Sale 173 Asian Works of Art by Hindman

Asian Works of Art Tuesday 4 October 2011 Wednesday 5 October 2011 PREVIEW WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER | 10AM - 5 PM THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER | 10AM - 5 PM FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER | 10AM - 5 PM SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER | 10AM - 3 PM SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER | 12 PM - 3 PM MONDAY 3 OCTOBER | 10 AM - 5 PM AUCTION TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER I 10 AM SESSION ONE LOTS 1 - 428

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER I 10 AM SESSION TWO LOTS 429 - 794 P R O P E R T Y F R O M T H E CO L L E C T I O N S O F Marjorie and Charles Benton, Evanston, Illinois Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois Ms. Irene Dean, City Department National Committee Y.W.C.A., Shanghai China Larry Faxon Diehl, Agricultural Attaché for the Embassy of the United States of America in Burma; Tempe, Arizona Susanne Beery Duncan, South Port, North Carolina Dana and Heather Green, Chicago, Illinois The Honolulu Academy of Arts Thomas H. Hughes Trust, Sarasota, Florida Ralph and Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, Ohio John Lebolt, President of Lebolt & Company, Chicago, Illinois Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York. Celeste Skolmoski, Chicago, Illinois Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois A Private Collection of a Doctor, Lake Forest, Illinois A Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois A Private Chicago Collector A Private Chicago Collection A Private Collection, Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois A Kansas City Collector A Private Collection, Miami, Florida A Private West Michigan Collector A Private Southeast Michigan Collector A Private Midwest Collector A Private Collection P R O P E R T Y F R O M T H E E S TAT E S O F

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Cover Lot 62, A Rare and Important Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Treasure Box, Comprised of Four Curio Cabinets.

Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois Louis Clausen, Champaign, Illinois John Haight, Arlington Heights, Illinois Ambassador and Mrs. James S. Kemper, Chicago, Illinois for the benefit of the Big Shoulders Fund, Chicago, Illinois Medard C. Lange, Chicago, Illinois Norma Seidman, Lincolnwood, Illinois Mr. Robert Sun, Chicago, Illinois A Chicago Estate

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Contents ASIAN WORKS OF ART SESSION ONE 6 SESSION TWO 82

AUCTION INQUIRIES 124 GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS 125 CONDITIONS OF SALE 126 TELEPHONE / ABSENTEE / BID FORM 131

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

DONNA LEE BOGGS Donna Lee Boggsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passion for Asian art was

a time working at her friend Leslie Hindmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

heavily influenced by her extensive tours of Asia

auction house. The two of them regularly attended

and close relationships with notable collectors.

auctions around town searching for new additions

Early in life, my Aunt Donna traveled to Asia as a

to the collection. Donna was actively involved

flight attendant for Pan American World Airways.

with the arts throughout her life in Chicago and

Traveling exposed her to Asian art and afforded

was a member of The International Snuff Bottle

her the opportunity to begin buying these items

Society and The Antiquarian Society of The Art

that she found fascinating. In 1960 she acquired

Institute of Chicago. Together with her husband,

the cinnabar lacquer treasure box in Hong Kong

Dr. Joseph Boggs, they lived amongst their unique

(lot 62) that was to hold her snuff bottle collection

collection. Their home on Lake Shore Drive housed

for the next 50 years. Her friendship with Ben

their collection, with the snuff bottles proudly

Green-Field, the founder of Bes-Ben Hats and

displayed in the cinnabar lacquer treasure box,

Chicago bon vivant, greatly affected her collecting.

and a Qianlong vase sitting in the dining room

They shared a love of Asian art and spent much

(lot 63). We are extremely pleased that the Boggs

time together hunting for new acquisitions. Both

collection will be admired by future collectors as

were ahead of their time in their taste, but were

much as it was in the past.

following a collecting tradition for which Chicago is known. Donna often attended Chicago auctions. She loved buying at auction, and even spent

Dru Shoemaker

Session One | Lots 1 - 428 Tuesday 4 October | 10 AM

An Interior Painted Agate Snuff Bottle,

A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle,

An Yixing Pottery Enameled Snuff Bottle,

An Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle,

A Green-Overlay Mustard Glass Snuff Bottle,

Provenance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 10. $3,000-5,000

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

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

of pale celadon colored opaque stone, of ovoid form, with carving in relief of three birds amongst bamboo, having green jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

of compressed globular form with green glass overlay decoration of squirrels on vines. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

A White Jade Snuff Bottle,

An Interior Painted Amber Snuff Bottle,

of compressed globular form, the well hollowed bottle with carving in relief of chilong with part of the decoration extending onto the foot rim, with glass stopper. Height 2 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

of rounded rectangular form, with a scene of a horse and rider with four character calligraphic inscription at the upper right, the reverse having calligraphic inscription throughout, with carved coral stopper having carving in relief of a chilong. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 7*

A Hair Quartz Snuff Bottle,

of rounded rectangular form, having black inclusions throughout. Height 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-1,500 8

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Daoguang, of flattened globular form, having crackled white reserve with decoration of a group of buildings beneath cliffs, with the reverse showing a cluster of pine trees growing from rocks. Height 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

A Rare Rock Crystal Interior-Painted Snuff Bottle, Ye Xiaofeng,

of flattened globular form, having finely painted interior of an exotic bird on a pine trunk looking up at its mate, the reverse depicting two swallows in flight above a flowering bank, signed. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection Provenance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 192. Notes: For similar example see Bob C. Stevens, op. cit., nos. 870 & 871. $4,000-6,000

A Jadeite Snuff Bottle,

late 18th/early 19th century, of flattened ovoid form raised upon a conforming oval foot, of apple-green colored stone with splashes of emeraldgreen. Height 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 165. $3,000-5,000 11

An Enameled Glass Snuff Bottle,

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

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 245 $3,000-5,000 12

A Black and Pink Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle,

late 18th/early 19th century, of ovoid form, the pink bottle having carved black overlay depicting a knurled prunus, with pearl stopper. Height 1 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 30. $2,000-4,000 13

A ‘Snowflake’ Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle,

early 19th century, the white bottle having transparent green glass overlay throughout of squirrels climbing amongst vines with hanging fruit. Height 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 67. $1,500-2,000 14

A Rare Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle,

late 18th/early19th century, of flattened disk form, the white bottle decorated in transparent pale green glass with decoration on the front of a crane beside a pavilion, with a bat on the reverse, above the sun setting into the waves with faux-mask and ring handles on the shoulders. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collection Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 5 December 1983, Lot 33. $3,000-5,000 15

A Jade Snuff Bottle,

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

16*

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

17*

A Jadeite Snuff Bottle

of white colored stone with apple-green inclusions, of compressed globular form, carved in relief with decoration of peony. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 18*

A Cinnabar Lacquer Snuff Bottle,

with decoration of sages and landscapes, with keyfret border along the bottom. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 19*

A Carved Coconut Snuff Bottle, 18

of compressed circular form, with silver metal and enameled shoulder of bat design with jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 20*

Two Porcelain Snuff Bottles,

the royal blue bottle with dragon design and blue stopper, the red bottle with phoenix decoration and red stopper. Height with lid 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 21

A White Jade Snuff Bottle,

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

22*

A Green Jadeite Snuff Bottle,

of compressed ovoid form, carved with a duck and fisherman, on the other side a figure standing on a porch. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 23*

A Blue Overlay Milk Glass Snuff Bottle,

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

of compressed ovoid form with decoration of dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

A Hardstone Snuff Bottle,

of rounded rectagular form, the opaque yellow stone with one side having brown skin carved with a scene of a hawk looking down on a dog. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000 25*

A Carved Coral Monkey-Form Bottle,

depicting the monkey seated atop a lock, with a carved fruit at the side, having a green jadeite frog-form stopper. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 26*

A White Jade Snuff Bottle,

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

27*

A White Jade Fish Form Snuff Bottle,

the stone of semi-translucent quality, depicting a leaping fish with another at the side with a foliate branch carved in relief. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000 28*

A Jade Purse-Form Snuff Bottle,

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

A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle,

of semi-transparent grey stone, of compressed square form, having a distinct band through the center of brown, white and brown colors. Height 2 2/5 inches. $1,000-2,000 30*

An Aquamarine Snuff Bottle,

with carved floral design with a lion form stopper. Height with lid 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 31

An Agate Snuff Bottle,

of rounded rectangular form, having carving in relief of a knot. Height 4 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 32*

