Sale 397 | Asian Works of Art by Hindman

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Asian Works of Art

21 – 22 September 2015

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CHINESE WORKS OF ART | LOTS 600-620 CHINESE PAINTINGS | LOTS 621-663 SNUFF BOTTLES | LOTS 664-749 KOREAN WORKS OF ART | LOTS 750-759 SOUTHEAST ASIAN WORKS OF ART | LOTS 760-777 SOUTHEAST ASIAN PAINTINGS | LOTS 778-792 PROPERTY PICK UP HOURS MONDAY – FRIDAY | 9:00AM – 4:30PM All property must be picked up within seven business days per our Conditions of Sale. Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law.

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Cover: Lot 639 Shen Quan

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS AUCTION FIRM LICENSE NUMBER 444-000295

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF Gauhar Ahmad, Long Beach, Mississippi Dr. Perlita Campbell, Evanston, Illinois Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois Krystin Drake, Los Gatos, California Gary H. Dryer, Dorr, Michigan Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin James S. Frankenberger, Downers Grove, Illinois Sharon Goldsher, Chicago, Illinois Dr. Perry Guariglia, Chicago, Illinois Linda Heinen, Chicago, Illinois Ms. Diya Jain, New York, New York Thomas Joseph, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, Illinois George Kelly, Chicago, Illinois Fred M. Levin, Chicago, Illinois Scott Lindsay, Kansas City, Missouri Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mullins, Bannockburn, Illinois Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan Betty Patrick, Springfield, Illinois Shawn Patrick, Springfield, Illinois Dr. Alexander Phillips, Elizabeth, Illinois Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois Mrs. James Vail, Lake Forest, Illinois Jan Zajac, Crete, Illinois A Florida Gentleman A Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois A Gentleman, Solon, Ohio A A A A A

Lady, Chicago, Illinois Midwest Collector Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois Private Collection, Rhode Island Private Collector

P R O P E R T Y F R O M T H E E S TAT E S O F

Lot 35 A Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Camel

Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois John Timothy Harrington, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois Hugh Johnston Hubbard Trust, Lake Forest, Illinois Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado Barbara Busse Lawson Living Trust, Evanston, Illinois Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins Denise Selz, Chicago, Illinois Alice Ann Hunzicker Weckbaugh, Denver, Colorado An Estate, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Contents DAY ONE CHINESE WORKS OF ART

ASIAN FURNITURE

CHINESE WORKS OF ART

JAPANESE PAINTINGS AND WOODBLOCK PRINTS

JAPANESE WORKS OF ART

104

JEWELRY

112

CHINESE WORKS OF ART

124

CHINESE TEXTILES

152

REFERENCE BOOKS

160

DAY TWO

Lot 479 A Pair of Famille Rose Plates

CHINESE WORKS OF ART

164

CHINESE PAINTINGS

170

SNUFF BOTTLES

190

KOREAN WORKS OF ART

210

SOUTHEAST ASIAN WORKS OF ART

214

SOUTHEAST ASIAN PAINTINGS

220

AUCTION INQUIRIES

226

GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS

227

CONDITIONS OF SALE

228

TELEPHONE / ABSENTEE BID FORM

230

Chinese Works of Art | Lots 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 251 Monday 21 September | 10AM

Lot 235 A Jade Pendant

A Pierce Carved Celadon Jade Pendant

A Reticulated Jade Plaque

Two Pierce Carved Jade Plaques

the reticulated pendant centered with a shuangxi (double happiness) character flanked by two lotus sprays, all below a hanging bat. Height 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $600-800 2

A Pierce Carved Jade Circular Plaque

the even pale celadon stone having an openwork decoration depicting two children at play against a floral background. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

A Pierce Carved Pale Celadon Jade Pendant

the central double gourd flanked by foliate scrolls surmounted by a hanging winged bat. Height 1 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 6

A Carved Jade Carp-Form Toggle

A Pierce Carved Jade Circular Pendant

the reticulated pendant of a pale celadon stone, centered with a small circular bi disc enclosed by bamboo, carp and bat. Diameter 2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

the near-white stone of rectangular form having a beaded border enclosing two birds and flower heads. Height 1 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the celadon stone in the form of a carp bearing a string of coins in its mouth. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

the first of a celadon stone carved to the front depicting two children in a pavilion above a rectangular panel enclosing three flying bats, the second a pale celadon circular plaque with an openwork decoration depicting a shuangxi (double happiness) character, bat and two flower branches. Height of taller 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $500-700 8

A Carved Jade Toggle

the celadon stone having russet hues, depicting a monkey bearing a peach set atop a recumbent elephant. Length 2 3/4 inches. $300-500 9

A Carved Jade Pendant

the celadon stone carved to depict two phoenixes flanking a cattail-leaf fan with four characters ji xiang ru yi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;may good luck proceed as you wishâ&#x20AC;?) on one side, three bats and tree on the reverse. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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Five Pierce Carved Jadeite Pendants

A Carved Pale Celadon Jade Plaque

the first in the form of a archaic bell surmounted by a pair of confronting stylized dragons, the second carved to depict flower head and peach, the other three showing lotus bud and leaf. Height of largest 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

in the form of a leaf with lobed outline, having an openwork decoration depicting two children standing on each side of a mythical beast. Length 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 13

A Carved Jade Pendant

the near-white stone carved to depict carp and clams, having minor russet inclusions to the side. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

A Carved White Jade Rectangular Pendant

the headcrest of the even white pendant having lobed outlines and carved to both sides with ruyi heads and two pairs of chilongs, above a panel showing a standing scholar and his attendant in a garden filled with bamboo, rockery, pagoda and a pair of garden stools, the reverse with poetic inscriptions followed by a signature Zigang. Height 2 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

A Carved Jade Bi

both sides of the greyish green stone carved with C-scroll decoration. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 15

A Carved Jade Figural Group

of an opaque celadon and grey stone with white mottling and veinings, carved to depict three recumbent mythical beasts. Length 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

Two Pierce Carved Jade Pendants

A Pierce Carved Jade Pendant

each of circular form, the first a pale celadon example carved to depict a central fu character enclosed by a beaded border, the second a greyish celadon stone centered with a shou character within a square panel, further surrounded by four bats. Diameter of each 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 17

A Carved Jade Toggle

of a celadon stone, carved to depict two recumbent ducks side-by-side with their heads turned backwards facing each other, one bearing a lingzhi sprig in its beak, both having detailed feathers. Length 3 inches. $600-800

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the celadon stone carved in openwork technique depicting two medallions enclosing bats and shou characters against a foliage ground. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. $700-900 19

A Jadeite Rectangular Pendant

of a mottled green stone with darker inclusions, the upper crest pierced and carved to show two sinuous chilongs flanking a pearl, the main body plain. Height 2 1/2 inches. $500-700

A Celadon and Brown Jade Carving of a Bixie

the beast depicted seated with its legs tucked beneath it and with a scrolled tail and mouth opened, the horn carved in relief. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 21

A Carved Jade Figural Group

of a celadon stone with russet patch, depicting five children at play and bearing various precious objects, all set on a big leaf. Length 4 inches. $800-1,200

Two Carved Jade Figural Toggles

A Pierce Carved Jade Plaque

A Carved Celadon Jade Plaque

the first of a greyish celadon stone carved as a standing monk wearing robes with the left hand holding prayer beads and the right hand bearing a leafy branch, having russet areas to the back; the second of a yellowish celadon stone depicting a child wearing robes and a hat, both hands bearing a peach branch, having russet skins to the top. Height of taller 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 23

Two Carved Jade Pendants

the first a pale celadon bell-shaped stone carved to show a cluster of lingzhi, the second a near-white stone decorated on both sides with stylized taotie masks, both set on a fabric string. Height of jade 2 3/4 inches. $600-800

the pale celadon stone of square form with canted corners, carved to the center depicting a hanging bat bearing a chime in its mouth suspending two fish, flanked by archaistic borders, all against a background of foliate scrolls. Height 2 7/8 x width 3 inches. $400-600 25*

A Carved Jade Plaque

the celadon cartouche-form plaque carved to the front in high relief depicting a scholar under pine trees crossing a bridge within a landscape scene with swirling clouds, rockery and pagoda, set within a hardwood frame and stand finely carved in openwork showing foliate scrolls and auspicious clouds. Height of stone 3 1/4 x width 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alice Ann Hunzicker Weckbaugh, Denver, Colorado $700-900

the even celadon stone of cartouche form, carved to the front in low relief depicting a scholar, a Daoist immortal and his attendant standing on riverbank, with pine trees in distance. Height 4 1/8 inches. $600-800 27

A Carved White Jade Pendant

depicting double gourds and carved to the russet areas showing foliage. Height 1 7/8 inches. $700-900

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Three Neolithic Pottery Jars

Two Pottery Figures of Standing Warriors

A Set of Twelve Painted Red Pottery Zodiac Figures

the first of bulbous form, decorated with geometric design, applied with a loop-form handle, the second with the ovoid body rising to a tall neck and a lipped mouth with a band of dog teeth motif, flanked by a pair of arched handles, the third jar of globular form with applied decoration and two loop handles. Height of tallest 7 1/2 inches. $300-500 29

A Sancai Glazed Pottery Pillow

of square form, the top carved with lotus flowers and leaves, the sides decorated with further floral decoration, children at play and fu character, all reserved on a yellow ground, the edges glazed green. Height 3 3/4 x width 13 x depth 5 5/8 inches. $600-800

each figure depicted standing on rockwork, wearing full armor, the right fist raised while the left hand resting on the waist, the face with fierce expression. Height of taller 16 3/4 inches. $300-500 31

Two Purple and Turquoise Glazed Pottery Figures of Musicians

each figure standing on a rectangular base, wearing high hat and long robes secured by a fabric belt, both hands raised as if playing musical instruments. Height of taller 10 3/4 inches. $600-800

each figure depicted standing wearing long robes and both hands raised to the chest, folded and concealed in the sleeves, the face with human expression, the body having red pigment over white slip. Height of tallest 8 3/4 inches. $400-600 33

A Polychrome Glazed Pottery Equestrian Figural Group the horse standing on a rectangular base with a figure riding atop wearing cowl and both hands raised. Height 16 inches. $600-800 34

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

A Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Camel TANG DYNASTY

the amber and straw-glazed camel depicted standing on an unglazed rectangular base with the head raised and mouth open, having double humps at the back with a dotted blanket in green and ochre colors. Height 22 3/4 inches. Note: Accompanied by a Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from Oxford Authentication Ltd, Oxfordshire, England, dated November 6, 2008. $8,000-12,000

A Straw Glazed Pottery Figure of a Caparisoned Horse TANG DYNASTY

the animal depicted standing on an unglazed rectangular base with his head turned slightly left and his mouth open, the mane in amber glaze and the body covered in a creamy yellow glaze, the saddle unglazed and painted with an orange-red color. Height 12 7/8 inches. Note: Accompanied by a Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from Daybreak Archaeometric Laboratory Services, Guilford, Connecticut, dated January 10, 2008 $7,000-9,000

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

A Red Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse

the horse depicted standing with the head lowered, the mane naturally fall on one side of the neck, the saddle covered in a draped cloth, having red and black pigment to the body. Height 16 1/2 inches. $500-700 38

A Junyao Stoneware Dish

the shallow dish having a wide mouth rim and raised on a short straight foot, both the interior and exterior covered in an even pale lavender-blue glaze, the foot unglazed revealing the clay. Diameter 6 3/4 inches. $600-800 39

A Junyao Stoneware Bubble Bowl

the rounded well rising from a short unglazed foot ring, the interior and exterior covered in a light blue glaze thinning at the mouth rim and stopping around the foot, exposing the clay body. Diameter 4 inches. $800-1,200 40

A Jianyao Stoneware Tea Bowl

the conical bowl having a flaring mouth rim and raised on a small circular foot, covered in a brown glaze stopping in an irregular line with droplets above the unglazed base, revealing the clay. Diameter 4 1/4 inches. $600-800

41*

the lobed body covered in a blue-green glaze suffused with a network of brown crackles. Height 9 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

the circular bowl having a flaring mouth rim, raised on short straight foot with a circle of brown wash, the body suffused with a network of brown and dark grey crackles. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. $300-500

the vase having round shoulders and surmounted by a short neck and lipped mouth, the body covered with a white slip and painted in dark brown with centric circles and winged birds, the base unglazed. Height 12 inches. $400-600

A Guan-Type Porcelain Gu-Form Vase

A Ge-Type Porcelain Bowl

44*

the pear shaped vase raised on a splayed foot and surmounted by a lipped mouth, the body covered in a pale grey glaze with dark crackles, bearing an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 9 1/2 inches. $400-600

the main panel incised through the black slip depicting peony sprays against a light brown ground, the base unglazed revealing the clay. Height 13 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $500-700

A Ge-Type Porcelain Vase

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

A Cizhou-Type Sgraffiato Vase, Meiping

A Cizhou-Type Painted Pottery Vase, Meiping

A Yixing Pottery Teapot

the brown clay body of globular form applied with blooming prunus branches decoration and prunus tree trunks forming the handle, the spout and the finial, the cover having two stamped marks, and the base incised with a two-character Yinxian (Wang Yinxian, b. 1943) maker’s mark. Width over handles 7 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $500-700 47

A Yixing Pottery Teapot

the globular body decorated with a writhing dragon half-hidden in the clouds, the arched handle carved with scales, the domed cover decorated with a loose dragon head and surmounted by a lingzhi-form finial, the interior with a two-character maker’s mark within a small square panel. Height 3 3/8 x width over handle 6 inches. $800-1,200

A Yixing Pottery Teapot

the globular body molded as lotus blossom with a band of overlapping lotus petals, having lotus root forming the spout and the handle, the cover simulating lotus pod with a frog sitting atop with the interior impressed with two seals Jiang and Jiang Rong (Chinese, 1919-2008), the base bearing a Jiang Rong maker’s mark within a roundel. Height 3 5/8 x width over handle 7 inches. $500-700 49

A Green Glazed Yixing Pottery Teapot

the compressed globular body covered in an even green glaze with a cylindrical side spout and an arched handle, the cover having a finial in the form of a recumbent fu lion, the flat base impressed with a four-character maker’s mark. Height 3 5/8 x width over handle 7 7/8 inches. $800-1,200

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A Yaozhou Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowl

of conical form rising from a short foot to a flared mouth, the interior molded with foliate scrolls, the exterior having further foliate decoration, the whole body covered in an olive-green glaze. Diameter 6 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins Note: Accompanied by a copy of receipt from T.Y. King & Sons Works of Art, No. 4 West Arcade, Alexandra House, Hong Kong, November 13, 1954 $800-1,200 51

A Small Yaozhou Celadon Glazed Porcelain Dish

the mouth rim in the form of radiating petals, the central medallion incised with lotus scroll decoration. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. $600-800

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A Green Glazed Pottery Jar

A Celadon Glazed Porcelain Vase

LIKELY HAN DYNASTY

the bulbous body having high shoulders and an everted mouth, supported by three narrow feet, the body covered in deep green glaze with silver iridescence. Height 4 1/2 inches. $200-400 53

the baluster body rising from a splayed foot to a long neck flanked by a pair of stylized dragon shaped handles, both sides decorated with two confronting writhing chilongs, all below a band of lappet leaves and hanging tassels, mounted as a lamp. Height of porcelain 11 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

Two Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowls LIKELY YUAN DYNASTY

the first a deep rounded one raised on a short straight foot, covered in a sea-green glaze with a network of brown crackles, the base unglazed showing the clay, the second having a flared mouth rim, the exterior decorated with several concentric rings, the whole body covered in an olive-green glaze with crackles, together with a small dish with wide mouth covered in a light green glaze suffused with a network of light brown crackles, the base unglazed, raised on a hardwood stand. (3 works) Diameter of largest 5 7/8 inches. $300-500

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

55*

LIKELY SONG DYNASTY

the globular body having a tall cylindrical neck rising to a galleried mouth, the shoulders applied with loop form handles, having a spout modeled as chickenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and a curved handle, the greyish green glazed body decorated with iron brown spots. Height overall 10 inches. $500-700

the circular plate incised with a blooming peony and leaves, covered in a rich green glaze, the base burnt orange. Diameter 6 1/4 inches. $300-500

A Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl the bowl of conical form raised on a short straight foot with the interior with combed decoration showing a band of radiating leaves. Diameter 6 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $300-500 56

A Small Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Tripod Censer

the compressed body supported by three triangular feet with applied beast mask, the recessed neck flanked by two upright handles, the whole body glazed green evenly. Width 5 inches. $500-700

A Yueyao-Style Celadon Glazed Pottery Ewer

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A Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Plate

the footed plate having a wide rim, decorated with a central medallion depicting adorsed fish with detailed scales, the body covered in an even light green glaze. Diameter 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

A Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Shallow Plate

A Longquan Celadon Glazed Lotus-Form Bowl

the deep round bowl molded as a blooming lotus with the exterior with lobed outlines simulating overlapping lotus petals, the body covered in a vivid green glaze, raised on a straight foot. Diameter 6 3/4 inches. $200-400

A Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Charger

having a scalloped mouth rim and latticework decorated cavetto, the central medallion enclosing flowering peony and foliate scrolls, the exterior having ribbed lines and the base with an unglazed ring burnt orange, the whole body covered in a rich sea-green glaze. Diameter 15 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 62*

