Catalogue jan13 by impart

Fine Asian Art Auction | January 24th, 2013, 8:00pm EST

Fine Asian Art Auction January 24th, 2013 at 8PM EST

Imperial Auctioneers 939 West North Avenue, Suite 750 Chicago, IL 60642

Including Property From: -The family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. -A scholar and educator of East Asian Art. Acquired in Southeast Asia in the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. -A Prominent Canadian philanthropist -A Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois -A Private Collection, Ontario, Canada -A Private Collection, San Francisco, California -A Private Collection, Miami, Florida -A Private Collection, St. Louis, Missouri

Public Viewing at the Palmer Hilton House Hotel in the Madison Room (3rd floor) 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, 60603 Saturday, January 19th, 1-5PM Sunday, January 20th, 1-5PM

Please see page 20 for bidder information including Conditions of Sale.

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LOT 1 A very fine Peking glass inside painted snuff bottle. Signed Ma Shao Xuan. Height: 2.8 inches (7.2cm) Estimate: $1,000-$2,000

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LOT 1A Fine agate snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty. Height: 2.375 inches (6 cm) Estimate: $700-$1,000

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LOT 2 Celadon jade snuff bottle, 19th Century. Height: 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200 LOT 3 Fine antique jade snuff bottle, 18th/19th Century. Height: 2.9 inches (7.3 cm) Estimate: $700-$1,000 LOT 4 Finely carved bone snuff bottle, 18th/19th Century. Height: 2.56 inches (6.5 cm) Estimate: $400-$600 LOT 4A Rare polychrome ivory snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty Height: 3.5 inches (9 cm) Estimate: $600-$900 LOT 5 Three blue and white snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty. Height of tallest: 4 inches (10.1 cm) Estimate: $500-$1,000

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LOT 5A Three blood red coral snuff bottles carved as monkeys, 19th Century. Height: 2.1-2.4 inches (5.3-6.1 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 5B Four antique agate snuff bottles. Height (of each one): 2.75 inches (7 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200

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LOT 6 Antique celadon jade carving of cranes amongst lotus plants. Height: 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) Estimate: $500-$1,000 LOT 7 Two antique jade carvings. Height: 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) and 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200 LOT 7A Antique celadon jade carving of two cranes in a recumbent pose. Length: 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) Estimate: $300-$500 LOT 8 Three celadon jade archer rings, Qing Dynasty. Diameter: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) (larger ring) 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Estimate: $500-$700 LOT 9 White jade carving of two boys holding a peach group, Qing Dynasty. Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm). Width: 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) Estimate: $400-$600 LOT 10 Two celadon jade boy carvings, Qing Dynasty. Height: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) and 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) Estimate: $600-$900

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LOT 11 Three antique jade Carvings. Height of tallest: 3.2 inches (8.1 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200 LOT 11A Five antique jade openwork Items. Length: 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) to 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) Estimate: $300-$500 LOT 12 A very fine white jade pendant, 17th/18th Century. Length: 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 LOT 13 White jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty. Diameter: 2.4 inches (6 cm) Estimate: $500-$700 LOT 14 Green jade recumbent bull, Qing Dynasty. Length: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) Estimate: $1,200-$2,000 LOT 15 Fine white jade carving of a boy, Qing Dynasty. Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Estimate: $700-$1,000 LOT 16 Antique celadon jade censer top. Height: 3.8 inches (9.6 cm) Estimate: $700-$1,000

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LOT 17 Two antique jade carvings. Height: 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) Estimate: $400-$700

LOT 19 A translucent white bangle, China, 18th/19th Century. Diameter: 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000

LOT 17A Antique grey jade linghzi carving. Length: 1.6 inches (4 cm) Estimate: $500-$700

LOT 19A A translucent white jade bangle, China, 18th/19th Century. Diameter: 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000

LOT 18 Two celadon jade bangles, Qing Dynasty. Diameter: 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) Estimate: $700-$1,000

LOT 20 Large spinach green jade ox, Qing Dynasty. Length: 11.33 inches (29 cm). Weight: 9 LBS (144 oz) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000

LOT 18A Celadon jade bangle, Ming Dynasty. Diameter: 3.5 inches (9 cm). Estimate: $700-$1,000

LOT 20A Large jade rabbit, 19th Century. Length: 10 inches (25 cm). Weight: 7 LBS (112 oz) Estimate: $2,000-$3,000

LOT 18B Green hardstone bangle, Han Dynasty or later. Diameter: 3.3 inches (8.4 cm) Estimate: $500-$800

LOT 21 Fine white jade pendant. Height: 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) Estimate: $500-$800

