twelve settings of spoons, divided saucers, dishes, larger dishes, teacups and saucers, together with two silver napkin rings, all having incised floral decoration; approximate total weight 86.30 ozt. Length of first 7 1/2 inches. Property of a Private West Michigan Collector $1,000-2,000

248

251

253

256 264

256 A Quatrefoil Blue Peking Glass Bowl, the thickly made vessel of transparent blue glass and having tapering walls, having four character Qianlong seal mark on the underside in a double square. Width 8 inches. $1,000-2,000

257 A Chinese Cloisonne Vase, of gu form, with bamboo form gilt handles. Height 11 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

258* A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Octagonal Covered Bowls, having gilt on copper perimeters with polychrome floral decoration on a turquoise reserve, the bowls having inset jade carvings depicting seated figures of Buddha upon lotus blossoms and the lids with double dragon formed jade toggle handles on fitted wood bases. Height 11 x diameter 11 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $3,000-5,000 259 A Collection of Hardstone Carvings of Chinese Instruments, depicting various wind, percussion and stringed instruments carved of hardstone and semi-precious stones, together with fitted wood stands. Height of tallest 5 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $1,000-2,000

260 A Group of Hardstone Articles, comprised of two beast form animals and a brush washer. Length of largest 9 inches. $600-800

261 A Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flowering Plant, comprised of various pieces of carved hardstones. Height 27 inches. $700-900

262 A Pair of ‘Tiger’s Eye’ Veneered Lidded Vases, having figural finials above the baluster form vessels, with four animal head form handles above the paneled body with applied figural carvings throughout, raised on fitted wood stands. Height 29 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 263

258

No Lot.

264* A Chinese Bronze Censer on Stand, having pierced lid with finial of Shoulao seated atop a deer, the circular body having inverted elephant head form handles and raised on a lotus pad form stand raised on three shaped feet. Height overall 10 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Larry Faxon Diehl, Agricultural Attaché for the Embassy of the United States of America in Burma; Tempe, Arizona $1,000-2,000

265 An Archaistic Style Bronze Vessel or Ding, having loop handles above bulbous form body with taotie decoration raised on three cylindrical legs, having mineral incrustations throughout. Height 8 inches. $5,000-7,000

266 A Gilt Bronze Ear Cup, likely Han Dynasty, of typical form with gilt throughout. Width 4 inches. $3,000-5,000

267 A Chinese Bronze Food Vessel, the lidded archaistic form vessel having domed finial above raised taotie style decoration, with four vertical ribs applied at the sides, having heavy mineral encrustations throughout. Height 9 inches. $3,000-5,000

268 An Archaistic Style Bronze Vessel, of cylindrical form raised atop a square base supported by figural legs. Height 20 inches. $1,000-2,000

269 A Bamboo Veneered Table Screen, of rectangular form, having one side carved with a landscape scene containing figures under a bamboo grove, the reverse with a calligraphic inscription, raised on a hardwood stand. Height overall 17 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 270 A Chinese Porcelain Inset Table Screen, the fan-form panel depicting five male figures pulling on clouds, having realistically enameled faces and pastel colored clothing, raised in a pierce carved stand with scrolling vine decoration. Width of porcelain 8 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

271 A Chinese Carved Ivory Plaque and Ruyi Scepter, of rectangular form depicting figures in a boat within a pierced wood frame, together with a wood ruyi scepter with cloisonne plaques. Height of ivory 4 1/2 x width 6 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

272 A Chinese Carved Green Quartz Lidded Vase, of translucent stone, having carved decoration throughout of birds amongst lotus plants, fitted as a lamp and having a giltwood and bronze base. Height of quartz 18 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 273 A Smokey Quartz Brush Washer, of oval form, carved with five chilong climbing over the rim amongst lingzhi fungus, raised on a conforming foot ring. Width 8 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

274 A Chinese Amethyst Toggle, of translucent purple stone depicting two hanging fruit. Length 2 inches. $300-500

275 A Jade and Hardstone Necklace, having a pierced hardstone medallion, with the necklace containing black stone beads and celadon jade interlaced rings. Length overall 16 inches. $200-400

276 A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Baluster Vase, having carved decoration of a landscape with one side depicting a tiger. Height 8 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Miami, Florida $300-500