A Carnelian Snuff Bottle,

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

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39*

A Carved Quartz Cameo Snuff Bottle,

A Cameo Carved Agate Snuff Bottle,

A Enameled Bronze Snuff Bottle,

of rounded rectangular form with cameo carving of a deer beneath a tree, the bottle flanked by faux animal mask and ring handles. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 34*

A Porcelain Flattened Ovoid Snuff Bottle,

with figurative scene of boys at play on front and back, having four character Qianlong mark on underside, with coral stopper. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 35*

A Carved Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle,

depicting a crane standing on a branch and a scholar beneath a pine tree, having coral stopper. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

one side carved with a lotus pad and a duck, the other of a bat, with coral stopper. Height 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 37*

A Jadeite Snuff Bottle,

of pale green near-transparent stone, having relief carving of a sinuous beasts, flanked by faux mask and ring handles, with pink quartz stopper. Height 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 38*

A Milk Glass Snuff Bottle,

having enameled decoration of a bird seated on a flowering branch and the reverse with two swallows, with four character Qianlong mark on underside. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

of compressed form, having cartouche depicting three flowering blossoms, the underside having four character blue enameled Qianlong mark, with coral and seed pearl stopper. Height 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000 40*

An Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle,

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

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44*

46*

An Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Ma Family,

A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle,

A Small Yellow Glass Bottle,

45*

47*

A Jade Double Snuff Bottle,

A Pink and Green-Overlay Blue Glass Snuff Bottle,

painted with a scene of an elephant in a river before a bridge, the reverse with calligraphy and red seal, having coral stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 42*

A Lavender Jadeite Snuff Bottle,

of tapering flask form, the lavender colored stone having light brown and grey inclusions with areas of vivid lavender color, raised on a circular footring, with a jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $7,000-9,000 43*

of compressed globular form, having grey colored stone with silhouettes in black of two monkeys and lotus plant, with calligraphic inscription and two seals on reverse. Height 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

of grey stone with black veining and white colored stone, both of rectangular form with conforming raised panels on each side, raised upon a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 5/16 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $4,000-6,000

A Lavender Jadeite Snuff Bottle,

of compressed flask form, with one panel having decoration in relief of flowers with the reverse having a calligraphic inscription, with glass and pearl stopper. Height 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

of double gourd form, having green glass vine with pink double gourds and flowers throughout, having coral stopper. Height 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000 48*

of low purse-form, of pale lavender colored stone with some pale green inclusions, having carved pink quartz stopper. Height 1 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

A Pierced Amber Pomander,

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

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A Coral Carving of a Shoulao,

depicting the god of longevity with exaggerated cranium on the natural form branch with carved shell decoration throughout, raised upon a fitted hardwood base. Height of coral 11 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 50

A Chinese Carved Coral Branch,

the deep orange colored branch carved with two lidded vases amongst flowering plants and birds, raised on a fitted wood base. Height of coral 6 inches. $1,500-2,000 51

A Chinese Gold, Coral, Enamel and Gem Stone Mounted Model of Birds,

comprised of two 18kt yellow gold birds mounted with turquoise throughout the head, with red spinel eyes and sapphires on the tail, raised atop a natural branch of coral with a winding 18kt vine having enameled flowers throughout, set on a wire inset rectangular wood jardiniere. Height 6 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000 52*

A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Tray,

of rectangular form depicting a scene of boys playing in a fenced-in garden area with two women holding a foliate branch and basket with flowering bouquet, the scene framed by a rocky landscape and trees with a crane flying overhead, the reverse with a thickly carved floral border. Height 1 3/4 x width 15 x depth 10 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000 53

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

A Pierce Carved Buffalo Horn Libation Cup on Stand,

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

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A Pair of Chinese Ivory Wrist Wrests,

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

A Chinese Ivory Buckle,

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

A Chinese Ivory Buckle,

18th/19th century, of rectangular form, having raised decoration on the top depicting a dragon amongst waves with a clasp extending from the main panel in the form of a dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. Length 1 3/4 x width 1 1/2 inches. $300-500 58

A Set of Eighteen Polychrome Decorated Ivory Figures of Lohan,

each figure with exaggerated facial expression with some holding various instruments and animals, each depicted in a seated pose atop a rocky seat. Height of tallest 3 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000

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A Chinese Archaistic Style Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, 17th/18th century, the cup of truncated form with a rectangular rim having a squared pouring spout and a strap handle with a climbing beast, the exterior having taotie style relief carving, raised upon a tapering squared base with keyfret border, the whole raised atop a carved wood stand of a flowering plant. Width of cup over handle 7 1/8 x height of cup 4 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Ralph and Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Provenance: Acquired by the family in the 1940s $10,000-15,000

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A Daoist Carved Wood Figure of Zhenwu,

depicting the perfected warrior with gilt and lacquer throughout, with painted mustache wearing carved and gilt armor with the sleeves realistically carved waiving backwards, posed with left hand resting on his left knee. Height 42 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector Provenance: P.C. Lu Works of Art Limited, Hong Kong $20,000-30,000

61*

A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Miniature Kang Cabinet,

having carved panels throughout depicting the traditional Chinese scene of boys at play shown at various pursuits and sports, the cabinet of rectangular form with two square doors, above two rectangular doors, above one drawer, the sides having conforming figural panels all framed with a border of a repetitive diaper pattern and having etched metal hinges and locks throughout. Height 26 x width 14 7/8 x depth 6 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000 21

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A Rare and Important Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Treasure Box,

Qing Dynasty, comprised of four tiered compartments with hinged corners, each having carved decoration throughout with the staggered shelves separated by pierce carved screens of traditional motifs including dragons, cranes, bamboo and geometric designs, the surface of the shelves having black lacquer with gilt floral sprigs, the lower register of each shelf containing six rectangular panels depicting landscape scenes with the central panel attached to a single drawer, the whole raised atop a shaped apron and squat scrolled feet. Height 18 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong, April 1960 $40,000-60,000

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A White-Glazed Molded Porcelain Vase,

Qianlong Mark and Period, in the style of dingware, having key fret border on the galleried rim above a band of repetitive lingzhi fungus heads, the neck flanked by deer head handles, each with antlers and delicately holding a branch of lingzhi fungus in its mouth, the moulded body decorated with eighteen cranes amongst clusters of scrolling clouds with some holding branches of fruit, all above a border of crashing waves, the underside having six character Qianlong seal mark. Height 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois Notes: See similar vase Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Paris, 12 June 2008, lot 325 $30,000-50,000

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A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Armchairs,

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

A Chinese Carved Hardwood Model of a Water Buffalo,

having glass eyes and bone teeth, depicted with a young boy, raised on a fitted and pierce carved wood stand. Height 8 1/2 x width 15 inches. $800-1,200 66

A Zitan Wood Brush Pot,

17th century, of cylindrical form having deep brown tone. Height 5 11/16 x diameter 5 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector Provenance: P.C. Lu Works of Art Limited, Hong Kong $10,000-15,000 67

A Chinese Jade Inset Hardwood Ruyi Scepter,

having three pierce carved jade panels set into the wood scepter, the shaft heavily carved with scenes of animals amongst a landscape. Length 17 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 68

A Zitan Brush Pot,

with bone inlay, the body with calligraphic inscription containing references to the Jiaqing imperial reign, the vessel having raised band at top with a raised border at the mouth rim with a thumb-grooved foot, raised on three squat bracket feet. Height 6 x diameter 5 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000 69

A Bronze Brush Rest,

Ming Dynasty, of mountainous form raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 11 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, New York $4,000-6,000

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A Pair of Chinese Bronze Incense Holders, Ming Dynasty, of hexagonal form with foliate decoration on bronze stands. Height 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Medard C. Lange, Chicago, Illinois Provenance: Nagatani, Chicago $800-1,200 71

A Chinese Bronze Ding,

the archaistic style vessel having two loop handles with raised taotie decoration throughout, having three legs of animal form, with pierced hardwood lid with pierce carved jade flower-form finial, raised atop a fitted hardwood base in the form of three crossed garment hooks. Height overall 11 inches. $2,000-4,000 70

A Chinese Stained Ivory and Hardwood Screen,

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

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A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Framed Jade and Hardstone Panels,

the panels having an archaistic form ding vessel at the top above various objects including toggles, bowls and floral arrangements, contained in carved cinnabar lacquer frames having hardstone and jade carvings of bats, having geometric metal mount at top. Height 39 x width 27 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 74*