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LOT 18C Finely carved white jade bangle. Diameter: 2.7 inches (6.8 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$2,000

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LOT 22 Finely carved antique rhinoceros horn bowl. Height: 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) Weight: 203.5 grams Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 LOT 22A Finely carved antique rhinoceros horn bowl. Height: 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) Weight: 203.5 grams Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 LOT 23 Rare Peking glass censer, Qianlong mark on base. Height: 6.7 inches (17 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 24 Chinese stone bowl with calligraphy passages, Qianlong mark on base. Diameter: 6.85 inches (17.4 cm) Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 LOT 25 Two antique iron Buddhas, Wei Dynasty or later. Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm) and 5.1 inches (13 cm) Estimate: $700-$1,000

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LOT 26 Gilt bronze statue, Tang Dynasty or later. Height: 6.2 inches (16 cm) Estimate: $900-$1,200 LOT 27 Antique gilt bronze Buddha. Height: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 28 Iron red porcelain bowl, Jurentang mark and period. Diameter: 5 inches (12.7 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 28A Famille rose porcelain bowl, Xuantong mark and period. Diameter: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm). Height: 2 inches (5 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 29 Famille rose porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty. Diameter: 7 inches (17.8 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$2,000 LOT 30 Antique porcelain box, Qianlong mark on base. Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm) Diameter: 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500

LOT 31 Chinese famille rose porcelain plaque, Republic period, Shi Yu Chu mark. Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm) Width: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200 LOT 32 Chinese rose medallion porcelain charger. Diameter: 17.3 inches (44 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$2,000 LOT 33 Pair of Chinese export armorial porcelain plates, 18th Century. Diameter: 10 inches (25 cm) Estimate: $400-$600 LOT 34 Set of four finely carved ivory plaques, Qing Dynasty. Height: 2.1 x 4.6 inches (5.4 x 7.9 cm) Estimate: $400-$600 LOT 35 Antique rhinoceros horn bangle. Diameter: 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) Weight: 57 grams Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 35A Antique rhinoceros horn bangle. Diameter: 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) Weight: 55.7 grams Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 36 Antique ivory scholar. Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) not including stand Estimate: $1,000-$2,000 LOT 36A Finely carved ivory plaque, Qing Dynasty. Height: 5.5 x 4 inches (14 x 10 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200 LOT 37 A large empress carving, Qing Dynasty. Height: 22 inches (55.88 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 38 Chinese Tianhuang stone seal stamp, Qing Dyansty. Height: 3.9 inches (9.9 cm) Width: 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 38A Pair of soapstone seal stamps, 19th Century. Height: Phoenix: 3.5 inches (9 cm) Height: Dragon: 4 inches (11 cm) Estimate: $600-$800

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LOT 39 Chinese circular repousse silver box, Qing Dynasty. Height: 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) Weight: 286.4 grams Estimate: $400-$600 LOT 40 Two Sino-Tibetan silver necklaces, 17th/18th Century. Length: 19 inches (48 cm). Weight: 126 grams Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 41 Chinese antique sandalwood box. Height: 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 41A Carved table screen, China, 19th Century. Height: 11 inches (26.8 cm) Width: 7.5 inches (14 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500

LOT 41B Large jimichu wood "Chicken wing wood" brushpot, 18th/19th Century. Height: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm) Diameter: 9.1 inches (23.2 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 42 Set of 4 framed blue and white porcelain plaques, Qing dynasty. Length: 17.3 inches (44 cm) Width: 10.2 inches (26 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 43 Fine and rare Chinese porcelain vase. Height: 15 inches (38.1cm) Estimate: $10,000-$12,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished gentleman, received as a gift from the Chinese consulate in the 1970's.

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LOT 44 A very rare presentation cloisonne enamel charger, Meiji period. Diameter: 30.3 inches (77 cm) Estimate: $10,000-$20,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished gentleman, received as a gift from a government delegate in the 1970s. LOT 45 Chinese porcelain moon flask, Tongzhi mark. Height: 13.5 inches (34 cm). Width: 13 inches (32.5 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500

LOT 49 Chinese painting by Lian Xueming (1969-). Painting size: 60 x 50 inches (152 x 127 cm) Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist. LOT 49A Chinese painting by Lian Xueming (1969-). Painting size: 60 x 50 inches (152 x 127 cm) Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist.

LOT 46 Porcelain candlestick holder, Qing Dynasty. Height: 10 inches (25.4cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,000

LOT 49B Chinese painting by Lian Xueming (1969-). Painting size: 120 x 100 inches (305 cm x 254) Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist.