265

267

278

281

279 277* A Pair of Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Baluster Vases, relief carved depicting figures in a landscape with pine trees and mountains in the distance, raised on bronze bases, mounted as lamps. Height of vases 12 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

278 A Pair of Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Models of Dogs, the animals depicted sitting on their haunches and carved with collars with bells at front, raised on carved hardwood stands. Height on stands 7 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

279 A Large Lapis Lazuli Jardiniere, the stone vessel having naturalistic carving of craggy pine branches and village scenes carved around the rectangular central reservoir. Width 17 inches. $1,000-2,000

280 A Carved Quartz Lidded Vase, of transparent green stone, having carving in relief throughout and flanked by animal head handles, raised on a wood and metal base, mounted as a lamp. Height 19 inches. $1,000-2,000

281 A Cloisonne Covered Vessel, the lidded vessel having cloisonne decoration throughout with stepped lid above the cylindrical body containing four cartouches inset with carved jade roundels, raised upon a circular foot. Height 15 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

282 A Chinese Fahua Glazed Pottery Model of a General, Ming Dynasty, the figure shown in a seated position with glaze throughout, mounted as a lamp with a shade sewn from kesi embroidered panels. Height 13 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

283 A Gourd Brush Pot, of cylindrical form with raised decoration, having four character mark on the underside. Height 4 3/8 inches. $1,000-1,500

284 A Chinese Gourd Moon Flask, one side depicting boys washing an elephant, the other showing a gentleman on horseback, having circular neck with stiff plantain leaf decoration and having a rectangular foot with Guangxu seal mark on the underside. Height 11 inches. $2,000-3,000

285* A Pair of Carved Rhinoceros Horn Cups, of compressed form with carving throughout the exterior in relief, raised upon a circular foot with lappet border. Height 1 1/4 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $3,000-5,000

286 A Group of Two Silver Edward Farmer Match Box Covers, together with two other unmarked examples. Length of longest 2 3/8 inches. $300-500

287 A Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Baluster Vase, having flared rim with repetitive circular border on the wasted neck and foot, the body having enameled decoration of lotus blossoms and vines above enameled lappets. Height 11 3/4 inches. $500-700

288 A Chinese Lacquered Six Panel Screen, having carved and polychrome decoration of floral scenes including ducks and deer, having inscription on one panel. Height of each 72 1/2 inches. $600-800

289 A Wood Carving of Damo Buddha, depicting the figure with enlarged cranium, wearing a flowing robe with a dog by his side. Height 8 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

290 A Group of Two Coral and Silver Hairpins, the branches mounted at the top of the silver hairpins. Length of longest 6 3/4 inches. $300-500

291 A Pair of Mandarin Rank Badges, together with single badge and set of embroideries. Dimensions of largest 20 x 13 inches. $300-500

292* Two Pairs of Chinese Shoes for Bound Feet, having silk covering throughout in multiple tones atop white platforms. Length of longest 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

293 A Silk Kesi Panel, the polychrome panel depicting a floral design. Height 40 x width 21 inches. $500-700

294 A Chinese Embroidered Robe, having roundels on the front of cranes with hidden stitch, upon a navy ground with floral sprays embroidered throughout, with pale blue silk liner, having gilt buttons throughout. Length 47 inches. $500-700

295 A Pair of Kesi Panels, depicting figural scenes upon a gilt reserve, framed. Height of panel 39 1/2 x width 10 3/4 inches. $600-800

296 A Carved Coral and Turquoise Mounted Silver Necklace, the four panels in the form of Chinese money, mounted in a silver metal necklace. Length over all 17 1/2 inches. $600-800

285

289

290

297

297 A Chinese Embroidered Robe, depicting a forward facing five-clawed dragon at front on a blue reserve above two confronting dragons above polychrome embroidery of crashing waves, with clouds interspersed throughout, the reverse having three dragons, the sleeves with one dragon on each shoulder and having horse hoof cuffs. Length 55 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

298 A Group of White Jade, Coral and Silver Hair Pins, comprising three silver mounted white jade hairpins, one silver mounted coral pin in the form of a dragon head, and two smaller white jade and coral examples, together with a silver and tortoise shell backed oval mirror. Height of first 7 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

