AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 15 ISSUE 21
LJ8670
COVER: LOT 90 (detail)
A CHINESE PAINTING OF GIBBONS BY CHEN
WEN HSI (1906-1991), CIRCA 1970s $20,000-30,000
INSIDE COVER: LOT 103
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE EMBELLISHED ZITAN TABLE SCREEN
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), QIANLONG PERIOD $6,000-8,000
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AUCTION MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2022, 6PM MELBOURNE
Viewing in Melbourne:
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December 2022 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141
Chiara Curcio
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David Parsons
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Dominic Kavanagh
Decorative Arts Specialist (03) 8825 5611 dominic.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au
Carl Wantrup
Asian Art Consultant
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Japanese Art Consultant asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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Trevor Fleming
This Summer, our Asian Works of Art auction begins with Southeast Asian art, including a group of Vietnamese ceramics collected in Vietnam in the 1980s, of which two highlights are a gold-embroidered Sumatran Tapis Lampung (lot 1) illustrated in a 1984 issue of Arts of Asia magazine, and a rare inscribed bleu de Hue lime pot (lot 6).
In the Japanese section, a fine offering of Japanese studio and historical ceramics includes an enamelled and gilded Kyoto Satsuma vase by important Japanese Imperial Household Artist, Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) (lot 43), and a small Ko-Kutani dish in the form of Mount Fuji (lot 36), with the triple peak as it was known in the 17th Century, before it was transformed into the crisp flat cone as it became after the famous 1707-1708 eruption.
Our Chinese ceramics section opens with a collection of Qingbai and Longquan wares formed by Diana Stock in the 1970s (lots 130-143), with some Qingbai pieces purchased in London from Bluetts, and Longquan wares including two fine Tobi-Seiji (iron spotted celadon) pieces (lots 142 & 143) purchased in Singapore. The Tobi-Seiji ceramics and another Longquan bowl in the collection, with carved lotus decoration, were exhibited in the National Museum Singapore, in the ‘Exhibition of Celadons and other Related Wares in Southeast Asia’ in 1979, and published in its accompanying catalogue. This exhibition was jointly organised by the National Museum and the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society. Mrs Stock was an executive member of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society and one of the organisers of the exhibition.
In Chinese paintings, the focal offering is an extremely animated painting of two gibbons by famous Sinagporean/Chinese artist Chen Wen Hsi (1906-1991) (lot 90), also from the Diana Stock Collection, originally purchased in Singapore. Chen was an avante garde artist working in Chinese brush technique but with a Western influence of abstraction and modernist composition. His paintings of gibbons are iconic, and this current example is a particularly fine and expressive work. It will be our pleasure to see you at the viewings, and to answer any questions you may have.
Carl Wantrup | Asian Art ConsultantLAMPUNG, SUMATRA, 20TH CENTURY
Decorated with gold wrapped thread embroidery of human and animal figures on a weft brocade ground. Stretched on black cotton material and framed. Magazine included.
The cloth 118cm high, 124cm wide. With frame 135cm high, 140cm wide
LITERATURE: Arts of Asia Magazine, January-February 1984 issue, illustrated pp 92, 93 $1,000-1,500
PROBABLY SUMATRAN, CIRCA EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Decorated with gold embroidery of birds and scrolling foliage, on a red and blue silk ground, all within an orange silk border. Together with a carved wooden Indonesian textile hanger. The textile 56cm high, 100cm wide $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Decorated to the centre with a phoenix and peonies against a pink ground within a shaped reserve, surrounded by pink peonies against a turquoise ground. The cavetto decorated with the eight precious Buddhist emblems against a pink ground. 2cm high, 27cm wide $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Decorated with two fish to the centre with a blue border, and birds in shaped reserves against a yellow ground to the reverse.
5.5cm high, 14cm diameter $500-700
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of flattened spherical form with an over-arching handle, the body decorated with a landscape scene containing figures on rocky islands with pavillions.
16cm high, 13cm diameter $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of flattened spherical form with an over-arching handle, the body finely decorated with a scene of a recumbent deer beneath a pine tree, the reverse with a four-line poetic inscription.
14cm high, 11.5cm diameter $800-1,200
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LE DYNASTY (1428-1789), CIRCA 16TH CENTURY
Of spherical form with a splayed foot, the handle decorated with lead-green glaze.
15cm high, 11.5cm diameter $800-1,200
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FIVE VIETNAMESE LIME POTS, BAT TRANG KILNS
LE DYNASTY (1428-1789), CIRCA 16TH CENTURY
Each of spherical form with a splayed foot and over-arching handle, the handles embellished with a lead-green glaze.
The largest 11cm high, 8cm diameter $800-1,200
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NGUYEN DYNASTY (1802-1945), 19TH CENTURY
Comprising two male and one female standing Taoist figures, each covered in gold lacquer.
The tallest figure 23.5cm high, 8cm wide $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Decorated with the eight horses of Muwang to one side and to the lid, to the reverse with a four-line calligraphic inscription, and with a four-character Kangxi mark to the base. The rim bound in white metal, and with white metal handles to the sides. 20cm high, 20.5cm diameter $800-1,200
LATER LE DYNASTY (1428-1788), 18TH CENTURY
One vase of double-gourd-form, the other of malletform, both with underglaze blue decoration of flower sprays with a keyfret border to the shoulder. The mallet-form vase with a bronze collar to the mouth.
The jar of ovoid form with a flaring mouth.
The mallet-form vase 20cm high, 11.5cm diameter $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Both of bottle form decorated with writhing fourclawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds and stylised shou characters to the base, the larger vase with a bronze collar fitted to the mouth.
The larger vase 24cm high, 11.5cm diameter $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
One decorated with a bird perched on a garden rock next to a prunus tree with a calligraphic poem above, the other with twin phoenixes in an abstracted landscape. Both with a two-character hallmark to the base. Rims bound in bronze.
The larger dish 2.5cm high, 17.5cm diameter $800-1,200
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A CHINESE/VIETNAMESE BLEU DE HUE DISH KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1720)
Decorated with a large shou character to the centre and three phoenixes to the cavetto, the reverse with a double fish mark within a double circle to the base, the rim bound in bronze.
3.25cm high, 15.5cm diameter $600-800
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A THAI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI
AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM (1350-1767), CIRCA 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Seated in ardha padmasana, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, with remnant cold gilding. On an integral stepped plinth. 24cm high, 17cm wide
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A RARE BURMESE BRONZE FIGURE OF ‘UPA KUTA DEHRA’
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948), LATE 19TH CENTURY
Depicting the Buddhist disciple seated in arhdra padmasana on a lotus base, holding an alms bowl and looking upwards.
23cm high, 20cm wide
PROVENANCE: Soo Tze Orientique, 9 April 1988.
LITERATURE: Arts of Asia $2,000-3,000
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A KHMER SANDSTONE PANEL DEPICTING BUDDHA CIRCA 10TH CENTURY
The relief carved panel depicting Buddha seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with right hand raised in abhayamudra, surrounded by a shaped arch and stylised foliage. Mounted on a black perspex base and covered by a clear perspex housing.
The figure 16cm high, 12cm wide. With stand and housing 22cm high, 16cm wide
PROVENANCE: Soo Tze Orientique, 28 May 1988. $2,000-3,000
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A KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD OF A DEITY CIRCA 10TH CENTURY
Beautifully modelled with gentle facial features and an intricate conical headdress, mounted on a black perspex stand.
The head 20cm high, 14cm wide. With stand 29cm high $3,500-4,500
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A KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD OF AN APSARA CIRCA 10TH CENTURY
Beautifully carved with slightly upturned eyes, and elongated earlobes, mounted on a black perspex stand.