A Celadon Glazed Stoneware Censer

the body having incised decoration and raised atop a splayed foot with pierce carved panels, the domed cover with further incised decoration and openworked to show floral sprigs and shaped panels, surmounted by a lotus bud shaped finial. Height 8 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perry Guariglia, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

A Teadust Glazed Porcelain Vase

the double gourd form vase rising to a slightly lipped mouth, the whole body evenly covered in a teadustgreen glaze, the base impressed with a six-character Qianlong mark. Height 7 1/2 inches. $600-800 64

A Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Wine Ewer

the ovoid body split into eight lobes separated by steepled vertical lines, having a conforming pagodaform lift-off cover surmounted by a seated mythical beast-form finial. Height 9 inches. $1,000-2,000

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LIKELY SONG DYNASTY

the exterior incised with two levels of overlapping leaves, the mouth and the base unglazed. Diameter 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $200-400

A Yingqing Glazed Porcelain Bowl

A Qingbai Porcelain Bowl

the rounded bowl having flared sides molded with six vertical lines to the interior forming petal panels, the mouth rim unglazed with a copper mount, the whole body covered in pale bluish glaze suffused with light brown crackles. Diameter 7 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Shawn Patrick, Springfield, Illinois Provenance: Acquired from Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, New York, 24 June 1982, sale 4899Y, lot 269 Note: Accompanied by original invoice $300-500

A Clair-de-Lune Glazed Porcelain Pot

having deep wells, the exterior glazed even skyblue, the interior and the base white, bearing a sixcharacter Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 4 5/8 x diameter 6 1/8 inches. $400-600

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A Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Egg Glazed Porcelain Hexagonal Vase

A Purplish Blue Glazed Porcelain Vase

the faceted vase standing on a short splayed foot rising to a slightly recessed waist, broad shoulders and a tall neck, stopping at a galleried mouth, the body having red specks against a turquoise ground. Height 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $300-500

the bulbous body raised on a short straight foot rising to a long cylindrical neck and terminating by a garlic mouth, the whole body evenly covered in a purplish blue glaze, the base incised with a four-character Yongzheng mark, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 4 1/2 inches. $700-900

A Qingbai Porcelain Box and Cover

of floriform, the cover finely molded with a blooming flower surrounded by foliate scrolls, the body covered in a bluish-green glaze with the base unglazed revealing the clay. Diameter 3 inches. $800-1,200

73*

A Monochrome Blue Glazed Porcelain Tazza and Cover, Dou

A Pair of Mirror Black Glazed Porcelain Ginger Jars

having a turned wood cover surmounted with a gilt metal handle having hardstone insets, the footed, circular body of archaic dou form, evenly covered in allover cobalt blue glaze and incised with lappet leaves and archaic motif, the underside of the stem with apocryphal Qianlong mark. Height 11 inches. $1,000-2,000 72

A Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Vase

the baluster body supported on a short foot, having a long cylindrical neck and a slightly flared mouth, the interior glazed white, bearing a six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 8 5/8 inches. $500-700

each of baluster form with broad shoulders, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside, one jar missing the cover. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800 74*

A White Glazed Porcelain Bowl

the body of footed, circular from with the exterior molded with four roundels enclosing characters reading wanshou wujiang (â&#x20AC;&#x153;everlasting long lifeâ&#x20AC;?), spaced with lotus scrolls, all between a key-fret border and a band of lappet leaves. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $200-400

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78*

A White Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer

A Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin

A Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Mile Buddha

the body in the form of a large lotus leaf with the exterior molded with further lotus leaves and lotus bud rising from the base to the curved mouth rim. Diameter 8 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $500-700 76

A White Glazed Porcelain Jar and Cover

the cover molded in the form of a lotus bud, the base incised with a six-character Yongzheng mark. Height 2 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

the bodhisattva depicted sitting on a lotus leaf above waves with her left foot resting on a lotus flower, the right hand bearing an amphora vase with water pouring out forming the waves and her left hand holding prayer beads, wearing draped robes opening to the chest decorated with a beaded necklace, her hair pulled to a high chignon and secured with a tiara carved to the center with a seated Buddha, the back of the body impressed with a He Chaozong square seal mark and a de hua two-character mark within a gourd-form panel. Height 12 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $500-700

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

depicted seated in a leisure posture, wearing draped robes opening to the chest, his right hand bearing a floral sprig while his left hand resting on his raised left knee, the face with a big laugh, having two elongated earlobes, the back of the figure impressed with a two-character makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark within a gourdform panel, the figure set atop a later hardwood stand in the form of a luohan bed with three-panel railing above a narrow waist supported on three curved feet. Height 17 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200

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A Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Seated Guanyin LIKELY 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

the bodhisattva Guanyin depicted seated at ease, wearing a hood and long draped robes forming the base, her hands bearing prayers beads and hidden in the sleeves, the bare chest adorned with beaded necklace, her face having a serene expression and two elongated ears, her hair tied to a chignon within a tiara. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $500-700

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

A Dingyao-Style White Glazed Porcelain Bowl

of footed conical form, the interior incised with a dragon and a phoenix amongst floral decoration enclosed by a band of key fret, the mouth rim and the center of the base underglazed. Diameter 8 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

A Soft Paste White Glazed Porcelain Vase

the elongated vase standing on a splayed foot and rising to a tall neck and a flaring mouth, the main panel applied with flowering prunus branches, between a band of ruyi heads and lappet leaves, the neck decorated with further leaves enclosed by two key-fret bands, the base carved with lotus scrolls, bearing a six-character Daoguang mark to the underside. Height 15 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

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A White Glazed Porcelain Wine Ewer

A Monochrome Yellow Glazed Porcelain Jar

A Yellow Glazed Porcelain Triple Gourd-Form Bottle Vase

the body of footed, baluster form with lobed lines, rising to a tall neck and a flared mouth, the upper body decorated with three concentric circles, applied with a curved cylindrical spout an arched rectangular handle surmounted by a loop-form finial. Height 7 3/8 inches. $600-800

of baluster form with broad shoulders, the interior and the base glazed white, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside, raised on a fitted later stand. Height 9 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $500-700

each section having incised decoration depicting a writhing five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom amongst cloud scrolls, bearing an apocryphal six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 16 1/2 inches. $600-800

A Pair of Peach-Bloom Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vases

the ovoid body rising from a splayed foot to a tall neck and an everted mouth, the lower section molded with a band of overlapping leaves, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 7 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

A Peach-Bloom Glazed Porcelain Vase, Yuhuchun ping the bulbous body having a tall neck and a flaring mouth rim, covered in an even peach-bloom glazed, the interior and the base glazed white, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 12 1/8 inches. $600-800

A Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Vase

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An Iron Red Decorated Porcelain Dish LIKELY TONGZHI PERIOD

the dish having a gilt highlighted lobed rim and raised on a splayed foot decorated with seventeen characters, the interior having various seals and the exterior with scattered bamboo leaves, bearing a six-character Tongzhi seal mark within a rectangular panel to the underside. Width 7 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Shawn Patrick, Springfield, Illinois Note: Accompanied by a Certificate of Antiquity from Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association dated April 14, 1978 $300-500

the body of bulbous form supported by a short foot, the tall neck decorated with a raised ring and rising to a dished mouth, the base drilled. Height 13 1/4 inches. $300-500

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A Small Iron Red and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Vase

An Iron Red and Gilt Decorated Porcelain JardiniĂ¨re

the baluster vase having painted decoration to the front showing a farewell scene with a couple standing beneath willow trees beside a pavilion, with attendants one carrying a load followed by a horse, one standing holding cup and saucer, one sitting, the reverse with inscriptions, bearing a six-character Qianlong iron red seal mark to the underside. Height 5 inches. $200-400 90*

A Copper Red Decorated Porcelain Mallet-Form Vase

the domed body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, the body decorated with two stylized phoenixes, each bearing a ring in its beak, the base bearing a sixcharacter Kangxi mark in underglaze blue, raised on a hardwood stand. Height of vase 7 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

of square form raised on four bracket feet, each side panel painted with two writhing dragons chasing the flaming pearl amid clouds above waves, the wide cavetto with floral sprays, the base unglazed. Height 6 x width 14 x depth 13 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 92

An Iron Red Decorated Porcelain Dish

the circular footed dish painted to the interior with a central medallion filled with a sinuous five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl, the exterior having similar dragon decoration, the base with a sixcharacter Guangxu iron red mark. Diameter 7 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

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A Carved Jade Pendant

A Pierced Carved Jade Pendant

A Carved Jade Toggle

the pale celadon stone having russet patches, carved in the form of a forward-facing duck resting with both legs tucked underneath, the wings with detailed incised feathers. Height 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500 94*

A Carved Agate Toggle

the translucent stone having brown inclusions, carved to depict a bird perched on rockery. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

of cartouche form enclosing an openwork decoration depicting a waterbird and lotus flowers set on a foliate scroll background. Diameter 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 96*

A Carved Jade Pendant

the celadon stone in the form of a crouching snake, together with a jadeite circular pendant with a loose central panel having pierced phoenix decoration. Diameter of first 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

the green stone carved to depict a mandarin duck bearing a lotus stern in its beak. Length 3 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500 98*

A Carved Jade Toggle

the pale celadon stone having white inclusions depicting two ducks amongst pine trees with one duck bearing a lingzhi sprig in its beak. Length 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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Two Carved Jade Articles

the first a near-white stone depicting a pheasant standing beneath flowering branches besides bamboo on rockwork, the second a pale celadon stone depicting a bi disc surmounted by a bixie. Length of longer 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 100*

Three Pierce Carved Jade Circular Pendants

the first a celadon stone depicting flowering prunus, the second a spinach jade depicting a phoenix perched on flowering branches with lingzhi, the third a magpie resting on prunus branches. Diameter of largest 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900

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A White Jade Quail Toggle

the near-white stone in the form of a recumbent quail with legs tucked underneath, the plump body finely carved with rows of feathers. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $600-800 102*

A Pierce Carved Jade Pendant

the pale celadon jade of circular form, delicately carved to one side in openwork depicting a running deer under pine trees all below a flying crane, the reverse pierced with bird perched on bamboo branches. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900

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A Jade Toggle

the green stone having darker specks, depicting a rooster with finely incised details, bearing a rice stalk in its beak and legs tucked underneath. Length 2 1/2 inches. $600-800

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A Celadon Jade Toggle

Two Carved Jade Pendants

Two Carved Pendants

the even celadon stone depicting two recumbent duck facing opposite directions, both bearing rice stalks in their beaks, above waves. Length 3 inches. $700-900

the first depicting a hanging chime above a ji character and two fish, the second with double xi character circled by eight Daoist emblems, each of pale celadon stone. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800

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A Carved Jade Toggle

the near-white stone depicting a swimming carp atop a lotus leaf besides lingzhi and a conch. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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the first a white jade fish shaped pendant, the second a white jadeite pendant in the form of floral branch. Length of longer 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900 109*

A Carved Celadon Jade Circular Pendant

A Carved Jade Toggle

of a celadon stone depicting four fish on a lotus leaf with lingzhi rising from the bottom. Length 2 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

having openwork depicting jixiang characters flanking a suspending chime, enclosed by a pair of winged bats and twin fish. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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Three Carved Jade Pendants

A Carved Jade Toggle

Two Carved Jade Pendants

comprising two pale celadon examples one carved with chime, ji character, a bi disc and two fish, the other with a bat with reticulated wings, a celadon example having a central medallion carved with yinyang symbol, circled by foliage. Diameter of first 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900

the celadon stone relief carved depicting two insects climbing onto a lotus pod, circled by two bats and a strand of coins, carved to the russet skin highlighting lingzhi, the reverse with further lingzhi decoration. Length 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 112*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

the first a celadon and grey stone in the form of a cicada, the second a near-white stone carved to the russet areas depicting a chilong. Length of first 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

each of a celadon stone with dark brown inclusions, the first carved in the form of a cicada, the second a recumbent animal having a flower set on its head. Length of first 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 114*

A Carved Jade Toggle

of an even celadon stone, the recumbent adult ram depicted with all four legs tucked underneath. Length 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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A Carved Jade Toggle

Three Carved Jade Toggles

of a light yellow stone, depicting a child holding lingzhi in his right hand, a ram kneeling besides him, bearing sprays of lingzhi in its mouth. Height 1 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the even celadon stone carved to depict recumbent elephant with its head turned right and the long nose holding a lingzhi spray. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

the first a celadon stone depicting a bi disc incised with C-scrolls towards the center surmounted by a mythical beast, the second a near-white stone depicting a figure lying on top of a leaf, the third a pale celadon toggle pierced with a recumbent ram bearing lingzhi under peach branches. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900

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A White Jade Pendant

A Jade Carving

A Carved Celadon Jade Plaque

the even near-white stone carved in openwork to depict a crouching chilong. Height 2 inches. $800-1,200 119

A Reticulated White Jade Dragon Pendant

the even near-white stone carved to depict three entwined chilong. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of a near-white stone, carved in high relief to show a frog resting on a lotus leaf. Height 2 7/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 121

A Jade Pendant

the shaped celadon stone having low relief carved to the front depicting ribbon-tied Buddhist emblems, set into a rosewood stand delicately carved with floral scrolls and openwork panel of stylized dragons. Height of stone 4 1/4 x width 5 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Alice Ann Hunzicker Weckbaugh, Denver, Colorado $800-1,200

of a greyish, white stone with russet skin, depicting a chilong holding lingzhi in its mouth, resting on a bi disc worked to show basketweave to the underside. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

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Two Carved Jade Articles

A Jade Toggle

Three Carved Jade Pendants

comprising a pale celadon toggle carved to depict a rhinoceros amongst lingzhi and a spiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web, the second a circular celadon and russet bi disc with high relief carved decoration depicting two chilongs and a female figure on both sides. Length of longer 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $800-1,200

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the celadon and russet stone carved in the form of bixie, the crouching beast with its head turned to the right and its mouth wide open showing the teeth and fangs, having two wings issuing from the front legs and a bifurcated tail, the paws incised with details. Length 1 7/8 inches. $800-1,200

the first of an even white stone depicting a boy hauling a cart with a bat flying above on one side, the reverse with characters reading taiping cheng rui (â&#x20AC;&#x153;peace and tranquility revealing auspiciousnessâ&#x20AC;?), the headcrest and lower end having lobed lines; the second a celadon stone carved in low relief to the front showing a scholar and a maiden in a garden filled with pavilion and pine trees, the reverse with inscriptions and two seals, upper and lower ends decorated with ruyi clouds; the third a celadon stone of cartouche form, one side with a panel enclosing a child and bats emerging from a big jar with fu character, the other showing a child carrying a large rice stalk on his right shoulder. Length of first 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $1,500-2,500

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A Carved Jade Belt Fitting

Three Carved Jade Pendants

A Celadon Jade Toggle

POSSIBLY LATE MING DYNASTY

the greyish celadon stone carved in openwork to the canted rectangular front panel depicting a deer standing amidst a plantain tree, flower and lingzhi, all below a medallion carved with a yue (â&#x20AC;&#x153;moonâ&#x20AC;?) character, the reverse flat. Length 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

the first a translucent white stone carved to show a fu bat and a coin incised with two characters taiping, the second a white stone pierced with flowering prunus, the third a celadon stone having a central bi circled by a three bats. Diameter of first 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $800-1,200

of an even celadon stone, depicting a crouching racoon with four legs tucked and the head turned to the left, the upright tail incised with details. Length 2 inches. $1,500-2,500

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A White Jade Toggle

A Pierce Carved Jade Plaque

A Jade Toggle

the even white stone having russet patches, depicting a kneeling hound with both ears down and the long tail curled to one side, the body incised to show ribs and the paws with fine details. Length 3 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

POSSIBLY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the rectangular white stone having minor grey inclusions, the central bi disc on one side carved with twelve characters and C-scroll decoration, the reverse depicting a sinuous dragon amongst ruyihead shaped clouds and three bats, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length of jade 5 5/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

the pale celadon stone having russet specks, carved to show a mythical beast seated with the front legs outstretched, its head facing forward and its mouth open revealing the fangs and teeth, its tail flicked to one side, the body incised with scales. Height 2 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

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Three Carved Jade Pendants

comprising a near-white example in the form of a fish, two celadon and russet examples, one showing a duck in recumbent pose with finely incised wings, the other a swimming carp with detailed scales, three pendants connected by a fabric string and spaced by orange agate beads and small blue glass beads. Height overall 9 inches. $3,000-5,000

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A Mughal-Style Agate Ewer

A Mughal-Style Agate Shallow Dish

A Mughal-Style Agate Dish

of a gray stone, the lobed, globular body raised on a splayed foot carved with a band of foliate lappets, having a similarly decorated shoulder and spout, the underside depicting four rows of lotus petals radiating from the center. Height 3 3/4 inches. $400-600

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

of an opaque light gray stone, the exterior of the flower-shaped body elegantly carved with lobed lines and a large chrysanthemum flower-head with rows of petals and leaves radiating from the center of the foot, the handle in the form of a ramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head with its eyes with red glass beads within gold rims. Width 7 1/4 inches. $700-900

of an opaque gray stone, the exterior of the foliate rim carved with a band of lappet leaves, the underside depicting a chrysanthemum blossom. Diameter 6 1/2 inches. $500-700

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A Carved Agate Brush Washer

A Carved Agate Toggle

A Relief Carved Yellow Quartz Pendant

the translucent white stone carved in the form of a large lotus leaf with several lotus buds emerging from the bottom, raised atop a fitted wood stand also carved as a lotus leaf. Length 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $400-600 137*

