Asian Works of Art by Leonard Joel

ASIAN WORKS OF ART AUCTION MONDAY 7 MARCH 2022, MELBOURNE

AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 15 ISSUE 3 LJ8455 COVER LOT 221 (left) A RARE TURQUOISE AND JADE INSET BRONZE DAGGER WARRING STATES (476-221BC) $3,000 – 5,000 LOT 223 (right) A RARE CHINESE TURQUOISE AND CINNABAR INLAID GILT BRONZE BELT HOOK WARRING STATES (475-221BC) OR HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD) $3,000 – 5,000 INSIDE COVER LOT 257 (detail) A CHINESE GUAN-TYPE CRACKLE GLAZED CELADON DISH QIANLONG PERIOD (1735-1796) $800 – 1,200

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART AUCTION MONDAY 7 MARCH 2022, 6PM MELBOURNE

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Asian Works of Art —

We have been fortunate to secure a few really interesting collections for our first auction for the Chinese year of the tiger. Firstly, a continuation of the Allan Henry Loomes OBE (1917-1990) collection, with two fine paintings by Malakoul of Thai rural scenes (lots 150 And 151). Loomes was an Australian Ambassador to Thailand in between 1963 and 1968, these works being bought during his ambassadorship. The Chinese works of art section provides a decent overview of the entire history of Chinese culture. It begins with a collection of Song Dynasty Qingbai wares once owned by Lord Francis Egerton Grosvenor (1934-), and collected by him in the 1970s and 1980s in Hong Kong. Of particular note in this group are a bowl with carved decoration of two boys (lot 232), a pair of moulded brush washers (lot 236), and a pair of foliate-rim dishes (238), pairs being particularly difficult to find. Following is a very good New South Wales collection of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceramics including rare Hongshan culture red pottery jars (lots 225 and 226) and a striking Majayao culture painted pottery jar (lot 227). Also in the early Chinese pottery and bronzes section, a small but fine group of Western Zhou and Han Dynasty bronzes are of particular scholarly interest and rarity, most beautiful being a fine gilt bronze turquoise and cinnabar inlaid belt hook (lot 223) and a turquoise inlaid bronze dagger (lot 221). Lastly, rounding off the survey of Chinese historical ceramics, a rare Imperial doucai bowl from the Yongzheng period, also from the Allan Henry Loomes collection.

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It will be a pleasure to welcome you to one of our viewings in early March, and to assist you with any questions. — Carl Wantrup | Asian Art Consultant

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South East Asian & Indian LOTS 150–161 150 M L POUM MALAKOUL (Thai-French, 1910-1973) Village scene 1966 Oil on canvas Village huts nestle beside a forest, with hills behind. Housed in a simple hardwood and giltwood frame. 57cm high, 68cm wide. With frame 68cm high, 79cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased in Thailand, 1963-1968. Allan Henry Loomes OBE (1917-1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian Consul-General to Thailand (1949-1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958-1961), Thailand (1963-1968), South Korea (1968-1971), and Venezuela and Peru (1974-1978). $2,000 – 3,000

151 M L POUM MALAKOUL (Thai-French, 1910–1973) Temple Complex 1968 Oil on canvas Impressionistically painted with a large tree in the foreground, and a Thai temple scene with stupas and mountains behind. Housed in a simple hardwood and giltwood frame. 62cm high, 78cm wide. With frame 77cm high, 92cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased in Thailand, 1963–1968. Allan Henry Loomes OBE (1917–1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian Consul-General to Thailand (1949–1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958–1961), Thailand (1963–1968), South Korea (1968–1971), and Venezuela and Peru (1974–1978). $3,000 – 4,000

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152 A PAIR OF BURMESE MIRROR-INLAID BUDDHIST GUARDIAN LIONS MANDALAY PERIOD (1857–1948) Carved as standing lions with gilded finish and inlaid with coloured mirrors. Each approximately 40cm high, 21cm wide $800 – 1,200 153 A BURMESE RED LACQUER TEMPLE OFFERING TRAY SHAN STATES (1555–1885), 19TH CENTURY The red lacquer pedestal-footed tray of simple cylindrical form, accompanied by a Japanese furoshiki carrying cloth. 24cm high, 40cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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154 A KHMER BRONZE ELEPHANT BELL ANGKOR PERIOD (802–1351), 12TH/13TH CENTURY Decorated to the sides with stylised foliage, and covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a wood and brass stand. The bell 17cm high, 11.5cm diameter. With stand 23.5cm high $650 – 800 155 A LARGE PHILLIPINE ISLANDS WOODEN CEREMONIAL SPOON IFUGAO PEOPLE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Carved with a standing human figure finial, with a fine old patina. Together with a black metal stand. The spoon 24cm high, 8.5cm wide. With stand 24.5cm high PROVENANCE: Gordon Menzie, Portland Oregon, Seattle after 1970 $3,000 – 4,000

156 A PHILLIPINE ISLANDS CEREMONIAL SPOON IFUGAO PEOPLE, 20TH CENTURY Carved with a double standing figure finial, with a fine old patina. Together with a black metal stand. The spoon 20cm high, 7cm wide. With stand 20.5cm high PROVENANCE: Gordon Menzie, Portland Oregon, Seattle after 1970 $1,000 – 2,000 157 A PAIR OF PHILLIPINE ISLANDS WOODEN GUARDIAN FIGURES ‘BULUL’ KABABUYAN IFUGAO PEOPLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Carved in narre wood as two standing figures on integral rectangular plinth bases, one male and one female. Each approximately 48cm high, 15cm wide $5,000 – 7,000 158 AN INDIAN CARVED WOODEN PEDESTAL CIRCA 1910 With a hexagonal top, intricately carved and pierced with foliate decoration, the three feet carved in the form of elephants. 137cm high, 53cm diameter $800 – 1,200