A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Bottle Vases, the bulbous vases having long tapering necks with scrolling lotus plants, the main bodies each containing four circular cartouches with figural scenes, the foot having lappet and key-fret borders. Height 19 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois Provenance: Purchased from Richard Norton Inc., Chicago, 1973 $3,000-5,000 74

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A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Vases,

of octagonal form, having squared galleried rim with key-fret decoration above the main body containing octagonal figural cartouches, the sides containing rectangular figural panels and raised on a square foot, further raised on a conforming square lacquer base with four squat legs. Height with base 20 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois $6,000-8,000 76

A Cinnabar Lacquer Baluster Vase on Stand,

having domed lid with finial raised on the vase containing figural scenes and raised on a footed cinnabar lacquer stand, mounted as a lamp. Height overall 17 inches. $1,000-2,000 77

A Chinese Ivory Birdcage,

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

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

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

A Set of Eight Ivory Carvings of Immortals,

each figure depicted riding atop an animal, including an elephant, tiger, lion, horse, deer and ox, each raised atop a fitted rectangular wood stand. Height of each ivory approximately 5 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 79

A Southeast Asian Carved Ivory Figure of a Deity,

the figure having eleven heads having elaborate head dresses and the face of a man with curled hair at top, with eleven sets of arms with each hand clasping a various attribute, having draped robes with hanging strands of beads, raised upon a wood base. Height 17 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000 80

A Set of Eight Ivory Immortals,

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

A Chinese Carved Ivory Censer,

A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress on Horseback,

An Ivory Lidded Vase,

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

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depicting the figures in full armor with pendants waving behind them, with free-moving chains and raised atop an ivory veneered rectangular base. Height 14 1/8 inches. $3,000-5,000

having dragon form finial above bands of geometric decoration, the neck having four mask and freemoving ring handles, the main body having carved round cartouche with a sinuous dragon flanked by animal mask and free moving ring handles with beasts seated atop, having octagonal base with fitted wood stand. Height of ivory 12 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

A Chinese Ivory Tripod Censer,

having fu dog form finial with embroidered ball above four animal mask and free-moving ring handles, the main body flanked by two dragon form handles with geometric decoration and lose rings, the body having carved decoration of dragons and raised on three claw and ball feet, further raised on a fitted wood stand. Height of ivory 12 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 85

A Lidded Ivory Vase,

of lidded baluster form, having pierce carved dragonform finial, above the bulbous body with animal mask and free-moving ring handles, the main body having carved panels of dragons, hung from a carved ivory chain with wood stand. Height of ivory 9 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 86

A Pair Chinese Lidded Ivory Vases,

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

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An Ivory Doctor’s Lady,

the large figure shown in the typical recumbent pose, having free-moving carved bracelet with relief carving of a necklace, the figure raised atop a fitted kang form wood couch. Length of ivory 20 3/8 inches. Property from a Chicago Estate $5,000-7,000 88

A Jade Fox on Carved Ivory Stand,

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

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An Archaistic Style Yellow Jade Plaque,

of brown and yellow colored stone, of rectangular form carved in relief with the head of a beast. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $300-500 90

A Chinese Jade Toggle,

of white stone, in the form of ‘mustache fruit’ with scrolling leaves and vines throughout, raised upon a pierce carved wood stand. Width 1 3/4 inches. $200-400 92

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A Jade Toggle of Two Beasts,

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

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A Jade Toggle of Mustache Fruit and Lotus,

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

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A White Jade Panel,

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

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A White Jade Buckle,

having rectangular slot with carved loop at top. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 95

A White Jade Plaque,

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

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A Spinach Jade Lotus Form Brush Washer,

of spinach green stone with small black flecks throughout, the form of a large curled lotus pad with a blossom at the side, the naturalistic carving showing the stem of the plant curled over the side and running beneath the lotus, raised on a fitted hardwood stand pierce carved with lotus blossoms, pads and vines. Width of jade 13 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $1,000-2,000 97*

A Group of Seven Jade Garment Hooks,

of varying sizes in white and pale celadon stone, each with a sinuous beast carved at the top. Length of longest 3 3/4; smallest 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 98*

A White Jade Garment Hook,

having a sinuous dragon on its back, mounted as a magnifying glass with silvered metal mount marked H.K. Length of hook 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 35

A Chinese Jade Openwork Finial,

Ming Dynasty, having pierced foliate decoration throughout with a dragon at top above the oval base having drilled holes for attachment purposes. Height 2 3/8 inches. $7,000-9,000 100

A Carved Jade Three Legged Toad,

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

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A Chinese Jade Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk Object,

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

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A Carved Jade Mountain,

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

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A Jade Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk Object,

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

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A Set of Five Jade Vases,

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

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A White Jade Garment Hook,

having a sinuous dragon on the back, mounted as a magnifying glass with silvered metal mount stamped H.K. Length of hook 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 106*

A Rectangular Jade Lock,

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

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A Carved Jade Plaque,

likely from a ruyi scepter, of white stone of oval form with carving in relief of Buddhist emblems. Width 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 108*

A Group of Three Circular Jade Disks,

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comprised of two examples with pierced carving and one celadon bi with raised carving of beasts. Diameter of largest 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $600-800 109*

A Group of Four Jade Articles,

all of pale celadon colored stone, comprised of a bi with raised bosses and C-scroll decoration, a pierce carved plaque of a moth, a plaque with central panel depicting a prunus plant and a toggle of a woman holding a fish. Width of widest 3 1/4 inches. $600-800 110

A Group of Two Jade Toggles,

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

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A Group of Four Jade Plaques,

A Carved Jade Phoenix with Vase,

of celadon colored stone with decoration of a bird, a parakeet, two figures flanking a character, and two children mock fighting. Height of tallest 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 112

A Knot-Form Belt Buckle,

of pale celadon colored stone, of rectangular form resembling a knot, with peg and hook carved on the back. Length 4 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $1,000-2,000

of pale olive green colored stone, the bird having an archaistic style lidded vase on its back, having flowing tail feathers extending under the body to the front. Height 8 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 114*

A White Jade Garment Hook,

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

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A Brown-Ground Lacquer Cylindrical Box and Cover,

A Black/Brown-Glazed Circular Box and Cover,

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Circular Box and Cover,

Western Han Dynasty, the domed top with central quatrefoil motif in metal, possibly silver, surrounded by sparse abstract decoration of cuts and lines in orange lacquer, all within a narrow border of dots. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Anthony Carter, London Notes: See discussion of a smiliar box by Margarete Prüch. “A Han Dynasty Lacquer Box from the Hammonds Foundation” Orientations Magazine May 2008: pg 47-50 $4,000-6,000 116

A Buff Pottery Circular Box and Cover,

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

A Green-Splashed White-Glazed Molded Stem Box and Cover,

Late Tang/Early Five Dynasties Period, in the form of a lobed four petal flower and raised on a spreading pedestal foot. Diameter 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection $2,000-4,000

Tang Dynasty, having glaze throughout with the clay body showing through at the edges. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $1,200-1,800 118

A Green, Amber and Cream-Glazed Molded Pottery Box and Cover,

Tang Dynasty, the Sancai glazed vessel of circular form with the cover having four florettes resembling butterflies, containing splashes of green, amber and cream glaze, the interior with green glaze. Diameter 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-3,000 119

A Blue, Amber and Cream-Glazed Pottery Circular Box and Cover,

Tang Dynasty, the cover containing seven amber and green flower heads atop a blue reserve, the sides spotted with amber and cream glaze. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000

Tang Dynasty, the lid with central spiraling design in amber and cream colored glaze suggesting a yin/ yang motif, having a green ground with cream dots. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $5,000-7,000 121

A Green and Amber Resist Glazed Pottery Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having green and amber spotted glaze, the interior covered with an all over amber glaze. Diameter 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $4,000-6,000 122

A Small Silver Circular Box and Cover,

Tang Dynasty, having finely engraved decoration throughout of ducks amongst blossoming plants, all reserved upon a ring-punched design. Diameter 1 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection $1,500-2,500 123

A Silver Circular Box and Cover,

Tang Dynasty, the sides with four evenly spaced notches, the cover having engraved decoration of paired ducks. Diameter 3 1/6 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $2,000-4,000

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A Steatite Circular Box and Cover,

Tang Dynasty, having spotted metallic grey tones throughout. Diameter 4 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $2,000-4,000 125

A Silver Circular Box and Cover,

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

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Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London Anthony Carter, London $10,000-15,000 126

A Changsha Pale Celadon-Glazed Circular Box and Cover,

late Tang Dynasty, the cover decorated with a butterfly having outstretched wings accented with iron-brown colored spots, having pale olivecolored glaze throughout. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,500-2,000 121