299 A Kingfisher Feather Decorated Headdress, depicting flowers and dragons in blue feathers, with fiber and glass spheres throughout, having fitted wood box. Width 12 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 300 A Kingfisher Feather Decorated Headdress, depicting flowers and dragons in blue feathers, with fiber and glass spheres throughout, having fitted wood box. Width 12 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

301 A Chinese Ninghsia Wool Carpet, of rectangular form having central medallion of four blue lotus blossoms, upon a repetitive medallion reserve contained in a key-fret border and a border with navy reserve containing a scrolling flowering peony. 7 feet 4 inches x 5 feet 1 inch. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $5,000-7,000

302 A Group of Two Chinese Silk Robes, the first having black brocade reserve with polychrome embroidered decoration throughout of vases with flowering branches, peony blossoms, insects and having embroidered sleeves on an ivory colored reserve, together with a black and gold brocade robe, both having blue silk lining. Length of first 48 inches. $600-800 303 A Chinese Embroidered Pleated Skirt and Collar, of red silk with embroidered floral decoration on the waist above a ruyi form panel, with embroidered decoration at the base of a phoenix above a blossoming peony. Length of skirt approximately 37 inches. $300-500

304 A Collection of Six Chinese Silk Textile Panels, comprised of various fragments including sleeve bands, framed. Height of largest 22 3/4 x width 11 inches. $200-400

305 A Chinese Ivory Pleasure Boat, the multi-deck boat depicted with figures carved throughout at various pursuits including eating and playing games, the windows carved with movable shutters and having free-moving hanging lanterns, with detachable pendants and lanterns above, raised on a wave form hardwood base. Length 13 3/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

306 A Unique Set of Chinese Puzzle Balls, the item comprised of six graduated puzzle balls separated by turned sections, having an elephant form finial, raised atop a cylindrical base with pierce carved figural decoration and a foliate carved foot. Height overall 21 inches. $1,000-2,000

307 A Chinese Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand, the main ball at top carved with sinuous dragons, contained in a fixed ring above the turned standard containing another small ball and pierced cylinder, the whole raised atop a pierced cylindrical base. Height 16 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000

308 A Group of Two Chinese Ivory Figures, of one standing figure of a woman pouring out a basket of flowering peony blossoms raised on a hardwood base, and one figure of a woman playing a Chinese pan flute and seated atop a garden seat. Height of taller 14 inches. $1,000-2,000

309 A Group of Three Chinese Ivory Figures, depicting standing figures with incised and polychrome decoration. Height of tallest 12 inches. $1,500-2,000

310* A Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures on Buffalo, the carvings depicting figures holding a staff seated atop a recumbent buffalo, raised atop fitted wood stands. Width 12 inches. Property from the Estate of John Haight, Arlington Heights, Illinois $1,500-2,000

311 A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Fisherman, the two figures shown under a tree pulling in an intricately carved net, raised upon a naturalistically carved base depicting waves and flowers, on a fitted wood stand. Height 6 x width 5 1/2 inches. $1,000-1,500

312* A Chinese Ivory Doctor’s Model, the Chinese taste figure in a recumbent pose with bound feet and shoes and having carved details, on a wood stand. Length 6 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

307 308

313 313 A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Seated Calligrapher, depicting a woman at a table holding a brush and painting a floral scroll, with a lantern above, raised atop an oval base with carved border and raised on four spherical supports. Height 14 inches. $1,000-2,000

314 A Pair of Chinese Pierce Carved Ivory Brush Pots, having decoration throughout of meandering figures and village scenes, raised atop fitted wood bases. Height overall 9 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000

315 A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk, having pierce carved decoration of a dragon and figures amongst trees. Length 20 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

316 A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk, having pierced carving throughout, raised on a fitted wood base. Length 20 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

317 A Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Figures of Ladies, depicted with a musical instrument on rectangular wood bases. Height of ivory 10 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

317 318

318 A Pair of Ivory Birds, depicted perched atop flowering peony branches and on circular wood bases. Height of ivory 12 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

319 An Ivory Carving of a Lady and Child, the woman depicted holding a flowering branch with the child standing at her side holding a book, raised on wood base. Height 11 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

320 A Pair of Carved Ivory Musicians, depicting in flowing robes holding traditional instruments. Height 12 inches. $1,000-2,000