Two Agate Dishes

both dishes of footed circular form, the first of a translucent stone, the second a mottled white stone. Together with a hardstone libation cup with an arched handle raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Diameter of largest 4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $500-700

of an opaque near-white stone, carved to the front in high relief showing lotus pod, lotus rhizome and leaf, the reverse carved to the russet skin highlight two swimming carps underneath big leaves. Height 2 1/2 inches. $400-600

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, worked to show an elder fisherman hoisting his catch, the reverse depicting a jovial child beneath a pine tree. Height 2 3 /8 inches. $600-800

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A Carved Agate Pendant

Three Serpentine Plaques

SUZHOU SCHOOL, POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY

of rectangular form with rounded corners, the natural inclusions worked to show a scholar and student bearing qin beneath a pine tree below the sun, incised with two characters zhen wan (â&#x20AC;&#x153;rare curiosâ&#x20AC;?) within an oval medallion. Height 2 5/8 inches. $500-700

each pale celadon stone having openwork decorations, the first depicting children at play in a pavilion with hands bearing auspicious objects all above a cartouche enclosing ruyi heads, the second of circular form depicting two children flanking a flower-filled vase, the third depicting a standing figure of Guanyin with her attendants on each side all atop foliate scrolls. Height of tallest 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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A Group of Six Silver and Coral Jewelry Articles

An Amber Beaded Necklace

A Carved Coral Figural Group

comprising a silver bracelet with niello inlay and geometric design, inset with oval carnelian panels, four cordiform pendants having similar decoration, a necklace with coral beads and three cordiform pendants with oval carnelian insets. 205.80 dwts. $600-800 143*

Two Red Coral Necklaces

each comprising of irregular shaped beads. Length of longer 19 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

comprising various amber beads of irregular forms. Length overall 18 1/2 inches. $200-400 145

An Amber and Metal Beaded Necklace

having seven round amber beads and eight metal beads chased with geometric design, spaced by red hardstone beads. Length overall 14 1/2 inches. $400-600

of light pink color, carved to depict a female immortal wearing long robes with flowing scarf, her right hand holding a fan, the attending standing next to her bearing a flag with a shuai character, backed by tree trunks and leafy branches, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 7 inches. $600-800 147

A Coral Carving

the salmon pink coral depicting a cockerel perched atop a tree trunk emerging from rockwork. Height 4 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

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A Carved Coral Figure of Shoulao

A Carved Opal Figure of Mile

A Group of Three Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendants

the carved beaded immortal of longevity standing wearing long flowing robes, his left hand bearing a peach while the right hand holding a staff, his face with a benevolent expression, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height overall 3 5/8 inches. $500-700

the Mile (Laughing Buddha) figure depicted standing atop a fitted hardwood stand, wearing robes revealing his bare chest and belly, his right hand holding a small child. Height overall 4 3/4 inches. $500-700

each carved with peaches and sprays of lingzhi. Length of first 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800

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A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Censers

A Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censer

A Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Gilt Bronze Mounted Vase

each of faceted form raised on four bracket supports and a square mouth, decorated with lotus scrolls against a blue ground. Height of pair 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $300-500

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the compressed ovoid body flanked by a pair of lion-mask and loose-ring handles, rising from three curved legs applied with further lion masks to a recessed waist stopping at a mouth decorated with key-fret border, having lotus scrolls throughout against a blue ground, the domed cover having similar decoration and reticulated panels with clusters of ruyi clouds, surmounted by a fu lion finial, the base incised with a four-character Qianlong mark, raised on a fitted wood stand pierced with lotus motif. Height of censer 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $500-700

of ovoid form with an everted mouth rim, worked throughout to show stylized beast masks, archaic dragons and scrolls, lotus blossoms, taotie-mask decorated lappets and phoenix, mounted at the neck with phoenix handles and at the shoulder with beastmask loose-ring handles, raised on standing beastform feet, bearing a Ming style dragon medallion to the underside. Height 12 5/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

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A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Double-Gourd Vases

each raised on a splayed foot and centered with a gilt bronze ribbon, the body decorated throughout with lotus scrolls reserved on a turquoise ground, the base impressed with a four-character Qianlong mark within double square panels. Height of pair 7 inches. $5,000-7,000

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A Large CloisonnĂŠ Enamel and Bronze Tripod Censor LIKELY 20TH CENTURY

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the bulbous body flanked by a pair of lion-mask and loose-ring handles, decorated with two shaped reserves, one enclosing chrysanthemum and bamboo emerging from rockery, the other flowering prunus branches and narcissus, all against a diaper and turquoise ground, further set on a yellow floral ground, raised on three curved paw shaped feet issuing from three applied lion masks, the base chased with a four-character Qianlong mark within a roundel, the cover having similar floral decoration with openworked panels showing lotus scrolls, surmounted by a large knot finial pierced with a sinuous five-clawed dragon pursuing the flaming pearl amongst clouds, set atop a double lotus base. Height 24 1/4 inches. Property of Florida Gentleman $6,000-8,000

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A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Faceted Vases LIKELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

each vase with lobed outlines and painted with precious objects and floral decoration on a blue ground. Height 10 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 157

A Jade Inset CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Box and Cover

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the octagonal box raised on a short recessed foot, the cover inset with a celadon jade circular plaque carved in low relief depicting a forward facing ferocious dragon amid clouds, the body with allover dense lotus scroll decoration against a turquoise ground, having gilt outlines, the base impressed with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square panel. Height 2 1/2 x width 4 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Jade Inset Cloisonné Enamel Box and Cover

A Silver Filigree, Hardstone Inset and Jade Jewelry Box

A Cloisonné Enamel Box and Cover

of rectangular form, the cover inset with a celadon jade rectangular plaque having relief carved to show two children at play under pine trees with a fu lion chasing the brocade ball, set on a diaper background, the body decorated with lotus scrolls against a blue ground, the base incised with a fourcharacter Qianlong mark within a square. Height 1 7/8 x width 4 1/2 x depth 3 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Gary H. Dryer, Dorr, Michigan $700-900

of cylindrical form with a yellow jade bangle having russet skins and stylized taotie mask decoration mounted around the body, with jadeite, rose quartz and crystal inlay, the enamel depicting floral sprays and coins on a filigree ground, the underside stamped “silver.” Height 3 inches. $1,000-2,000

of qin form, the cover worked to depict gilt highlighted poet inscriptions amongst flower heads against a celeste blue ground, the base with an oval panel enclosing two chilongs flanking trigram, set on a blue ground with interlocked Ts. Length 4 7/8 inches. $400-600

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A Jade Mounted Enameled Filigree Hinged Box

the oval box decorated with wave patterns, the cover set with an oval celadon jade plaque carved to depict lotus and leaves. Height 1 x width 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $300-500 162*

A Silvered Enameled Rectangular Hinged Box

the cover set with a celadon jade cartouche-form plaque carved in low relief depicting two flying fu bats flanking a shou character, the interior of the cover and all four sides decorated with floral sprays. Height 1 3/8 x width 3 x depth 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 163*

A Jade Mounted CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Box and Cover

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the body in the shape of a butterfly, the cover set with a reticulated celadon jade plaque depicting a child on a boat above waves and underneath peach branches and lingzhi, decorated throughout with various multicolor butterflies against a red ground, the interior turquoise, the base also glazed turquoise with swirling pattern. Width 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sharon Goldsher, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 164*

An Enameled Copper Libation Cup

the yellow enameled cup in the form of a large lotus leaf having lotus bud and lotus pod rising from the base, having a celadon jade dragon belt hook forming the handle. Length overall 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700 165

A Canton Enamel Double Gourd-Form Vase

the body raised on a short straight foot, having overall decoration depicting bats flying amongst entwined leafy branches with double gourds and flowers, all reserved on a yellow ground, the base painted with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square. Height 6 3/4 inches. $400-600

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An Enamel on Copper Hand Mirror

the reverse of the shaped mirror decorated with squirrels climbing onto intertwining grapevines, circled by a border of lotus spray, the handle with butterflies and peony decoration. Length 11 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $500-700 167

A Canton Enamel Vase

the compressed globular body having broad shoulders, raised on a tall foot and with a lipped mouth, the body densely decorated with peaches, leafy vines, shou characters, lotus scrolls and ruyi bands against a yellow ground, the foot decoration with alternating fu and shou characters, the base with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square panel. Height 10 inches. $300-500 168*

A Pair of Enamel JardiniĂ¨res With Hardstone Fruits

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each of octagonal form raised on brackets decorated with key-fret bands, painted on both side with quatrefoils enclosing riverscape scenes, surrounded by peony branches, all on a dark blue ground, the trunks having hardstone fruits and blooming flowers. Width 12 inches. Property from Barbara Busse Lawson Living Trust, Evanston, Illinois $500-700

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A Carved White Jade Plaque

A Carved Jadeite Pendant

A Carved Pale Celadon Jade Plaque

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A Celadon Jade Plaque

of an even white jade stone, of rectangular from, the plain body surmounted by a pair of confronting chilong. Height 1 3/4 inches. $500-700

the even celadon stone having lobed headcrest decorated with two confronting kuilong, the front carved with a square panel enclosing a maiden sitting under lingzhi issuing from rockwork, the reverse with fu shou characters. Height 2 inches. $600-800

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the translucent apple green and white stone carved to both sides showing animals amongst fruits and lingzhi. Height 1 3/4 inches. $700-900

the lobed upper and lower ends flanking the oval body carved to one side depicting a landscape with mountains and auspicious clouds, the reverse with a reclining scholar resting underneath pine tree in an outdoor setting. Length 2 1/8 inches. $600-800

of shaped form having lobed upper and lower edges, one side carved to depict a child standing atop a gourd beside a flying bat, holding a lotus leaf in his hands, the reverse with an inscription reading yuan shang han shan shi jing xia, bai yun sheng chu you ren jia, taken from the poem shan xing (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mountain Tripâ&#x20AC;?), written by Tang dynasty poet Du Mu. Height 2 1/8 inches. $700-900 174

A Carved Pale Celadon Jade Plaque

of rectangular form, the upper and lower edges having lobed lines, carved to one side depicting two children playing with firecrackers under a pine tree in a garden with a scholar sitting in a pavilion watching, all under a stylized beast mask, the reverse carved with the poem Jiangxiang Guren Ouji Keshe, written by Tang Dynasty poet Dai Shulun, sealed Zigang. Height 2 inches. $600-800

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A Carved Pale Celadon Jade Plaque

A Jade Pendant

of shaped rectangular form, the upper register carved with stylized kuilong, one side carved in low relief depicting a child riding on the back of a qilin bearing lotus leaves and surrounded by clouds, the reverse with bats and an inscription reading qilin songzi (“qilin brings you a distinguished son”). Height 1 7/8 inches. $700-900 176

one side centered by a shaped panel enclosing low relief carved decoration depicting a child holding a vase filled with lingzhi beside a flying bat, the reverse carved with calligraphy, sealed Zigang, all below two confronting dragons in profile at the upper register. Height 2 1/8 inches. $700-900 178*

A Carved Jade Plaque

A Carved Celadon Jade Plaque

depicting a scholar leisurely seated wearing draped robes and a scholar’s hat, his left hand resting on his left knee and his right hand touching his beard, the face finely carved with detailed hair and a serene expression. Height 3 inches. $500-700

the white stone having greyish inclusions to one side, which depicting a scholar and an attendant under pine tree with a mountain, a pagoda, a bridge and a lotus pond in the background, the reverse with two scholars in corridor with a pagoda in distance. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600

the celadon leaf shaped stone incised to the front with two characters, the back with inscriptions reading qingqan shi shang liu (“the clear spring flows upon the stone”) from a poem written by a Tang Dynasty poet, Wang Wei. Length 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500 180

A Carved Jade Boulder

of natural pebble form, the white stone with russet skins, carved to the front in relief depicting a mountainous landscape with a scholar crossing the bridge with a deer under pine trees. Length 4 inches. $400-600

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A Celadon Jade Toggle

A Carved Jade Toggle

the even stone depicting a robed seated Budai laughing with his right hand bearing prayer beads with the left hand holding the opening of the bag, a small child climbing onto the Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back. Length 1 3/4 inches. $600-800 182*

A Carved Celadon Jade Toggle

depicting a child bearing a lingzhi sprig and a lotus leaf above a child opening a basket. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 50

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of a pale celadon stone, depicting the bearded immortal of longevity, Shoulao, bearing peach branches, with a dog sitting behind him. Height of jade 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700 184

A Celadon Jade Toggle

the even stone depicting two children at play, one bearing lotus sterns in his hands. Length 2 1/4 inches. $600-800

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A Jadeite Carving

A Carved Jade Toggle

the celadon stone of pebble form with dark brown patches, carved to the front and pierced with a seated bearded figure fishing underneath a big lotus leaf. Length 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

the pale green carved to depict immortals He He Er Xian standing in front of a lotus leaf, raised on a fitted hardwood stand having openworked floral decoration. Height of jadeite 5 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900 189*

A Carved Jade Toggle

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A Carved Jade Pendant

one depicting a reclining figure grasping lotus pod with another figure on his back, the other a child seated atop rockery holding lingzhi sprig in hands, gazing into the distance. Length of longer 2 3/4 inches. $600-800

the celadon stone carved to show a seated child besides a large lotus pod and leaves. Length 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800

the pale celadon jade stone of circular form, carved to depict two children playing a big drum. Diameter 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

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the celadon and russet stone depicting children at play. Length 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

depicting a seated official wearing officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat and bearing a ruyi scepter in his right hand, backed by a lotus leaf. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 193*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

the first a celadon stone with russet inclusions, depicting a bat below two interlocking coins; the second a cicada with a human face. Length of first 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

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A Wucai Porcelain Faceted Gu-Form Vase LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

having a flared mouth rim and raised on a short slightly splayed foot, the shoulder painted with sinuous five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds and phoenixes flying amidst flowering branches to the exterior, various flower heads to the interior, the body decorated with flower sprays and scholars under a pine tree beside flowers issuing from rockery within panels, the foot having a band of key fret, bearing an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue within a square panel to the underside. Height 7 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Betty Patrick, Springfield, Illinois $700-900 195

A Famille Jaune Porcelain Cachepot

of a quatrefoil form body raised on four ruyi supports, the exterior decorated with lotus scroll motif reserved on a bright yellow ground, the interior and the base glazed turquoise, the cavetto with lotus sprays against a pink ground. Width 7 3/4 inches. $400-600

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A Famille Verte Porcelain Charger

A Famille Verte Porcelain Vase

the circular, footed charger decorated to the interior with baxian guo hai motif showing eight immortals in various pursuits above breaking waves, the immortal Shoulao on a flying craneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back bearing lingzhi, coming to meet with the immortals, all under the sun, pine trees and auspicious clouds, the exterior with five bats, the base with underglaze blue double rings. Diameter 15 1/2 inches. $700-900 197*

A Famille Jaune Porcelain Service Set 20TH CENTURY

comprising 10 small bowls, 1 big bowl, 3 soup plates, 3 serving plates, 5 saucer dishes, 6 dishes, 3 stem dishes, 6 spoons, 2 soup spoons and 1 big platter, each painted with floral sprays on a light yellow ground, having a key-fret border, bearing a sixcharacter Guangxu iron red mark to the underside. (40 items) Length of largest 13 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $400-600

the baluster vase having rounded shoulders rising to a tall neck and stopper at an everted lipped mouth, the body decorated with a continuous scene with figures at various tasks, trees and clusters of clouds, the neck with alternating reserves enclosing ribbontied precious objects against a floral background, the shoulder with similar decoration against a diaper background, the underside with underglaze blue double-ring mark. Height 17 5/8 inches. $700-900 199*

A Famille Jaune Porcelain Vase

in three sections, the central core vessel of baluster form, having lotus pond decoration on a white ground, encased within the circular, handled collar and ovoid footed base having scrolling lotus and vine decoration on a yellow glazed ground with lobed, pierced windows and lappet form borders. Height 11 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

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A Yellow and Underglazed Blue Porcelain Vase

A Pair of Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Bowls

the body of square section rising to a flared mouth, each panel painted with flowers of four seasons: blooming peony, lotus, chrysanthemum and prunus, all against a light yellow ground, the base bearing an apocryphal six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 19 1/2 inches. $400-600 201*

A Yellow and Green Glazed Porcelain Bowl LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

the small bowl rising from a short straight foot to a flaring mouth rim, the exterior of the steep wells painted with two writing five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst auspicious clouds, below a foliate border, all against a yellow ground, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a shou character, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 4 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $500-700

the baluster vase with lobed lines, the main panel painted with entwined lotus scrolls, between a band of lappet leaves and a band of lotus sprays, the neck with overlapping plantain leaves below a ruyi border painted to the quatrefoil-form mouth, the splayed foot also in quatrefoil form with wave motif, all against a bright yellow ground, the base covered in a turquoise glaze with a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue. Height 19 inches. $600-800 203

A Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Vase 20TH CENTURY

of zun form, the front painted with immortals, the reverse with inscriptions, flanked by a pair of gilt decorated elephant head-form handles, bearing an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 7 3/4 inches. $400-600

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each bowl of footed, rounded form with the exterior having alternating shou medallions and winged fu bats suspending interlocking coins and flower heads, the central interior with flora, bat and peach, the base having a four-character Tongzhi mark. Diameter of pair 4 5/8 inches. $500-700 205