159 A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF BALAGOPALA KRISHNA 19TH CENTURY Krishna depicted as Balagopala lunging forward on one knee, holding a butter-ball in one hand, the other resting on a vessel of milk. 15.5cm high, 12cm wide $1,200 – 1,500 160 A GANDHARAN CARVED BONE FERTILITY FIGURE ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, CIRCA 2ND–3RD CENTURY Very finely carved as a seated female holding grapes up with the right hand, with a baby resting in her lap. Together with a fitted perspex stand. The carving 9cm high, 3.25cm wide. With stand 10.75cm high $1,000 – 1,500 161 A GANDHARAN CARVED BONE CUP FRAGMENT ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, CIRCA 2ND/3RD CENTURY Depicting a male and female figure surrounded by a flame nimbus. Together with a fitted perspex and brass stand. The cup 7.5cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

Japanese LOTS 162–199 162 A LARGE JAPANESE HOKURIKU WARE STORAGE JAR HEIAN (794–1185) OR KAMAKURA PERIOD (1192–1333) Generously potted in globular form with four ears to the shoulder, and a gently flaring mouth. 44cm high, 36cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000

164 A JAPANESE KAKIEMON STYLE ‘SHISHI AND PEONY’ DISH EDO PERIOD (1603–1868), 1670–1690 With lobed, foliate rim, decorated with a shishi on one side and a peony on the other in Kakiemon enamels. 2.75cm high, 18.5cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

163 A JAPANESE BIZEN TSUBO EDO PERIOD (1603–1868), DATED 1621 With three ears to the shoulder, and goma glaze to the mouth rim, dated 1621 to the side with inscribed Kanji. 33cm high, 23cm diameter $1,500 – 2,500

165 A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE BY KANZAN DENSHICHI (1821–1890), MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) In Chinese style as a covered vase with decoration of chrysanthemum, plum blossom and bamboo leaves against a cracked ice ground in underglaze blue. 18cm high, 11.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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166 A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL BY KAWAMOTO HANSUKE IV, EDO PERIOD (1603–1868) OR MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912), CIRCA 1850s Decorated with medallions of diaper patterns overlapping to the sides, six character mark to the base. 11cm high, 23.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200 167 A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE CENSER BY TAKAHASHI DOHACHI IV (1845–1897), MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) The rectangular censer resting on four cabriole legs, decorated with landscape scenes to the front and rear, with shishi handles and finial to the lid. Marked ‘Dohachi’ to the base. 13cm high, 12.5cm wide $800 – 1,200

168 A JAPANESE HIRADO OKIMONO OF A PUPPY EDO PERIOD (1603–1868) OR MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912), 19TH CENTURY Modelled as a seated Akita pup, the eyes unglazed. Exhibition label to the base. 8.5cm high, 9cm wide EXHIBITIONS: ‘The Japanese Aesthetic’, Ceramics and Glass Circle of Australia, 2006/2007. LITERATURE: The Japanese Aesthetic: Three Centuries of Japanese Porcelain Design and Western Interpretation, Patricia Begg, 2006. $1,200 – 1,800 169 A JAPANESE STUDIO BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON VASE BY KORANSHA, MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Very finely decorated in underglaze blue with a writhing dragon amidst clouds. Koransha orchid mark to the base. 24cm high, 21cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500 170 A JAPANESE STUDIO MORNING GLORY VASE BY FUKAGAWA, MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912), CIRCA 1890s Of waisted trumpet form, decorated in underglaze blue, enamels and gilding with scrolling morning glory flowers and foliage. Mount Fuji mark and ‘Fukagawa zo’ in underglaze blue to the base. 31cm high, 15cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500 171 A PAIR OF IMPERIAL JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE TEA BOWLS MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) The finely potted porcelain teabowls of graduated size, decorated with the sixteen petal Imperial ‘kikumon’ interspersed with butterflies and bamboo leaves. Manufactured by the Tsuji Hitachi kiln by order to the Japanese Imperial household. The larger bowl 5.25cm high, 10.25cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500 172 A LARGE JAPANESE SATSUMA BOWL MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Scenes of Chinese sages with sprays of gold and continuous lappets to the outer rim, unsigned. 13.25cm high, 31cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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173 A LARGE JAPANESE SATSUMA JARDINIERE MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Charming and highly decorated scenes of the court with accompanying sprays of moriage style gilt flowers and other stylised polychrome designs, unsigned. 27.5cm high, 31cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500 174 A JAPANESE KUTANI VASE WITH AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRONZE MOUNTS MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) The vase with two decorative registers on a gold and iron red ‘kinrande’ ground, the upper register a flight of cranes, the lower register a castle scene en grisaille. With contemporary European bronze mounts in Aesthetic Movement style. 43cm high, 19cm wide $1,000 – 1,500

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175 A JAPANESE KYOYAKI OKIMONO OF A CRANE BY ROKUBEI V (1875–1959), TAISHO PERIOD (1912–1926) OR SHOWA PERIOD (1926–1989) Modelled as a recumbent crane in enamelled earthenware. Together with a signed tomobako. 7.5cm high, 19cm wide $800 – 1,200 176 A LARGE JAPANESE KEYAKI ‘EBISU STYLE’ JIZAI KAGI (KETTLE HOOK) EDO PERIOD (1603–1868), 18TH/19TH CENTURY The J-shaped hanger carved from Zelkova and constructed with chamfered edges, pegs for suspension from the ceiling or roof beams, and wood patinated to a warm reddish-brown colour. 46cm high, 52cm wide $1,500 – 2,000

177 A JAPANESE SPLIT-WEAVE BAMBOO AND ROOT WOOD IKEBANA BASKET MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) The tall basket featuring red and yellow split bamboos, with a gnarled wisteria handle. 53cm high, 23cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton. $800 – 1,200 178 A JAPANESE QUILTED MULBERRY KIMONO CABINET TAISHO PERIOD (1912–1926) Unusual three tiered cabinet with highly grained drawer and cupboard fronts. Handles and pulls redolent of the early 20th century. 174cm high, 118cm wide, 44cm diameter $1,000 – 2,000