The head 20cm high, 14cm wide. With stand 26.5cm high
PROVENANCE: Soo Tze Orientique, 1 September 1988. $3,500-4,500
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A THAI CARVED STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA MON-DVARAVATI PERIOD (7TH-11TH CENTURY)
Beautifully and sensitively carved in white stucco as a face of Buddha with serene countenance and tightly curled hair. Mounted on a black wall-mount. The head 23.5cm high, 18cm wide. With mount 27cm high, 22cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. $1,000-1,500
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TWO VIETNAMESE BRONZE AXE HEADS TOGETHER WITH OTHER BRONZES DONG SON CULTURE (1000BC-100AD)
One of ‘shoe’ shape, the other of crescent shape, both with designs including human and animal figures cast in intaglio into the bronze surface. Together with a Dong Son dagger, ladle and a later foliate rim small mirror.
The crescent shaped axe head 14cm long, 14.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Collected in Vietnam, 1990s. $1,000-1,500
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A THAI SAWANKHALOK ELEPHANT-FORM JAR CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
Of spherical caparisoned elephant form covered in a rich thick blackish-brown iron glaze. Old accession number painted onto the base. 15cm high, 16cm wide $800-1,200
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AN INDONESIAN RUBY-SET MAJAPAHIT STYLE GOLD RING
JAVA OR BALI, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Of repousse gold decorated with scrolling relief decoration, set centrally with a red cabochon ruby. Gold tested as 14ct, 9.1gms 2.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
For similar examples, see ‘Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter’, Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
$1,000-2,000
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AN INDONESIAN RUBY-SET MAJAPAHIT STYLE GOLD RING
JAVA OR BALI, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Of heavy repousse gold with decoration of mask faces to the shoulders, set with a pink cabochon ruby. Tested as 22ct, 7.7 gms. 2.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
For similar examples, see ‘Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter’, Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
$1,000-2,000
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AN INDONESIAN RUBY-SET GRANULATED GOLD RING
JAVANESE, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Of repousse gold decorated with granulated gold in geometric designs, set with a single cabochon deep pink ruby. Tested as 22ct, 6.3gms. 2.2cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
For similar examples, see ‘Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter’, Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
$1,000-2,000
AN INDONESIAN DIAMOND-SET GOLD RING
JAVANESE, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Solid cast band, with repousse decoration around the bezel, with further incised and granulated gold decoration, set with three old rose-cut diamonds. Tested as 22ct, 3.6gms.
2.2cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
For similar examples, see ‘Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter’, Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
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TWO INDONESIAN RUBY-SET GOLD RINGS
JAVANESE, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Comprising one ring with granulated gold decoration, set with a red cabochon ruby (tested as 18ct, 4.3gms), and another ring with granulated gold decoration, set with five cabochon rubies (tested as 18ct, 4.3gms).
One stone ring approximately 2.5cm diameter, the five stone ring 2cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
For similar examples, see ‘Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter’, Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
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TWO INDONESIAN RUBY-SET GOLD RINGS AND A GOLD PLATED RING
JAVANESE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Comprising one ring with granulated gold decoration set with a single cabochon red ruby (tested as 14ct, 3.4gms), a ring with granulated and filigree gold decoration set with five pink cabochon rubies (tested as 18ct, 5.3gms), and a gold plated silver repousse ring set with a central cabochon ruby. Each approximately 2.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
$1,200-2,400
$1,000-2,000 21
For similar examples, see ‘Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter’, Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
$1,200-2,400
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AN INDIAN BRONZE HOOKAH BASE MUGHAL, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Of inverted baluster form decorated with lotus petals, the foot rim with a beaded edge.
27cm high, 13.5cm diameter $800-1,200
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A NORTHWEST INDIAN PINK SANDSTONE HEAD CIRCA 11TH/12TH CENTURY
Modelled as a male face with radial headdress, mounted on a grey metal plinth.
The carving 18cm high, 15.5cm wide. With stand 25cm high $800-1,200
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AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF VISHNU AND LAKSHMI CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
Cast as a seated Lakshmi resting on Vishnu’s lap, who is in turn held up by another figure.
17.5cm high, 12cm wide $800-1,200
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AN INDIAN MUGHAL CAST BRONZE FOUNTAIN SPOUT CIRCA 16TH CENTURY
In the form of a mythical animal head with spout emerging from its mouth, with a fine old brown patina.
16.5cm high, 9.5cm wide $800-1,200
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One modelled as a naked standing male on a waisted double-lotus plinth, the other slightly smaller figure modelled as a naked female, on a similar plinth. The male figure 38cm high, 16cm wide $800-1,200
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Depicting the vision seen by the sage Markandeya, that of baby Krishna floating on a peepal leaf, in gouache on gilding on paper with raised gesso details and coloured glass and mirror inlay. Within a box-frame and glazed.
Frame: 77cm x 65cm painting: 53cm x 42cm
PROVENANCE: Natesan’s Antiqarts P.Ltd., Bangalore $1,000-1,500
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19TH CENTURY
Each depicting a different interior scene of a nobleman being entertained by ladies in gouache colours and rich gilding, with inscriptions to the upper decorative register. Framed and glazed. Each painting approximately 27cm high, 16cm wide. With frame 39cm high, 26cm wide
PROVENANCE: Purchased in New Delhi in 1920, and thence by descent. $800-1,200
LOTS 36–42
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A JAPANESE KO-KUTANI FUJI-SHAPED DISH CIRCA 1660
Moulded in the shape of Mount Fuji, decorated in overglaze enamels, ‘Fuku’ marked to base 2.5cm high, 17cm wide $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE KO-IMARI BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA 1660s
Decorated in ‘Kraak’ style with a vase containing peony flowers to the centre and a compartmentalised border with alternating bamboo, plum and peony flowers amongst rocks.
6cm high, 36.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Estate of Hylton G Grimmer $1,000-1,500
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A JAPANESE SETO TEA STORAGE JAR, ‘CHATSUBO’
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of ovoid form decorated with incised horizontal lines around the shoulder and iron glazed vertical drips from the neck down the body, the whole with an aged patina.
21.5cm high, 19cm diameter $800-1,200
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A RARE JAPANESE KO IMARI ‘VOC’ FLASK 17TH CENTURY, EDO PERIOD
Of bulbous form with crackle glaze, short tapering neck and painted in underglaze blue with the monogram ‘VOC’ for the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (Dutch East India Company), framed by a crown of leaves and flowers and enveloped in original rope and handle basket. The underside also with VOC monogram and potentially fired in the Hyakken kiln, Takeo Hizen.
19cm high, 15cm diameter $2,000-3,000
A KOREAN UNGLAZED VASE AND AN IRONGLAZED COVERED JAR
GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392) AND JOSEON (1392-1897)
The vase of baluster form with a cup-mouth in grey pottery with some natural ash glaze to the shoulder. The jar of large globular form with faceted sides, covered in a rich brown iron glaze.
The vase 27cm high, 15cm diameter $800-1,200
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JOSEON KINGDOM (1392-1897), 15TH CENTURY
The wide and shallow bowl raised on a small foot, and decorated with impressed and carved abstracted designs filled with white slip, covered in a transparent celadon glaze. Together with a high quality Japanese wooden box.
6.5cm high, 20cm diameter $1,000-1,500
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EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH
In tea-whish shape, with three dimples pressed into the sides to create a triangular form, one dimple decorated with an applied relief-moulded image of Hotei. Further decorated with ‘Goma’ splashes and ‘hidasuki’ lines around the neck and sides. Together with a Japanese wooden box inscribed with an authentication by Katsura Matasaburo. 23.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter
Katsura Matasaburo (1901-1986) was a renowned Japanese independant researcher and author who specialised in excavating ko-Bizen (old Bizen), studying inscriptions and kiln marks, and authenticating Bizen pottery pieces. $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE KYOTO SATSUMA VASE BY ITO TOZAN I (1846-1920)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of spherical form with a long, slender neck, finely decorated with plum blossoms to the body in raised blue and white enamels and raised gilding below a brocade lappet border to the neck. Three character mark in black enamel to the base reading ‘Tozan Zo’. 24.5cm high, 12cm diameter
Ito Tozan I was one of only five ceramicists to be appointed ‘Teishitsu Gigei-in’ (Imperial Household Artist) in the Meiji Period in Japan. He was appointed for his mastery of enamelling and gilding on the traditional Kyoyaki body. $2,000-3,000
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A JAPANESE ORMOLU-MOUNTED SATSUMA COVERED VASE
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Richly decorated with scenes of Buddhist arhats surrounded by fine brocade borders in enamels and gilding. Mounted on a French later 19th century giltbronze ormoly stand.