A Pair of Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Bowls

each having rounded sides, rising from a straight foot to a slightly everted mouth, the exterior painted with scholars and attendants in various pursuits, four vertical lines of inscription and three seals taiping, sheng, shi, the base enameled with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square. Diameter of each 4 1/2 inches. $400-600

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A Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Dish

the footed, circular shallow dish with the front covered a faux-marble glaze with calligraphy, the reverse glazed white iron red bamboo branches, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 7 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $500-700 207

A Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Brush Pot, Bitong

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A Qianjiang Enameled Porcelain Brush Pot POSSIBLY REPUBLIC PERIOD

having a wide gilt decorated mouth rim slightly tapering to a circular base, the body painted to depict a riverscape scene having villages under trees emerging from rockery, high mountains in distance, figure crossing the bridge and men fishing on boats above water, inscriptions to the upper part followed by two red seals, the interior and the base glazed turquoise, bearing a four-character Qianlong iron red seal mark to the underside, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height of pot 4 5/8 x diameter 5 3/8 inches. $800-1,200 209

A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Vases LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1850

each vase of hexagonal form, the baluster body standing on a splayed foot rising to a waisted neck and an everted mouth, each panel applied with raised auspicious decoration against multicolor grounds, the neck flanked by handles in the form of two confronted recumbent fu dogs. Height 16 inches. $1,000-2,000

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A Polychrome Enameled and Iron Red Porcelain Moon Flask

the flattened, circular body raised on an oval splayed foot, having an everted mouth rim, both sides decorated with two medallions enclosing riverscape scenes, set on an iron red ground with gilt floral pattern, the neck flanked by a pair of archaistic dragon-form handles covered in a blue glazed, the interior and the base glazed turquoise, bearing a four-character ju wu tang zhi seal mark to the underside. Height 11 inches. $1,000-2,000 211

A Polychrome Enameled Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Vase LIKELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

of baluster form, painted to show a village within a mountainous landscape, mounted at the shoulders with foliate scroll handles raised on similarly worked stand, bearing a six-character Guangxu mark in iron red and an export seal mark to the underside. Height 20 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 212

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A Cinnabar Lacquer Plaque

the rectangular panel carved in relief depicting an outdoor setting showing a man with a child standing behind him, bowing to a scholar with his attendants, one attendant holding a large fan incised with characters reading shishi ruyi, suisui ping’an (“May everything goes as you wish and may you have peace all year round”), all below pine trees and willow trees with mountains in the background, all set on a diaper ground, mounted as a table screen placed in a hardwood stand, having openworked floral scroll decoration. Height overall 12 1/2 inches. $400-600 213

A Cinnabar Lacquer Circular Box and Cover

both the cover and the base finely carved to show flowering prunus branches and chrysanthemum, set on a diaper ground, the interior lacquered black. Diameter 2 3/4 inches. $300-500

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A Matched Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Boxes and Covers

A Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Vases

the cover having relief carved depicting a garden scene with two seated scholars playing chess, an attendant walking out from a pavilion and ready to serve tea, surrounded by plantain trees, rockery and pine trees, below ruyi clouds and all set against a diaper ground, the sides decorated with blooming flowers and leafy branches, the interior and the base lacquered black, bearing a four-character Kangxi mark to the underside. Diameter 8 3/4 inches. $700-900

each of peach form, the sides decorated with a leiwen ground, one cover carved to depict a scholar sitting in front of a painting table beneath pine trees, appreciating a scroll painting with his attendant, set within a fenced garden with mountains in the background, the other cover showing a similar garden setting with an elderly resting on a garden stool with her right hand holding a staff, with a child standing at front. Both interiors and bases lacquered black. Width 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Betty Patrick, Springfield, Illinois $400-600

each of baluster form with broad shoulders, supported on a tall splayed foot and rising to a tall cylindrical neck and a flared mouth, the main panel carved to depict figures at various tasks within a continuous outdoor setting, the neck, the shoulders and the foot all decorated with floral and foliate motif against a diaper ground. Height of pair 8 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $700-900

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A Cinnabar Lacquer Circular Box and Cover

A Jade and Hardstone Embellished Lacquer Wall Panel

A Gilt Decorated Black Lacquer Box and Cover

the cover boldly carved to depict two birds in flight amongst intertwining flowering branches, the body carved in relief to show further floral decoration, the interior and the base lacquered black. Diameter 12 inches. $5,000-7,000 218

A Carved Wood Seal Box and Cover

of square section, the top plinth of the cover carved with a square panel with indented corners enclosing various gilt floral roundels, circled by stylized kuilong and chrysanthemum heads and further surrounded by a overlapping chrysanthemum leaf border, the other four sides decorated similarly, the stepped base having low relief carved scrolled decoration. Height 7 1/4 x width 7 5/8 x depth 7 5/8 inches. $5,000-7,000

the shaped panel inset with jade, agate, lapis lazuli, amethyst and other hardstones depicting flowering peony branches issuing from rockery, having a Qianlong imperial poem to the upper left corner followed by a seal Qianlong yu ti, all against an ochre ground enclosed by a key-fret border, the reverse black with gilt fu bats and eight Buddhist emblems amongst auspicious clouds, set in a hardwood frame surmounted by a gilt bronze handle cast to show a shou medallion flanked by two bats with lotus flowers on each end. Height 28 1/2 x width 42 inches. $800-1,200

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the body of floriform with the cover with a shaped reserve painted to show butterflies and flowering prunus branches, bordered by swirling pattern, the sides with alternating rectangular panels each filled with lotus sprays, the base with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square. Width 7 1/2 inches. $400-600 221

A Gilt Decorated Black Lacquer Fan

each panel painted to depict figures in garden setting, flowers and fruit. Height 8 1/8 inches. $200-400

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Two Carved Jade Toggles

A Celadon Jade Figural Group

A Carved Celadon Jade Boulder

the first a near-white stone and the second a celadon stone, both carved to depict children at play. Length of longer 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $800-1,200

the pale celadon stone carved to depict Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, standing wearing draped robes and a hat, with a long beard, his left hand holding a peach and his right hand bearing a staff with further peach branches, his attendant standing at front with both hands holding a covered box with a bat flying next to him. Height 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

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of a celadon stone with russet skins, carved to the front in high relief depicting two scholars about to cross the bridge underneath pine trees, set within a mountain scene. Height 4 1/8 x width 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $1,000-2,000

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A Yellow Jade Pendant

A Carved White Jade Plaque

of a near-white stone, carved and pierced to depict a mother with her child bearing a lingzhi sprig in his hands, raised on a fitted hardwood rectangular stand. Height 1 7/8 inches. $800-1,200 226

A Yellow Jade Pendant

the plaque of a light yellow stone, centered with an oval panel having two characters zhaijie (â&#x20AC;&#x153;abstinenceâ&#x20AC;?), the reverse carved with same words in Manchu, enclosed by flowers and leafy branches. Height of pendant 1 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

the yellow stone having darker areas, in the form of a winged bird, the body incised with C-scroll decoration, the face, the wings and the tail with finely carved details, the reverse carved to depict two claws. Length 2 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 228

the translucent cartouche-form stone having mottled white inclusions, the front carved in low relief depicting a scholar wearing long robes with his attendant bearing lingzhi in his hands, all in a mountain setting with pine trees and rockery, mounted as a wood table screen. Length 4 5/8 inches $4,000-6,000

A White Jade Bead LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form worked in low relief to show a spear-wielding warrior and calligraphy followed by a signature Zigang within raised borders on a gold colored rope, with coral fu bead depicting bat and interlocking coins, pierce carved jadeite plaque and two rose quartz pebbles. Length overall 9 inches. $3,000-5,000

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Two Carved Jade Pendants

An 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Jadeite Pendant

the pale celadon cylindrical stone in the form of a parfumier with two agate caps, the reticulated body carved to depict sinuous chilong amid clouds, suspending from a yellow fabric string with an irregular turquoise bead and green tassels. Height overall 10 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500 231

A Carved Jade Toggle

the first a celadon stone with russet veinings, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the front carved in high relief depicting two crouching chilongs, the back with C-scrolls, the second a yellow bi with dark specks and streaks, having a chilong resting atop. Diameter of first 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $800-1,200

of a pale celadon stone with small russet areas, carved to depict a robed child holding a basket in the right hand and the left hand bearing floral sprigs, the face with a happy expression, raised on a fitted hardwood rectangular stand supported on four brackets. Height 2 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

the translucent apple green and celadon stone carved to depict fruits and lingzhi, suspending from a 14 karat gold necklace. Height of jadeite 1 1/8 inches. Note: Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America jade identification report, certificate number 2155062297, dated November 19, 2012, stating Species: Jadeite Jade, Color: Mottled Green, Transparency: Translucent, Treatment: Natural Color, No indications of impregnation $3,000-5,000

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A Carved Jade Plaque

the first a brown stone in the form of a mythical beast with a human face, both wings tucked behind the body incised with detailed feathers, the second a pale celadon and russet awl shaped stone entwined with a chilong, both suspending from a fabric string. Height overall 8 inches. $2,000-4,000

POSSIBLY MING DYNASTY

the greyish celadon stone with russet patches, carved and openworked to show a writhing ferocious dragon with his head turned backward amongst clouds. Length 2 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

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of a near-white stone, the shaped pendant depicting a floral blossom within raised and ruyi decorated borders, the reverse with incised imperial poem. Height 2 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000

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of a near-white stone with grey inclusions, of oval form with the front depicting a seated maiden, the reverse blooming prunus branches, the headcrest carved with ruyi clouds. Height 2 1/4 inches. $4,000-6,000

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A Celadon Jade Plaque

the pale celadon stone of a rectangular form, the front carved with inscriptions above waves, bordered by a diaper pattern, the reverse incised with two characters. Height 3 1/8 inches. $3,000-5,000

the first a greyish celadon stone carved and pierced to depict a ruyi scepter entwined by various small lingzhi sprigs, the second a pale celadon stone in the form of a butterfly. Length of longer 3 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $800-1,200

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the front centered with a shaped panel enclosing a junk above waves, the reverse with four characters jixiang ruyi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;good luck and happinessâ&#x20AC;?), all below two confronted stylized phoenixes. Length 2 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

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A Carved Jade Toggle

the pale celadon stone having russet and dark inclusions, carved in relief to depict beast and grapevines. Height 2 inches. $1,500-2,500 242

of a pale celadon stone, having white inclusions, depicting two melons with relief carved leafy vines. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500 244*

A Carved Jadeite Pendant

A White Jade Seal

the seal of an even white stone with minor russet areas, of rectangular section surmounted by a forward-facing qilin in recumbent position, the face with intricately carved horns, eyes, ears and beard, the upright tail curling onto the back. Length 1 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

the apple green and white stone of oblong form, pierced and carved to show peach branches, having silver mounting stamped China and silver. Length 2 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $800-1,200

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque

of rectangular form, painted to depict a flowering prunus tree, the lower right having inscriptions, signed Tian Cuixian and sealed Cuixian, enclosed by a key-fret border. Height 14 3/8 x width 9 7/8 inches. $500-700

of rectangular form, painted to depict three figures Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei from the Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms standing in the garden filled with flowering trees and rockery, with inscriptions to the right and a signature, Wang Qi (Chinese, 1884-1937), set in a hardwood frame inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting floral sprays. Height overall 18 1/2 x width 14 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

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of square from, the front densely painted with peach branches, interlocking ruyi heads, intertwining lotus scrolls and butterflies, all against a lime-green ground, enclosed by a blue key-fret border, set in a hardwood stand carved in relief with alternating ruyi heads. Height overall 19 1/8 x width 19 1/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Plaque

each of rectangular form, painted to depict four Chinese beauties Xishi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Yuhuan, each within a different setting, signed Wang Dafan (Chinese, 1888-1961), mounted in a hardwood frame. Height of plaque 28 3/4 x width 8 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $800-1,200

POSSIBLY REPUBLIC PERIOD

of rectangular from, painted to depict a recumbent tiger on grass, signed Bi Yuanming (Chinese, 19071991). Height 7 x width 10 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 250

the rectangular plaque depicting an eagle resting on rockery emerging from breaking waves, gazing at the sunrise, all above inscriptions and two seals han, qing, set in a hardwood frame and mounted as a wall panel. Height of porcelain 12 x width 7 5/8 inches. $800-1,200

A Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque REPUBLIC PERIOD OR LATER

the rectangular plaque depicting a blackbird perched on a flowering prunus branch, having calligraphy to the left side within an ebonized frame with lotus scroll relief carving. Height overall 24 1/2 x width 15 1/4 inches. $600-800

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Lot 257 A Chinese Carved Hardwood Altar Table

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A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Armchairs

each having an undulating crest rail over a similarly worked closed back and arms, above a square seat with lift-off cushion, raised on square legs joined by H-form stretcher. Height 41 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

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A Nanmu Dining Room Set 20TH CENTURY

comprising a dining table and six chairs, the table with a rectangular top over eight drawers, raised on cylindrical legs each with copper mounts to the foot, together with two armchairs each with a plain C-shaped splat and curved arm rails, and four similarly decorated side chairs. Height of table 34 1/2 x length 80 x width 45 inches. $1,000-2,000

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A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Reclined Back Open Armchairs

A Pair of Black Lacquered Elmwood Yoke-Back Armchairs

each having a square splat over downswept arms above a curved seat, raised on cylindrical S-scroll legs joined by stretchers. Height 35 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

MING STYLE

each having a pierce carved splat worked to show a shou character and a stag medallion, flanked by sinuous arms above a planked seat, raised on square legs with rounded fore-corners joined by a footrest and stretchers. Height of pair 45 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Linda Heinen, Chicago, Illinois Note: Accompanied by a copy of invoice $1,000-2,000

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A Chinese Hardwood Stool

A Chinese Carved Hardwood Altar Table

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

the square rush seat within planked edge, raised on square legs joined by double scroll stretchers, ending in scroll feet. Height 19 3/8 x width 19 x depth 15 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

having a rectangular plank top with leiwen sides over a recessed, florally pierce carved frieze above a register of carved lappets over a pierced apron with carved foliate scrolls, raised on block legs, ending in scrolled feet. Height 29 7/8 x width 45 1/2 x depth 21 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Huali Diminutive Compound Cabinets

each in two parts, the upper case with two cupboard doors opening to a vacant interior, above a conforming lower case, raised on block feet. Overall height 34 3/4 x width 19 x depth 11 inches. $1,500-2,500

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A Huanghuali Bed

having an arched headboard with vertical spindles, the frame concealing three long drawers to each side, raised on square feet. Height 35 x length 78 1/2 x width 39 5/8 inches. $800-1,200

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A Chinese Simulated Rosewood Opium Bed

having a rectangular rush upholstered top raised on cylindrical legs joined by stretchers. Height 16 x width 72 x depth 48 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $700-900

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A Chinese Huali Games Table

having a rectangular planked top raised on square legs ending in spade feet. Height 27 1/2 x width 34 x depth 34 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800 262

A Chinese Rosewood Bench

the square spindle back worked to show interlocking coins and a central relief carved medallion depicting archaic dragons, above a square seat raised on cylindrical legs joined by stretchers. Height 35 3/4 x width 38 3/8 x 18 inches. $500-700

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A Pair of Chinese Elm Folding Chairs

A Chinese Parcel Gilt and Black Lacquered Wood Dresser

19TH/20TH CENTURY

each having a rectangular back and splat above a woven seat, raised on X-form legs joined by a footrest. Height 43 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 264*

A Huali Wood Side Table

having a square top over a narrow waist and a shaped apron, raised on square legs ending in scroll feet. Height 16 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $500-700

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

the three panel table screen with openwork dragon decoration, over a square case enclosing a series of five drawers, raised on scroll decorated bracket feet. Height 39 1/4 x width 19 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $300-500 266*

A Chinese Jichimu Altar Table

the rectangular top over a cavetto molded frieze raised on cylindrical legs. Height 24 x width 54 x 16 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $500-700 267

A Chinese Brass Mounted Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabinet

pierce and relief carved throughout to show birds amongst floral sprays and ruyi clouds, Buddhistic emblems, mountainous landscapes and various floral blossoms, the edges line inlaid to show greek key and archaic scrolls, raised on cabriole legs. Height 65 3/4 x width 40 x depth 16 1/2 inches. $400-600

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A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl and Cover

A Blue and White Porcelain Footed Bowl

LIKELY DAOGUANG PERIOD

of quatrefoil form, the body painted to the exterior with a continuous landscape scene with equestrian figures, willow trees and rockery, each side having a double elephant head-form handles, the interior with carps swimming amongst seaweeds, the cover decorated with a scholar and a recumbent horse under pine trees within a mountain setting, having a signature Kong Zhang, a finial in the form of a lotus bud, bearing a four-character Daoguang mark to the underside. Height 6 1/2 x width 10 1/2 x depth 8 inches $400-600

of rectangular form with indented edges and corners, the exterior decorated with figures and horses under pine trees issuing from rockery in a landscape scene, the shoulders flanked by two elephant head-form handles, the interior with swimming carps amongst seaweed decoration, the cover painted to depict a male figure training a horse within an outdoor scene, signed Kong Zhang, having a lotus bud shaped finial, bearing a four-character Daoguang mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 6 1/2 x width 10 1/2 x depth 7 3/8 inches $400-600