179 A JAPANESE CHADANA TEA CABINET MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH/ 20TH CENTURY Elegant two tiered cabinet with forged iron handles and fittings. The top section with glass insert sliding doors. 173cm high, 96cm wide, 38.5cm deep $1,200 – 1,600 180 A SMALL JAPANESE TANSU EDO PERIOD (1603–1868) Possibly a ship’s tansu, the six drawer unit in Keyaki wood decorated in iron fittings with a warm patina. 40cm high, 47cm wide, 36cm deep $2,000 – 3,000 181 A PAIR OF JAPANESE LACQUER ROUND HOKKAI PICNIC BOXES MEIJI PERIOD Roiro-nuri (black) lacquer and gold maki-e floral designs of of Kamon (family crests), bamboo leaves to top and original gold silk braided ropes and tassels. Each of the legs mounted on the sides with engraved copper Kanagu (fittings). Unsigned. Approximately 43 cm high $1,200 – 1,800 182 TWO JAPANESE CARVED LACQUER BOXES TAISHO PERIOD 1913–1927 Two carved cinnabar lacquer boxes, one of square form and finely decorated with peonies, the other a Kogo (incense container) for the tea ceremony carved with a stylised chrysanthemum theme, unsigned. 5.5cm x 15cm x 15cm & 2.5cm x 8cm $800 – 1,000

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183 A JAPANESE CARVED LACQUER GOLDFISH LIDDED BOX MEIJI / TAISHO PERIOD Finely carved cinnabar container in the shape of a stylised goldfish with finely carved brocade design and black roiro lacquer to the interior. 6cm high, 15.5cm wide, 12cm deep $800 – 1,000 184 TWO JAPANESE SHIBUICHI METAL HIKITE DOOR PULLS MEIJI / TAISHO PERIOD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Superbly worked metal door pulls in Shibuichi (Silver / Copper Alloy) 16cm diameter $800 – 1,200 185 A SET OF FOUR JAPANESE COPPER AND ALLOY HIKITE DOOR PULLS MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Each 11.5cm x 10cm $800 – 1,000 186 A JAPANESE STAGHORN OKIMONO MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Ornately carved in the form of a Karashishi (Chinese Lion), the mythological creature standing proud with its mouth open and uttering the ‘Aum’ or “seed of the universe’ sound. It’s hair and tail in flowing locks. 8.5cm high, 5.5cm wide, 3.5cm deep $2,200 – 2,800

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187 TWO WOOD JAPANESE NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) The first a Tanba school style model of a tiger in wood, its tail curled around the body and eyes inlaid in horn and the legs joined forming the himotoshi, unsigned. The second a well carved boxwood Shishi (Chinese Lion) group sitting in a protective stance, eyes movable, unsigned. 3.5cm high & 3cm high $1,200 – 1,500

188 A JAPANESE BUDDHIST PRIEST HEAD MUROMACHI PERIOD (1336–1573), 15TH–16TH CENTURY With black and green polychrome decoration of a priest carved from a single block, traces of gesso and mounted on a modern stand. 22.5cm high $5,000 – 7,000

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189 A JAPANESE BRONZE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE* BY TSUNEMITSU, MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Modelled as a trumpeting elephant being attacked by two tigers, with one tiger underfoot at the front whilst the other attacks from behind clambering over its back, the elephant’s skin naturalistically textured and tigers’ patinated; signed under the front right foot; Tsunemitsu. The bronze 41.5cm high $2,000 – 3,000 190 A JAPANESE MURASHI-DO BRONZE VASE MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Of classic baluster shape featuring a beautiful red patina with green highlights. 31cm high, 25cm diameter $800 – 1,200

191 PAUL JACOULET (1896–1960), circa 1950 Joaquina et sa Mère au Sermon du Père Pons Woodblock print 42.5cm x 33cm $800 – 1,200 192 PAUL JACOULET (1896–1960), circa 1950 Le Chemin a L’eglise. “Chamorros de Guam” woodblock print 41.5cm x 33cm $800 – 1,200 193 TOSHI YOSHIDA (Japanese, 1911–1995) From the Ryogoku Bridge, 1939 Colour woodblock From the Tokyo Night series, signed with the artist’s name and seal within the block and inscribed in Japanese with the date (1939) in the margin, titled and signed in pencil in the lower margin. Mounted in a fine, custom made oriental style frame. 19cm x 26cm $800 – 1,200

194 TOYOHARA KUNICHIKA (1835–1900) Tsuchigumo (The Earth Spider), 1866 Oban triptych woodblock Signed 36cm x 71cm $800 – 1,200 195 A PAIR OF JAPANESE SIX PANEL SCREENS MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) / TAISHO PERIOD (1912–1926) Polychrome ink and sumi and gold leaf; the right hand screen featuring a riverside residence amongst mountains, pines and blossom with figures enjoying music making and taking a boat trip; the left screen with travellers returning to a hillside retreat, figures practising elegant pursuits and circling manchurian crane. Each panel 174.5cm x 62.5cm x 2cm $2,000 – 3,000

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196 A JAPANESE SIX PANEL FOLDING SCREEN MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Expansive design of hills and pines overlooked by the mystical shape of Mount Fuji. The design worked in ink over patinated silver leaf and with signature of Akemi. Each panel 172cm x 63.5cm x 2cm $4,000 – 5,000 197 A JAPANESE RINPA SCHOOL SCROLL PAINTING EDO/MEIJI PERIOD Classic Rinpa theme of the mythological mountain in the fortunate islands of paradise. Colours on silk depicting crashing waves, lush green mountains and a lone crane awaiting the arrival of two others whilst the sun disappears. Mounted on traditional brocade and signature and seal of Sakai Hoitsu (1761–1828). 186cm high, 52cm wide