The vase 31cm high, 21cm diameter. With ormolu stand 40cm high. $1,500-2,500
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A LARGE JAPANESE NABESHIMA VASE BY IMAIZUMI IMAEMON TAISHO (1912-1926) OR SHOWA PERIOD (19261989)
Decorated profusely with karako (Chinese boys) amongst peonies, signed by Imaemon to base. 38cm high, 30cm diameter $2,000-3,000
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A JAPANESE KORANSHA VASE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of baluster form with two integral ring handles to the shoulder, very finely and softly decorated with a scene of Mount Fuji and trees and a lake in the foreground in underglaze blue and enamels, surrounded by brocade borders in enamels and gilding. Koransha orchid mark in iron red to the base. 18.5cm high, 13.5cm diameter $600-800
A SATSUMA CENSER ON STAND
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
In three parts, the main section with design of buddhist and scholar figures on a base with repeating geometric designs and feet moulded as elephant heads, and reticulated finial lid, unsigned. 19cm high (total height) $800-1,200
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE PORCELAIN PLAQUES BY KATO ZENJI (1848-1918)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Finely painted in overglaze enamels with a continuous scene running across the two panels of flying and nesting quails within a lakeside landscape with distant mountains to the horizon. Impressed seal for Kato Zenji to the reverse of both, with an iron red kanji inscription. Each approximately 20cm high, 21.5cm wide $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL BY TAKAHASHI DOHACHI IV (1845-1897)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The large bowl painted in Ming Chinese style to the interior with scrolling lotus and to the exterior, glazed with a black oil spot glaze. Impressed oval mark to the base for Dohachi IV.
10.5cm high, 26cm diameter $600-800
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A JAPANESE CARVED AND ENAMELLED BOWL BY TAKAHASHI DOHACHI IV (1845-1897)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
With piped slip and enamelled decoration of a frolicking Buddhist lion in Ming Chinese ‘Fahua’ style to the interior and carved basketweave decoration to the exterior. Impressed oval mark to the base for Dohachi IV.
7.5cm high, 25cm diameter $600-800
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A JAPANESE SETO BLUE AND WHITE BOWL BY KATO GOSUKE IV (1839-1912)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of rare form with strongly gadrooned cavetto, finely decorated in classical Chinese manner to the interior with a landscape and boatman, to the exterior with a handpainted ‘stencilled fabric’ pattern of scrolling flowers. Eight character mark reading ‘Nihon Kato Gosuke’ to the base.
8cm high, 30cm diameter $600-800
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A RARE JAPANESE UNDERGLAZE-DECORATED VASE BY ISHIGURO KOKO
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of ovoid shape finely decorated in ‘shoenji’ pink with a red carp swimming in water surrounded by ripples and water weed, all in underglaze pigments. Underglaze blue double gourd shaped mark for Ishiguro Koko to the base.
10.5cm high, 7.5cm diameter $600-800
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A JAPANESE KYOYAKI BLUE AND WHITE MIZUSASHI BY DOHACHI IV (1845-1897)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of cylindrical form decorated in late Ming style with ducks in a lotus pond. Two-character mark to base reading ‘Dohachi’.
15cm high, 14cm diameter $600-800
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A JAPANESE VASE BY MIYAGAWA/MAKUZU KOZAN I (1842-1916)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Modelled as three handscrolls joined together in Imperial Chinese taste, decorated in underglaze blue with dragons, the backgrounds enamelled in yellow and red. Mark for the first generation of Miyagawa Kozan to base.
18.5cm high, 18.5cm wide $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE KYOYAKI ENAMELLED BOX BY OGAWA BUNSAI (1809-1885)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of compressed spherical form, decorated with underglaze blue and ‘shoenji’ pink with a naturalistic chrysanthemum against a bright yellow enamel ground. Six-character mark for Ogawa Bunsai to the base.
9cm high, 15.5cm diameter $600-800
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A JAPANESE HIRADO DRAGON VASE
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867), CIRCA 1850
Finely decorated in relief with carving of a dragon flying above waves against a blue enamel ground. 34cm high, 16cm diameter $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE OKIMONO OF KANNON BY ZOROKU MASHIMIZU II (1846-1936)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Modelled in porcelain as a seated Kannon in the style of a Chinese Dehua Guanyin, two character impressed seal reading ‘Zoroku’ to the reverse. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box).
The figure 19cm high, 10cm wide $600-800
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A JAPANESE HIRADO ‘SUITEKI’ WATER DROPPER
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), EARLY 19TH CENTURY Modelled as a ‘karako’ (Chinese boy) riding a hobby horse, the eyes of the karako and horse highlighted with iron black, his clothing with blue enamel glaze decoration. 8.5cm high, 10.5cm wide $500-700
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A JAPANESE INSCRIBED KYOYAKI ‘HAISEN’ BOWL BY ZENGORO EIRAKU MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Exceptionally decorated with overglaze enamels with goldfish and a water shrimp to the interior, and waterweeds and floating pond skaters to the exterior together with a calligraphic inscription and seal. Impressed ‘Eiraku’ mark to the base. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
11.5cm high, 13.5cm diameter $500-700
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A JAPANESE KYOYAKI FURIDASHI BY TAIZAN YOHEI IX (1856-1922)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of double gourd form decorated in overglaze enamels with clematis and autumn grasses and flowers, with impressed seal reading ‘Taizan’ to the base. Together with a straw and a bone cover, and an old inscribed Japanese wooden box.
10cm high, 8cm diameter $600-800
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AN IMPRESSIVE SATSUMA VASE
BY SENNOSUKE KUSUBE (1859-1941), MEIJI PERIOD
Of shouldered ovoid form in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glazed, designed in four sections with pheasants and cherry blossoms, the reverse a further spring scene of birds frolicking amongst blooming wisteria. The shoulder decorated with an impressive phoenix in gold on a blue ground with two more vertical sections designed with tortoise shell and floral motifs. Signed in gilt gold Kusube to the base.
32cm high, 19cm diameter $1,000-1,500
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A CELADON KORO
BY TAKUSHI HARAGUCHI (B.1947)
Attractive two part celadon Koro (incense burner) of twisted facet design and signature crackled glaze on three moulded feet, the lid with a leaf-shaped silver finial. Impressed mark to underside. CA 1997, with accompanying exhibition catalogue.
12cm high, 12cm diameter $800-1,200
LOTS 62–71
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A JAPANESE BUDDHIST WOODEN FIGURE OF TAMON-TEN MUROMACHI PERIOD (1336-1573), 15TH CENTURY
Very finely carved as a standing figure dressed in armour, holding a pagoda in the left hand and a spear in the right, standing atop a demon. Remnant original polychrome decoration. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
15.5cm high, 7cm wide $1,500-2,500
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A JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE, ANDO STUDIO SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989)
The tapering cylindrical body decorated with blue green leaves and drops of elegantly rendered purple, blue and white wisteria on a pale ground, the rims in silver and mark of Ando to the base.
34cm high, 16cm diameter $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE WALL EMBROIDERY MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
A finely embroidered wall hanging featuring an imposing Mount Fuji as it overlooks an autumnal valley below of waterfalls, pagoda, Shinto gates and traditional arched bridge. With original brocade mounting.
210cm high, 144cm wide $1,000-1,500
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A JAPANESE WALL EMBROIDERY MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
A fine and impressive embroidered wall hanging with a serene lake scene and shrine complex amongst old pines whilst Mount Fuji stands in the background. With original brocade mounting.
210cm high, 144cm wide $1,000-1,500
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A JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE, ANDO STUDIO TAISHO (1912-1926) OR SHOWA PERIOD (19261989)
A flaring long beaker vase decorated with wired crocus in subtle white to pale green hues on a deep blue ground, the rims in chrome and circular Ando mark on the underside.