321* A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures, the woman shown with a ruyi scepter and the man holding a sword. Height of tallest 14 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dana and Heather Green, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 322 A Chinese Carved Ivory Mountain, depicting a vertical mountain with carved decoration throughout of figures in a village scene. Height 15 inches. $1,500-2,000

323 An Ivory Carving of Two Ladies, Republic Period, depicting the figures in flowing robes. Height of tallest 7 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

324 A Carved Ivory Figural Group, Republic Period, depicting four women in a garden setting, one on a swing with a fence behind, mounted on hardwood stand. Height overall 14 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

325 A Pair of Elephant Tusks, of natural form and patina. Length of longest 26 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,000

319

328

326

326 A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress, the figures carved into throne chairs, raised atop ivory bases with three panel screens behind, raised on wood stands. Height overall 17 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000 327 A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress, of traditional form showing each in robes and seated on a throne chair. Height of tallest 10 inches. $2,000-4,000 328 A Carved Ivory Censer, having double fu dog form finial with the lid having two mask and free-moving ring handles, the main body having six carved panels of dragons flanked by dragon form handles with free-moving rings, raised on three animal paw legs issued from masks. Height 12 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

329 A Pair of Chinese Botanical Paintings, on silk depicting a flowering peony and chrysanthemum with one having an inscription at the upper right, framed. Height of image 10 x width 15 inches. Provenance: Spink & Sons, London $2,000-4,000 330 A Pair of Chinese Paintings on Silk of Flowering Plants, the well painted images depicting a buddha’s hand plant and a berry plant, each growing next to a rock and with insects around the plant, issued from enameled jardinieres, contained in gilt frames. Height of image 14 1/2 x width 11 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

329

331 332 331* A Chinese Painting on Silk, Li Hong, Qing Dynasty, dated 1862, depicting lotus and other flowers, having inscription at top right with three red seal marks throughout, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 37 1/2 x width 11 15/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $600-800

332* A Chinese Painting on Silk of Swallows, Artist Unknown, Qing Dynasty, depicting a flowering peony plant with a perched swallow and one in flight on the top branch, having inscription at left with four red seal marks throughout, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 42 5/16 x width 17 13/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $800-1,200

333* A Chinese Landscape Painting on Silk, Shen Wenhan, Qing Dynasty, likely 18th century, depicting an island with stands of trees below a mountainous landscape, having inscription at top left with two red seal marks, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 15 11/16 x width 14 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $800-1,200

334* A Chinese Ink Painting on Paper, Qing Dynasty, dated 1837 or 1897, depicting two mountains, one with a stuppa at top above a rocky landscape, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 26 7/16 x width 15 9/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $600-800

335* A Chinese Ink on Silk Painting, Dan Qiuning, Qing Dynasty, depicting bamboo, having a three character inscription at top left, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 42 x width 14 3/4 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $500-700

336* A Chinese Landscape Painting on Silk, Li Peng, Qing Dynasty, probably 19th century, depicting a mountainous landscape in polychrome pigments, having inscription at top left with two red seals beneath, mounted as a scroll with brocade gilt-wrapped thread. Height of image 44 3/8 x width 16 7/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

334

337* A Chinese Painting on Silk, Qing Dynasty, dated 1831, depicting multiple flowering plants above a narcissus plant and pomegranates amongst other fruits, having inscription at top left with four red seal marks throughout, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 31 7/8 x width 15 13/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $1,000-2,000

338 A Chinese Painting on Silk of Immortals, in the 16th century style, depicting the central figure surrounded by Doaist immortals and priests with polychrome decoration throughout, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 74 x width 35 inches. $800-1,200

339 A Chinese Painting of Hawks, depicting the birds of prey atop a craggy pine and in flight above other birds, having nine seal marks throughout, painted on silk. Height of image 47 x width 24 1/4 inches. $500-700

340 A Chinese Painting on Paper, possibly Ming Dynasty, depicting two figure traversing a stream on the back of a buffalo. Height of painting 20 inches. $500-700

335 336

351 353 354

341 A Chinese Hand Scroll, depicting a walled city including a pagoda in the clouds and figures at various tasks including playing music, reading texts, eating and court activities; cut into four separate framed sections. Height of each 11 inches x width of each 46 inches. $800-1,200

342* A Chinese Painting of a Landscape, the landscape shown with women throughout at various tasks below towering mountains, having inscription at upper left with two read seal marks, as well as having a five character inscription at the bottom right with one red seal mark. Height 42 3/4 x width 17 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

343* A Chinese Painting of Immortals, the painting on silk depicting the figures holding various attributes and riding animals including and elephant, tiger, dragon, peacock, lion and a spotted deer, having inscription at top left containing two red seal marks. Height of image 32 3/4 x width 17 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 344 No Lot.