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A Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Bowls

A Blue and White Porcelain Dish

each of circular, footed form, painted to the exterior with eight immortals standing and each backed by a large lingzhi sprig all above clouds, the interior having a central medallion enclosing three immortals conversing under trees within an outdoor setting, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue within double rings to the underside. Diameter of pair 6 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

having a slightly lobed rim, the central medallion painted with the famous scene The Stratagem of the Empty City from The Romance of Three Kingdoms, depicting the scholar, Zhuge Liang waiting for general Sima Yiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troop at the entrance of the city, circled by a floral border, the exterior decorated with further floral sprays, bearing a four-character Kangxi underglazed blue mark with double rings to the underside. Diameter 9 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Gary H. Dryer, Dorr, Michigan $300-500

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A Blue and White Porcelain Wine Cup

the deep rounded sides painted to depict a scholar and fisherman on a riverside beside rockery, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue mark within double rings to the underside. Diameter 3 3/8 inches. $600-800 274

A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

the exterior painted to depict four immortals under pine trees in an outdoor setting, the interior having a central medallion enclosing a riverscape scene, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 8 3/4 inches. $200-400

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A Group of Six Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Plates

A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

the central medallion painted to depict children at play, and circled by a band enclosing sinuous dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Diameter 81/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $300-500

comprising three circular ones each painted with a central medallion showing a riverscape scene with figures, houses, pavilions, willow trees and rockery, enclosed by a floral border; two octagonal form plates one painted to the center with a riverscape scene further bordered by alternating ruyi, interlocking coins and flowers, the other flower-filled basket with a floral border; one shallow plate having scalloped mouth rim with a central roundel enclosing scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objects, blooming peony branches and willow trees. Diameter of largest 9 3/4 inches. $600-800

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

having deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot ring to a slightly flared mouth rim, the exterior painted with lotus scrolls, the central interior with a roundel decorated similarly, bearing a sixcharacter Guangxu mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 6 inches. $600-800

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A Group of Four Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Articles

A Matched Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Dishes

A Blue and White Porcelain Shallow Dish

comprising a circular plate, a leaf-form saucer dish, a large octagonal platter with indented corners, each with a central coat-of-arm and a blue diaper border and a shallow plate decorated with a central coat-ofarm and a motto â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rather Die Than Disloyal,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; having a blue diaper border. Width of widest 14 inches. Property from an Estate, Colorado Springs, Colorado $800-1,200

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each of circular form, centered with a medallion enclosing entwined lotus scrolls, having further lotus border, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter of pair 6 5/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

of circular form raised on a short foot ring curving slightly inwards, the central medallion painted with a fu character circled by six petal-shaped panels each with an endless knot, all reserved on crosshatched ground, further enclosed by a band of leaves decorated similarly, the exterior decorated with flower heads and floral sprays. Diameter 10 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Large Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase, Tianqiuping

A Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Vases

A Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask

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A Blue and White Porcelain Vase

both sections painted with lotus scrolls and leafy vines between a ruyi band and a circle of lappet leaves, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 5 3/8 inches. $600-800

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

the large bulbous body rising to a tall cylindrical neck and a slightly flared mouth, the main panel decorated with scrolling lotus meander between a band of ruyi shaped panels enclosing flower heads and a band of overlapping lappets leaves, the neck decorated with key fret and alternating plantain leaves, all below further flower heads against a diaper ground. Height 22 inches. $1,000-2,000

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

five small baluster vases joining and forming the tulip vase, circling a tall neck with a bulbous mouth decorated with rows of overlapping petals, the main body painted to a continuous scene with two confronted sinuous dragons amongst peony branches, below a ruyi band and above alternating lappet leaves, the neck painted further peonies. Height 9 1/4 inches. $400-600

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A Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Tianqiuping

the ovoid body having a cylindrical neck, decorated throughout with a writhing dragon chasing the flaming pearl amid ruyi clouds, the neck decorated with foliate scrolls and having a six-character Xuande mark in underglaze blue. Height 16 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

the flattened body rising from a splayed foot to a short neck and stopping at a garlic mouth, having a allover scrolling lotus meander decoration, the neck applied with two handles with ruyi head terminals. Height 11 3/4 inches. $600-800

the ovoid body standing on a splayed foot rising to a tall neck and tapering to a flared mouth, the main body decorated with lotus scrolls above foliage and lappet leaves, below three concentric circles and a band of ruyi heads, the neck with further lotus, a keyfret band and overlapping plantain leaves, the mouth painted with wave motif, bearing a six-character Xianfeng mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 14 7/8 inches. $500-700

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A Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Vases

A Blue and White Porcelain Sleeve Vase

A Blue and White Porcelain Vase

each of cylindrical form having an everted mouth, painted to the front depicting magpies perched on prunus branches, the reverse with characters shuying hengxie, signed Wang Bu(1898-1968), dated wu zi qiu (“the autumn in wu zi year”), bearing a twocharacter mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height of pair 6 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $600-800 288

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the bulbous body raised on a short foot and having a tall neck rising to a dished mouth, decorated throughout with various mythical beasts against wave pattern, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark to the underside. Height 10 3/4 inches. $500-700

of cylindrical form with an everted mouth, painted to depict two immortals seated under pine trees besides a side table with various scholar’s objects and two wine cups atop, the attendant boiling tea, set in a mountain scene with plants, rockwork and two deer, all between two incised bands, one with floral scrolls and the other with lattice work, the neck decorated with a band of flower heads. Height 10 3/4 inches. $600-800

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A Blue and White Vase, Meiping 19TH CENTURY

of plum shape, depicting a young child and an elder within a rocky landscape beside bamboo shoots, all within stylized lappet borders. Height 6 1/2 inches. $400-600

the body of an archaic zun form with a flared mouth and projecting flanges, the bulbous mid-section painted with sinuous five-clawed dragon amongst clouds, above flaming clouds painted to the lower section, and the neck painted with flowering branches. Height 11 1/2 inches. $400-600 292

A Blue and White Porcelain Vase

the baluster body rising to a short neck, painted with two crouching five-clawed dragons, bearing a sixcharacter Kangxi mark to the underside. Height 8 1/8 inches. $600-800 293

A Blue and White Porcelain Fish Bowl

the main panel depicting a landscape scene with scholars on riverbank, trees amongst rockworks, birds flying in the sky and mountains in distance. Diameter 8 1/2 inches. $400-600

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A Blue and White Porcelain Garden Seat

A Blue and White â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cracked Ice and Prunusâ&#x20AC;? Porcelain Brush Washer

A Blue and Iron Red Porcelain Cachepot

of barrel form, the painted decoration to the middle panel showing writhing dragons amid blooming peonies, pierced with interlocking coins, between raised bosses and floral scrolls. Height 18 inches. $400-600 295

A Blue and White Circular Box and Cover

decorated throughout with lotus scrolls, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 4 5/8 inches. $500-700 296*

A Blue and White Porcelain Paperweight

of rectangular form, painted to the top section with floral scrolls, having an openwork decoration to four sides, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 1 3/4 x width 6 1/4 x depth 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $400-600

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

the ovoid body tapering to an incurved foot, painted with prunus blossoms all against a blue ground, bearing a four-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside, together with a blue and white vase of tall cylindrical form rising to a flared mouth, the body decorated with two shaped panels enclosing flower-filled vases and precious objects, interspersed with flower heads on a dark blue ground. Height of taller 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $500-700 298*

A Blue and White and Underglazed Red Porcelain Plate

the central circular panel depicting figures in a riverscape scene, the border decorated with butterflies and flowers. Diameter 8 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $300-500

of rectangular form raised on four bracket feet, the exterior decorated with two pairs of confronting dragon amongst clouds chasing the gilt highlighted flaming pearl of wisdom, the cavetto painted with floral scroll, all raised on a rectangular wood stand with openwork decoration. Length 7 1/2 inches. $500-700 300*

A Pair of Blue and Iron Red Decorated Porcelain Bowls LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

each of circular form, supported on a short foot and rising to a flared mouth, the exterior of the rounded wells painted to show two sinuous five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds above layers of petals, the interior centered with a roundel depicting a writhing ferocious dragon chasing the flaming pearl, bearing a six-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter of pair 3 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

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A Duan Stone Tablet

of rectangular form, both front and back carved in low relief depicting archaic bronze vessels with correspondent bronze inscriptions, having calligraphy followed by a signature Ye Xiaoxun (Chinese, Qing Dynasty). Height 10 1/4 x width 6 3/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 302

A Duan Inkstone

of rectangular form, carved to the head crest with a flying crane. Height 8 1/4 x width 5 1/2 x depth 1 1/4 inches. $600-800 303

A Stone Tablet

of rectangular form, carved to one side with vertical lines of calligraphy followed by a signature Bing Xin (Chinese, 1900-1999), the reverse repeated with a signature of Bing Xin and a red seal. Height 8 3/4 x width 7 3/8 inches. $400-600

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A Carved Inkstone

of rectangular form, the upper section carved to show two dragons with their heads turned backwards looking at each other, flanking a flaming pearl of wisdom, underneath auspicious clouds, the lower section inscribed with calligraphy and a seal, the reverse with two characters yu zhen and a signature of Gao Shiqi (Chinese, 1645-1704). Height 11 1/8 x width 7 7/8 inches. $500-700 305

A Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock

the brown stone of vertical form having reticulated work overall. Height 24 inches. $600-800 306

A Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock

the dark grey stone of horizontal form with shaped peaks and irregular outlines, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 10 1/2 x width 15 1/2 x depth 11 1/2 inches. $600-800

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A Set of Eight Ink Cakes

of various forms, molded in low relief, one side depicting dragons, mythical beasts, auspicious objects, bell, vase and clouds, seven ink cases with the reverse having gilt decorated inscriptions, the sides carved with a signature Hu Kaiwen (Chinese, Qing Dynasty), all fitted in a brocade box having a label written babao qizhen (“eight precious objects”). Length of longest 5 1/8 inches. $700-900

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A Group of Four Soapstone Seals

A Set of Five Hardstone Seals

the first a yellow stone with russet inclusions carved with lotus and leaves on top and vertical inscriptions to one side, the second a near-white stone having red inclusions, of rectangular section and having three-line inscriptions on one side, surmounted by a recumbent bixie, the third a small rectangular caramel stone with a chilong resting atop and having horizontal inscriptions to one side, the fourth a mottled russet stone of rectangular form with rounded edges surmounted by a tianlu with finely carved details, inscribed with the signature of Bishan (Hu Zhen, circa 1817-1862). Height of tallest 3 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

of various forms, one simply carved to the front with bamboo and a two-character maker’s mark, the others having plain sides with the same maker’s mark, fitted in a hardwood box. Height of tallest 2 inches. $600-800 310

Two Carved Soapstone Seals

one a furong seal of irregular form carved with bamboo to the front beside a two-character maker’s mark, the other a celadon stone in the form of an archaic bell carved with a rectangular band enclosing two stylized dragons, inscribed on one side with four characters daqian jushi (Zhang Daqian, 1899-1983). Height of taller 1 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $700-900

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A Group of Four Carved Hardstone Seals

A Carved Hardstone Seal

each ochre stone of square section with one side inscribed with poetic calligraphy, surmounted by a recumbent bixie. Height of pair 1 5/8 inches. $500-700 312

A Carved Soapstone Seal

of irregular form, carved to the front in relief showing two scholars resting beneath pine trees, looking at the sun, inscribed with a signature Chen Zifen (Chinese, 1898-1976). Height 2 1/8 inches. $500-700

comprising a celadon jade rectangular seal with the headcrest carved with lobed lines, above two rectangular panels with stylized dragons on each side, having a signature fengliu shanren Huang Lv (Huang Lv, Qing Dynasty), a pale celadon stone of square form surmounted by a recumbent bixie and carved on one side with vertical inscriptions, a near-white stone having dark grey inclusions carved with a mythical beast on top, signed Shoujue (Shen Shoujue, 20th century), a pale celadon stone with russet patches and the top part carved with two bats, one side with vertical two-line inscriptions. Height of tallest 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

of rectangular form, inscribed to one side with a signature shi ju jushi, surmounted by a seated scholar with his left hand holding a book. Height 2 5/8 inches. $500-700 315

A Carved Hardstone Seal

of rectangular section, surmounted by two bixie with a coin, carved to one side with a signature Ye Honghan (Chinese, 1856-1940). Height 2 3/4 inches. $500-700 316*

A Group of Three Celadon and Russet Jade Seals each of square section having arched handle, connected by an interlocking chain. Length overall 4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

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A Carved Amber Brush Washer

of oval form, the exterior carved in high relief depicting five climbing bixie. Width 3 1/2 inches. $300-500 318

A Rock Crystal Brush Washer

the bulbous body having high relief carved to one side depicting a bixie with fine details and bifurcated tail climbing on the wells besides four lingzhi sprigs, the base flat. Width 5 3/4 inches. $300-500

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the cylindrical pot having mother-of-pearl inlays to one side showing magpies flying above blooming prunus branches. Height 8 1/4 inches. $400-600

of cylindrical form, having relief carved and motherof-pearl, soapstone inlays depicting flowering prunus branches issuing from rockery and poetic inscription. Height 6 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

A Rosewood Brush Pot, Bitong

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of naturalistic form, decorated to show lingzhi and knotty wood, the base bearing a two-character makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark and dated jia chen. Height 5 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

of naturalistic form, carved to depict lingzhi and knotted sections. Height 8 inches. $500-700

A Zitan Brush Pot, Bitong

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A Carved Bamboo Brush Pot, Bitong

the cylindrical pot having a band of flower heads along the mouth, carved on one side depicting scholars with attendants beneath trees with pavilions in distance within a rectangular panel, the reverse with two shaped reserves, one enclosing a peacock, the other two deer, the sides having a four-line inscription. Height 5 7/8 inches. $300-500 324

A Carved Bamboo Brush Pot, Bitong

the cylindrical pot carved throughout depicting scholars and attendants in different pursuits under pine trees within a landscape with bamboo and mountains, all below clouds, the mouth rim and the foot mounted with hardwood. Height 6 5/8 inches. $500-700

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A Carved Bamboo Parfumier

A Pierce Carved Bamboo Parfumier

of cylindrical form, carved and pierced with a continuous mountain scene with scholars playing chess and conversing beneath pine trees amongst rockwork, the lower section with inscription and a seal shi, having hardwood caps. Height 11 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $500-700 326*

A Large Carved Bamboo Parfumier

of cylindrical form, the body carved and reticulated depicting a rockery mountain scene in three levels showing three robed scholars under pine trees above an oxherd riding on ox back, and a fisherman catching fish with a farmer standing beside him, incised with poetic inscriptions and dated Daqing Daoguang nian zhi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;made in the Great Qing Dynasty Daoguang yearâ&#x20AC;?), the mouth and foot rim having hardwood caps. Length 18 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of James S. Frankenberger, Downers Grove, Illinois $800-1,200

POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form, finely carved to one side in openwork depicting a garden scene with scholars and maidens under pine trees issuing from rockery, and further figures in pavilion, with hardwood caps. Height overall 7 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Solon, Ohio Note: Accompanied by a letter from the previous owner $1,000-2,000 328

A Zitan Libation Cup

the body carved in relief depicting birds perched on flowering branches, between a key-fret border to the mouth and a row of overlapping leaves to the bottom, the side with a chilong forming the handle, supported on a short oval foot decorated with three rings. Height 2 1/4 x width over handles 4 3/8 inches. $600-800

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An Aloeswood Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table Dish

A Clair-de-Lune Porcelain Water Dropper

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of naturalistic form, having a black lacquered interior. Length 6 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000 330

An Carved Aloeswood Ruyi Scepter

intricately carved throughout, the oval head depicting a central seated immortal Shoulao flanked by two of the eight immortals, below pine trees, the handle with six other immortals amongst pine and rockwork. Length 18 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

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of compressed globular form evenly covered in a celeste blue glaze, bearing a six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue within double rings to the underside. Height 1 3/8 x diameter overall 2 3/4 inches. $800-1,200 332

Two Celadon Jade Water Droppers

each having russet inclusions, in the form of a large leaf with relief carved flowering branches to the sides. Width of larger 3 3/8 inches. $600-800

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A Bronze Water Dropper

A Pair of Boxwood Scroll Weights

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A Blue and White Porcelain Brush Handle

A Hardwood Circular Box and Cover

cast to depict a scholar resting on a tree trunk reading a book. Height 5 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $800-1,200

decorated with bats flying amongst auspicious clouds. Length 7 1/8 inches. $600-800

each of rectangular from, carved to the front in high relief showing two confronted dragons pursuing the flaming pearl of wisdom amidst clouds, having a keyfret border, the reverse flat. Length 12 1/4 inches. $600-800

the cover possibly made of Huanghuali, having a short circular foot ring. Diameter 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $500-700

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A Wood and Bamboo Abacus, Suan Pan

the lacquered wood frame enclosing 38 bamboo rods with beads, the central rectangular panel carved with five characters, having copper mounts. Height 38 5/8 x width 12 1/8 inches. $500-700 338

Two Carved Wood Travel Shrines

the exterior of each carved with lotus branches, opening to the interior with three Buddha figures. Height of taller 8 3/8 inches. $200-400

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A Carved Bamboo Figure of an Immortal