32.5cm high, 17cm diameter $800-1,200
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A CHINESE SILVER AND GOLD INLAID BRONZE BRUSH REST MING (1368-1644) OR QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The scales and hair in silver inlay, with a golden ball at the chest.
4cm wide, 20cm long $800-1,200
65A
JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE, ANDO STUDIO SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989)
Of shouldered ovoid form and fitted with silver rims at the lip and the base, the main decoration of ripe persimmons and leaves over a pale celadon ground with Ando studio mark to the base.
25cm high, 16cm diameter $1,000-1,500
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A LARGE JAPANESE INLAID BRONZE VASE, GENRYUSAI SEIYA
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
A fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase with iris decoration and various large archaic Chinese-style vases, signed on the underside ‘Seiya saku’.
45cm high, 27cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Judy and Ian Burrows Collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.
$6,000-8,000
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A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A BUDDHIST LION
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Modelled in the style of a Chinese Buddhist guardian lion with angry face, adorned with ribbons and bells and with a flaming tail. Fine old deep brown patina.
19cm high, 15cm wide
PROVENANCE: The Crowle Collection, Northern New South Wales. $800-1,200
67A
20th Century quality blade produced by one of the Seki based WWII swordsmiths, with lacquer Saya (Scabbard) and matching shibuichi fuchi and kashira fittings and accompanying Tsuba, with signed Mei on the tang.
101cm long $2,200-2,800
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A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE LANTERNS
20TH CENTURY
In original condition with hinged wax cages, two finely cast pagoda shaped lanterns adorned with Tama (Buddhist symbols) finials.
105cm high $1,000-1,500
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A SMALL JAPANESE TWO DOOR CHEST MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Beautifully aged two drawer (lockable) and main sliding cupboard, in a combination of Keyaki and Hinoki wood.
89cm high, 90.5cm wide, 58.5cm deep $800-1,200
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A JAPANESE MIZUYA KITCHEN CABINET MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Two section solid wood (Zelkova) cabinet with assortment of sliding cupboards and drawers with iron pulls, in overall fine aged patina.
182cm high, 150cm wide, 43cm deep $1,000-1,500
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A JAPANESE KAIDAN DANSU (STEP CHEST) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
With beautiful overall patina of aged Hinoki (Cypress), a combination of six drawers and two hinged and sliding door cupboards with simple iron handles follow eight steps up to the apex.
197.5cm high, 185cm long, 70cm wide $2,000-3,000
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A framed triptych of Oban size Tate-e (vertical format) of crowds visiting the shrine of Benzaiten at Enoshima in Sagami Province on the Occasion of the Special Viewing (Soshu Enoshima Benzaiten kaicho sankei gunshu no zu), signed Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga on the left sheet and Hiroshige ga on the centre and right sheets with censor seals of Murata and Mera, published by Horaido.
Frame: 52.5cm x 86.5cm Image: 35cm x 74cm $1,500-2,500
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‘GIRL WITH CANARY’
AN IMPORTANT WOODBLOCK PRINT BY TSUGUHARU (LEONARD) FOUJITA
Framed and signed lower right.
Frame: 59cm x 49.5cm Image: 38cm x 25.5cm
OTHER NOTES:
Leonard Foujita is considered one of the most important Japanese artists of the 20th century. After studying Western style painting in Japan, he travelled to Paris in his mid-twenties and following WWII, moved to France permanently, becoming a French citizen. His portraits of beautiful women combine elements of Japanese and Western painting, with delicate line work characteristic of traditional Japanese ink paintings. $800-1,200
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FRAMED WOODBLOCK PRINT BY OHARA KOSON
Frame: 58.5cm x 49.5cm Image: 36cm x 23cm
OTHER NOTES:
Koson Ohara is the best-known printmaker for kacho-e (Bird and Flower prints) in the Taisho and Showa periods. $500-700
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‘TEA HOUSE, NATIVE CITY’, C. 1924
FRAMED WOODBLOCK PRINT BY ELIZABETH KEITH (1887-1956)
Frame: 47.5cm x 58cm Image: 32cm x 43cm
OTHER NOTES:
Elizabeth Keith was born in Scotland and at age 28, traveled to Japan where she remained for nine years and produced watercolours and exhibited at small exhibitions when Watanabe, the acclaimed Shin Hanga publisher, saw her work and convinced Keith to try her hand at woodblock printing. Keith prints are both rare and expensive, as the number of printed copies was small at only 30 or 50 copies. Her works are in the collections of the British Museum, the Musée Guimet in Paris, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Honolulu Academy of Arts. $800-1,200
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A RARE YOSHITOSHI DIPTYCH BY TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI, 1887
A vertical diptych (Oban Yoko-e) showing Taira no Koremochi about to kill a female demon on Mt. Togakushi based on the Noh play Momijigari “Maple Picnic” and published by Matsui, Signed Yoshitoshi and framed.
Frame:102.5cm x 60.5cm Image (combined): 72cm x 25cm
$1,200-1,500
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A dynamic Oban size Tate-e triptych with Kunichika’s unique interpretation of the ‘Hag of Adachi Moor from the Kabuki play Adachigahara (aka Hitotsuya, “The Lonely House”). The Hag was a cannibalistic old woman who preyed on travellers and pregnant women. C.1890’s.
Frame: 54cm x 90cm Image: 34.5cm x 71cm $800-1,000
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TWO
The first an attractive single framed Oban tate-e of Samurai overlooking a child practicing the Koto, signed Kunisada, C.1853; the second a framed triptych, ‘Flourishing of Edo Pictures Depicting Dances (Odori keiyo Edo-e no sakae), 1858 by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III), 1786-1864.
Triptych frame: 57 x 98.5 Image (combined): 32.5cm x 73.5cm
$1,000-1,200
Framed Oban size Tate-e triptych of a Kabuki play featuring the actors, Ichikawa Sadanji, Nakamura Sojuro, Ichikawa Kodanji and Ichikawa Danjuro playing various roles, C.1885.
Frame: 52.5cm x 86cm Image: 35cm x 71cm $500-700
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1830s
Sumptuously framed, three Oban Tate-e prints mounted separately featuring Kabuki actors on stage, two as courtesans, signed Gototei Kunisada, 1830’s.
Frame: 58.5cm x 115cm Image: 36cm x 25cm each $800-1,200
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A COMPLETE SET OF HIROSHIGE’S 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO ROAD, 1981 Limited edition printing (of 280 copies) by Mainichi Shimbun of the 55 oban yoko-e (horizontal) prints from The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road series ‘Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi’ each signed Hiroshige ga. Each print housed in individual folders and luxuriously boxed. 21.3 x 33.9cm each
The 514 km long Tokaido Road linked the shogun’s capital of Edo (present day Tokyo) and the imperial capital Kyoto. In 1832, Hiroshige travelled with an entourage of the shogun’s officials along the fiftythree ‘halting places’ which started at Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) in Edo and finished at the Great Sanjo Bridge in Kyoto. Roughly translated as “eastern sea route”, the trip encompassed many ‘meisho’, literally famous sites, such as Mt. Fuji but also rural enclaves and winding mountain passes and hazardous river crossings. It was to be a life-changing journey, for as an urban man of Edo, Hiroshige had experienced life mainly in the capital. He immediately returned to Edo after the trip and began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made along the journey. Published from 1833-1834, the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido earned Hiroshige great popular and critical acclaim during his lifetime and for generations to come.
$1,000-1,500
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JAPANESE FRAMED CRANE PAINTING MEIJI PERIOD
Framed in gilt gold, an elegant depiction of two Manchurian cranes in gofun and pigment on silk. Signed and sealed.
Frame:151cm x 62cm Image:126cm x 40cm $1,500-2,000
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JAPANESE EMBROIDERED SCREEN
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Elegant and high quality embroidered four panel hinged lacquer screen with designs of peonies, blossom and pheasants on a silk ground, Signed Okubo.
170cm high, 260cm wide (extended) $1,000-1,200
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A PAIR OF LARGE KOREAN PAINTINGS OF BUDDHA
JOSEON KINGDOM (1392-1897)
Each depicting a different Buddha, one holding a flaming jewel, the other an open lotus blossom, painted in mineral pigments including ultramarine and gold. Framed and glazed.