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A Xingyao Circular Box and Cover,

Late Tang/Early Five Dynasties Period, with straight walls and shallow domed lid. Diameter 5 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000 128

A Brown-Decorated Pale Greenish-WhiteGlazed Cylindrical Box and Cover,

Late Tang/Early Five Dynasties Period, the cover having six iron oxide spots around the edges on a central iron oxide splash to the central knop. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $800-1,200

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A Molded Green-Glazed Circular Box and Cover,

A Yueyao Celadon Cosmetic Box and Cover,

A Changsha Circular Box,

Tang Dynasty, the covered molded central foliate motif surrounded by four ruyi-shaped motifs with stylized clouds, all reserved on ring-punched ground. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $2,000-4,000

Five Dynasties/Northern Song Dynasty, having molded cover with three downturned lotus blossoms on winding stems, with a gray-green colored glaze, having darker glaze on the interior. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $3,000-5,000

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A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover,

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

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A Large White Circular Box and Cover, Tang Dynasty, having creamy beige glaze throughout. Diameter 6 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000

Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York $2,000-4,000 136

A Sancai-Glazed Circular Box and Cover,

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

having celadon glaze throughout with iron wash decoration on the lid in the form of grass. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

A Yueyao Carved Celadon Circular Box and Cover,

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

Southern Song Dynasty, the molded box having lid with a single flower head design. Diameter 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London $600-800 137

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

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A Small Yaozhou Celadon Circular Box and Cover,

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

Northern Sung Dynasty, the cover incised with a single ring, with a pale olive colored glaze throughout. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000

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A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover,

A Qingbai Bird-Form Circular Box and Cover,

A Longquan Celadon Molded Circular Box and Cover,

Southern Song Dynasty, the molded cover having leafy blossoming flower branches, all under a pale blue glaze. Diameter 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Song Dynasty, the molded cover showing the upturned head of a bird highlighted with amber/ brown tone splashes. Diameter 2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

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

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

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A Qingbai Foliate Circular Box and Cover,

A Qingbai Carved Circular Box and Cover,

Song Dynasty, the cover with foliate stem encircled by petals. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Eskenazi Limited, London $1,500-2,000

Song Dynasty, the carved cover with a lotus blossom amongst leafy foliage, having pale blue glaze. Diameter 5 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $2,000-4,000

Song Dynasty, the molded cover having central decoration of a boy amongst lotus above a band of radiating vertical lines, all under a pale blue-green glaze. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000 143

A Qingbai Carved Circular Cosmetic Box and Cover,

Song Dynasty, the carved lid with floral design, the interior of the vessel containing three small pots joined by stems radiating from a central flower head. Diameter 5 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000

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A Silver Melon-Form Box and Cover,

A Qingbai Circular Box and Cover,

A Qingbai Fruit-Form Box and Cover,

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

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

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A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover,

A Longquan Celadon Incised Circular Box and Cover,

Song Dynasty, the box having a thin layer of brown colored lacquer, with a stem issued from the center of the lid. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $7,000-9,000 145

A Repousse Gilt Silver Circular Cosmetic Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the cover with decoration of a blossoming peony with curling leaves in shallow relief, the box with conforming design, the interior containing three cups and a separate small silver spoon decorated with scrolling design. Diameter 4 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $8,000-12,000

Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, the vessel of tall form with a slight tapering cylindrical form, the cover with angled shoulders and central flat top, the whole covered in a pale blue/white glaze. Diameter 4 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Song Dynasty, having molded cover with floral sprays contained within a triple ring, the sides with light barbs. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,500-2,500

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Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, the lid formed as the top half of the box with central stem and leaves cascading over the sides, covered in a pale gray-blue glaze. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection

Song Dynasty, the incised cover having stylized leafy floral design, all under an olive-green colored glaze. Diameter 4 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000

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A Qingbai Molded Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, having molded cover depicting two circling phoenixes. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-3,000 151

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A Longquan Celadon-Glazed Circular Box and Cover,

Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, the molded cover with leafy floral spray, having a pale blue/green glaze throughout. Diameter 4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $2,000-4,000 152

An Amber-Brown-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, having molded cover containing decoration of two chrysanthemum blossoms with leafy branches, the sides molded with vertical ribs. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $1,000-2,000 153

A Brown-Glazed Molded Stoneware Circular Cosmetic Box and Cover,

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Song/Yuan Dynasty, the cover molded with two phoenixes amongst foliate scrolled decoration, with amber glaze throughout, the fitted interior having three small dishes. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection

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Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $1,500-2,500 154

An Anamese Enameled Circular Box and Cover,

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

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A Blackish-Brown-Glazed Circular Box and Cover, Song Dynasty, the interior having pale green glaze. Diameter 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Anthony Carter, London $3,000-5,000

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A Cizhou Painted Circular Box and Cover,

A Parcel-Gilt Bronze Circular Box and Cover,

Song/Jin Dynasty, having domed cover with brown tone decoration atop white slip of floral design of radiating petals. Diameter 4 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000 157

A Cizhou Painted Circular Box and Cover,

Song/Jin Dynasty, the cover having painted decoration in brown over a white slip with sprays of peony blossoms. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Paul Champkins, London $3,000-5,000

16th/17th century, the top having low case relief decoration with a central lotus blossom encircled by scrolling lotus repeated as a frieze on the sides of the box below a plain narrow rim and domed inner rim, all reserved on a stippled ground, the base cast with a four character Zhu Chenming zhi mark within a cartouche. Diameter 3 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, New York, 21 September 2000 J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $5,000-7,000 159

A Lac Burgaute Circular Box and Cover,

17th/18th century, the flat top having inlaid decoration in gold, silver and mother-of-pearl, with two hunters on horseback pursuing an animal in the landscape setting, raised above five flower sprigs reserved in an oval cartouche with a diaper band on the sides, all contained within narrow decorative borders, having four character seal mark in gold inlaid onto the base. Diameter 4 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection Provenance: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, New York, 21 September 2000 J.J. Lally & Co., New York City $7,000-9,000

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A Pair of Sancai-Glazed Pottery Earth Spirits,

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

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A Green Glazed Pottery Model of a Shepherd and Herd,

Han Dynasty, depicting the figure holding a staff behind the animals, some with yellow and brown colored glaze, inside of an arched pen with roofed structure at one end, raised on fitted hardwood stand. Width 9 x depth 7 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector Provenance: Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited $4,000-6,000 162*

A Pottery Model of a Horse and Two Groomsmen,

likely Tang Dynasty, the horse depicted standing on all four legs with head turned sideways, the figures with hands at front, all having remnants of polychrome pigment with wood bases. Height of first 11 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $1,000-2,000 163*

A Large Pottery Model of a Foreign Official,

likely Tang Dynasty, depicting the figure with hands clasped at front with remnants of polychrome pigments throughout. Height 28 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $1,500-2,000 164* 167

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A Buff Pottery Figure of a Lady,

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

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A Pottery Figure,

of Tang Dynasty style, depicting the standing figure with polychrome painting hat, with hands crossed at front with the robe having amber and green glaze. Height 18 inches. Property from the Collection of Georgette D’Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois $300-500 166*

A Group of Three Chinese Pottery Horses,

comprising one Tang style model of a horse and two Han style heads. Width of first 17 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of John Lebolt, President of Lebolt & Company, Chicago, Illinois $300-500 167

A Pottery Figure of a Dancer,

Tang style, the figure depicted facing forward grasping items in each hand above the large sleeve cuffs, having two large loops in her hair at back, with polychrome decoration throughout the robe and shoes. Height 16 inches. $500-700 168*

A Chinese Cizhou Style Vase,

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

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A Chinese Black Pottery Handled Jar,

Han Dynasty, having a matte black finish with a swirled design to the body flanked by handles. Height 12 3/4 inches. $800-1,200 170

A Collection of Ming Dynasty Tomb Articles,

comprising fifteen pieces including furniture, a table and food objects, all having sancai palette glazes. Height of tallest 8 inches. $800-1,200 171

A Qingbai Incense Burner,

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

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A Jun Ware Bubble Bowl,

of circular form with turquoise reserve having a purple splash on the interior, raised on a circular foot ring. Diameter 5 1/4 inches. $500-700 173