345 A Chinese Painting of Two Immortals, depicting two religious figures, one holding a bundle of lotus pads and flowers, the other a box of food and a ruyi scepter, the balding figures shown in flowing robes, having inscription at top and bottom right with four red seal marks, framed. Height of image 35 x width 12 inches. $800-1,200

346 A Chinese Landscape Painting, Cheng Zhengkui, possibly 17th century, ink on sill, depicting a foliate covered mountain above a small structure and lake, inscribed at left, mounted on brocade scroll. Height of image 29 1/4 x width 15 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

347* A Chinese Painting, on silk, depicting women at various tasks, framed. Height of image 11 5/8 x 47 1/8 inches Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 348 A Chinese Painting of Horses, depicting a rider and two horses traversing a landscape below a craggy tree, having inscription at top left with a single seal mark in red below the inscription and a collectors seal at the bottom right. Height 13 3/8 x width 26 inches. $1,000-2,000

349 A Chinese Painting on Paper, Attributed to Wang Zheng, depicting a standing crane on a rock under a flowering branch, with an inscription running down the left margin of the sheet. Height 46 x width 17 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

350 A Chinese Painting on Silk, depicting a kingfisher in flight catching an insect with grasses below, having an inscription at the top left with one red seal mark. Height 41 3/4 x width 15 1/2 inches. $300-500

351 A Chinese Scroll Painting, of three figures sitting drinking tea under a rocky cliff. Height 52 1/8 x width 26 3/8 inches. $300-500

352 A Chinese Fan Painting, the polychrome painting on paper depicting a scholar seated under an awning in front of a lotus pond with an attendant. Height 7 x width 17 inches. $300-500

353 A Chinese Landscape Painting on Silk, Wang Xeuhao, dated 1786, depicting a river scene with mountainous background, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 48 x width 15 inches. $300-500

354 A Chinese Winter Landscape Painting on Paper, Wang Yu, late 17th/early 18th century style, depicting the snow covered mountainous scene with craggy trees, the foreground showing two figures sitting inside of a house through the window, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 22 7/16 x width 18 1/4 inches. $500-700

355 A Chinese Painting on Silk, depicting birds on flowering branches with mountains in the background. Height 50 1/2 x width 14 1/2 inches. $400-600

356 A Chinese Painting on Paper, of a calligraphic inscription, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 38 1/4 x width 16 3/4 inches. $700-900

357 A Landscape on Silk, depicting a mountainous landscape with a waterfall in black ink, having two character inscription and one red seal mark. Height 18 x width 20 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 358 A Chinese Painting, Attributed to Huang Binhong, depicting a traditional Chinese landscape. Length 53 1/2 x width 11 inches. $1,000-2,000

359 No Lot.

360 A Chinese Scroll Painting, depicting a winding river with trees and figures throughout. Height 21 1/2 x width 9 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

361 A Chinese Painting on Silk, depicting Shoulao riding a deer and carrying peaches, with a woman in front of him holding a jar, having a seven character inscription at the upper right with two red seal marks, having ink inscription on exterior reading “Freer Art Gallery, Mr. Cahill 7/6/62; Painted by Chou Tso-Sung, 1850-1890.” Height of image 35 x width 25 inches. $1,000-2,000

362 A Chinese Painting on Paper, Chen Shao Mei, depicting a Fall scene of trees growing on a river bank, with inscription on left side with two red seal marks. Height of image 34 inches. $2,000-4,000

363 A Chinese Painting on Paper of Shrimp, Likely Qi Baishi, the painting depicting shrimp in black ink, having inscription at upper left with red seal mark, mounted on a scroll. Height of image 54 x width 13 inches. Provenance: Purchased at the Chun King Academy for China by Jem Hom, former president of IFPDA. Given to consignor by Jem Hom in 2000. $8,000-12,000

363

373

377 364 (EUMORFOPOULOS COLLECTION) HOBSON, ROBERT The George Eumorfopoulos Collection. Catalogue of the Chinese, Corean and Persian Pottery and Porcelain, Volumes 1-6, [and] Catalogue of the Chinese, Corean and Siamese Paintings. London: Ernest Benn, 1925-1927.