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Carved in very deep relief with a four-armed Vasudhara standing in tribhanga pose on a lotus blossom above stylised rocks and beneath a canopy of leaves, wearing a long flower garland, with a benevolent countenance. Carved with a worshipper beaneth, and an inscription in Newari script below. Mounted on a black base. Two relevant auction catalogues included.
The strut 91cm high, 21cm wide. With base 102cm high
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. Mossgreen, International and Decorative Arts, 29 August 2017, lot 403.
Soo Tze Oriental Antiques. Sotheby’s Melbourne, The Spring Auction Series, 30 November-1 December 2004, lot 1014.
For a similar example, see Christie’s Paris, 19 December 2012, lot 108.
$2,000-3,000
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A TIBETAN PAINTED WOODEN PANEL OF CHAKRASAMVARA IN YAB YUM 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Finely painted in gouache on wood with the yidam Chakrasamvara in yab yum with the dakini Vajravarahi, standing on two demons on a lotus throne before a flaming mandorla, a group of clouds decorating each of the corners. Framed. The painted panel 40cm high, 38cm wide. With frame 50cm high, 47.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. $800-1,200
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A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF TWO-ARMED MAHAKALA
19TH CENTURY
With one foot resting on a human figure, his right arm aloft holding a kartrika and the left holding a kapala. Fine old patina. Base probably resealed. Together with a dealer placard from Soo Tze Orientique.
10.5cm high, 8.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
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The protective deity Dorje Legpa is depicted in this gilt metal repousse panel surrounded by clouds of smoke emitted from his fiery bellows, above his vehicle, the goat with entwined horns symbolising the binding together of relative and absolute truths, Samsara and Nirvana. The panel is bordered on either side by human heads depicted in various states of decay. Traces of pigment remain on most of the heads. Together with a fitted perspex stand. 9.5cm high, 12cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. $1,200-1,800
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The gilt metal repousse panel depicts three dancing dakinis within three vertical stacked circular cartouches bordered by a naga eating its own tail, each dakini brandishing a ritual karthika and a kapala skull cup.
16cm high, 5.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. $800-1,200
Soo Tze Orientique, 1980s $500-700
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A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Seated in rajalalitasana with opened and closed lotus blossoms emanating from her hands, with a darkened patina. Together with a dealer placard from Soo Tze Orientique.
15cm high, 10.5cm wide
PROVENANCE: Soo Tze Orientique, 1980s. $500-700
LOTS 90–129
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CIRCA 1970s
Painted in ink and gouache on paper with two gibbons on rocks beneath a tree, with Chen’s signature to the lower right corner with red seal. Framed and glazed.
The painting 33cm high, 42cm wide. With frame 46cm high, 55cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Old and New Gallery (Chen Wen Hsi Gallery), Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore, late 1970s. The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $20,000-30,000
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A CHINESE INK LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON SILK, ATTRIBUTED YUAN TAO
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Painted in long scroll format as a classical Chinese landscape, with inscription and red seals to the upper corner.
The painting 97cm high, 31cm wide. With frame 115cm hgh, 47cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. Purchased from David Wang, 18 July 1986. $800-1,200
92
TWO CHINESE ROUND INK PAINTINGS ON SILK QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Each with a classical Chinese mountainous landscape, with inscriptions and red seals. Framed and glazed.
The paintings 25cm diameter. With frame 115cm high, 46cm wide
PROVENANCE:
93
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The painting depicting a crane underneath a flowering prunus tree, with calligraphic inscription and signature to the right hand side, mounted on silk brocade and framed.
The painting 22cm high, 17.25cm wide. With frame 38cm high, 49cm wide $500-700
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of flattened spherical form in deep red glass, with a pale celadon hardstone stopper. The snuff bottle 8.75cm high, 8cm wide $500-700
95
A CHINESE INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Decorated to one side with precious objects and a three character inscription, and to the other with a rooster within a garden, the stopper of green hardstone.
The bottle (without stopper) 6.5cm high, 3.5cm wide $500-700
96
A CHINESE CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of flattened ovoid form, the front carved utilising a pale green coloured ‘skin’ with a squirrel in a grape vine, the reverse carved in low relief with a pine tree. Together with a silver and teal glass stopper. The bottle (without stopper) 5.75cm high, 4.5cm wide $500-700
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
The front and back finely carved with mallow flowers, the sides with lion mask handles. Together with a pink coral and white jade stopper. The snuff bottle 5.5cm high, 4.25cm wide
PROVENANCE:
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A CHINESE BLUE-OVERLAY WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of small proportions in opaque white glass, with very finely carved blue glass overlay with a design of plum blossom emerging from naturalistic branches to each side. Together with a yellow hardstone stopper.
The bottle 4.25cm high, 3.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Crowle Collection, Northern New South Wales. $500-700
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The thickly carved jade bangle finely decorated in low relief with the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. 1.5cm high, 7cm diameter $500-700
100
THREE CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE HAIR PINS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising two hair pins in the form of ruyi sceptres, and one with a scroll end.
The scroll end hair pin 12cm long, 1.25cm wide $1,000-1,500
101
A CHINESE JADE SWORD SLIDE AND A TOGGLE HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD) AND LATER
The sword slide of mottled pale brown jade carved with archaistic decoration, the toggle of mottled black and grey jade carved as a lion’s face, mounted on a string with a tree seed bead and a white jade bead.
The sword slide 4.75cm long, 2.25cm wide $500-700
102
A CHINESE WHITE JADE ‘ZHINU AND NIULANG’ PLAQUE
MING (1368-1644) OR QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
The circular plaque finely carved and reticulated, depicting the celestial lovers Zhinu and Niulang with a Sheng instrument and pair of scrolls between them, all surrounded by scrolling foliage and flowers and clouds. Together with a fitted hardwood stand.
The jade 7.5cm diameter. With stand 11.5cm high
PROVENANCE:
The Crowle Collection, Northern New South Wales. $1,500-2,000
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A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE EMBELLISHED ZITAN TABLE SCREEN QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), QIANLONG PERIOD
The yellowish jade plaque of archaistic design featuring three qilong writhing around a ‘bi’ disk, set into a very finely reticulated zitan table screen with original polish and old patina.
The jade plaque 6cm high, 7.5cm wide. The table screen 16.5cm high, 14.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, Melbourne. Tokyo art market, 1990s. $6,000-8,000
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A MINIATURE CHINESE RED AMBER GU-FORM VASE
CIRCA MID 20TH CENTURY
The amber of rich deep red cherry colour, well carved and together with a small fitted hardwood stand.
The vase 8.5cm high, 4cm diameter $800-1,200
105
A CHINESE HONGMU SCHOLAR’S DESK TRAY QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With a pierced gallery and exhibiting a fine deep red colour and grain.
2.75cm high, 36cm wide, 24cm deep $500-700
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A CHINESE HARDWOOD SCHOLAR’S DESK TRAY
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With beaded top and bottom edges and low feet, the edges bound with bronze mounts.
2.25cm high, 29.5cm wide, 23cm deep $500-700
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A CHINESE HARDWOOD SCHOLAR’S DESK TRAY
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With beaded top and bottom edges, the corners bound with bronze mounts.
2.5cm high, 31cm wide, 22cm deep $500-700
108
A CHINESE HARDWOOD SCHOLAR’S DESK TRAY
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With two beaded edges to the top of the rails, and exhibiting an original finish.
2cm high, 30cm wide, 20.5cm deep $500-700
109
A CHINESE RED AND BLACK LACQUER
‘BASKETWEAVE’ INSET BOX
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), WANLI PERIOD
Of rectangular form, decorated to the top with a scene of figures in a landscape, the rounded sides inset with basketweave panels of split bamboo. The black interior of the lid with two red characters.
15cm high, 44cm wide, 30cm deep $1,000-1,500
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A CHINESE ROOTWOOD BRUSHPOT
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Of irregular form carved from a section of burl-wood, with remnant brown lacquer finish.