A Chinese “Speckled Deer” Tea Bowl,

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

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A Hare’s Fur Tea Bowl,

A Pair of Funerary Pottery Jars,

A Set of Twelve Chinese Porcelain Plates,

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

having vertical glaze drips throughout the interior with two large glaze drips hanging above the foot, together with three other hare’s fur examples. Diameter of first 4 7/8 inches. Property from the collection of Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York. Provenance: Acquired by Dr. Harry R. Caldwell in China in 1939 , purported to have been from the Fukien Chien-Yao Kiln Sites $1,500-2,000 175*

A Group of Four Hare’s Fur Tea Bowls,

having iron brown rims with blue tone interior glaze with vertical streaks. Diameter of largest 4 7/8 inches. Property from the collection of Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York. Provenance: Acquired by Dr. Harry R. Caldwell in China in 1939 , purported to have been from the Fukien Chien-Yao Kiln Sites $800-1,200

A Pair of Chinese Monochrome Porcelain Vases,

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

A Collection of Glazed Pottery Tea Bowls and Cups,

comprised of four tea bowls having iron glazes and two smaller tea bowls of conforming material. Diameter of largest 5 inches. Property from the collection of Mr. John Luebs, Camillus, New York. Provenance: Acquired by Dr. Harry R. Caldwell in China in 1939 , purported to have been from the Fukien Chien-Yao Kiln Sites $800-1,200

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having underglaze blue decoration of dragons amongst clouds and chasing the flaming pearl. Diameter 11 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector

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A Chinese Porcelain ‘Dragon’ Plate,

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

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

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A Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase,

A Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar,

19th century, having underglazed blue decoration in the front register of figures, with a crackled glaze throughout. Height 16 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 180

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Sung Dynasty, the baluster form vases having applied figures on the neck, with a celadon glaze throughout, lacking lids. Height 12 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

A Chinese Porcelain Yen-Yen Vase,

having underglazed blue decoration throughout depicting scholars and court scenes with rock work decoration and plantain plants throughout, with double underglazed blue ring on the underside. Height 16 3/8 inches. $800-1,200 181

A Porcelain Yen Yen Vase,

having underglazed blue decoration throughout, the upper register depicting figures amongst clouds with the bottom two depicting boys at play, with an underglazed blue double ring on the underside. Height 19 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

having deep blue underglazed decoration of a scrolling lotus vine with blossoms at the center, with tight band of petals at the base. Height 8 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $2,000-4,000 185*

A Chinese Porcelain Low Bowl,

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

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A Chinese Flambe Glazed Vase,

A Chinese Porcelain ‘Dragon’ Bowl,

A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain ‘Peach’ Bowls,

of meiping form with four impressed ridges along the corners, with iron glaze to the underside. Height 11 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 187

A Chinese Pottery Meiping,

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

depicting a sinuous five clawed dragon in green enamel amongst flames and chasing a flaming pearl, surrounded by two double line borders, the outer border with dragons and flames, having an underglazed blue Daoguang seal mark. Diameter 6 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 191

A Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl,

with enameled decoration of a flowering lotus plant. Diameter 6 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

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

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A Chinese Porcelain Footed Bowl,

A Chinese Porcelain ‘100 Butterfly Vase,’

A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vases,

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

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

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A Chinese Flambe Glazed Bottle Vase,

A Blue and White Reserve-Decorated ‘Dragon’ Dish,

of circular form having decoration of a writhing five-clawed dragon at the center, having two other dragons on the interior with the same on the reverse, having a lappet border above the foot, the underside having an underglazed blue Daoguang seal mark. Diameter 8 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

193 having glaze with purple and maroon colors throughout with the glaze running down to the foot ring, unmarked. Height 15 inches. $2,000-4,000 194

An Imitation Bronze Gilt Porcelain Vase,

of archaistic bronze form, having raised bands of gilt taotie style decoration throughout with four faux mask and ring handles, the reserve having splashes of robin’s egg glaze, having impressed Qianlong seal mark on underside. Height 14 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $5,000-7,000

having enameled decoration throughout depicting iron-red colored bats flying amongst flowering peach branches laden with large ripe fruit, with iron-red Qianlong seal mark on underside. Diameter 5 7/8 inches. $800-1,200 197

A Chinese ‘Snakeskin’ Glazed Vase,

of bottle form with speckled glaze throughout, unmarked. Height 11 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 198

A Chinese Flambe and Underglazed Copper Vase,

of baluster form with dragons underglazed in copper and cobalt on the shoulder. Height 12 1/8 inches. $800-1,200 199

A Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases,

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

A Chinese Famille Verte Center Bowl,

having central medallion of a lotus plant with insects above, the exterior having underglazed blue roundels with remnants of gilt. Diameter 12 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 201

A Famille Rose Rouleau Vase,

of typical form with enameled decoration throughout. Height 17 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

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A Group of Three Hardstone and Jade Models of Guanyin,

comprised of one rose quartz, quartz and jadeite models of the standing figure, raised upon a wood and gilt metal base and mounted as a lamp. Height of jade figure 5 inches. $600-800 203

A Chinese Jade Spear-Form Plaque,

of olive green stone with brown inclusion at the base, having carved decoration at the top of a mountain emerging from crashing waves, with inscription at the base. Height 7 1/8 inches. $600-800 204

A Pair of Jadeite Peacocks,

the pair shown with extended tail feathers raised atop a fitted wood base. Height of jade 5 1/4 inches. $600-800 203

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A Group of Two Jadeite Seals,

of rectangular and oval form, both having carved fu dogform finials. Height of tallest 1 5/8 inches. $800-1,200 206

A Group of Three Jade Toggles,

comprising a Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, a cicada and a double fruit form toggle. Length of longest 2 3/8 inches. Property of a Kansas City Collector $800-1,200 207

A Spinach Jade Seal Stamp,

of square form, having Buddhistic lion form finial, with four character mark on underside. Height 4 3/8 x width 4 1/8 x depth 4 1/8. $1,000-2,000 204

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A Group of Three Carved Jade Articles,

comprising a double bi of olive green colored stone connected by five striding chilong, one tan colored bi with raised carving of a chilong and a pale celadon colored cylindrical bead with raised carving of two chilong. Length of longest 5 inches. $1,000-2,000 209

A Group of Two Jade Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rings,

one jadeite ring of deep green and white color and one nephrite of white colored stone, together with a celadon colored jade bead. Height of tallest 1 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 210

A Jade Boulder,

of celadon colored stone depicting a village scene, raised atop a fitted wood stand. Height of jade 8 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 211

A Lidded Jadeite Vase, 208

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

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A Jade Lotus Form Water Coupe,

of pale celadon colored stone with russet inclusion on one end, in the form of a curled lotus pad, the interior carved with two frogs and a snail, the underside carved with flowing leaves and lotus stems. Height 1 3/8 x width 5 7/8 x depth 4 1/2 inches. $5,000-7,000 213

A Chinese Carved Jade Boulder,

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of pale olive green colored stone with russet skin, having carved grottos depicting village scenes and figures amongst pathways and plants, raised upon a carved wood base. Height 5 1/2 x width 8 inches. $3,000-5,000 214

A Jade Carving of a Boy,

of celadon colored stone, the figure depicted on its hands and knees. Length 2 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 215

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A Jade Scabbard Slide,

of iron-red and white colored stone, with carving of a chilong on one side with a taotie mask on the reverse, the jade attached to the fragment of an archaic sword, mounted on a later soapstone base. Width of jade 2 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 216

A Pair of Pierce Carved Jade Cylindrical Incense Holders,

of tan and russet colored stone, the pierced cylinders having carved decoration of village scenes, with key-fret and lappet borders at the top and bottom, with pierced lid and petal form foot. Height overall 11 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,000 217

A Group of Two Carved Jade Animals,

one of a ram in a recumbent pose of yellow stone with russet at front, the other a russet colored beast looking over his back. Length of ram 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $1,500-2,000 218

A Group of Three Jade Articles,

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

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A Celadon Jade Pebble Carving,

A Group of Two Jade Articles,

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A Lavender Jade Boulder,

A Group of Two Jade Toggles,

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

of naturalistic form with one side polished. Width 5 inches. $800-1,200 221*

A Jade Garment Hook,

having a sinuous dragon on the back, mounted as a magnifying glass with brass mount stamped Made in Germany with black glass handle. Length of hook 3 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

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comprising a plume holder of opaque and ironred colored stone, together with an opaque white scabbard slide. Length of Longest 3 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

comprised of one olive colored toggle depicting double gourds and a group of dogs. Length of longest 2 3/8 inches. $800-1,200 224

A Spinach Green Jade Model of Guanyin,

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

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A White Jade Toggle,

of even white colored stone, depicting two lingzhi fungus heads with other small heads throughout, having pierce carved stems on one side. Length 1 3/4 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $800-1,200 226