A Matched Pair of Gilt, Red and Black Lacquered Wood Figures of Scholars

A Large Rosewood Carving

the figure depicted standing dresses in robes, the face with a happy expression and flanked by two pendant earlobes, beside a dog with its head raised and looking at the immortal, with a fitted hardwood base. Height overall 8 1/4 inches. $400-600 340*

A Carved Zitan Wood Figure of a Scholar

the figure depicted seated on rockery with his left hand bearing a book, the back impressed with a four-character mark. Height 13 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

each scholar figure depicted seated on a high stepped pedestal, wearing high waisted garments and a scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat, both hands clasped in front the chest, the face with a calm expression. Height 11 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $600-800 342

A Huanghuali Four-Tier Picnic Box, Tihe

intricately carved to depict eight immortals in various pursuits and pine trees, all above breaking waves. Length 25 inches. $800-1,200 344

A Carved Zitan Figural Composition

depicting the eighteen Buddhist luohan at various pursuits in a craggy cliffside. Width 25 inches. $2,000-4,000

of rectangular form, having a narrow cover and four trays set on the base frame, joined by an overhead humpbacked handle. Height 9 inches. $700-900

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A Bronze ‘Grapevine and Beast’ Mirror TANG DYNASTY STYLE

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having a lobed rim, the front cast to depict mythical beasts amongst leafy grapevines. Width 5 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $2,000-4,000 346*

A Bronze ‘Grapevine and Beast’ Circular Mirror cast in high relief depicting beasts amongst grapevines. Diameter 3 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $2,000-4,000 347*

A Bronze ‘TLV’ Mirror POSSIBLY HAN DYNASTY

the circular mirror centered with a large knob within a square panel enclosed by ‘’TLV” motif and mythical beasts, further surrounded by three dogtooth shaped borders. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $3,000-5,000

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A Green Jade Circular Dish

the translucent stone having russet patches and white inclusions, raised on a circular foot ring. Diameter 4 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500 349*

A Spinach Jade Bowl

the mottled green stone with russet inclusions, rising on a short straight foot to an everted mouth, supported on a hardwood stand. Diameter 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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A Large Spinach Jade Bowl

A Celadon Jade Bowl

A Celadon Jade Coupe

the center of the interior carved in high relief with chrysanthemum and two carps, the exterior carved with lotus sprays, flanked by two handles intricately carved in the form of chrysanthemum heads and leafy branches, raised on five curved bulky legs. Length 15 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200 351

A Spinach Jade Bowl

the deep round bowl thinly carved and raised on a short straight foot, having a slightly flared mouth rim, the translucent stone mottled with dark green and black inclusions, having a well-carved fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 4 7/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

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the bowl of an even celadon stone, the interior carved in low relief depicting flowering prunus branches and lotus, raised on a circular short foot and set atop a hardwood stand. Diameter 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $600-800 353*

A Carved Jade Bowl

of low, footed form with a flared mouth rim, the exterior having repeating high relief carved lotus decoration, the base centered with a chrysanthemum head enclosed by a band of overlapping leaves, raised on a hardwood stand with openworked ruyi decoration. Diameter 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alice Ann Hunzicker Weckbaugh, Denver, Colorado $500-700

carved in the form of a recumbent beast, the body incised with C-shape decoration, together with a celadon jade bowl. Length of first 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600 355*

A Carved Jade Libation Cup

the mottled celadon stone raised on a circular foot, having a flange to the front, the body inscribed with C-scrolls, the side carved in high relief with a chilong forming the handle. Length overall 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

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A Small Jadeite Wine Cup

A Celadon Jadeite Cup and Saucer

A Celadon Jade Libation Cup

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Three Spinach Jade Articles

Two Carved Jade Articles

the celadon stone having dark green and opaque white inclusions, of octagonal form, raised on a short circular foot ring. Diameter 1 5/8 inches. $200-400

comprising an archaic form vase of pear shape raised on a slightly splayed foot and tapering to a flared mouth, the long neck flanked by a pair of rectangular handles with openwork chilong decoration, both sides having relief carved to show two sinuous chilongs, a mottled green teacup having deep wells and raised on a circular straight foot, set atop a circular hardwood stand, and a dragon belt hook with dark inclusions. Height of tallest 5 inches. $600-800

the small footed wine cup and saucer of a celadon stone with dark green inclusions, both bases incised with a four-character Qianlong mark. Diameter of larger 3 1/8 inches. $600-800

the celadon stone with russet veinings, the body decorated with taotie mask, having high relief carved ox head forming the handle. Height 1 7/8 inches. $800-1,200

the first a Mughal-style chrysanthemum dish of a near-white stone, raised on a hardwood stand, the second a spinach jade cup and saucer, having lobed outlines, the cup with a scrolled handle, together with a banded agate circular dish, raised on a circular foot ring. (3 items) Length of largest 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins Note: Accompanied by a copy of receipt from Yamanaka & Co., Inc., 846 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, April 14, 1942 $700-900

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Two Carved Jade Cups

A Collection of Fourteen Jade and Jadeite Cups

A Set of Six Jade Cups

the first of a pale celadon stone flanked by two handles with scrolled ends, raised on a hardwood stand, the second of a yellow stone carved to one side in high relief with a bat forming the handle, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Width of first over handles 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $800-1,200

comprising 7 celadon jade cups each of cylindrical form raised on a short circular foot, 2 small celadon jade cups and 1 green and pale lavender jadeite cups each having deep wells, 2 small celadon jade cups raised on tall waisted foot and 2 mottled celadon cups with lobed lines and handles in the form of floral stern. Height of tallest 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $1,000-2,000

each of an even white stone with rounded wells, standing on a circular foot and rising to a slightly flared mouth. Diameter of each 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $1,000-2,000 364

A Carved Jadeite Brush Washer

in the form of a lotus leaf, having incised naturalistic veins, raised on a foliate carved hardwood stand. Length 6 inches. $600-800

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A Carved Jade Brush Washer

A Carved Jadeite Brush Washer

A Carved Jade Box and Cover

of a pale celadon stone with white mottling and russet areas, carved in high relief to the sides depicting flowering prunus branches, raised on a fitted reticulated hardwood stand. Length 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $500-700 366*

A Spinach Jade Brush Washer

the dark green stone having black specks, carved in the form of a lotus leaf, raised on a hardwood stand. Width 4 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

the mottled green in the form of a lotus leaf and carved in high relief to one side depicting further flower and leafy branch, raised on a rosewood lotus leaf shaped base. Width 5 5/8 inches. $500-700 369*

A Carved Jade Water Dropper

the celadon stone in the form of an archaic vessel, supported on three curved legs, the front carved with a beast mask suspending a loose ring, the opposite with a kuilong forming the handle. Length 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

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A Carved Spinach Jade Brush Washer

A Jade Box and Cover

of shallow, circular form, having a key-fret mouth rim, the exterior carved with ruyi decoration and winged bats in high relief. Diameter 5 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

of flattened, circular form raised on a circular foot, of an even pale celadon stone. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

the celadon stone of oval form, carved to the front in relief depicting a monkey grasping a peach suspending from the leafy branch, the reverse with blooming flowers. Length 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700 372

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A Jadeite Cylindrical Box and Cover

the translucent body suffused with white and green inclusions, both sides carved with two shaped panels, one enclosing a riverscape scene with mountains and willow trees, the other having an imperial poem written by Qianlong Emperor. Height 3 7/8 inches. $500-700

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A White Jade Box

A Carved Jade Sword Slide

Two Carved Jade Sword Slides

the near-white stone having light brown inclusions and black specks, of floriform, the cover carved in low relief depicting two floral stems facing opposite directions, the center with a circular blue hardstone inset. Width 3 3/8 inches. $600-800

the celadon stone having lobed borders, carved on each side with a central shou character surrounded by leafy vines. Length 2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

the first a celadon stone carved with stylized beast masks and raised bosses, the second a pale celadon stone incised with shuangxi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;double happinessâ&#x20AC;?) character. Length of larger 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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A Chicken Bone Jade Brush Rest

A Chicken Bone Jade Page Turner

LIKELY 18TH CENTURY

the mottled white stone in the form of stag and a doe resting side-by-side and their heads turned backward facing each other, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Length 4 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

the mottled stone with minor dark skins, the top section with two entwined chilongs. Length 6 inches. $1,500-2,500

Japanese Paintings and Woodblock Prints | Lots 379 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 389

Lot 385 Shiko Munakata, Autumn

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Utagawa Shigenobu (Hiroshige II)

Kiyoshi Saito

Seven Japanese Woodblock Prints

(1826-1869) Izu Iro-zaki (Cape Iro, Izu Province) and Wakasa Matsuo-yama (Mountain Matsuo, Wakasa Province) from the series Shokoku rokuju-hakkei (Sixty-eight Views of the Various Provinces), together with two prints depicting riverscape scenes. (4 works) woodblock prints, unframed signed Hiroshige ga (lower left) Height of taller 9 3/4 x width 7 inches. $300-500

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(1907-1997) Village Scene woodblock print signed Kiyoshi Saito, sealed in red (left) Height 11 x width 16 1/8 inches. $400-600

comprising 3 examples by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865) depicting males, each signed Toyokuni ga (left), an example by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) depicting samurai, signed Kunichika hitsu (left), an example by Utagawa Yoshitsuna (active ca. 1848-1868) depicting male figure with children, signed Yoshitsuna ga (lower right), an example by Kikugawa Eizan (1787-1867), depicting geisha, signed Eizan hitsu (lower left), a sheet from the series Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), signed Yoshitoshi ga (right). Height of tallest 15 x width 10 inches. $600-800

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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

(Japanese, 1798-1861) Ishiyama bosetsu(Lingering Snow at Ishiyama) from the series Yobu hakkei(Military Brilliance for the Eight Views), depicting the scene of Suzuki Shigeyuki with his pistol, 1852 woodblock print signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi gwa Height 13 3/4 x width 9 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Rhode Island $500-700

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(Japanese, 1786-1865) Poem by Ariwara no Narihira Ason: (Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as) Seigen from the series Comparisons for Thirty-six Selected Poems, 1852 woodblock print signed Toyokuni ga (lower left) Height 14 1/4 x width 9 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Rhode Island $600-800

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Shiko Munakata

(Japanese, 1903-1975) Spring woodblock print, framed signed Munakata in pencil, sealed (lower left) Height of image 20 3/8 x 19 inches. Property from the Collection of Fred M. Levin, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 385*

Shiko Munakata

(Japanese, 1903-1975) Autumn woodblock print, framed signed Munakata in pencil, sealed (lower left) Height of image 20 1/2 x 19 inches. Property from the Collection of Fred M. Levin, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000

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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

(Japanese, 1839-1892) Ureshiso Meiji nenkan tokon geigi no fuzoku (Happy: Habits of a modern geisha of the Meiji era) and Sanpogashitaso Meiji nenkan saikun no fuzoku (Strolling: Habits of the wife of a nobleman of the Meiji era) from the series Fuzoku sanjuni-so (Thirty-two Aspects of Women), 1888 (two works). woodblock prints each signed Yoshitoshi ga Height of each 14 3/8 x 9 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Rhode Island $500-700 387*

Anonymous

(Japanese, 19th/20th Century) Figures and Warriors ink and color on paper with gold leaves, framed Height 30 1/2 x width 17 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 388

Yoshitoshi Mori

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(1898-1992) Shishimai (the Lion Dance) woodblock print, unframed signed in pencil Yoshitoshi Mori, sealed in red (lower right) Height 16 1/8 x width 11 1/2 inches. $300-500 389

Yoshitoshi Mori

(1898-1992) Tori no ichi Festival at Otaka Shrine woodblock print, unframed signed in pencil Yoshitoshi Mori (lower right), sealed in red Height 17 x width 12 1/4 inches. $300-500

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Japanese Works of Art | Lots 390 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 406

Lot 394 A Japanese Silver Articulated Model of a Praying Mantis

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A Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover

A Large Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box and Cover

A Pair of Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Stirrups, Abumi

the small deep box decorated with gold hiramaki-e, togidashi-e and kirikane techniques, the cover depicting the back of a Japanese man wearing kimono decorated with chrysanthemum heads and geometric design, the sides having further chrysanthemum and other flower heads against a diaper ground, the interior and the base applied with nashiji technique, having an interior tray decorated with a seated male figure, a horse, a bird, carp and flora, the base bearing a two-character maker’s mark. Length 4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $300-500

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EARLY 20TH CENTURY

of rectangular form with rounded edges, the cover carved vividly to depict a ferocious writhing dragon amidst flames, the interior black with sprinkled gold powder nashiji. Height 16 x width 12 1/8 x depth 5 3/8 inches. $700-900 392*

A Pair of Japanese Silver and Bronze Inlaid Iron Stirrups, Abumi each of typical form, decorated with inlaid silver square panels, the interior lacquered red. Height 10 1/8 x length 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Thomas Joseph, O’Fallon, Illinois $500-700

each of typical form, decorated with brass inlaid depicting a ferocious dragon grasping the flaming pearl, the underside inlaid with silver depicting swirling water, signed. Height 9 1/4 x length 11 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Thomas Joseph, O’Fallon, Illinois $600-800

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A Japanese Silver Articulated Model of a Praying Mantis MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the insect joined by numerous hammered parts including head, antennae, limbs and movable wings, chased to the back of one wing with a signature Kozan (Takase Kozan, 1869-1934). Length 4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $7,000-9,000

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A Japanese Bronze Articulated Model of a Grasshopper

the insect joined by numerous hammered parts including head, antennae, limbs and wings, chiseled to the back of the body with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;JAPAN.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $3,000-5,000

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A Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen AFTER MORI SOSEN, 19TH CENTURY

ink on paper, depicting a group of apes at play on a gnarled tree. Height of each panel 68 x width 25 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Alexander Phillips, Elizabeth, Illinois Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 21 April 1976, lot 178, cover lot $2,000-4,000

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A Bronze Figure of Kannon

the figure depicted seated at ease with the right hand resting on the right knee, wearing draped robes and hood, the naked chest adorned with a beaded necklace suspending a pendant, raised on a rectangular hardwood stand. Height 18 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

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A Japanese Parcel-Gilt Bronze Figure of Samurai POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

modeled wearing elaborate armor, standing with hands bearing a weapon, all raised on a rectangular base. Height 11 inches (without stand). Property from the Collection of George Kelly, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 399

Two Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers

one having a central roundel enclosing chrysanthemums, surrounded by alternating shaped panels showing flowers and riverscape scenes, the other decorated similarly with alternating panels showing flowers and a Ho-oh bird. Diameter of larger 18 1/8 inches. Property from an Estate, Colorado Springs, Colorado $600-800 400

A Japanese Hizen Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowl POSSIBLY 17TH CENTURY

having a scalloped mouth rim, the interior incised with a central medallion enclosing floral design, circled by leafy branches. Diameter 13 inches. $500-700 401*

A Japanese Satsuma Censer and Cover

the body in three sections and of lantern-form, decorated in various colored enamels and gilt depicting flower heads, the base marked Kinkozan Tsukuru. Height 12 1/4 inches. Property from Barbara Busse Lawson Living Trust, Evanston, Illinois $400-600 402

A Japanese Wakazashi

the Koshirae with dragonfly decoration, having a copper oval tsuba, fuchi with inlaid gilt chrysanthemum sprays. Length overall 20 1/2 inches. $500-700

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A Japanese Bronze Model of a Lotus Pod

naturalistically cast in the form of a lotus pod with a small crab resting atop. Length 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $300-500 404

A Japanese Bronze Figure of a Geisha

the female figure depicted standing next to banisters, wearing a simple kimono, her hands folded in front of her chest, raised on a circular stand. Height 20 3/4 inches. $300-500 405

A Japanese Bronze Figure of a Female Farmer

the figure depicted standing on her bare feet, wearing draped garments, her head lowered, raised on a circular base. Height 18 1/2 inches. $300-500 406

A Pair of Japanese Wood JardiniĂ¨res

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each of square, handled form with copper liners, bearing various marks and stamps to bases. Height 10 1/8 x width 10 1/8 inches (each). $200-400

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Jewelry | Lots 407 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 455

Lot 433 An 18 Karat Gold and Jadeite Necklace

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A Carved Jade Archer’s Ring

A Pale Celadon Jade Archer’s Ring

Two Jade Archer’s Rings

the pale celadon jade ring mottled with white inclusions and russet patches, the exterior carved with flowering prunus branches. Diameter overall 1 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 408*

A Carved Jade Archer’s Ring

the greyish celadon stone with the main panel carved to depict flowers issuing from rockery. Diameter 1 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

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of cylindrical form. Diameter overall 1 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 410*

A Carved Jade Archer’s Ring

the celadon stone pierced with birds perched on bamboo decoration. Diameter 1 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

the first of a celadon stone, the second a mottled celadon stone carved in relief depicting crouching chilongs. Diameter of first 1 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 412*

A Celadon and Russet Jade Archer’s Ring

having a plain rectangular shaped top section. Width overall 1 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

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Four Jade Archer’s Rings

Two Jade Archer’s Rings

A White Jade Archer’s Ring

comprising one of a near-white stone with minor white mottling, one of greyish stone with russet areas, and two of celadon stone, one with white specks, the other with light brown inclusions. Diameter overall of largest 1 1/8 inches. $600-800 414

A Celadon Jade Archer’s Ring

the cylindrical greyish celadon stone having areas of light brown inclusions. Diameter overall 1 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Chicago, Illinois $700-900

the first of a yellow stone carved to the exterior with alternating characters, the second of an even white stone having russet skins. Diameter of interior of first 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $1,000-2,000 416