13cm high, 16cm diameter $500-700
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A CHINESE RED AND BLACK LACQUER
‘BASKETWEAVE’ INSET LARGE BOX
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), WANLI PERIOD
Of rectangular form in black lacquer with red highlights, the sides inset with basketweave panels of split bamboo. With bronze hinges, locking plate and handles.
17cm high, 57cm wide, 41cm deep $1,000-1,500
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A CHINESE WAISTED HARDWOOD BRUSHPOT
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Of cylindrical form, gently waisted, exhibiting a fine grain with some knots.
14.75cm high, 12.5cm diameter $500-700
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TWO CHINESE SILK AND GOLD-THREAD RANK BADGES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Both depicting a bird flying over abstracted waves. Each mounted on card backing. Each approximately 29cm high, 30cm wide $800-1,200
114
A CHINESE GURI LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with rounded sides and a foot with foliate apron, constructed with many layers of alternating red and black lacquer over a wooden core, the lacquer carved deeply with guri (sword pommel) design. With lacquer decoration to the interior of landscape scenes in red and gold lacquer. 10.5cm high, 43cm wide, 23cm deep $10,000-20,000
115
A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR DRAGON VASES QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form decorated with dragons between scrolling flower borders.
17cm high, 9cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Judy and Ian Burrows Collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.
$1,200-1,800
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A CHINESE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER INCENSE BOX
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), 17TH CENTURY
Exceptionally finely and deeply carved with a scene of Budai resting under the moon to the top, and precious emblems to the base, many of the emblems and other surfaces carved with differing intricate diaper motifs. Together with an old Japanese wooden box. 3cm high, 5cm diameter
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Tokyo art market, 1990s. $4,000-6,000
117
A CHINESE BOXWOOD FIGURE OF SHOU LAO QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Finely carved as Shou Lao supporting himself with a rootwood staff and holding a ruyi sceptre.
17.5cm high, 5.5cm wide $500-700
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THREE CHINESE WOODEN RELIEF CARVINGS QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Three panels very finely carved in deep relief with scenes of figures surrounded by architectural details, framed.
The frame 21.5cm high, 71.5cm wide $500-700
REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Depicting a chrysanthemum plant growing in a pot resting on a rootwood stand, with pomegranates in a dish below, inscribed to the upper left and with a seal to the lower left. Framed and glazed in an old Chinese frame.
104cm high, 39cm wide $800-1,200
120
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of wool pile in brown and beige wools on a cotton warp and weft, with a central design of five decorative peony roundels against a diaper ground. 396cm x 330cm $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Intricately carved with dragons writhing amidst clouds, the top inset with a circular marble panel. 82.5cm high, 62.5cm diameter $1,000-1,500
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QING (1644-1912) OR REPUBLIC PERIOD (19121949)
The red lacquer beautifully carved and incised with decoration of two cranes under a magnolia tree, within a scrolling peony border. 183cm high, 243cm fully extended $800-1,200
123
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Depicting a gathering of luohan in a garden within an archaistic border to one side, and to the reverse, a pair of mandarin ducks sitting on a garden rock next to a lotus pond, the tree above them containing a pair of paradise flycatchers.
214cm high, 324cm (fully extended) $800-1,200
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With yoke-backs and carved with archaistic designs. 108cm high, 61cm wide, 45cm deep $1,000-1,500
125
19TH CENTURY
Of hardwood construction with intricately inlaid mother of pearl decoration.
102.5cm high, 61.5cm wide, 47cm deep $2,000-3,000
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A PAIR OF CHINESE JICHIMU ROUNDCORNERED TAPERED CABINETS
20TH CENTURY
Of classical Ming design in high quality jichimu (chicken feather wood), with bronze lock plates and pulls.
Each 118cm high, 75cm wide, 31.5cm deep $5,000-7,000
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A CHINESE JICHIMU ROUND-CORNERED TAPERED CABINET
20TH CENTURY
Of classical Ming design, in high quality jichimu (chicken feather wood) with bronze locking plates and pulls.
130.5cm high, 78cm wide, 40.5cm deep $3,000-5,000
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PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED AND GILT WOOD GUARDIAN LIONS
REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Carved from hongmu as a pair of Buddhist guardian lions with cubs playing with brocade balls, lavishly gilt.
Each approximately 21cm high, 18.5cm wide $400-600
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A STRAITS CHINESE/PERANAKAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SETTLE
19TH CENTURY
Of fine tropical hardwood construction, intricately inlaid all over in mother of pearl with floral and other auspicious designs.
105.5cm high, 180cm wide, 61cm deep $2,000-3,000
130
A CHINESE QINGBAI ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Moulded in the form of a chrysanthemum with twenty three petals viewed from the reverse, the centre with five sepals. Covered in a fine pale blue glaze.
4cm high, 10.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE: The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $2,000-3,000
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SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
With unglazed rim and carved decoration to the interior centre of abstracted scrolling foliage, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. Bluett London circular label to base.
2.75cm high, 13.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Purchased from Bluett, London, 1970s. The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $2,000-3,000
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With carved/incised decoration to the exterior of scrolling lotus in Ding style, the foot rim glazed, the rim unglazed. Covered in a very fine pale blue glaze of excellent colour. Bluett London circular label to base.
4.25cm high, 16.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Purchased from Bluett, London, 1970s. The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $3,000-5,000
133
A CHINESE CARVED LONGQUAN LOTUS BOWL SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
With powerful carving of scrolling lotus to the cavetto, and a keyfret border to the exterior above lotus petals emerging from the foot, and covered in a celadon glaze with olive tinge. Together with a presentation plaque.
7.75cm high, 19.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Presented to Diana Stock by the Council of the Southeast Asian Ceramics Society in Singapore, 1979. The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne.
EXHIBITIONS:
Exhibited in ‘Exhibition of Celadons and Other Related Wares in Southeast Asia’, jointly organised by the National Museum, Singapore and the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society, June 1979.
LITERATURE:
‘Chinese Celadons and Other Related Wares in Southeast Asia’. Published by Arts Orientalis Singapore, 1979. $1,000-1,500
134 A CHINESE MOULDED SHUFU-TYPE DISH YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
With barbed-foliate rim and moulded decoration to the cavetto and interior of lotus petals, scrolls and foliage, covered in an opaque pale blue glaze.
3.5cm high, 13cm diameter
PROVENANCE: The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $800-1,200
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A CHINESE QINGBAI MINIATURE ALTAR VASE OR CANDLESTAND
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of baluster form with flaring foot and ring decoration to the neck, covered in a pale blue glaze. 11.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $2,000-3,000
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A CHINESE LOBED QINGBAI BOX WITH MOULDED DECORATION
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
With eight lobes to the side and moulded decoration of a peony spray to the top, covered in a beautiful pale blue glaze.
5cm high, 7cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $800-1,200
137
A CHINESE QINGBAI BIRD FEEDER
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of compressed spherical form with moulded fluting decoration, covered in a pale blue glaze. 3.5cm high, 6.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $800-1,200
141
A CHINESE QINGBAI IRON-BROWN-SPLASHED MELON-FORM JARLET
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of hexa-lobed melon form, with two lug handles to the shoulder, covered in a fine bluish-white glaze and further decorated with evenly spaced iron splashes. 6cm high, 5.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE: The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $1,500-2,500
142
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON IRON-SPOT
‘TOBI SEIJI’ TEA BOWL
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
140
138
A SMALL CHINESE QINGBAI MOULDED JARLET
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of baluster form with two lug handles to the shoulder and moulded decoration of lappet borders, covered in a pale blue glaze.
5.5cm high, 5.75cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $800-1,200
139
A SMALL CHINESE QINGBAI BOWL YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
With an unglazed rim and covered with a pale blue glaze.
3.5cm high, 7cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $500-700
140
A CHINESE QINGBAI IRON-BROWN-SPLASHED JARLET
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of compressed spherical form, with two lug handles to the shoulder, covered in a fine bluish-white glaze and further decorated with iron splashes.