OTHER NOTES: Sakai Hoitsu was born in Edo. He was the second son of the Lord of Himeji Castle in Harima Province. The Rinpa School’s popularity was revived in the early nineteenth century, largely due to his efforts and he succeeded in re-establishing the school during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. $1,800 – 2,500 198 A JAPANESE SCROLL PAINTING EDO PERIOD (1868–1912), 19TH CENTURY Depicting the descent to earth of the Amida Nyorai Buddha, standing on a lotus blossom and surrounded by rays of light. Mounted on period silk brocade with both the imperial chrysanthemum and Toyotomi Kamon (family symbols). 62.5cm high, 21.5cm wide $800 – 1,000

199 F. DE LA POER (Probably Frances de la Poer, Irish, 1851–1925) Near Ikao, Japan, 1898 After the Great Storm, Atami, Japan, 1898 Watercolour on paper ‘Near Ikao’ features a grand scene of a rice farmer in the foreground beholding a Shinto shrine across rice paddies with mountains behind, signed F. de la Poer, dated 1898. ‘After the Great Storm’ depicts people salvaging wreckage from the beach with the town of Atami in the background, signed F. de la Poer, dated 1898. Each approximately 17cm high, 35cm wide. With frames 36.5cm high, 53.5cm wide $800 – 1,200

Chinese & Himalayan Sculpture LOTS 200–204

200 A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH CENTURY The well cast figure seated on a double lotus throne with hands clasped in dhyanamudra, richly gilded and with fine incised decoration. 16.75cm high, 12cm wide PROVENANCE: The Josef Neumann Collection, Lawson’s, Sydney Australia, 27th & 28th April, 1999 $10,000 – 15,000

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201 A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH CENTURY The gilt-bronze figure rests on a double lotus base, with very finely modelled hands and facial features, and very fine incised details in the robe. 11cm high, 8cm wide PROVENANCE: Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis, 1997 $3,000 – 5,000 202 A TIBETAN IRON AND COPPER ALLOY PHURBA 14TH–17TH CENTURY Decorated to the top with the three crowned heads of the deity Vajrakila, the triple-edged blade emanating from a makara’s mouth. Together with a black metal stand. The phurba 26cm high, 4cm wide

203 A TIBETAN OR NEPALESE WOODEN ‘PHURBA’ 19TH CENTURY The finial carved with the three heads of the deity Vajrakila, the three-edged blade emanating from the open mouth of a makara. Together with a black metal stand. 29.5cm high, 4.5cm wide. With stand 30cm high $800 – 1,000 204 A CHINESE FUZHOU BODILESS LACQUER FIGURE OF SHOU LAO QING DYNASTY (1644–1912) OR REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912–1949) Modelled as Shou Lao walking with a fruiting peach bough over one shoulder, holding a peach in his left hand. 23cm high, 11cm wide $1,000 – 1,500

PROVENANCE: Evellyne Vendioux, Paris $2,000 – 4,000

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Chinese Applied Arts LOTS 205–214

205 A CHINESE WHITE AND BLACK JADE FIGURE OF LIU HAICHAN QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Modelled as a youthful Liu Haichan reclining, holding a coin in one hand and with the three-legged toad Jin Chan in black jade climbing up his sleeve. 4.5cm high, 5.75cm wide $5,000 – 7,000

207 A CHINESE JADE PLAQUE AND JADE AND CARNELIAN BEAD NECKLACE QING DYNASTY (1644–1912) AND LATER The plaque of pale grey jade carved as a bamboo segment, together with a necklace of old jade and carnelian beads. The plaque 4.75cm long $800 – 1,200

206 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE DRAGON PLAQUE QING DYNASTY (1644–1912) Carved as a recoiling dragon. 4.5cm high, 6.25cm wide $2,000 – 3,000

208 A CHINESE TURQUOISE AND CARNELIAN BEAD NECKLACE QING DYNASTY (1644–1912) AND LATER Comprising alternating antique carved turquoise bat-form beads and modern carnelian beads. 30cm long $800 – 1,200

209 A PAIR OF CHINESE BEIJING GLASS IMITATION-REALGAR VASES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), CIRCA 19TH CENTURY The carved baluster-form vases fashioned from brown and red marbled glass, in imitation of the mineral realgar. 21.75cm high, 10cm diameter $1,500 – 2,000 210 A CHINESE SILK BROCADE SURCOAT QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY The cream silk with patterns of crane roundels and gourds, with blue embroidered sleeve endings and a border of purple, green and black, pale blue silk lining. PROVENANCE: Judith Rutherford Antique Chinese Textiles, Sydney acquired from the above 2013 $1,000 – 1,500

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211 A CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HONGMU SCREEN QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY The hardwood screen finely inlaid with scrolling foliate designs in mother-of-pearl, with Buddhist guardian lion feet, inset with a very fine silk pictorial embroidery depicting birds under a pine tree including peacock, eagle, pheasant, cranes and paradise flycatchers. 106cm high, 64.5cm wide, 28cm deep $3,000 – 4,000 212 A CHINESE SHANXI PROVINCIAL SWORD-LEG ALTAR TABLE QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH CENTURY Finely carved with beaded apron and edges to the legs, the legs of sword design, with remnant original red lacquer finish. 95cm high, 200cm wide, 45cm deep $2,000 – 3,000

213 A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER COVERED VASES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), CIRCA 19TH CENTURY Of baluster form with deeply cut decoration of scholars in a landscape to the sides. Old accession numbers incised into the base. Each approximately 30cm high, 15cm diameter $3,000 – 5,000 214 THREE CHINESE EXPORT CARVED WOODEN FRAMES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912) AND REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912–1949) Comprising a single frame and a pair, all intricately carved with figures, birds and flowers. The single frame 23cm high, 19cm wide. The pair 25cm high, 19cm wide $800 – 1,200

Chinese Paintings LOTS 215–220 215 A CHINESE EXPORT OIL PAINTING OF A LADY AT LEISURE QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Finely painted with an interior scene of a seated Chinese lady. In a contemporary custom antiquestyle frame. The painting 26cm high, 19cm wide. The frame 47cm high, 40cm wide