LOT 47 Chinese scroll painting attributed to Qian Weicheng (1720-1772). Painting size: 30 x 18 inches (76 x 46 cm) Estimate: $10,000-$20,000

LOT 50 Antique Southeast Asian textile. Size: approximately 62 x 32 Inches (157 x 81 cm) Estimate: $400-$600

LOT 47A Ming Dynasty Chinese painting, anonymous. Painting size: 33.4 x 18.2 inches (85 x 46 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000

LOT 50A Large antique Southeast Asian textile. Size: approximately 67 x 48 Inches (170 x 122 cm) Estimate: $600-$900

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LOT 48B Chinese embroidered silk rank badge, Qing Dynasty. Height: 11 inches (28 cm). Width: 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) Estimate: $400-$600 7

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LOT 51 Gilt bronze figure of Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 11.25 inches (28.575cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 52 Chinese archaistic bronze cup, 18th/19th Century. Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm) Estimate: $600-$900 LOT 53 A bronze figure of Marpa, Qing Dynasty. Height: 9.84 inches (25 cm) Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 LOT 54 Gilt bronze figure of the medicine Buddha, 18th Century. Height: 5 inches (12.75 cm) Estimate: $8,000-$10,000 LOT 55 A large parcel-gilt bronze Buddha, China, 19th Century. Height: 33 inches (84 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished collector and scholar of Southeast Asian Art. Acquired in Southeast Asia in the 1970's.

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LOT 55A A bronze figure of Kuan Yin, Qing Dynasty. Height: 10.8 inches (27.5 cm) Estimate: $800-$1,200

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LOT 56 Gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Laos, 16th/17th Century. Height: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished collector and scholar of Southeast Asian Art. Acquired in Southeast Asia in the 1970's. LOT 57 Gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 16th Century. Height: 26 inches (66 cm) Estimate: $5,000-$8,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished collector and scholar of Southeast Asian Art. Acquired in Southeast Asia in the 1970's.

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LOT 58 Bronze figure of Buddha, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 19th Century. Height: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Estimate: $3,500-$5,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished collector and scholar of Southeast Asian Art. Acquired in Southeast Asia in the 1970's. LOT 59 Rare pair of Sino-Tibetan bronze oil lamps, 18th Century. Height: 39 inches each (100 cm each) Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Provenance: Property of a distinguished collector and scholar of Southeast Asian Art. Acquired in Southeast Asia in the 1970's. LOT 60 Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze statue, Avalokiteshvara. Height: 26 inches (66 cm) Estimate: $7,000-$10,000

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LOT 61 Neolithic pottery, Majiayao culture, Machang type circa 2200 B.C. Height: 14.6 inches (37.1 cm) Estimate: $600-$900

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LOT 61A A painted pottery jar, Majiayao culture, Machang type, circa 2000 B.C. Height: 9.4 inches (24 cm) Estimate: $500-$700 LOT 62 Chinese bronze vessel and cover (Ding), Warring States (475-221 BC). Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm). Width: 8 inches (20 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 63 Bronze tripod ritual vessel, Warring States (475-221 BC). Height: 3.9 inches (9.9 cm). Diameter: 9.6 inches (24 cm) Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 64 Chinese Bi, Han Dynasty or later. Diameter: 11 inches (27.94 cm) Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 65 Three archaistic Bi, Zhou Dynasty or later. Carving of two dragons. Height: 3.28 inches (8.33 cm) Slitted disk 'jue'. Diameter: 5.9 inches (15 cm) Three piece olive green. Diameter: 4.78 inches (12.1 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China.

LOT 66 Five Ming Dynasty carvings. A carp transforming into a dragon, Length: 2.5 inches (6.35 cm). A mythical beast carved as a lamp base, Length: 3.25 inches (8.3 cm). A seated ram, Length: 2.75 (7 cm). A kneeling mythical man-creature, Length: 2 inches (5 cm). A belt buckle. Length: 7.5 inches (19 cm). Estimate: $700-$1,000 LOT 67 Finely carved Bi, Ming Dynasty or later. Diameter: 10.25 inches (26 cm) Estimate: $1,200-$2,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 68 Archaistic jade lidded vessel, Ming Dynasty or later. Height: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm). Width: 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 68A Large archaistic celadon jade axe, Qing Dynasty. Length: 11 inches (28 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 LOT 69 Rare and large amber scholar's rock, 3331.5 Carats. Height 8.8 inches (34.6cm). Weight: 666.3 grams Estimate: $5,000-$10,000 LOT 70 Exquisitely carved wood ruyi scepter, 18th/19th Century. Length: 13 inches (33.02cm) Estimate: $4,000-$6,000 Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in the 1980's.