Two Jade Archer’s Rings

comprising a yellow jade example with russet skins and a plain rectangular panel, and a pale celadon jadeite example. Diameter of larger 1 3/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

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the near-white stone having russet inclusions, the main panel carved in relief depicting characters. Diameter overall 1 inch. $2,000-4,000 418

A White Jade Archer’s Ring

of a near-white stone, the exterior carved with medallions enclosing characters, surrounded by stylized kuilong design. Diameter overall 1 3/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

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Three Jadeite Archer’s Rings

Four Hardstone Archer’s Rings

Two Archer’s Rings

comprising two pale celadon examples with apple green inclusions and a white example with apple green and purple hues. Diameter of largest 1 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

comprising a grey and russet jade ring and three jadeite rings, one of light grey stone with dark brown areas, the second of celadon stone mottled with white and green inclusions, the third of celadon stone with light brown veinings. Diameter overall of largest 1 1/4 inches. $600-800

the first a jade example of a near-white and grey stone, the second an agate example of a caramel stone. Diameter of first 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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Four Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rings

A Coral Ring

A Jadeite Bangle

the first a spinach jade example carved to depict mythical beasts, the second a celadon jade example carved with fu decoration, the third a green jade example carved with bat and coins, the fourth a hornbill example carved with a lion mask. Diameter of first 1 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700 423

A Jadeite Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ring

carved on top with a plain oval panel. Diameter of interior 13/16 inch. $200-400

the red coral cabochon set in sterling silver mounting, circled by blue enameled flower heads Height of stone 8 /8 inches, interior diameter 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $400-600 425*

Two Apple Green and White Jadeite Mounted Rings

the first with an oblong-form reticulated jadeite plaque depicting a chilong amidst vines, set in a 14 karat gold mounting with openwork ruyi decoration, the second having a pierce carved rectangular plaque depicting a standing immortal in a background with lotus scroll set in a silvered metal mounting chased to show butterflies and lotus. Length of longer jade 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

the celadon stone of semi-cylindrical form with apple green and lavender patches. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perlita Campbell, Evanston, Illinois $300-500 427

Four Jadeite Bangles

each of cylindrical form, one of white and pale lavender stone with minor apple green inclusions, one of celadon stone having russet patches, the other two of pale celadon stone with white mottling. Diameter overall of largest 2 7/8 inches. $500-700

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A Group of Three Carnelian Inset and Silvered Metal Bracelets

A White Jade Bangle

each with niello inlay and carnelian insets, having gold wash applied over the silvered metal. 200.60 dwts. $500-700 429*

A Jade Bangle

the pale celadon stone of semi-cylindrical form with russet skin. Diameter of interior 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

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the even stone of semi-cylindrical form. Diameter 3 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collector $800-1,200 431

A Jade Bangle

the mottled brown stone, depicting a circle of four crouching stylized dragons. Diameter overall 3 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500 432

A Jade Bangle

the even pale celadon stone of cylindrical form. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

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An 18 Karat Gold and Jadeite Necklace

comprising eleven apple green and white jadeite rectangular plaques carved in openwork to depict flowering branches and fruit, suspending an irregular shaped pendant of an apple green, lavender and white stone depicting double gourds and scrolling vines, all surmounted by seven small circular green jadeite plaques showing fruit, characters and lingzhi, all set in 18 karat gold mounts. Length overall 24 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $6,000-8,000

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Five Carved Jadeite Pendants

comprising three celadon examples having dark green inclusions, the largest carved to depict flower scrolls, mounted in 14 karat gold, the other two depicting mythical beast, bat and coins, and two apple green and light lavender examples, one depicting bat and coins, the other a sinuous dragon, bat and peach. Height of largest 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perlita Campbell, Evanston, Illinois $1,500-2,500 435*

A Carved Jade Necklace

comprising six celadon jade rings suspending pendants carved in openwork depicting floweredfilled vases, further weighed down with a pale celadon and russet reticulated pendant carved to depict a flying bat above three interlocking coins. Overall length 16 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perlita Campbell, Evanston, Illinois $800-1,200 435

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A Carved Jadeite Pendant

A Carved Jade Hair Ornament

A Jade Hair Pin

with dark green and russet inclusions, depicting birds perched on flowering branches under fruits. Height 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perlita Campbell, Evanston, Illinois $400-600 437*

Three Carved Jadeite Pendants

each having apple green inclusions, depicting peaches and flowers, one having 18 karat gold mounts, one with 14 karat gold mounts. Height of largest 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perlita Campbell, Evanston, Illinois $300-500 438*

A Beaded Necklace

comprising of rounded spinach jade beads, white hardstone beads, catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye stone beads and brown glass beads, spaced seven large pale celadon jade beads each carved in relief depicting dragons. Length overall 23 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $300-500

of circular form, the near-white stone with light brown patches, having an openwork decoration of dragon and phoenix chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds against a background of foliate scrolls. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500 440

Two Jadeite Plume Holders

each apple green and celadon stone of hollowed, cylindrical form, surmounted by an arched finial and with a small pierced hole. Length of longer 2 3/4 inches. $600-800 441*

Two Celadon Jade Hairpins

of ruyi-form having terminals, one carved to depict a central chrysanthemum head with shou character, enclosed by C-scrolls, the other decorated similarly but with a plain central medallion. Length of longer 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

of a celadon stone, carved with a shou character to the upper section, the scrolled terminal decorated with a bat. Length 5 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 443*

A Carved Jade Belt Buckle

of a celadon stone, each section carved with two flying bats flanking the central shou character, one having a dragon head hook and the other with a rectangular loop. Length 5 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 444

A Carved Jadeite Belt Hook

the apple green and celadon stone having a dragon head terminal facing a high relief carved chilong resting atop the shaft. Length 4 1/2 inches. $600-800

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A Carved Jade Belt Hook

A Yellow Jade Plaque

Three Carved Jade Belt Plaques

of an even white stone, the front carved in shallow relief depicting two chilongs pursuing a shou medallion. Length 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $800-1,200

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the greenish yellow stone having russet patches, pierced and carved to depicting a crouching chilong, the body finely incised with C-scrolls. Height 2 3/16 x width 2 3/16 inches. $800-1,200

LIKELY MING DYNASTY

each of a near-white stone, worked in relief to show a sinuous dragon, the rectangular example also depicting winged bats and floral blossoms. Length of largest 2 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Carved Jade Two-Part Belt Buckle

A Carved Jade Belt Buckle

A Jade Belt Hook

of a celadon stone with brown inclusions, both parts in floriform and depicting butterflies, one half with a plain rectangular hook. Length 4 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 449

A Carved Greyish Celadon Jade Belt Hook

with light brown skins, having a chilong head terminal confronting a sinuous chilong carved in high relief on the shaft. Length 4 7/8 inches. $600-800 450*

A Carved Jade Belt Hook

of an even pale celadon stone, the terminal carved in the form of a dragon head confronting a sinuous chilong set atop the shaft, the knob at the back in the form of a chrysanthemum head. Length 3 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

the green stone with dark brown patches, each with an openwork decoration and finely incised C-scrolls, shou medallions and archaistic motif, one with a chilong head-form hook, the other with a fitted loop. Length 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

of a celadon stone, having a dragon head terminal facing a chilong on the rectangular shaft. Width 4 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Denise Selz, Chicago, Illinois $300-500 454*

A Carved Jade Belt Hook

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A Carved Celadon Jade Belt Buckle

carved in relief showing a mythical bird resting above a taotie mask, together with a celadon and russet jadeite buckle in the form of beast mask. Height of taller 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

the white stone with light brown skins, having a horse head terminal facing towards a climbing monkey. Length 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500 455*

A Spinach Jade Belt Hook

the spinach jade stone with a dragon head terminal, the body densely carved with archaistic motif. Length 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $200-400

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Lot 505 A Celadon Jade Parfumier

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A Famille Rose and Underglazed Blue Porcelain Bottle Vase

A Famille Rose and Underglazed Blue Porcelain Vase

A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

LIKELY MID-LATE QING DYNASTY

20TH CENTURY

the ovoid body rising to a long neck with a bulbous collar, decorated with alternating shaped panels enclosing figures in various pursuits, interspersed with butterflies and flower heads in underglazed blue, the collar covered in a diaper pattern. Height 9 1/2 inches. $700-900

of baluster form with high shoulders, rising to a waisted neck and a flaring mouth, the main body depicting bird perched on peony branches on side, calligraphy on the reverse, bearing an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 15 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

each of square section, the tapering body painted with figural decoration, wu shuang pu, below shaped panels filled with calligraphy, the waisted neck flanked by a pair of iron red lion-mask and ring handles, mounted as a lamp. Height 15 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Jar and Cover

A Famille Rose Double Gourd-Form Vase

A Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

of cylindrical form, the body and the cover decorated with figures and calligraphy. Height 5 3/4 inches. $500-700 460

A Matched Pair of Famille Jaune Porcelain Vases LIKELY MID-LATE QING DYNASTY

each of baluster form having a splayed foot rising to a tall neck and a flared mouth, the body decorated with scattered blooming floral sprays, all against a yellow ground with finely incised foliate scrolls, the base bearing a four-character Qianlong iron red mark to the underside, together with a bowl having similar decoration, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height of vase 9 3/4 inches, diameter of bowl 7 5/8 inches. $500-700 461

A Famille Rose â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millefleursâ&#x20AC;? Porcelain Vase

the baluster body raised on a splayed foot tapering to a flared dished mouth, decorated throughout with blooming flower heads all against a gilt ground, bearing a six-character Qianlong iron red mark within a square panel to the underside. Height 9 inches. $300-500

20TH CENTURY

raised on a straight foot, painted to depict peonies and flowering branches, all against a yellow ground with floral motif, bearing an apocryphal six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 12 inches. $400-600 463

A Large Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

the baluster body finely painted to depict phoenixes perched on rockery amongst flowering peony branches, all above a circle of overlapping lappet leaves, the neck flanked by fu lion-form handles. Height 23 inches. $500-700 464*

A Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

the main body painted with shaped panels each enclosing a mountainous landscape, equally divided by dense lotus scrolls, all against an orange ground. Height 14 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

the globular body rising to a short neck and slightly flared mouth, painted with butterflies and floral sprays, all reserved on a celadon ground, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $500-700 466

A Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

the baluster body standing on a splayed foot rising to a long neck and an everted mouth, both sides painted to depict deer, crane and flowering branches underneath pine trees with a crane standing atop, divided by two interlocking square panels enclosing a bat and suspending tassels, bearing a six-character Qianlong iron red mark to the underside. Height 13 inches. $600-800 467

A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

each having a globular body rising from a tall spreading foot to a cylindrical neck surmounted by a galleried mouth rim decorated with green and gilt highlights, the main panel painted to depict a continuous scene of children playing, bearing an apocryphal six-character Qianlong iron red mark to the underside. Height of pair 8 7/8 inches. $700-900

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A Famille Rose Double Gourd-Form Porcelain Vase

A Famille Rose â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millefleursâ&#x20AC;? Porcelain Vase

A Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

both sections decorated with shaped reserves showing children at play in an outdoor setting, all against an iron red ground with various flower heads and gilt highlighted foliate scrolls, flanked by two ruyi scepter-form handles, the interior and the base glazed turquoise, bearing a four-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 7 3/8 inches. $800-1,200

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the baluster vase standing on a short straight foot rising to a galleried mouth with a key-fret band, the body decorated with alternating roundels enclosing roosters and chicken in a garden, flowering branches and rockwork, all reserved on a gilt highlighted millefleurs ground, bearing a six-character Qianlong iron red mark to the underside. Height 12 1/2 inches. $700-900

POSSIBLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

having a long neck rising to a galleried mouth rim, the main body having openwork decoration with circular panels each depicting a riverscape scene, the neck painted with lotus scrolls all on a ruby red ground, bearing an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark to the underside. Height 16 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $800-1,200

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A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vases and Covers each of baluster form with rounded shoulders, decorated throughout with peaches and flowering trees, lingzhi sprigs emerging from the ground, the domed cover with similar decoration, the base bearing a six-character Guangxu iron red mark. Height of pair 16 inches. $2,000-4,000 472

A Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase

the bulbous body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, decorated with roundels enclosing immortals in various outdoor scenes, interspersed with numerous flower heads all reserved on a white ground, the interior and the base glazed turquoise, bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 13 inches. $800-1,200 473

A Famille Rose Porcelain Jar

of zun form, the pear shaped body decorated with houses, trees and figures within a continuous mountain scene, the neck having a pair of deer-head form handles. Height 21 inches. $800-1,200 474

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Box and Cover

having an allover lotus scroll decoration against a turquoise ground, two pink key-fret borders to the rim where the cover meets the body, bearing a sixcharacter Qianlong mark to the underside. Diameter 5 inches. $500-700

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Cachepot

A Famille Rose Porcelain Jardinière

A Pair of Famille Rose Plates

of rectangular form, the interior painted with gold fish and seaweed decoration, the exterior having two shaped panels on two sides enclosing peonies and precious objects, surrounded by scrolling lotus sprays, all below a band of key fret, flanked by a pair of lion masks, raised on four bracket feet, further supported on a hardwood stand. Width 15 7/8 x 83/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $500-700 476*

A Famille Rose Porcelain Rectangular Cachepot

the exterior painted with peaches and flowering branches, the wide rim decorated with a key-ret border, raised on four brackets. Height 2 x length 7 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $400-600

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the compressed globular body painted with immortal figures, flying bats, lingzhi, flowers and auspicious clouds, all between a diaper border and a band of lappet leaves, bearing a six-character Jiaqing mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 11 1/2 inches. $600-800 478

A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Jardinières LIKELY MID-LATE QING DYNASTY

each of rectangular from supported on four brackets, two panels pained to depict rooster and dog resting on rockwork in a garden setting filled with blooming trees and flowering branches, two sides having butterfly and floral decoration, further raised on a fitted hardwood stand with scrolled feet. Height of jardinière 7 5/8 x width 13 1/4 x depth 8 3/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

LIKELY REPUBLIC PERIOD OR EARLIER

each of circular form, finely painted with pink and white blossoms and leafy branches extending to the wells and continuing onto the underside, two butterflies hovering above the branches, all reserved on a white ground, each bearing a six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue within double rings to the underside. Diameter 8 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $2,000-4,000

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

A Famille Rose Porcelain Plate

A Famille Rose Porcelain “Hundred Boys” Bowl

of footed, circular form, the interior painted with flowering branches and poetic inscriptions with three seals, the blooming branches extending over the rim onto the underside, the base enameled with a four-character Yongzheng blue mark within a square panel. Diameter 7 1/4 inches. $400-600

of circular form, the interior centered with a shou medallion enclosed by lotus scrolls and alternating roundels with four characters jixiang ruyi (“good fortune as you wish”), further surrounded by lotus sprays, bearing a six-character Jiaqing iron red mark to the underside. Diameter 9 7/8 inches. $800-1,200

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Scalloped Dish

A Pair of Famille Rose “Millefleurs” Porcelain Dishes

the large dish having lobed wells and gilt decorated mouth rim, the central interior finely painted to depict a standing robed immortal looking at a young boy bearing auspicious objects in his hand, the attendant standing besides the immortal and a boy at play nearby, another immortal seated under tree holding a gourd vase with smoke coming out from the vase forming a reserve enclosing a sinuous dragon. Diameter 11 1/4 inches. $300-500

each of footed, circular form, the interior densely painted with blossoms, the underside decorated with lotus sprays and bearing a six-character Guangxu iron red mark. Diameter 7 1/2 inches. $200-400 484*

A Pair of Famille Rose and Iron Red Porcelain Plates

each of circular form, the central medallion depicting numerous precious objects including flower-filled vases, archaic vessel, teapot and teacups, having two red seals, circled by an iron red border penciled with various flowers, the base marked with iron red lingzhi. Diameter 6 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $300-500

the rounded body rising to a lipped mouth rim, finely decorated with children at play on riverbanks, bearing a six-character Jiaqing iron red mark to the underside. Diameter 4 5/8 inches. $600-800 486

A Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

the deep bowl painted with sanduo (“three abundances”) pattern depicting peach, pomegranate and lychee branches with leaves, bearing a sixcharacter Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 6 inches. $2,000-4,000 487

A Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

the central interior painted with a writhing dragon pursuing the flaming pearl of wisdom amongst auspicious clouds above breaking waves, bordered by a band of ruyi and surrounded by various flowers and pomegranates, the exterior painted with similar dragon decoration, bearing a six-character Guangxu iron red mark to the underside. Diameter 10 3/4 inches. $600-800

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A Group of Five Famille Rose Porcelain Articles

A Famille Rose Porcelain Teacup

A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Libation Cups

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

comprising two quatrefoil-form dishes decorated with lotus, bats, shou characters and foliate scrolls, the base stamped with a six-character Yongzheng mark within a square; two bottles of rectangular section decorated with floral sprays; a circular dish having similar decoration; and a four-tier box and cover decorated with numerous flower heads, each tray flanked by a pair of double-mask handles. Height of tallest 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $700-900