7 vols. Folio, original black and gold textured cloth, spines lettered in gilt, uncut, publisher’s slipcases. Limited edition, number 88 of 560 copies printed on Van Gelder paper with numerous tipped-in color plates. Wear to slipcases; some wear at spine ends and hinges slightly tender. $800-1,200

365 A Collection of Auction Catalogues, including volumes from Sotheby’s and Christie’s on Chinese old master paintings, modern painting and calligraphic paintings; approximately 350 catalogues. $400-600

366 A Collection of Auction Catalogues, of old masters and modern painting and calligraphy from Christie’s and Sotheby’s, approximately 80 catalogues. $200-400

367 A Collection of Arts of Asia, comprised of 30 volumes catalogues together with seven editions of Orientations. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $200-400

368 A Collection of Auction Catalogues, on Asian Art comprising 14 Christies catalogues (1989-1992) and 8 Sotheby’s catalogues (1986-1990). Property from a Private Chicago Collector $400-600

369 A Collection of Books Pertaining to Chinese Art, approximately 45 volumes on various subjects. $400-600

370 A Collection of Auction Catalogues, pertaining to Japanese and Korean art from Sotheby’s and Christie’s, approximately 110 catalogues. $200-400

371 A Collection of Auction Catalogues, pertaining to Indian and Southeast Asian Art from Christie’s and Sotheby’s, together with 20 volumes of Arts of Asia magazine; approximately 40 items overall. $100-200

372 A Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of a Lady, the figure depicted with swirling scarves above her head, holding an upturned basket of flowers. Height of ivory 10 inches. $400-600

373* A Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Horses, the animals shown tied to a tree trunk and wearing saddle and riggings, having demilune form base and raised on fitted wood stands. Height of ivory 6 1/16 inches. Property from the Estate of Louis Clausen, Champaign, Illinois $600-800

376 A Group of Two Carved Ivory Figures of Ladies, each depicted in a flowing robe and turning over a basket of flowers. Height 10 1/4 inches. $600-800

377 A Chinese Carved Ivory Censer, the lidded vessel having fu dog-form finial, with free-moving ring handles on the lid and sides with flared geometric handles, the main body having shaped cartouche containing a dragon, raised on three animal mask and paw legs. Height 13 inches. $800-1,200 378 A Carved Ivory Tusk, depicting tigers attacking elephants, raised on a fitted wood base. Length 13 1/4 inches. $500-700

379 A Group of Two Ivory Figure of Ladies, one shown turning over a basket of flowers, the other shown holding a flowering branch. Height of tallest 9 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $700-900

380

379 376

A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Child Fishing, depicting the child amongst waves, raised atop a fitted wood stand. Length 7 1/2 inches. $400-600

381 A Chinese Ivory Carving of Lions, the carving depicting multiple animals, raised atop a fitted wood stand. Length 10 1/2 inches. $400-600 382 A Carved Ivory Buddha Hand, internally carved with several free-moving objects. Length 4 1/8 inches. $150-250

383 An Ivory Carving of a Man Riding a Stag, the figure depicted with a craggy staff. Height 7 1/4 inches. $200-400

384 A Pair of Carved Ivory Fu Dogs, depicted upon fabric draped rectangular bases, raised on fitted wood stands. Height 6 1/4 inches. $300-500

385 A Group of Two Ivory Carvings, each of tusk form and pierce carved depicting a horseback figure surrounded by trees. Height of tallest 8 1/4 inches. $300-500

387

396 386 A Group of Three Chinese Ivory Figures, comprised of one figure of a Daoist sage with a beast on his shoulder, a woman above a dragon and a man holding a fan. Height of tallest 7 inches. $400-600