216 A PAIR OF SOUTHERN CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING INSET PANELS QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Each panel inset with six reverse glass paintings within a carved gilt-wood surround. Each approximately 91cm high, 95cm wide $1,000 – 1,500

PROVENANCE: Purchased from Raya Gallery, 1976 $800 – 1,200

PROVENANCE: Photocopy of Certificate of Antiquity by Charlotte Horstmann and Gerald Godfrey Ltd, dated 30th January, 1986 $1,000 – 1,500

217 KIAN POR TAN (China/Singapore, 1949–) Untitled Ink on paper Calligraphic work in black ink with signature of the artist and two red seals to the left-hand side. Framed and glazed. 53cm high, 53cm wide

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218 KIAN POR TAN (China/Singapore, 1949–) Untitled, 1975 Ink on paper Calligraphic work written in an irregular, artistic form, translating as “To reflect on one’s failures by a resounding wall”, signed and dated 1975. Framed and glazed. 62cm high, 61cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased from Raya Gallery, 1976 $1,500 – 2,500 219 IRENE CHOU (Hong Kong, 1924–2011) Felicity 1 Ink on paper Abstract work featuring organic forms against a dark ink ground. Stamped with a large red seal to the lower left-hand corner. Mounted on a silk backing and in a silvered wooden frame. Gallery exhibition label to verso. 67cm high, 135cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased from Raya Gallery, 1978 $10,000 – 15,000 220 IRENE CHOU (Hong Kong, 1924–2011) Experience in Meditation Ink on paper Abstract work featuring organic forms against a dark ink ground. Stamped with a large red seal to the lower left-hand corner. Mounted on a silk backing and in a silvered wooden frame. Gallery exhibition label to verso. 135cm high, 66cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased from Raya Gallery, 1978 $10,000 – 15,000 220

Early Chinese Ceramics & Bronzes LOTS 221–231

221 A RARE TURQUOISE AND JADE INSET BRONZE DAGGER SPRING AND AUTUMN OR WARRING STATES, CIRCA 500–400BC The short dagger cast with an openwork lattice design handle composed of interlocking snakes, studded with small turquoise cabochon bosses, the lattice cast with intricate geometric designs and a stylised snake head to each side, the pommel inset with a pierced jade disk. Encrusted verdigris patina throughout. Together with a black metal stand. 25cm long, 4cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased from Dragon Culture, Hong Kong, 1999 or 2000. $3,000 – 5,000 222 A CHINESE BRONZE DAGGER WARRING STATES (476–221BC) TO WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (202BC–9AD) The double edged dagger cast in the form of a weeping willow leaf, with a rope-twist handle, covered in a stabilised verdigris patina. Together with a black metal stand. 33.5cm long, 4.75cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased from Dragon Culture, Hong Kong, 1999 or 2000. $1,000 – 1,500 223 A RARE CHINESE TURQUOISE AND CINNABAR INLAID GILT-BRONZE BELT HOOK WARRING STATES (475–221BC) The body of the gilt-bronze hook cast in openwork with a writhing dragon inlaid with turquoise, the dragon head hook inlaid with cinnabar eyes. Together with a fitted perspex stand. 9cm long, 2cm wide PROVENANCE: Purchased from Dragon Culture, Hong Kong, 1999 or 2000. OTHER NOTES: An almost identical belt hook (but with missing inlay and completely worn gilding) can be found in the collection of Zibo City Museum, Shandong Province, unearthed in Linzi District. $3,000 – 5,000

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224 A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE CROSSBOW MECHANISMS HAN DYNASTY (202BC–220AD) Constructed in bronze with verdigris patina. Each approximately 4.75cm long

225 A CHINESE RED POTTERY LIDDED JAR HONGSHAN CULTURE (4700–2900BC) With a generous bulge to the waist, an everted mouth rim and a cup-form lid. 22.5cm high, 20cm diameter

226 TWO CHINESE RED POTTERY JARS HONGSHAN CULTURE (4700–2900BC) The larger jar of classic baluster form, the smaller of globular form with a tall cylindrical neck. The larger jar 21.5cm high, 18.5cm diameter

PROVENANCE: Purchased from Dragon Culture, Hong Kong, 1999 or 2000. $800 – 1,200

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $800 – 1,200

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $1,000 – 1,500

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227 A LARGE CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY STORAGE JAR MAJIAYAO CULTURE (3300–2000BC), MACHANG PHASE (2300–2000BC) Of globular form with two small strap handles around the middle, with black painted decoration to the shoulder of linked spirals. 41cm high, 42cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $800 – 1,200

228 TWO CHINESE BLACK POTTERY TRIPOD VESSELS LOWER XIAJIADIAN CULTURE (2200–1600BC) Comprising one tall cylindrical with everted and rolled mouth, and a smaller ovoid tripod vessel. The taller tripod 28cm high, 17.5cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $800 – 1,200

229 A CHINESE POTTERY TWO-HANDLED JAR SIWA CULTURE (14TH–11TH CENTURY BC), CIRCA 1350BC With two handles emanating from the characteristically boat-shaped mouth, a generously bulging body with a burnished surface. 32cm high, 27cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $800 – 1,200

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230 TWO CHINESE IMPRESSED-TEXTILEDECORATED POTTERY JARS EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (475–221BC) Each of grey pottery in baluster form, uniformly covered in geometric decoration formed by textile impression. The taller jar 29cm high, 22cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $800 – 1,200

231 A CHINESE BURNISHED BLACK POTTERY AMPHORA SICHUAN PROVINCE, EASTERN HAN DYNASTY (25–220AD) Featuring two sweeping handles emanating from an almond-shaped mouth, spiral designs to each side, and incised line decoration beneath the mouth. 31cm high, 30cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, NSW. $800 – 1,200

Classical Chinese Ceramics A PRIVATE MELBOURNE COLLECTION OF SONG DYNASTY CERAMICS, PREVIOUSLY IN THE COLLECTION OF LORD GROSVENOR LOTS 232–242 The following group of Song Dynasty Qingbai and other wares were purchased by the vendor from Lord Francis Egerton Grosvenor who in turn collected them in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.