5.5cm high, 6cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne. $1,000-1,500
Of compressed form with rounded sides, covered in a vitrious golden celadon glaze, decorated with groups of three iron spots. SEACS 1978 collection label affixed to the base, and another label with the number 155. 5cm high, 9.25cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Malcolm Quie Collection, Singapore
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne
EXHIBITIONS:
Exhibition of Celadons and Other Related Wares in Southeast Asia (jointly organised by the National Museum, Singapore, and the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society), 1979.
LITERATURE:
‘Chinese Celadons and Other Related Wares in Southeast Asia’, Southeast Asian Ceramic Society, 1979. Catalogue no. 155, plate 119. $800-1,200
143
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON IRON-SPOT
‘TOBI SEIJI’ JAR
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of baluster form covered in a fine pale green celadon glaze, decorated with groups of three iron spots. SEACS 1978 collection label affixed to the base. 7.75cm high, 10.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Malcolm Quie Collection, Singapore
The Diana Stock Collection, Melbourne
EXHIBITIONS:
Exhibition of Celadons and Other Related Wares in Southeast Asia (jointly organised by the National Museum, Singapore, and the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society), 1979.
LITERATURE:
‘Chinese Celadons and Other Related Wares in Southeast Asia’, Southeast Asian Ceramic Society, 1979. Catalogue no. 157, plate 121. $1,500-2,500
144
A CHINESE PORCELAIN MODEL OF A DOG MING (1368-1644) OR QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Finely modelled as a seated dog with open mouth and wearing a bell around the neck, the eyes picked out with iron brown.
7cm high, 5cm wide $2,000-3,000
145
A CHINESE QINGBAI JARLET YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of globular form with two lug handles and covered in a pale blue glaze.
5.5cm high, 6cm diameter $500-700
146
A RARE CHINESE JUNYAO WARMING BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
Of gently flaring conical form, the rim carved with six lobes, covered in a thick pale bluish glaze, pulling away at the edges to reveal an olive/mushroom tone. Together with an old inscribed, silk-brocade covered round box with a collection number to the base.
5.5cm high, 9cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Gump’s San Francisco #11476-1, undated typed description letter
Chinese Ceramics - Other Vendors
146
141 LOTS 144–162 33
147
A PAIR OF CHINESE LEAD-GLAZED POTTERY WATCHTOWERS
HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Modelled as two multi-tiered watchtowers with pitched roofs and curved roof-tile-ends, and walled courtyards around the base, in pottery with remnant lead green glaze. Together with custom wooden stands.
Including stands:100cm high (approximately), 50cm wide, 29cm deep
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. Mooroobool Antiques, 9 July 2013. Soo Tze Oriental Antiques. Hong Kong art market, 1990s. $3,000-5,000
148 148
A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY MINGQI FIGURE OF A BIXIE
HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Powerfully modelled in terracotta with wings and with the head turned to the left, with a wrathful face, with remnant polychrome decoration. 37cm high, 35cm wide
PROVENANCE: The Kaspiev-Price Collection.
OTHER NOTES:
For a similar example, please see Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number 182840 $1,500-2,500
149
A CHINESE GONGYI/GONGXIAN WHITE-WARE JAR
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Of ovoid baluster form, the white body covered in a clear glaze. Together with the auction catalogue. 29.5cm high, 19.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE: Origine Auction, Paris, 26 September 2015, lot 27 $1,500-2,000
150
A SMALL CHINESE LONGQUAN BRUSH WASHER SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Of conical form with a slightly everted mouth rim, covered in a greyish-green celadon glaze. 3.5cm high, 9cm diameter $800-1,200
151
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
With a wide flattened rim and impressed chrysanthemum decoration to the centre, and carved lotus petals to the exterior, covered in a greenish-golden celadon glaze.
3cm high, 12.25cm diameter $500-700
152
A CHINESE DINGYAO WHITE-WARE BOWL AND A SHUFU-TYPE BOWL
FIVE DYNASTIES (907-979) AND YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
The Ding bowl covered in an ivory-hued glaze, the base and foot rim unglazed. The Shufu bowl with moulded decoration to the interior, the base and foot rim unglazed.
The Ding 4.5cm high, 14.5cm diameter. The Shufu 4.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter $600-800
153
TWO CHINESE CHANGSHA BOWLS
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Both bowls decorated in abstracted foliate designs, both with iron borders around the mouth.
The larger bowl 5cm high, 15.5cm diameter $800-1,200
154
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON BRUSHWASHER
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
In the form of a coopered wooden vessel, covered in a bright sea-green celadon glaze.
4cm high, 11.5cm diameter $800-1,200
155
A CHINESE FUJIAN WHITE-WARE BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
With an unglazed rim and foot, covered in an ivorytinged glaze. Together with an old Chinese blue cotton covered box.
4cm high, 16.5cm diameter $500-700
156
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON RIBBED JAR SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Of baluster form decorated with vertical ribs of piped slip, covered in a celadon glaze of olive hue, the ribs showing white through the glaze.
6cm high, 7cm diameter $1,000-1,500
157
A CHINESE IRON-PAINTED CIZHOU VASE, ‘YUHUCHUNPING’
JIN DYNASTY (1115-1234)
Of pear shape, the grey body covered in white slip and freely painted in iron brown with scrolling lotus. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 17.5cm high, 8.5cm diameter $1,000-1,500
158
A CHINESE CARVED JINGDEZHEN WHITE-WARE LOTUS BOWL
FIVE DYNASTIES (907-979)
Decorated with low relief-carved overlapping lotus petals to the exterior, the base unglazed. Together with a high quality Japanese wooden box.
7cm high, 19.5cm diameter $1,200-1,800
159
A CHINESE CIZHOU-TYPE RUSSET-PAINTED BLACK-GROUND BOWL
JIN DYNASTY (1115-1234)
Potted with an inwardly turning mouth rim, decorated with two clear and bright russet flowers to the cavetto and russet to the mouth rim against a deep black ground. Together with an old high quality Chinese silk-lined box.
6.5cm high, 18.5cm diameter $1,200-1,800
160
A CHINESE HEIRLOOM LONGQUAN SEA-GREEN CELADON DEEP DISH
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), 14TH/15TH CENTURY
Decorated to the cavetto with carved vertical lines, and to the centre with an impressed peony design, the foot glazed, and remains of the tubular kiln stand within the foot. Thickly covered with a fine bluishgreen celadon glaze. Together with an early Japanese inscribed wooden box.
5.5cm high, 28cm diameter $2,000-3,000
161
A RARE CHINESE SANCAI AND BLUE GLAZED LARGE POTTERY DISH
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Decorated with white and blue spots against an amber ground to the rim, the centre unglazed.
4.5cm high, 23.5cm diameter $800-1,200
162
A SMALL CHINESE JUNYAO PURPLE-SPLASHED CUP
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) OR LATER
With a small finely finished foot, covered in a skyblue glaze thinning to an olive tone at the rim, splashed to the interior with copper. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
3.75cm high, 5.75cm diameter $800-1,200
LOTS 163–191
163
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), QIANLONG PERIOD
Of elegant compressed bombe-form covered in an ivory-hued glaze, with very finely carved and incised Buddhist guardian lion face handles to either side, the footrim glazed and the base unglazed. Together with a fitted pierced Japanese silver lid, and an old inscribed Japanese wooden box.
The censer 3.75cm high, 11.25cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, Melbourne. Kyoto art market, 1990s. $2,000-3,000
164
A PAIR OF CHINESE SUSANCAI SCROLL ENDS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Decorated with horses amongst scattered plum blossom in yellow and aubergine enamels against a green enamel ground.
Each approximately 4.5cm high, 5cm diameter $1,000-1,500
165
A CHINESE SWATOW BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Decorated with abstracted floral sprays within rings. Together with an old Chinese blue cotton bound box.
8cm high, 32cm diameter $1,000-1,500
166
A CHINESE COPPER RED VASE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form, covered in a thick, brownish-red copper glaze.