387 A Chinese Carved Ivory Figural Group, depicting a man and a woman standing behind an elderly gentleman, the man shown with a spear and wearing armor, the woman holding a cup, raised upon a fitted wood base. Height 8 7/8 inches. $400-600

388 A Lidded Ivory Vase, of cylindrical form with carving in high relief throughout of flowering plants and pine trees with a multitude of cranes, having carved Qianlong mark on underside. Height overall 8 1/2 inches. $500-700

389 A Chinese Carved Ivory Flowering Vase, the baluster vase surrounded by realistically carved blossoming peony branches. Height 9 3/4 inches. $500-700

390 A Group of Two Ivory Carvings, depicting a horseback figure traversing a landscape with pine trees above, raised on cylindrical wood bases. Height of tallest ivory 8 inches. $600-800

391 A Carved Ivory Figure of a Warrior, depicting the armored figure drawing his sword, raised atop a hexagonal veneered ivory base. Height overall 15 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

392 An Ivory Carving of a Man, 18th/19th century, the figure with beard holding a lotus blossom, having remnants of decoration depicting a embroidered robe, raised on wood base. Height of ivory 9 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

393 Two Pairs of Carved Ivory Figures, each depicting an Emperor and an Empress. Height of tallest 6 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

394 An Ivory Puzzle Ball and Stand, the carved spheres contained in a carved ring and raised atop a turned and pierced base. Height overall 16 5/8 inches. $800-1,200

395 A Pair of Chinese Puzzle Balls, the pierced spheres raised atop turned stands with a carved figure at the base. Height 13 inches. $800-1,200

396 A Chinese Ivory Doctor’s Model, of typical form showing the figure in a recumbent pose, having a fitted wood stand. Length 6 3/4 inches. $400-600

397 A Group of Two Carved Ivory Figures, depicting a seated hotei and a polychrome model of a recumbent figure on a lotus blossom base. Height of tallest 3 5/8 inches. $400-600

398 A Group of Three Ivory Figural Carvings, depicting a seated farmer, a sleeping lohan and a group of two figures. Height of tallest 6 inches. $400-600

399 A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Girl on a Unicycle, likely Republic Period, the girl shown holding a flowering branch with wind-swept clothing, raised atop a fitted wood base. Height overall 8 1/2 inches. $300-500

400 An Ivory and Bone Carving of Bok Choy, carved in a realistic manner and having polychrome decoration. Length 8 inches. $300-500

401 A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Woman with a Spear, Republic Period or later, depicting the woman with flowing scarves and pointing the spear downwards, having highlighted areas of polychrome decoration. Height 9 inches. $400-600

402 A Chinese Ivory Carving of Three Children, likely Republic Period, the children carved on an ivory base. Height overall 6 inches. $400-600

403 A Group of Three Ivory Carved Ivory Birds, with polychrome decoration, raised atop fitted hardwood bases. Height of tallest 3 3/4 inches. $500-700

404* A Group of Two Stained Ivory Floral Arrangements, depicting the flowering plants in jardiniere. Height of tallest 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

405 A Southeast Asian Carved Ivory Figure, depicting the multi-armed deity in a seated pose having an oval mandala with flame border, seated atop a lotus blossom base, raised atop a fitted wood double lotus form stand. Height 11 3/4 inches. $400-600

401

406

414

407 406 An Ivory Figure of a Bodhisattva and Elephant, depicting the figure with flame-form mandala and seated atop a standing elephant, raised upon a veneered ivory base. Height 12 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

407* A Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum, the circular top having four raised frog-form handles with radiating decorative bands below, the body flanked by strap handles and having bands of decoration throughout. Height 17 inches. Property from the Collection of Larry Faxon Diehl, Agricultural Attaché for the Embassy of the United States of America in Burma; Tempe, Arizona $600-800

408 A Tibetan Silver Mounted Conch Shell, having tooled decoration throughout the mounts depicting animals amongst scrolling foliate decoration, with inset coral and turquoise bosses. Length 9 1/2 inches. $500-700

409 A Tibetan Thangka, of rectangular form, depicting the deity at the center surrounded by spirits and buddhist elements. Height 19 x width 13 inches. $300-500