232 A CHINESE QINGBAI BOWL WITH CARVED BOYS DECORATION NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960–1127) The wide and shallow bowl with carved decoration of two boys playing amongst scrolling peonies, covered in a pale greenish-blue glaze. 5.5cm high, 19.25cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000 233 A CHINESE QINGBAI CUP STAND NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960–1127) With incised decoration around the foliate rim, covered in a pale blue glaze. 6cm high, 12.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200

234 A PAIR OF CHINESE QINGBAI BOWLS WITH CARVED LOTUS DECORATION SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) Each with carved decoration of scrolling lotus to the exterior, covered in pale blue glaze. Each approximately 5.5cm high, 16.5cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000 235 A CHINESE QINGBAI LOBED CONICAL BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960–1127) The finely potted conical bowl with six pronounced lobes around the rim, with six slip lines emanating from the lobe indents, the whole covered in a pale blue glaze. 5cm high, 14.75cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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236 A FINE PAIR OF CHINESE QINGBAI MOULDED FISH-DESIGN BRUSH WASHERS SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127–1279) Each with lotus petal design to the cavetto, and twin fish amongst waves to the centre, the rims unglazed. Each covered in matching icy blue glaze. Each 3cm high, 14.5cm diameter $4,000 – 6,000

238 A PAIR OF CHINESE QINGBAI FOLIATE-RIM DISHES SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) The small dishes with graceful gently rolled over rims and fine lines of slip decoration emanating from each lobe-indent, both covered in a pale icy blue glaze. Each 2cm high, 10cm diameter $3,000 – 5,000

237 A CHINESE QINGBAI BOWL WITH COMBED DECORATION SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) The large bowl with six vertical slip lines running from the unglazed rim to the centre, and a combed wave design roundel to the centre, the whole covered in a fine pale blue glaze. Remnant silver to the rim. 6cm high, 18.5cm diameter $1,500 – 2,500

239 A PAIR OF CHINESE QINGBAI FOOTED DISHES SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) Of shallow bowl form with slightly rolled rims, and with high feet, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. Each approximately 3cm high, 10.5cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000

241 A CHINESE FOLIATE-RIM WHITE-WARE STEMCUP SONG (960–1279) OR YUAN DYNASTY (1279–1368) With a splayed high foot and five indents to the rim creating a five-lobed mouth, covered in an ivory tinged glaze. 5.5cm high, 7cm diameter $800 – 1,200 242 A CHINESE IRON-GLAZED TEA BOWL YUAN DYNASTY (1279–1368) With porcelaineous body covered in a rich iron brown glaze. 5cm high, 10.75cm diameter $800 – 1,200

240 A PAIR OF CHINESE QINGBAI CUPS SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) Each of simple hemispherical form with a line carved below the rim, covered in very pale blue glaze. Each 4cm high, 7.5cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000

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OTHER PROPERTIES LOTS 243–250

243 A CHINESE JIANYAO TEA BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) Covered in a persimmon glaze, with partial hare’s fur effect around the rim, the glaze pooling slightly off-centre in the well. 6cm high, 12.75cm diameter $2,500 – 3,500

244 A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON BRUSH WASHER SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127–1279) Of conical form with gently flaring rim, covered in a greyish-green celadon glaze. 3.5cm high, 9cm diameter $3,000 – 5,000

243A A CHINESE YAOZHOU CELADON CONICAL TEA BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960–1127) Simply potted in conical form, covered in a pale celadon glaze. Together with a fine purple silk shifuku and Japanese wooden box. 6.5cm high, 13.5cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

245 A CHINESE QINGBAI MOULDED FOLIATE-RIM CUP SONG DYNASTY (960–1279) The six-lobed bowl with moulded floral decoration to the interior, covered in an icy greyish-blue glaze. 4cm high, 9.75cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

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245A A CHINESE QINGBAI BOWL WITH CARVED DUCK AND LOTUS DESIGN YUAN DYNASTY (1279–1368) Of shallow form with unglazed mouth rim, decorated to the interior with a carved and combed stylised scene of a swimming duck in a lotus pond, the exterior with carved lotus petals, and covered in a pale blue glaze. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 5cm high, 16cm diameter $800 – 1,200 246 AN UNUSUAL CHINESE IRON DECORATED CIZHOU JAR JIN DYNASTY (1115–1234) Potted with a waisted shoulder and inward-turned mouth, decorated with vertical iron stripes. Together with a Japanese lacquer lid, for use as a mizusashi for tea ceremony, and a Japanese wooden box. 10cm high, 15cm diameter $1,200 – 1,500

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246A A CHINESE CIZHOU IRON-PAINTED TEA BOWL JIN DYNASTY (1115–1274) Of rounded high-walled form, the pale grey body covered in white slip and decorated with flowers and foliage in iron brown. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 8.5cm high, 10.5cm diameter $1,500 – 2,000 247 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE WINE CUP YUAN DYNASTY (1279–1368) Decorated with scrolling flowers in underglaze blue with a moulded chrysanthemum to the interior. 3.5cm high, 8.5cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000

248 A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON ARROW VASE MING DYNASTY (1368–1644) With cylindrical ears and a gently flaring mouth, covered in a mid-tone celadon glaze. 19cm high, 9cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000 249 A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON FIGURE OF BUDAI MING DYNASTY (1368–1644) The smiling figure modelled leaning against a large bag with a book in his left hand, covered in a deep green celadon glaze, the face and chest, hands and feet unglazed. 15.5cm high, 13cm wide $3,000 – 5,000

250 A CHINESE IMPERIAL DRAGON-DECORATED ROOF-TILE END FRAGMENT MING DYNASTY (1368–1644), CIRCA 15TH CENTURY Decorated with a writhing five-clawed dragon beneath a dark green lead-glaze. 3cm high, 16cm diameter $800 – 1,000