A Jade Cylindrical Seal,

of white and grey colored stone, the top having confronting animals with inscription around the outer edge and carved seal mark on underside. Height 2 x diameter 2 1/8 inches. $800-1,200 223

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A White Jade Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ring,

of opaque white stone with straight walls. Height 1 1/8 inches. $1,500-2,000 228

A Jade Carving of a Dog,

of white colored stone showing the hound in a recumbent pose with curled tail resting on its back. Length 2 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 229

A Chinese Jade Vase,

of celadon colored stone, the lidded vase of compressed flask form with foliate decoration throughout. Height 10 inches. $3,000-4,000 230

A White Jade Carving of a Cat,

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depicting the animal with a kitten at front and holding a flowering branch. Height 1 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 231

A Chinese Jade Model of a Buffalo,

of olive colored stone with russet skin on the top, depicting the animal in a recumbent pose, raised atop a fitted wood stand. Length 5 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 232

A Chinese Lidded Jade Vase,

of opaque white colored stone, of square form having relief carving throughout in the mughal style, with scrolling handles flanking the neck. Height 8 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 233*

A Chinese Carved Hardstone Censer,

of semi-transparent green stone, heavily carved throughout with pierced handles and free-moving rings, raised upon four cabriole legs and having a fitted wood base. Height 8 4/8 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $1,000-2,000 234

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

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A Jade Carving of a Fu Dog,

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of opaque tan colored stone with dark veining, the animal shown in a recumbent pose and carved with a pup on its ribbed back, both carved with curled hair and with plumes on their tales. Height 4 3/4 inches. $6,000-8,000 236

A Chinese Jade Bi,

likely Ming Dynasty, of pale celadon and white colored stone with black and brown veining on the sides, having lightly carved decoration of animals and plants. Diameter 3 7/8 inches. $5,000-7,000 237*

A Chinese Hardstone Lidded Vase,

of spinach colored stone, the vase having four dragon mask and ring handles, the lid having a fu dog finial and ring handles with jade link rings suspended from a hardwood stand. Height of jade 10 1/4 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $2,000-4,000 238 236

A Cloisonne and Gilt Metal Censer,

having pierced metal lid with fu dog form finial, above the bulbous body raised upon three squat legs. Height 5 5/8 inches. Property of a Private Midwest Collector $500-700 239

A Chinese Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Stand,

of rectangular form, having inlaid mother-ofpearl decoration throughout, the top having a scene of three figures in a garden next to a pond with two ducks, raised upon four cabriole legs. Height 7 1/4 x width 23 1/4 x depth 14 1/2 inches. $500-700 240

A Chinese Porcelain Inset Table Screen,

of rectangular form, with enameled decoration of a landscape, raised upon a carved wood stand. Height of porcelain 15 5/8; height overall 32 inches. $800-1,200 241

A Chinese Porcelain Inset Eight-Panel Table Screen,

comprised of rectangular porcelain plaques with enameled decoration, set into a hardwood frame. Height 31 1/4 x width of each panel 6 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

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A Lacquer and Hardstone Screen Six-Panel Floor Screen,

each panel having three recessed cartouches containing gilt and carved jade, ivory and hardstone decoration of items from the scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk and landscape scenes with flowering plants, framed by carved cinnabar and black lacquer surround having carved geometric decoration, the panels connected with metal rat-tail hinges. Height of individual panel 72 1/8 x width 16 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

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A Pair of Cloisonne Boxes,

of domed circular form with foliate decoration throughout and having a four character Qianlong mark on the underside. Height 3 x diameter 3 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 247

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A Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Box,

the lid having a five-clawed forward facing dragon upon a blue reserve with a repetitive lappet border, the underside having a four character Qianlong mark. Height 2 1/4 x width 4 x depth 5 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 245

A Pair of Cloisonne and Gilt Bulb Trays,

of rectangular form, the rims having key-fret border, raised on four bracket feet, with a four character Qianlong mark on the underside. Height 4 3/8 x width 9 5/8 x depth 6 5/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 246*

A Chinese Carved Wood Table Screen,

19th century, the rectangular panel depicting the Buddha at center surrounded by a multitude of figures under clouds and a pagoda, having carved frame with scrolling foliate decoration, the stand having deep pierced carving of figures in a village scene. Height of panel 34 x width 22 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois Provenance: Purchased from John Boehme Rare Antiques, La Jolla, California, 1978 $2,000-4,000 247

A Chinese Cinnabar Miniature Altar Table,

having carved foliate decoration, the center panel painted with floral medallions, raised on four scrolling supports. Height 13 3/4 inches. $500-700 248

A Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Lidded Vase,

of baluster form, the lid with foliate finial with the main vase depicting an outdoor scene of figures in a garden. Height 12 1/2 inches. $300-500 246

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A Lac Burgaute Square Box,

the lid having central roundel with character, surrounded by scrolling floral and geometric designs. Width 16 3/8 inches. $300-500 60

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A Pair of Lac Burgaute Trays,

of oval form, the center with four goldfish surrounded by floral decoration. Width 13 1/4 inches. $300-500 251

A Chinese Carved Stone Stele Fragment,

likely Northern Wei Dynasty, of grey colored stone, the fragment depicting a figural scene from the upper right portion of the stele, raised upon a fitted wood base. Height of fragment 7 3/8 inches. Provenance: Ex Edward Strohmeier Collection $500-700 252

A Pair of Peking Glass Vases,

of baluster form with enameled decoration of ironred dragons over the milk glass bodies. Height 8 1/2 inches. $500-700 253*

A Well Carved Hardwood Stand,

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

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A Group of Nineteen Hardwood Stands, of various forms and decoration. $800-1,200 255

A Collection of Chinese Silver Articles,

containing twelve settings of spoons, divided saucers, dishes, larger dishes, teacups and saucers, together with two silver napkin rings, all having incised floral decoration; approximate total weight 86.30 ozt. Length of first 7 1/2 inches. Property of a Private West Michigan Collector $1,000-2,000 251

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A Quatrefoil Blue Peking Glass Bowl,

A Collection of Hardstone Carvings of Chinese Instruments,

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the thickly made vessel of transparent blue glass and having tapering walls, having four character Qianlong seal mark on the underside in a double square. Width 8 inches. $1,000-2,000 257

A Chinese Cloisonne Vase,

of gu form, with bamboo form gilt handles. Height 11 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 258*

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Octagonal Covered Bowls,

having gilt on copper perimeters with polychrome floral decoration on a turquoise reserve, the bowls having inset jade carvings depicting seated figures of Buddha upon lotus blossoms and the lids with double dragon formed jade toggle handles on fitted wood bases. Height 11 x diameter 11 inches. From the Private Collection of Baron James Spence Bishop III, Charlotte, North Carolina $3,000-5,000

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depicting various wind, percussion and stringed instruments carved of hardstone and semi-precious stones, together with fitted wood stands. Height of tallest 5 inches. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $1,000-2,000 260

A Group of Hardstone Articles,

comprised of two beast form animals and a brush washer. Length of largest 9 inches. $600-800

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A Chinese Bronze Censer on Stand,

having pierced lid with finial of Shoulao seated atop a deer, the circular body having inverted elephant head form handles and raised on a lotus pad form stand raised on three shaped feet. Height overall 10 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Larry Faxon Diehl, Agricultural Attaché for the Embassy of the United States of America in Burma; Tempe, Arizona $1,000-2,000 265

An Archaistic Style Bronze Vessel or Ding,

A Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flowering Plant,

having loop handles above bulbous form body with taotie decoration raised on three cylindrical legs, having mineral incrustations throughout. Height 8 inches. $5,000-7,000

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A Gilt Bronze Ear Cup,

261 comprised of various pieces of carved hardstones. Height 27 inches. $700-900

A Pair of ‘Tiger’s Eye’ Veneered Lidded Vases,

having figural finials above the baluster form vessels, with four animal head form handles above the paneled body with applied figural carvings throughout, raised on fitted wood stands. Height 29 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

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

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A Chinese Bronze Food Vessel,

A Chinese Porcelain Inset Table Screen,

A Smokey Quartz Brush Washer,

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An Archaistic Style Bronze Vessel,

A Chinese Carved Ivory Plaque and Ruyi Scepter,

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

of cylindrical form raised atop a square base supported by figural legs. Height 20 inches. $1,000-2,000 269