410 A Tibetan or Himalayan Book, having two wood covers containing paintings of four armored figures and one cover of the Buddha and a buddhist disciple, containing painted navy colored pages with metallic script. Width 11 5/8 inches. $500-700

411 A Pair of Burmese Giltwood Sutra, comprised of seven sheets with carved and giltwood covers, all sheets with gilt reserves with black inscriptions throughout, mounted in frames. Height of each sheet 5 x width 22 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $4,000-6,000

412 A Burmese Silver Rice Bowl, having repousse decoration throughout the exterior of a battle comprising prisoner capture and archers on chariots; approximate weight 23.70 ozt. Height 5 x diameter 9 1/2 inches. $400-600

413* A Burmese Silver Rice Bowl, having foliate bands with the central band of figures on horseback; approximate weight 19.61 ozt. Diameter 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Larry Faxon Diehl, Agricultural Attaché for the Embassy of the United States of America in Burma; Tempe, Arizona $200-400

414* A Burmese Silver Rice Bowl, decorated with repousse decorated bands of foliage with the center having figural band depicting a Burmese court and everyday life; approximate weight 89.13 ozt. Diameter 13 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Larry Faxon Diehl, Agricultural Attaché for the Embassy of the United States of America in Burma; Tempe, Arizona $1,000-2,000

415 A Tibetan Silver Tray, of oval form, decorated with ten figures on a floral ground within intertwined serpent border. Width 14 inches. $800-1,200

416 An Indian Betel Nut Cutter, the brass cutter having stylized animal figures throughout with iron blade, with bone grips and having turquoise colored beads inset throughout. Length overall 8 3/8 inches. $150-250

417 A Southeast Asian Mixed Metal Betel Box, of rectangular form with silver foliate inlay throughout, the interior having four lidded sections, having two loop handles. Height 3 3/4 x width 8 1/4 x depth 3 1/2 inches. $150-250

418* Two Silvered Copper Betel Nut Boxes, both of rectangular form with canted corners and double handles, with incised decorations, the smaller opening to reveal four lift top doors, the larger with shaped bracket and wheel feet. Height of larger 5 1/4 x width 10 1/4 x depth 4 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

419 An Indian Ivory Figural Group, depicting an elephant mounted with a chair and stupa surrounded by four attendants, set on a rectangular base with ball feet. Height 5 inches. $300-500 420 A Hardstone Carving of a Hindu Deity, of pale yellow colored stone, the multi-armed figure depicted with various attributes and seated on a lotus blossom base. Height 9 inches. $200-400

421 An Indian Gouache on Paper, Kangra School, depicting three Kangra ladies before a holy man’s dwelling. Height of image 8 1/2 x width 6 1/4 inches. $600-800

422 No Lot.

423 A Sino-Tibetan Bronze Figure of Buddha, depicted in a seated pose in a teaching mudra, raised atop a double lotus blossom base. Height 7 1/4 inches. $400-600

424 A Southeast Asian Bronze Model of Buddha, depicted with shaped mandala and with one leg raised, seated on a double lotus blossom base. Height 3 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $800-1,200 425* A Southeast Asian Gilt Figure of Buddha, depicted in a standing pose with foliate decoration throughout the robe and raised upon a stepped lotus-form base. Height 45 inches. Property from the Collection of Thomas H. Hughes Trust, Sarasota, Florida $1,500-2,000

426* A Bronze Model of the Head of Buddha, the figure depicted forward facing with raised snail knots covering the head below the flame form finial, raised upon a later black base. Height of head 11 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

427 A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva, depicted in a seated pose with hands raised at the center of the chest holding a ribbon, having elaborate headdress with coral and turquoise inset throughout, seated on a double lotus blossom base, further raised atop a rectangular base with Tibetan inscription on the back and having gilt beasts and floral decoration, backed by a flaming torana. Height overall 13 1/2 inches. $8,000-12,000

428* A Collection of Photo from Southeast Asia, comprising four albums from the collector together with one diary. Property from Ms. Irene Dean, City Department National Committee Y.W.C.A., Shanghai China, August 1924 $300-500

Next Article

SESSION TWO

Session One | Lots 1 - 428

Tuesday 4 October | 10 AM

More articles from this publication:

SESSION TWO

GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS

This article is from:

Sale 173 Asian Works of Art