Qing Chinese Ceramics LOTS 251–288

251 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BEAKER VASE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD (1620–1683) Decorated with a scene of warriors amidst cloud covered ravines in underglaze blue, with incised decoration above the foot and below the mouth, the rim dressed with iron enamel. 41cm high, 19.5cm diameter $10,000 – 15,000 252 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘THREE BOYS’ COVERED VASE QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Decorated to the sides with four ‘three boys’ roundels, between cloud collar and lappet borders. Chenghua mark to the base. 44cm high, 25cm diameter $1,500 – 2,000 253 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PRUNUS JAR QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH CENTURY Decorated with flowering plum branches against a blue ground. Together with a later hardwood lid and stand. 20.5cm high, 20cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton. $1,000 – 1,500

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254 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON AND PHOENIX JAR QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY Finely decorated to the sides with dragon and phoenix roundels interspersed with tassels containing precious objects. Together with later hardwood lid and stand. 26.5cm high, 21.5cm diameter

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255 A CHINESE DEHUA TRIPOD CENSER WITH HARDWOOD LID QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH CENTURY Of bombe form with two loupe handles and mask and claw feet, together with an old hardwood lid with ruyi shaped piercings and a green jadeite bird-form finial. The censer 16cm high, 15cm diameter. With lid 20.5cm high $1,000 – 1,500

256 A CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), CIRCA 18TH CENTURY With moulded decoration to the sides of crane, pine and deer and dragon, tiger and plum blossom. 6cm high,10.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton. $1,500 – 2,000

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257 A CHINESE GUAN-TYPE CRACKLE GLAZED CELADON DISH QIANLONG PERIOD (1735–1796) The flattened dish with everted rim, covered in a fine celadon glaze featuring ‘iron wire and golden thread’ crackle. 3.5cm high, 21.5cm diameter PROVENANCE: Purchased in Thailand, 1949–1952 or 1963–1968. Allan Henry Loomes OBE (1917–1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian ConsulGeneral to Thailand (1949–1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958–1961), Thailand (1963– 1968), South Korea (1968–1971), and Venezuela and Peru (1974–1978). $800 – 1,200

258 A RARE CHINESE DOUCAI ‘CRANE’ BOWL YONGZHENG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1722–1735) Decorated with three crane roundels surrounded by scrolling lotus in underglaze blue and doucai enamels. Six character Yongzheng mark within a double circle to the base. 7cm high, 14.25cm diameter PROVENANCE: Purchased in Thailand, 1949–1952 or 1963–1968. Allan Henry Loomes OBE (1917–1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian ConsulGeneral to Thailand (1949–1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958–1961), Thailand (1963– 1968), South Korea (1968–1971), and Venezuela and Peru (1974–1978). $1,000 – 1,500

259 A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE INSCRIBED TOPOGRAPHICAL FOOTED BOWL QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY The lobed, lozenge form bowl resting on a high foot, inscribed with a four character mark, and with a depiction of a seaside fort. 7.5cm high, 29cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton. $800 – 1,200 260 A PAIR OF CHINESE COPPER RED VASES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Of globular form with cylindrical necks, covered in a rich copper red glaze. Each approximately 21cm high, 12cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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261 A GROUP OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) AND LATER Comprising seven tea bowls and six saucers of various patterns. The largest teabowl 7cm high, 8cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500 262 FIVE CHINESE ‘IMARI’ AND ONE FAMILLE ROSE TEA BOWL AND SAUCER KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) In various patterns, four matching sets and two matched. Five in classic Chinese Imari colours of blue, red and gilding, the last in famille rose palette. The largest bowl 7cm high, 14.5cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

263 A GROUP OF CHINESE ‘IMARI’ AND FAMILLE ROSE TEA VESSELS AND SAUCERS KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) AND LATER 18TH CENTURY Comprising five tea bowls, two beaker cups and three saucers in Chinese Imari palette and famille rose with cafe au lait backs. The largest beaker cup 7cm high, 7.5cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500 264 A GROUP OF CHINESE ‘IMARI’ WARES KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) Comprising three dishes, two bowls, a sparrowbeaked jug and a custard pot, all decorated in classic ‘Chinese Imari’ palette. The kraak pattern dish 2.5cm high, 23cm diameter $1,200 – 1,500

265 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ‘EIGHT IMMORTALS’ LOBED BOWL 19TH/20TH CENTURY Decorated with the eight immortals to the sides, turquoise enamel interior, and a four character mark in iron red to the base. 8cm high, 28.5cm wide $1,000 – 1,500 266 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE/FENCAI ENAMEL VASES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912) OR REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912–1949) Each decorated with ladies and children in a garden setting, inscribed to the reverse in black enamel. Each approx. 57cm high, 22cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

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267 FOUR CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE/FENCAI FOOTED DISHES TONGZHI MARK AND PERIOD (1856–1875) Of various designs including figures, auspicious symbols, and phoenix and peony Each approx. 5cm high, 14cm diameter $800 – 1,200

269 A PAIR OF CHINESE POMELO FORM OFFERING DISHES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Each naturistically decorated as pomelo fruit with stem and leaves attached, and turquoise interiors. Each approx. 7cm high, 18cm diameter $800 – 1,200

268 FOUR CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE/FENCAI FOOTED DISHES TONGZHI MARK AND PERIOD (1856–1875) Of various designs including cranes and clouds, and flowers and insects. Each approx. 4.5cm high, 15cm diameter $800 – 1,200

270 A CHINESE WUCAI/FAMILLE VERTE ‘SANDUO’ DISH KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722), CIRCA 1720 Decorated in famille verte enamels and gilding with a bowl to the centre containing the sanduo fruits surrounded by precious objects on the rim. 2.5cm high, 22.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200

271 A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE QUAIL AND PEONY DISH YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722–1735) Decorated to the centre with a quail perched on a flowering tree peony branch surrounded by a gilded fleur de lis border. 2.5cm high, 23cm diameter $1,200 – 1,800 272 A CHINESE IMARI DISH KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) Decorated with a lady and children in a garden, in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding. 3.5cm high, 21.75cm diameter $800 – 1,200

273 A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE DISH YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722–1735) Decorated to the centre with figures in a garden with two phoenixes, to the cavetto and rim with landscape vignettes and scrolling flowers in famille rose enamels. 3cm high, 22.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200

275 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE LANDSCAPE DISHES AND ANOTHER DISH YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722–1735) The foliate-rim dishes decorated to the centre with a classical Chinese lakeside scene in famille rose enamels and gilding, and to the rim in underglaze blue scrolling flowers. The other dish decorated with figures in a garden landscape to the centre.