A Bamboo Veneered Table Screen,

of rectangular form, having one side carved with a landscape scene containing figures under a bamboo grove, the reverse with a calligraphic inscription, raised on a hardwood stand. Height overall 17 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

the fan-form panel depicting five male figures pulling on clouds, having realistically enameled faces and pastel colored clothing, raised in a pierce carved stand with scrolling vine decoration. Width of porcelain 8 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

of rectangular form depicting figures in a boat within a pierced wood frame, together with a wood ruyi scepter with cloisonne plaques. Height of ivory 4 1/2 x width 6 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

of oval form, carved with five chilong climbing over the rim amongst lingzhi fungus, raised on a conforming foot ring. Width 8 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 274

A Chinese Amethyst Toggle,

of translucent purple stone depicting two hanging fruit. Length 2 inches. $300-500 275

A Jade and Hardstone Necklace,

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A Chinese Carved Green Quartz Lidded Vase,

of translucent stone, having carved decoration throughout of birds amongst lotus plants, fitted as a lamp and having a giltwood and bronze base. Height of quartz 18 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

having a pierced hardstone medallion, with the necklace containing black stone beads and celadon jade interlaced rings. Length overall 16 inches. $200-400 276

A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Baluster Vase,

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

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A Pair of Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Baluster Vases,

relief carved depicting figures in a landscape with pine trees and mountains in the distance, raised on bronze bases, mounted as lamps. Height of vases 12 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 278

A Pair of Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Models of Dogs, the animals depicted sitting on their haunches and carved with collars with bells at front, raised on carved hardwood stands. Height on stands 7 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 279

A Large Lapis Lazuli Jardiniere,

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

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A Carved Quartz Lidded Vase,

of transparent green stone, having carving in relief throughout and flanked by animal head handles, raised on a wood and metal base, mounted as a lamp. Height 19 inches. $1,000-2,000 281

A Cloisonne Covered Vessel,

the lidded vessel having cloisonne decoration throughout with stepped lid above the cylindrical body containing four cartouches inset with carved jade roundels, raised upon a circular foot. Height 15 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 282

A Chinese Fahua Glazed Pottery Model of a General,

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Ming Dynasty, the figure shown in a seated position with glaze throughout, mounted as a lamp with a shade sewn from kesi embroidered panels. Height 13 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 283

A Gourd Brush Pot,

of cylindrical form with raised decoration, having four character mark on the underside. Height 4 3/8 inches. $1,000-1,500 284

A Chinese Gourd Moon Flask,

one side depicting boys washing an elephant, the other showing a gentleman on horseback, having circular neck with stiff plantain leaf decoration and having a rectangular foot with Guangxu seal mark on the underside. Height 11 inches. $2,000-3,000 285* 279

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A Pair of Carved Rhinoceros Horn Cups,

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

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A Group of Two Silver Edward Farmer Match Box Covers, together with two other unmarked examples. Length of longest 2 3/8 inches. $300-500 287

A Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Baluster Vase,

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

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A Chinese Lacquered Six Panel Screen,

having carved and polychrome decoration of floral scenes including ducks and deer, having inscription on one panel. Height of each 72 1/2 inches. $600-800 289

A Wood Carving of Damo Buddha,

depicting the figure with enlarged cranium, wearing a flowing robe with a dog by his side. Height 8 3/4 inches. $800-1,200 290

A Group of Two Coral and Silver Hairpins,

the branches mounted at the top of the silver hairpins. Length of longest 6 3/4 inches. $300-500 291

A Pair of Mandarin Rank Badges,

together with single badge and set of embroideries. Dimensions of largest 20 x 13 inches. $300-500 292*

Two Pairs of Chinese Shoes for Bound Feet,

having silk covering throughout in multiple tones atop white platforms. Length of longest 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

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A Silk Kesi Panel,

the polychrome panel depicting a floral design. Height 40 x width 21 inches. $500-700 294

A Chinese Embroidered Robe,

having roundels on the front of cranes with hidden stitch, upon a navy ground with floral sprays embroidered throughout, with pale blue silk liner, having gilt buttons throughout. Length 47 inches. $500-700 295

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A Pair of Kesi Panels,

depicting figural scenes upon a gilt reserve, framed. Height of panel 39 1/2 x width 10 3/4 inches. $600-800 296

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

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A Chinese Embroidered Robe,

A Kingfisher Feather Decorated Headdress,

A Chinese Embroidered Pleated Skirt and Collar,

depicting a forward facing five-clawed dragon at front on a blue reserve above two confronting dragons above polychrome embroidery of crashing waves, with clouds interspersed throughout, the reverse having three dragons, the sleeves with one dragon on each shoulder and having horse hoof cuffs. Length 55 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 298

A Group of White Jade, Coral and Silver Hair Pins,

comprising three silver mounted white jade hairpins, one silver mounted coral pin in the form of a dragon head, and two smaller white jade and coral examples, together with a silver and tortoise shell backed oval mirror. Height of first 7 3/4 inches. $800-1,200 299

A Kingfisher Feather Decorated Headdress,

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

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depicting flowers and dragons in blue feathers, with fiber and glass spheres throughout, having fitted wood box. Width 12 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 301

A Chinese Ninghsia Wool Carpet,

of rectangular form having central medallion of four blue lotus blossoms, upon a repetitive medallion reserve contained in a key-fret border and a border with navy reserve containing a scrolling flowering peony. 7 feet 4 inches x 5 feet 1 inch. Property from a Private Chicago Collector $5,000-7,000 302

A Group of Two Chinese Silk Robes,

the first having black brocade reserve with polychrome embroidered decoration throughout of vases with flowering branches, peony blossoms, insects and having embroidered sleeves on an ivory colored reserve, together with a black and gold brocade robe, both having blue silk lining. Length of first 48 inches. $600-800

of red silk with embroidered floral decoration on the waist above a ruyi form panel, with embroidered decoration at the base of a phoenix above a blossoming peony. Length of skirt approximately 37 inches. $300-500 304

A Collection of Six Chinese Silk Textile Panels, comprised of various fragments including sleeve bands, framed. Height of largest 22 3/4 x width 11 inches. $200-400 305

A Chinese Ivory Pleasure Boat,

the multi-deck boat depicted with figures carved throughout at various pursuits including eating and playing games, the windows carved with movable shutters and having free-moving hanging lanterns, with detachable pendants and lanterns above, raised on a wave form hardwood base. Length 13 3/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 306

A Unique Set of Chinese Puzzle Balls,

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

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A Chinese Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand,

the main ball at top carved with sinuous dragons, contained in a fixed ring above the turned standard containing another small ball and pierced cylinder, the whole raised atop a pierced cylindrical base. Height 16 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000 308

A Group of Two Chinese Ivory Figures,

of one standing figure of a woman pouring out a basket of flowering peony blossoms raised on a hardwood base, and one figure of a woman playing a Chinese pan flute and seated atop a garden seat. Height of taller 14 inches. $1,000-2,000 309

A Group of Three Chinese Ivory Figures, depicting standing figures with incised and polychrome decoration. Height of tallest 12 inches. $1,500-2,000 310*

A Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures on Buffalo,

the carvings depicting figures holding a staff seated atop a recumbent buffalo, raised atop fitted wood stands. Width 12 inches. Property from the Estate of John Haight, Arlington Heights, Illinois $1,500-2,000 311

A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Fisherman,

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

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A Chinese Ivory Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model,

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

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A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Seated Calligrapher, depicting a woman at a table holding a brush and painting a floral scroll, with a lantern above, raised atop an oval base with carved border and raised on four spherical supports. Height 14 inches. $1,000-2,000 314

A Pair of Chinese Pierce Carved Ivory Brush Pots, having decoration throughout of meandering figures and village scenes, raised atop fitted wood bases. Height overall 9 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,000 315

A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk,

having pierce carved decoration of a dragon and figures amongst trees. Length 20 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 316

A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk,

having pierced carving throughout, raised on a fitted wood base. Length 20 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 317

A Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Figures of Ladies,

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depicted with a musical instrument on rectangular wood bases. Height of ivory 10 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

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A Pair of Ivory Birds,

A Chinese Carved Ivory Mountain,

depicted perched atop flowering peony branches and on circular wood bases. Height of ivory 12 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000 319

An Ivory Carving of a Lady and Child,

the woman depicted holding a flowering branch with the child standing at her side holding a book, raised on wood base. Height 11 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 320

A Pair of Carved Ivory Musicians,

depicting in flowing robes holding traditional instruments. Height 12 inches. $1,000-2,000 321*