37.5cm high, 22cm diameter $800-1,200
167
A CHINESE WUCAI/FAMILLE VERTE DRAGON CHARGER
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Decorated to the front with dynamic four-clawed dragon in wucai enamels chasing a gilded flaming pearl, the reverse with an underglaze blue ruyi mark within a double circle.
6.5cm high, 35.25cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Estate of Hylton G Grimmer $500-700
168
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
Of baluster form with a wide mouth, decorated with scrolling peonies in rich cobalt blue, the mouth bound in bronze.
17cm high, 22cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Estate of Hylton G Grimmer $800-1,200
169
A CHINESE WUCAI DISH
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Decorated in Kangxi style with figures in a garden pavillion, the border with reserves containing birds against a diaper ground.
3cm high, 25cm diameter $800-1,200
170
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT DISH YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722-1735)
Decorated with peonies to the centre and a rocaille border around the edge.
3cm high, 23cm diameter $800-1,200
173 175
171
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE COVERED VASES
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722) OR EARLIER
Thickly potted, of lobed, quatrefoil section, decorated with lakeside scenes with pavillions, rocks and trees.
Each approximately 26cm high, 10cm diameter $3,000-4,000
172
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE HUNTING DISHES
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722), CIRCA 1690
Both very finely decorated in underglaze blue with a scene of two mounted hunters beside a cliff pursuing rabbits, within a scrolling lotus border. Sixcharacter Chenghua marks to base.
Each approximately 2.5cm high, 26cm diameter $3,000-4,000
173
A CHINESE GUAN-TYPE CELADON VASE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form, covered in a celadon glaze with iron-wire and golden-thread crackle, the mouth with a cafe au lait enamel wash to the rim. Old collection number label to base.
28cm high, 12cm diameter $1,800-2,400
174
A PAIR OF CHINESE SANCAI MINGQI FIGURES OF MALE ATTENDANTS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Modelled in two parts as standing male attendants with separable heads, the clothing with glazed sancai details, the tall hats with remnant cold red pigment. Each approximately 51cm high, 16cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Kaspiev-Price Collection. Moorabool Antiques, 22 November 2013. Soo Tze Oriental Antiques. $1,500-2,500
175
A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE VASE, ‘JING YUAN TANG ZHI’ MARK
REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949) OR LATER
Decorated with a rectangular reserve to each side containing vignettes of a crane with plum blossom and bamboo, and two geese under wysteria blossom, the vignettes set against a white ground with scrolling lotus and shou characters in blue enamel.
The base with a four character mark in iron red reading ‘Jing Yuan Tang Zhi’. Together with a fitted pink silk-lined wooden box and a circular silkbrocade covered vase stand.
The vase 30.5cm high, 13.5cm diameter $2,000-3,000
176
A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE FIGURES OF FU LU SHOU REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Each with intricately decorated robes, well modelled faces, and natural animal hair flowing from the faces. Each with an impressed studio mark to the base. The tallest figure 47cm high, 15cm wide $1,000-1,500
177
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE KENDI MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), WANLI PERIOD
Decorated with lotuses and auspicious Buddhist emblems to the body, and a bird on a blossoming plum branch to the neck. 20cm high, 15cm wide $600-800
178
A CHINESE MIRROR BLACK WINE EWER QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), KANGXI PERIOD
Of pear shape with a cup shaped mouth, s-shaped spout and cloud-form connecting spandrel.
16cm high, 14cm wide $1,000-1,500
179
A CHINESE PIERCED LEAD-GLAZED CENSER REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949) OR LATER
Designed with a footed base covered by a pierced compressed shperical cover pierced and carved with dragons. Daoguang mark to base.
18.5cm high, 17cm diameter $600-800
180
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT VASE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Of ovoid form very finely decorated with two shaped reserves containing vignettes of figures in garden settings, against a ground of scrolling foliage and flowers in enamels and gilding. Old R&V Tregaskis label to base.
21cm high, 9.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE: R&V Tregaskis $800-1,200
181
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT TEAPOT QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Of classic form decorated with floral roundels and sprays between rocaille borders. 16cm high, 22cm wide $800-1,200
182
TWO CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT TEA CADDIES
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Both of ovoid form with applique scrolls around the foot, decorated with floral sprays in famille rose enamels and gilding.
The taller caddy 11cm high, 7cm diameter $1,000-1,500
183
THREE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT DISHES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
Comprising two larger dishes, one decorated with floral sprays and the other with a scene of figures in a garden, and a smaller octagonal dish decorated with roses and insects.
The dish with figures 3.5cm high, 24cm diameter $1,200-1,800
184
A LARGE CHINESE COPPER-RED-GLAZED VASE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form, the exterior covered in a rich, deep red copper glaze, the interior and base with a crackled bluish-white glaze. Old collection label affixed to the base.
42.5cm high, 19.5cm diameter $1,000-1,500
185
A CHINESE FLAMBE-GLAZED BOWL QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
The thickly potted porcelain bowl covered in a rich copper red glaze showing flambe effect, the base with a cafe au lait enamel glaze.
9.5cm high, 22cm diameter $1,000-1,500
186
A SET OF FIVE CHINESE ‘KOSOMETSUKE’ BLUE AND WHITE KAISEKI DISHES MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), TIANQI PERIOD
Each decorated in rich cobalt blue with a scene of a crane beneath a pine tree, clouds and the sun, the edges with elegant ‘mushikui’ (insect eaten) frits. Together with an old inscribed Japanese wooden box and paper label.
Each dish approximately 2.5cm high, 15cm diameter $2,000-3,000
187
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘KOSOMETSUKE’ TEA CADDY ‘CHAIRE’
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), CHONGZHEN PERIOD
Of compressed spherical form decorated with alternating panels containing clouds and scenes of flowers and landscapes. Elegant ‘mushikui’ fritting to the mouth rim. Together with an old gold lacquered lid, fukusa wrapping cloth and old Japanese wooden box.
The chaire 6cm high, 8cm diameter $800-1,200
188
A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE BRUSH REST, SHIJINGTANGZHI MARK
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), DATED JIAQING 1798
Modelled as an open book decorated to the top with a finely painted scene of a palace surrounded by mountains, the reverse with an eight character inscription in iron red reading ‘Jiaqing Wuwu Shijingtangzhi’.
2cm high, 6.5cm wide, 9.75cm deep $2,000-3,000
189
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE MINYAO DISH MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), CHENGHUA PERIOD
Freely decorated with a fish within a lotus pond to the centre, the rim with waves. Together with an old fitted Chinese silk-covered box, and a letter of authentication.
4cm high, 25cm diameter
PROVENANCE: The Jade Gallery, Melbourne, 1981. $800-1,200
190
A PAIR OF CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE SGRAFFITO DISHES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), QIANLONG MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD Decorated with scattered brocade balls in famille rose enamels against a blue enamel ground with scrolling foliage in sgraffito technique. The reverse with iron red bamboo decoration, and a sixcharacter Qianlong mark in underglaze blue.
Each 2.5cm high, 12cm diameter $800-1,200
191
A CHINESE SHIWAN MODEL OF BUDDHIST LIONS PLAYING QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19th CENTURY
Carved as a Buddhist lioness playing with her cubs, together with a fitted hardwood stand. 23cm high $800-1,200
192
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of bombe form with two loupe handles, the base cast with a six-character Xuande mark surrounded by four-clawed dragons. Old patina with some minor verdigris.
8cm high, 23cm wide $2,000-3,000
193
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Standing elegantly in tribhanga pose, holding a flower and a whisk, surrounded by flowing scarves, part covered in remnant gilding. Together with a circular black plinth. Old Sotheby’s lot label to base of the plinth. The figure 10.25cm high, 4cm wide
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Sotheby’s, Melbourne, 1980s. Lot 350 $2,000-3,000
194
A
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Cast as a figure dressed in elaborate robes and jewels seated on a raised rocky plinth, with remnant gold lacquer.
17cm high, 9.5cm wide $2,000-3,000
195
A CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR
PROBABLY SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Cast with qilong surrounding the central boss, characters and archaic designs.
10cm diameter $500-700
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