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LOT 71 Chinese scroll painting attributed to Huang Qiu Yuan (1914-1979). Painting size: 27 x 17.5 inches (68.6 x 45 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 72 Chinese scroll painting attributed to Hu Peiheng (1892-1965). Painting size: 52 x 27 inches (132 x 69 cm) Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 LOT 73 A rare ink and watercolor painting album of birds by Yu Feian, circa 1940. Size: 11.3 x 6.6 inches (16.7 X 28.7 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 74 Three Chinese scroll paintings signed Zhang Daqian (1899-1983). Painting size (for each painting): 53 x 17.3 inches (135 x 44 cm) Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 Provenance: From a private Seattle, Washington collection.

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LOT 74A Three Chinese scroll paintings signed Zhang Daqian (1899-1983). Painting size (for each painting): 53 x 17.3 inches (135 x 44 cm) Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 Provenance: From a private Seattle, Washington collection. LOT 75 Fine Chinese scroll painting attributed to Wu Changshou (1843-1927). Painting size: 42 x 17 inches (107 x 43 cm) Estimate: $5,000-$8,000 LOT 76 Chinese scroll painting attributed to Wu Chia-Yu (active 1850-1910). Painting size: 52.5 x 20.75 inches (133 x 53 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$3,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 77 Chinese scroll painting after Bada Shanren, 19th Century or earlier. Painting size: 52 x 26 inches (132 x 66 cm) Estimate: $1,200-$2,500 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China.

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LOT 78 Chinese scroll painting signed Wang Wu (1632-1690). Painting size: 31 x 15.75 inches (79 x 40 cm) Estimate: $1,200-$2,500 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 79 Chinese scroll painting, Qing Dynasty. Painting size: 32.5 x 15.5 inches (82.5 cm x 39.5 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$3,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 80 Chinese painting, 18th/19th Century. Painting size: 51 x 24.25 inches (130 x 64 cm) Estimate: $1,200-$2,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 81 Yuan or Ming Dynasty Painting, anonymous. Painting size: 13 x 13 inches (33 x 33 cm) Estimate: $5,000-$7,000

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LOT 82 Chinese scroll painting after Lu Guang (c. 1300-after 1371). Painting size: 40.5 x 24.5 inches (103 x 62 cm) Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 83 Chinese scroll painting signed Huang Gongwang (1269-1354). Painting size: 51 x 26.5 inches (130 x 67 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 84 Chinese scroll painting after Fan Kuan (990-1020). Painting size: 47 x 27 inches (120 cm x 69 cm) Estimate: $2,000-$4,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China. LOT 85 Chinese scroll painting attributed to Xi Gang (1746-1803). Painting size: 27 x 16.5 inches (69 x 42 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$3,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China.

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LOT 86 Chinese scroll painting after Wu Zhen (1280-1354). Painting size: 54.5 x 20.5 inches (138 x 52 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$3,000 Provenance: Property from the family of a distinguished gentleman and scholar of Asian Art. Acquired in the early to mid-20th Century in China LOT 87 A pair of Chinese paintings, Republic Period. Painting size: 22 x 18.5 inches (55.88 cm x 47 cm) Estimate: $600-$900 LOT 88 Chinese Silk painting signed Long Qiao Xiao Mao. Painting size: 52.5 x 24.75 inches (133 x 63 cm) Estimate: $4,000-$6,000

LOT 89 Chinese scroll painting attributed to Xu Rong (?-after 1866). Painting size: 47.5 x 19.5 inches (120 x 50 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$3,000 Provenance: Purchased in Japan in the 1920's thence by descent in the family.

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LOT 90 Calligraphy Scroll Painting signed Huang Xing (1874-1916). Painting size: 46 x 13 inches (117 x 33 cm) Estimate: $1,000-$1,500 LOT 91 Chinese scroll painting signed Wu Guxiang (1848-1903). Painting size: 52.5 x 24 3/4 inches (133 x 63 cm) Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 LOT 92 Withdrawn

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LOT 93 Pair of antique dĂŠcorative traveling chests. Measurements: 13.5 x 27.3 x 18.1 inches (34 x 69 x 46 cm) Estimate: $1,500-$2,500 LOT 94-96 Withdrawn LOT 97 Chinese Doucai porcelain vase, transitional period, 17th century. Height: 8.1 inches (20.6 cm) Estimate: $750-$1,000 LOT 98 Ming Dynasty cup, Hatcher Collection. Height: 3.7 inches (9.4 cm) Estimate: $300-$500 Provenance: The Hatcher Cargo was the first porcelain cargo from a shipwreck to come on to the market. It was sold in several auctions in Christie`s Amsterdam in 1984 and 1985. It remains one of the most important cargoes of shipwreck ceramics ever recovered, despite the lack of historical evidence recorded by the salvage team.