277 A CHINESE EXPORT FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE OVAL DISH QIANLONG PERIOD (1735–1796) Finely decorated with figures surrounding garden pavilions in famille rose enamels, with floral sprays to the rim. 2.5cm high, 24.5cm wide $800 – 1,200

274 A PAIR OF CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE HORSE DISHES YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722–1735) Each decorated with three frolicking horses amongst peonies in famille rose enamels. Each approximately 3cm high, 22.5cm diameter $2,000 – 3,000

The pair approximately 2cm high, 22.5cm diameter. The single dish 2cm high, 23cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

278 A CHINESE IRON RED AND GILT ‘BOY AND BUFFALO’ COVERED CUP AND SAUCER KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) The three piece set decorated with a boy riding a buffalo, pulling a calf behind him. 10cm high, 14cm diameter $800 – 1,200

276 A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE LOZENGE-SHAPED DISH QIANLONG PERIOD (1735–1796) Decorated to the centre with a very finely painted scene of figures surrounding a lakeside pavilion in famille rose enamels and gilding. 3.5cm high, 20cm diameter $800 – 1,200

279 TWO CHINESE EXPORT GRISAILLE DECORATED TEA CADDIES QIANLONG PERIOD (1735–1796) One decorated with flower vases beneath a rocaille border, the other with immortals and a deer. Each approximately 10cm high, 7cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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280 A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE COFFEE CUPS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736–1795) Very finely decorated with a rare interior scene of figures drinking tea and a boy playing with a dog, within rocaille shaped reserves. Each approximately 6.5cm high, 8cm wide $800 – 1,200

283 A PAIR OF CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE COVERED VASES YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722–1736) Of hexagonal section, decorated in famille rose enamels and gilding with continuous landscape scenes. The taller 31cm high, 10cm wide $2,000 – 3,000

286 A PAIR OF CHINESE WUCAI/FAMILLE VERTE PIE-CRUST RIM DISHES KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) Decorated in wucai enamels and gilding with two phoenixes surrounding a central medallion with two birds. 3.5cm high, 24cm diameter $6,000 – 8,000

281 A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE COVERED VASES QIANLONG PERIOD (1736–1795) Each with designs of figures in seaside landscapes, the lids surmounted by guardian lion finials. Each approximately 31cm high, 11cm diameter $1,500 – 2,500

284 A PAIR OF CHINESE WUCAI/FAMILLE VERTE PRUNUS JARS KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) Each decorated with flowering plum branches in underglaze blue and wucai enamels. Each approximately 14cm high, 13cm diameter $2,500 – 3,500

287 A CHINESE WUCAI/FAMILLE VERTE OCTAGONAL SERVING DISH KANGXI PERIOD (1661–1722) The centre with ladies in a garden overlooking a lotus pond, surrounded by a butterfly and peony border and pie-crust rim. 3cm high, 31cm wide $3,000 – 5,000

282 A PAIR OF CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE VASES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY The baluster form vases decorated with phoenix and tree peonies. Together with turned wooden lids. The vases 26cm high, 12.5cm diameter. With lids 30.5cm high $3,000 – 5,000

285 A PAIR OF CHINESE CAFE AU LAIT GROUND FAMILLE ROSE COVERED VASES QING DYNASTY (1644–1912), 19TH CENTURY Each with artemisia leaf-shaped reserves decorated with famille rose flowers against a cafe au lait ground. Each approximately 22cm high, 9.5cm diameter $800 – 1,200

288 A CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE WORKS OF ART IN JAPANESE IMPERIAL COLLECTIONS Mainichi News Papers (Japan, 1992), twelve volumes complete, each devoted to a different collection or collection area, almost entirely Japanese text with numerous colour plates, each bound in silk covered boards and in its original individual slip case. Each 38cm high, 27cm wide, 3.5cm deep $600 – 800

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INDIGENOUS ART Olivia Fuller BArtTh, Head of Department Lucy Foster BCA EMA, Specialist DECORATIVE ARTS David Parsons, Head of Department Dominic Kavanagh MFA, Specialist Trevor Fleming BA, Consultant, Japanese Art Carl Wantrup, Consultant, Asian Art Chiara Curcio BA, Head of Department (On Maternity Leave) SYDNEY Ronan Sulich, Senior Advisor Madeleine Norton BFA, BComm, MLitt, Decorative Arts and Fine Art Specialist Marcella Fox, Manager IMPORTANT JEWELS Hamish Sharma, Head of Department, Sydney FINE JEWELS & TIMEPIECES Bethany McGougan F.G.A.A., BA Hons, MSc, Head of Department, Melbourne Patricia Kontos F.G.A.A., Senior Jewellery Specialist Hannah Sass, Jewellery Manager Indigo Keane, Assistant Isabella Macciolli, Administrator Henrietta Maiyah, Consultant MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham BA Contemporary Arts, Head of Department Paul Nicol, Modern Design Assistant LUXURY John D’Agata F.G.A.A., Head of Department Indigo Keane, Assistant PRINTS Hannah Ryan, Art Specialist

FURNITURE David Price, Manager Angus McGougan, Assistant Ari Walpole, Assistant JEWELLERY Hannah Sass, Jewellery Manager Indigo Keane, Assistant ART SALON Amanda North, Manager Tessa Pietsch, Assistant OBJECTS & COLLECTABLES Rebecca Stormont, Manager Natasha Berlizova, Assistant

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