A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures,

the woman shown with a ruyi scepter and the man holding a sword. Height of tallest 14 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dana and Heather Green, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-2,000

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depicting a vertical mountain with carved decoration throughout of figures in a village scene. Height 15 inches. $1,500-2,000 323

An Ivory Carving of Two Ladies,

Republic Period, depicting the figures in flowing robes. Height of tallest 7 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 324

A Carved Ivory Figural Group,

Republic Period, depicting four women in a garden setting, one on a swing with a fence behind, mounted on hardwood stand. Height overall 14 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 325

A Pair of Elephant Tusks,

of natural form and patina. Length of longest 26 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,000

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A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress,

A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress,

A Carved Ivory Censer,

the figures carved into throne chairs, raised atop ivory bases with three panel screens behind, raised on wood stands. Height overall 17 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

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of traditional form showing each in robes and seated on a throne chair. Height of tallest 10 inches. $2,000-4,000

having double fu dog form finial with the lid having two mask and free-moving ring handles, the main body having six carved panels of dragons flanked by dragon form handles with free-moving rings, raised on three animal paw legs issued from masks. Height 12 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Pair of Chinese Botanical Paintings,

A Pair of Chinese Paintings on Silk of Flowering Plants,

on silk depicting a flowering peony and chrysanthemum with one having an inscription at the upper right, framed. Height of image 10 x width 15 inches. Provenance: Spink & Sons, London $2,000-4,000

the well painted images depicting a buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand plant and a berry plant, each growing next to a rock and with insects around the plant, issued from enameled jardinieres, contained in gilt frames. Height of image 14 1/2 x width 11 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

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A Chinese Painting on Silk, Li Hong,

Qing Dynasty, dated 1862, depicting lotus and other flowers, having inscription at top right with three red seal marks throughout, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 37 1/2 x width 11 15/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $600-800 332*

A Chinese Painting on Silk of Swallows, Artist Unknown,

Qing Dynasty, depicting a flowering peony plant with a perched swallow and one in flight on the top branch, having inscription at left with four red seal marks throughout, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 42 5/16 x width 17 13/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $800-1,200 333*

A Chinese Landscape Painting on Silk, Shen Wenhan, Qing Dynasty, likely 18th century, depicting an island with stands of trees below a mountainous landscape, having inscription at top left with two red seal marks, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 15 11/16 x width 14 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $800-1,200 331

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A Chinese Ink Painting on Paper,

Qing Dynasty, dated 1837 or 1897, depicting two mountains, one with a stuppa at top above a rocky landscape, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 26 7/16 x width 15 9/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $600-800 335*

A Chinese Ink on Silk Painting, Dan Qiuning, Qing Dynasty, depicting bamboo, having a three character inscription at top left, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 42 x width 14 3/4 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $500-700 336*

A Chinese Landscape Painting on Silk, Li Peng,

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

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A Chinese Painting on Silk,

Qing Dynasty, dated 1831, depicting multiple flowering plants above a narcissus plant and pomegranates amongst other fruits, having inscription at top left with four red seal marks throughout, mounted as a scroll. Height of image 31 7/8 x width 15 13/16 inches. Property from the Honolulu Academy of Arts Provenance: The Richard Lane Collection $1,000-2,000 338

A Chinese Painting on Silk of Immortals,

in the 16th century style, depicting the central figure surrounded by Doaist immortals and priests with polychrome decoration throughout, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 74 x width 35 inches. $800-1,200 339

A Chinese Painting of Hawks,

depicting the birds of prey atop a craggy pine and in flight above other birds, having nine seal marks throughout, painted on silk. Height of image 47 x width 24 1/4 inches. $500-700 340

A Chinese Painting on Paper,

possibly Ming Dynasty, depicting two figure traversing a stream on the back of a buffalo. Height of painting 20 inches. $500-700 337

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A Chinese Hand Scroll,

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A Chinese Painting of Horses,

depicting a walled city including a pagoda in the clouds and figures at various tasks including playing music, reading texts, eating and court activities; cut into four separate framed sections. Height of each 11 inches x width of each 46 inches. $800-1,200 342*

A Chinese Painting of a Landscape,

the landscape shown with women throughout at various tasks below towering mountains, having inscription at upper left with two read seal marks, as well as having a five character inscription at the bottom right with one red seal mark. Height 42 3/4 x width 17 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 343*

A Chinese Painting of Immortals,

the painting on silk depicting the figures holding various attributes and riding animals including and elephant, tiger, dragon, peacock, lion and a spotted deer, having inscription at top left containing two red seal marks. Height of image 32 3/4 x width 17 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott and Cindi Roberts, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 74

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A Chinese Painting of Two Immortals,

depicting two religious figures, one holding a bundle of lotus pads and flowers, the other a box of food and a ruyi scepter, the balding figures shown in flowing robes, having inscription at top and bottom right with four red seal marks, framed. Height of image 35 x width 12 inches. $800-1,200 346

A Chinese Landscape Painting, Cheng Zhengkui, possibly 17th century, ink on sill, depicting a foliate covered mountain above a small structure and lake, inscribed at left, mounted on brocade scroll. Height of image 29 1/4 x width 15 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 347*

A Chinese Painting,

on silk, depicting women at various tasks, framed. Height of image 11 5/8 x 47 1/8 inches Property from the Estate of Dr. Joseph and Donna Lee Boggs, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

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depicting a rider and two horses traversing a landscape below a craggy tree, having inscription at top left with a single seal mark in red below the inscription and a collectors seal at the bottom right. Height 13 3/8 x width 26 inches. $1,000-2,000 349

A Chinese Painting on Paper, Attributed to Wang Zheng, depicting a standing crane on a rock under a flowering branch, with an inscription running down the left margin of the sheet. Height 46 x width 17 3/4 inches. $800-1,200 350

A Chinese Painting on Silk,

depicting a kingfisher in flight catching an insect with grasses below, having an inscription at the top left with one red seal mark. Height 41 3/4 x width 15 1/2 inches. $300-500 351

A Chinese Scroll Painting,

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

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A Chinese Fan Painting,

A Chinese Painting, Attributed to Huang Binhong,

the polychrome painting on paper depicting a scholar seated under an awning in front of a lotus pond with an attendant. Height 7 x width 17 inches. $300-500 353

A Chinese Landscape Painting on Silk, Wang Xeuhao,

dated 1786, depicting a river scene with mountainous background, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 48 x width 15 inches. $300-500 354

A Chinese Winter Landscape Painting on Paper, Wang Yu,

late 17th/early 18th century style, depicting the snow covered mountainous scene with craggy trees, the foreground showing two figures sitting inside of a house through the window, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 22 7/16 x width 18 1/4 inches. $500-700 355

A Chinese Painting on Silk,

depicting birds on flowering branches with mountains in the background. Height 50 1/2 x width 14 1/2 inches. $400-600 356

A Chinese Painting on Paper,

of a calligraphic inscription, mounted on a silk scroll. Height of image 38 1/4 x width 16 3/4 inches. $700-900 357

A Landscape on Silk,

depicting a mountainous landscape with a waterfall in black ink, having two character inscription and one red seal mark. Height 18 x width 20 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

depicting a traditional Chinese landscape. Length 53 1/2 x width 11 inches. $1,000-2,000 359

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A Chinese Scroll Painting,

depicting a winding river with trees and figures throughout. Height 21 1/2 x width 9 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 361

A Chinese Painting on Silk,

depicting Shoulao riding a deer and carrying peaches, with a woman in front of him holding a jar, having a seven character inscription at the upper right with two red seal marks, having ink inscription on exterior reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freer Art Gallery, Mr. Cahill 7/6/62; Painted by Chou Tso-Sung, 1850-1890.â&#x20AC;? Height of image 35 x width 25 inches. $1,000-2,000 362

A Chinese Painting on Paper, Chen Shao Mei,

depicting a Fall scene of trees growing on a river bank, with inscription on left side with two red seal marks. Height of image 34 inches. $2,000-4,000 363

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

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The George Eumorfopoulos Collection. Catalogue of the Chinese, Corean and Persian Pottery and Porcelain, Volumes 1-6, [and] Catalogue of the Chinese, Corean and Siamese Paintings. London: Ernest Benn, 1925-1927.

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7 vols. Folio, original black and gold textured cloth, spines lettered in gilt, uncut, publisher’s slipcases. Limited edition, number 88 of 560 copies printed on Van Gelder paper with numerous tipped-in color plates. Wear to slipcases; some wear at spine ends and hinges slightly tender. $800-1,200 365