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LOT 98A Two blue and white porcelain boxes, Hoi An Cargo. Height: Larger: 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) Smaller: 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) Estimate: $300-$500 Biography: The Hoi An shipwreck is a very important record of the types of Vietnamese blue and white enamelled wares found during the second half of 15th century. LOT 99 19th Century elmwood window screen. Length: 38.7 inches (98.2 cm). Width: 18.8 inches (47.7 cm) Estimate: $400-$600 LOT 100 Withdrawn LOT 101 Loose jade cabochon. Weight: 2.3 grams Estimate: $300-$500

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The Company has made every effort to catalogue and describe accurately property to be sold. The Company, however, assumes no risk, liability or responsibility for the identification or authenticity or authorship, or weight, count, or measure of any property identified in its catalogue or lists of sale. This shall include, among others, the identity of the creator, the period, culture, source of origin, as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified in any publication. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS". THE CONSIGNOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO ANY PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE, SINCE THE AUCTIONEER IS ACTING SOLELY AS AN AUCTION BROKER, AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, DOES NOT OWN THE PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE. THEREFORE, THE AUCTIONEER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF TITLE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY. THERE WILL BE A 21% (TWENTY-ONE PERCENT) BUYERS PREMIUM APPLIED TO ALL SALES. ALL BUYERS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS MUST PRESENT AN ILLINOIS RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR TAX EXEMPTION, OR ILLINOIS SALES TAX WILL BE APPLIED. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. In no event shall the Company be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property and no statement by anyone or in the catalogue, in any advertisement, or which is made at the sale, in the bill of sale or invoice, or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. All bidders acknowledge their right to have made or requested full inspection of any and all properties prior to sale and agree to be charged with all matters such inspection may have disclosed or indicated. The Company reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before the fall of the hammer in its sole and exclusive discretion. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the sale record of the Auctioneer shall be conclusive in all respects.

If the Auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance of bidding is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, the Auctioneer may reject the same and withdraw the article from sale. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer. Such bidder thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility for the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full purchase price therefore or such part upon such terms as the Company may require. All property shall be paid for and removed by the purchaser at his/her expense within seven (7) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by the Company, or sent by the Company to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the purchaser(s), and the Company may prohibit the purchaser from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or purchaser in any future sale or sales. The Company will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in the Company's possession after seven (7) business days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Company and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser(s) liable for the bid price) the Company, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser(s), or resell the property. In such event, the purchaser(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and the Company's commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by the Company. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. The Company will charge interest of one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) per month on any balance remaining thirty (30) days after the day of sale. Any exceptions must be made upon the Company's written approval of credit prior to sale. Unless the sale is advertised and announced as "without reserve", each lot is offered subject to a reserve and the Company may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where the Company or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to the Company, the Company may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds there from other than the broker's Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest. Shipping: Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. In the interest of the buyer, Company requires a written authorization from the buyer in order to release property if anyone other than the person on the invoice will be picking up the purchased lot. The Company takes no responsibility for any acts or omissions of any shipping company and will not be liable in any way once items have left our premises. We suggest purchasing insurance for the full value of your item. Buyer's Premium: 21% Payment: We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Certified Checks, Wire Transfers and credit card (Visa and Master card). Auction purchases must be paid for within 7 days of the auction. International orders and all orders of $5,000 or more must be paid for by Wire Transfer. Taxes: If a buyer has a purchase shipped out of the State of Illinois via a licensed shipper, applicable sales tax will not be assessed. Local (Illinois) dealers must submit a copy of their Resale Tax Exempt certificate in order to be exempt from Illinois state sales tax. Import and Export Regulations Regarding Endangered Species: Some items in our auctions require special permits in order to leave the country, either due to their value and cultural significance, or because they contain parts from species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), for example rhinoceros horn, whalebone, tortoiseshell or ivory. If you have any questions about whether a lot may require a permit in order to be shipped to you, we recommend that you discuss the matter with a local customs broker. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the property is properly imported into the buyer's country. If you participate in the auction and as a result, purchase property that you plan to ship to another country, you agree that you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with and complying with any and all applicable import rules and regulations. The company make no representation or warranty and accepts no liability whatsoever to the seller, the buyer, or any third party in respect of the availability or issuance of valid import and export permits or the existence or exercise of pre-emption or other rights to purchase by governmental or regulatory authorities anywhere.

Fine Asian Art Auction | January 24th, 2013, 8:00pm EST

LOT 70 Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in the 1980's.