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the small footed cup painted to the rounded wells depicting three female immortals standing atop clusters of clouds with five bats around, each dressed in long robes, holding a flower-filled vase, flower branch or ruyi scepter, bearing a six-character Jiaqing mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Diameter 3 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

each modeled in the form of a lotus blossom with overlapping pink petals and a stamen with yellow dots in the central interior, the hollow handle in the form of the stem and glazed lime-green, incised with Daqing Guangxu sanshisi nian Anhui taihu fujin qiucao jinian bei (Cup commemorating the autumn military exercises held near taihu in Anhui province during the 34th year of Guangxu reign of the Great Qing). Width over stem 8 inches. Property from Barbara Busse Lawson Living Trust, Evanston, Illinois $800-1,200

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A Famille Rose Porcelain Brush Washer

A Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of Guan Yu

of square section having rounded corners, the top and four edges incised with lotus decoration, all against a burgundy ground, four sides having reticulated panels glazed greenish blue, bearing a four-character Chuxiu gong zhi stamped mark to the underside. Height 1 3/4 x width 3 3/4 x depth 3 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $300-500

the warrior Guanyu depicted standing in multicolored full armor secured by a wide belt, wearing a hat and a pair of shoes with ruyi heads, his left hand raised touching the long beard and his right hand bearing his weapon, his face with a serious expression, raised on a stepped rectangular base. Height 17 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

POSSIBLY LATE QING DYNASTY

the figure depicted sitting on a throne painted with chrysanthemum sprays within a shaped panel at front, his left hand raised to his chest bearing an open book, wearing elaborate loose robes decorated with writhing dragons amongst colorful clouds above lishui stripes, secured by a waistband, the face with a fierce expression and flowing long beard, the base impressed with Fujian Hui Guan mark and Yu Bingchang Zao makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark. Height 11 1/2 inches. $600-800 494

A Famille Rose Porcelain Figural Group

molded to depict a seated Budai Buddha with a big smile on his face, his left hand bearing prayer beads while his right hand holding the opening of the bag, five children climbing onto the Buddha figure. Height 13 inches. $500-700

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A Celadon Jade Vase

A Jade Carving

A Carved Jade Vase and Cover

of an even celadon stone, the broad shoulders flanked by a pair of lion-mask form handles suspending loose rings, supported on a recessed square foot. Height 6 3/4 inches. $500-700 496

A Carved Spinach Jade Vase

the flattened vase standing on an oval foot ring rising to a lipped mouth, the body carved in relief to depict clams decorated with C-scrolls, the neck flanked by a pair of bird-form handles, each bearing a branch in its beak suspending a loose ring, the domed cover surmounted by a waterbird-form finial bearing a carp in its beak. Height 7 1/4 inches. $700-900

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the grey stone carved depicting pheasant and bird perched on tree emerging from rockery beside fruit, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height excluding base 10 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 498

A Mughal-Style Carved Jade Jar and Cover

the greyish celadon stone having russet hues, the compressed body carved in relief depicting lotus sprays, between two rows of radiating chrysanthemum petals, flanked by a pair of elephant head-form handles suspending loose rings, the domed cover with another row of petals and a knob finial, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height of jade 3 1/2 x width over handles 5 7/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

20TH CENTURY

the body of rectangular section, carved with peony and birds perched on branches in high relief to the front and two sides, the cover decorated similarly, the stone of even pale celadon hue and having white streaks and brown skins carved highlighting several flower heads, raised on a fitted hardwood stand delicately carved with further floral branches. Height of jade 7 5/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 500

A Celadon Jade Vase and Cover

the stone of an even celadon tone, the flattened circular body raised on a rectangular foot, the neck flanked by a pair of mythical beast form handles, the domed cover surmounted by a knob shaped finial. Height 7 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Carved White Jade Table Screen LIKELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, worked to show a gourd to front and back with characters da ji (“great luck”) and tian xi (“happiness from heaven”), set on a cloudy ground, incised on two sides each reading jing yi xiushen, jian yi yangde (“quietude promotes learning, frugality cultivates virtue”) and jiao bu yi jiu, yan bu chong hua (“making new friends while not leaving out the old ones, do not speak flashy words with no substance”), mounted in a Zitan wood stand delicately carved with kuilong, a ruyi-head motif and lappet leaves. Height overall 5 3/4 inches. $5,000-7,000 502

A Mughal-Style Carved Jade Vase

of an even celadon tone, the compressed body with lobed outlines, raised on a splayed foot in the form of a blooming chrysanthemum head, having a band of petals forming the flaring mouth, the side handle in the shape of a ruyi sprig. Height 2 1/8 inches. $4,000-6,000 499

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A Carved Yellow Jade Vase

the stone having greenish yellow hues, depicting an archaic form vase decorated with a band of ruyi heads, supported by three rams standing side-byside, san yang kai tai (â&#x20AC;&#x153;three rams portend a bright futureâ&#x20AC;?), further raised on a hexagonal pedestal having openwork decoration. Height 3 3/4 inches. $5,000-7,000 504

A Spinach Jade Censer

the compressed ovoid body carved in low relief with two bands of crouching kuilong design and raised concentric rings, flanked by two stylized dragon handles, supported on a short foot with three lion masks, the domed cover with same kuilong design and surmounted by a circular finial. Height 4 inches. $6,000-8,000

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A Celadon Jade Parfumier

A Carved White Jade Boulder

LIKELY MID-QING DYNASTY

the stone of a celadon tone with russet veinings, of square section with rounded corners, the body pierced and carved in relief throughout depicting a mountainous landscape pavilion and pine trees amongst layers of rockery, the lower section with figures in a boat on rushing river, having spinach jade cover and base decorated with key-fret borders, the cover surmounted by a crouching dragon while the base plain. Height 7 1/4 inches. $8,000-12,000

the stone of an even white tone, having high relief carved decoration depicting three scholars and a child in a garden above a lotus pond, underneath pine trees and with pavilions in the background, the decoration continuing to the reverse, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height of jade 6 5/8 inches. $5,000-7,000

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A Celadon Jade Figural Group LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the stone of a celadon tone with russet veinings, carved to depict a recumbent fu lion with finely detailed eyebrows, ears, tufts and tail, the forepaw resting on a brocade ball with its mouth bearing the ribbon tied to the ball, its cub resting aside also bearing ribbon and facing a standing robed bearded male figure. Length 6 1/4 inches. $8,000-12,000 508

A Carved Jade Figure of a Standing Scholar

of a pale celadon stone, the scholar depicted wearing draped robes, a hat and long beard, his right hand holding a cylindrical object carved with lotus stern and his left hand resting on the tied knot securing the robes. Height of jade 3 7/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 507

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A Jade Carving of a Qin

the mottled white stone having greyish inclusions, carved in the form of the musical instrument, qin, the upper part revealing partial strings while the lower end covered in a ribbon-tied cloth decorated with incised prunus branches, the reverse carved with four characters possibly reading taigu zhiyin. Length 6 inches. $2,000-4,000

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A Celadon Jade Box and Cover

A Celadon Jade Figure of Guanyin

of an even celadon stone, in the form of a swimming duck, both legs tucked underneath and two detailed carved wings slightly opened, a small opening to the back of the duck forming the cover surmounted by a snail, all raised on a fitted hardwood lotus leaf-form stand. Length 6 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $1,500-2,500

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of an even celadon stone, the bodhisattva depicted standing wearing flowing long robes, her right hand bearing an amphora vase and her left hand raised in vitarkamudra, wearing beaded necklace, her face with a serene expression and her hair in high chignon fitted with beaded ornament. Height 9 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200

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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

A Bronze Figure of Buddha

A Gilt Bronze Figural Group

the Buddha depicted seated in dhyanasana on a lotus plinth with his hands in dhyanamudra, wearing a dhoti and a shawl draped over his left shoulder, his hair in curled knots and surmounted by an ushnisha. Height 5 7/8 inches. $700-900

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the figure seated in dhyanasana, wearing long robes cast with numerous small Buddha figures, his hands clasped in front of the chest, the face with a benevolent expression flanked by a pair of elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curled knots, all raised on a fitted wood stand. Height of figure 16 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $1,000-2,000

depicting two Buddha figures standing atop a tall rectangular base with openwork, backed by a mandala chased with multiple Buddha figures. Height 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $700-900

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A Bronze Figure of Buddha

the Buddha seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra, wearing a dhoti, the face with a calm expression and urna, his hair in tight knots and secured by a I>ushnisha. Height 13 inches. $1,000-2,000 516

A Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

the figure depicted seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, wearing high-waisted garments, his right hand in vitarkamudra and his left hand in dhyanamudra, the face cast with a benevolent expression, his hair in tight curled knots. Height overall 14 inches. $2,000-4,000 517

A Set of Three Gilt Bronze Figures of Buddha

each depicted seated in dhynasana on a recessed lotus base, wearing a dhoti and draped shawl, the face having a serene expression and an urna, flanked by two elongated earlobes, the knotted hair secured by a prominent ushnisha, two figures with hands in bhumisparshamudra, the other with hands in dhyanamudra, the back of each figure impressed with a four-character Qianlong mark. Height of set 17 inches. $8,000-12,000

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A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

A Gilt Bronze Figural Group

A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

the standing figure depicted wearing draped robes and flowing celestial scarf, the left hand raised to the chest while the right hand naturally stretched down, all hair pulled to a high chignon and secured by an elaborate tiara. Height 30 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $6,000-8,000 519

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

the deity depicted seated in dhyanasana on a lotus plinth, wearing draped robes adorned with elaborate jewelry having hardstone insets, all the hair tied up to a high chignon secured by a peaked crown. Height 6 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

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depicting a central bodhisattva standing on a lotus plinth further raised on a rectangular base, the naked body adorned with jewelry, flanked by two standing Buddha figures. Height 9 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $800-1,200

the figure depicted seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus plinth further raised on a pedestal, wearing a dhoti incised with flower heads, the body adorned with beaded jewelry inlaid with hardstones, her hands bearing ends of lotus branches extending to her shoulders, her hair pulled to high chignon and secured by peaked crowns centered with a plaque with a seated Buddha figure, the back impressed with Da Qing Qianlong nian jing zao (â&#x20AC;&#x153;respectfully made in Great Qing Dynasty Qianlong yearâ&#x20AC;?) within a rectangular panel. Height 13 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

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A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

A Bronze Figure of Guanyin

A Bronze Figure of Standing Guanyin

the figure depicted seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus plinth with hands in dharmachakramudra, wearing a dhoti and half-naked body adorned with beaded jewelry, flanked by two lotus branches, the face with a serene expression, the hair in high chignon surrounded by a floral crown. Height 6 1/8 inches. $500-700

the figure seated on a rectangular pedestal, wearing layered robes adorned with elaborate jewelry, all hair pulled to a high chignon centered with a medallion of a figure of Buddha, the back of the base impressed with Da Ming Hongwu liu nian ji dan (â&#x20AC;&#x153;the auspicious day in the sixth year of Hongwu reign in Great Ming Dynastyâ&#x20AC;?). Height 14 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

the deity depicted standing wearing layered robes, her left hand raised and her left hand stretched down, her hair in high chignon and fitted with a crown cast with a Buddha figure. Height 8 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 525

A Bronze Figure of Seated Guanyin POSSIBLY MING DYNASTY

the figure depicted sitting on a naturalistically cast base with both hands clasped in front of the chest, wearing draped robes and an elaborate headdress, the face with a serene expression. Height 11 inches. $1,000-2,000

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A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Female Immortal, Longnu

A Gilt Silver â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parrotâ&#x20AC;? Vessel and Cover

the figure depicted wearing a long robe with both hands raised in front of her chest supporting a flaming pearl on an offering dish, standing on a lotus plinth, further raised on a hardwood stand. Height 7 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 527*

A Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Stand

cast in the form of a stepped pedestal, the top plinth impressed with a six-character Qianlong mark within a square, against a diaper ground and surrounded by a banister-form border decorated with openworked panels enclosing interlocking lozenges, the recessed waist chased with lotus sprays between key-fret borders and bands of lappet leaves, the shaped apron having further lotus decoration, all raised on four paw feet applied with lion masks. Width 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Scott Lindsay, Kansas City, Missouri $1,000-1,500

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the globular body chased to depict flying parrots amongst floral and foliate sprays, the arched handle having geometric design and attached by two birdshaped terminals on each side, raised on a splayed foot decorated with flower head, the cover with further floral sprays. Height overall 6 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 529*

Four Bronze Models of Crabs

each naturalistically cast, together with a model of a cricket. Length of longest 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800

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A Gilt Bronze Hardstone Inset Ruyi Scepter

the handle in the form of a gnarled, leafy branch bearing rising to two peaches inset with carnelian agate and apple green and celadon jadeite forming the head of the scepter, the handle inset with spinach jade simulating green leaves. Length 11 1/4 inches. $500-700 531*

A Bronze Censer

the compressed circular body flanked by a pair of lion-mask handles, the base impressed with a makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark within a square panel, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

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An Archaic Bronze Vessel and Cover

A Gilt Bronze Tripod Censer

A Pair of Bronze Censers

the compressed ovoid body flanked by a pair of beast masks and loose ring handles. Diameter 6 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $300-500

the circular body cast with a raised ring and having two arched handles, the base impressed with shi gu zhi bao mark. Diameter 6 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $500-700

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A Gilt Bronze Tripod Censer

A Bronze Tripod Censer

POSSIBLY HAN DYNASTY

the compressed globular body raised on three bulky feet, having upright handles, the base impressed with a makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark within a square. Diameter 6 inches. $400-600

of cylindrical form raised on three curved feet, the underside with an impressed four-character mark. Height 3 1/8 x diameter 4 1/4 inches. $400-600

each of rectangular form, raised on four lion-mask legs, the main panel cast with a band of pendent leaves each enclosing a phoenix in profile, between two borders filled with prunus scrolls or stylized dragons. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mrs. James Vail, Lake Forest, Illinois $500-700 537

A Bronze Censer

of cylindrical form, the body cast with three parts of tri-ring decoration, the base impressed with a sixcharacter Xuande mark within a rectangular panel. Diameter 3 1/8 inches. $600-800

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Two Bronze Censers

the first of a rectangular form with indented corners and edges, two sides cast with flowering branches against a diaper ground, flanked by a pair of elephant-head form handles, raised on four beastmask form supports; the second of rectangular form with rounded corners, the body cast with a rectangular panel with four pairs of confronted chilongs reserved on a diaper ground, having two archaistic dragon-form handles, supported on four lion-mask form feet, the base impressed with fourcharacter makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark within a square. Height of taller 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200 539*

A Bronze Censer

539

the compressed globular body rising from a short slightly splayed foot to a flared mouth, the neck chased with stylized dragons on a leiwen ground, flanked by a pair of lion-mask handles, bearing a six-character Xuande mark within a rectangular panel to the underside. Height 2 1/8 x diameter 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $1,000-2,000 540

Two Bronze Censers

the first a gold splashed censer, the compressed body raised on three short supports, having upright handles, the base impressed with a six-character Xuande mark within a rectangular panel; the second a small censer of compressed globular form raised on three curved feet, the body decorated with a band of raised bosses, having two arched handles in the form of twisted strands, the base with a four-character Xuande mark. Height of taller 4 inches. $800-1,200

540

538

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541

543

542

541*

542*

543*

A Bronze Censer

A Bronze Tripod Censer

A Silver Inlaid Bronze Tripod Censer

POSSIBLY 17TH/18TH CENTURY

the body of rectangular section raised on four cabriole legs, the main panel cast with alternating Buddhist emblems, between two bands of raised bosses, having two arched handles in the form of twisted strands, the base impressed with a sixcharacter Xuande mark. Height over handles 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Betty Patrick, Springfield, Illinois $1,000-2,000

the compressed ovoid body decorated with confronted kuilong and stylized dragons against a leiwen ground, flanked by a pair of upright curved handles having key-fret borders, raised on three curved supports. Diameter 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800

the compressed globular body decorated with silver inlaid shou medallions against a leiwen ground, flanked by two elephant-head and loose ring handles, the base incised with Shi Sou mark, all set atop a fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $500-700

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544

547*

549*

A White Jade Toggle

A Carved Jade Toggle

Two Jade Articles

the even white stone of fruit form with the upper crest carved to show two confronted chilongs. Height 2 inches. $300-500 545

A Celadon Jade Toggle

the translucent white stone depicting entwined lingzhi and lotus. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 548*

carved to depict a melon with leafy vine. Length 1 3/4 inches. $400-600

550*

A Carved Jade Pendant

546*

A Carved Jade Toggle

the celadon stone with grey hues, depicting a bamboo section with leaf. Length 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

544

the first a celadon jade gourd form pendant, the second a celadon jade letter opener surmounted by a dragon head. Length of first 6 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800

the pale celadon stone carved to depict melons and leafy branch. Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

548

A Carved Jade Toggle

the even celadon stone depicting double gourds and leaves. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

550

549

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558

556

551*

Two Pierce Carved Jade Pendants

the first a pale celadon example having openworked calligraphy circled by clouds, the second a celadon example with russet inclusions depicting a central medallion enclosed by four bats. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 552*

A Carved Jade Toggle

the mottled celadon stone carved as two pumpkins joined by leafy branch. Length 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700 553*

Two Jade Bis

both celadon and grey stones carved with archaistic motifs. Diameter of first 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 554*

555*

A Carved Jade Bi

the celadon stone with black specks, the top section carved in relief depicting two crouching chilong, the back incised with C-scrolls. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

558*

Two Pierce Carved Jade Pendants

each celadon stone of leaf form, one pierced and carved to depicting children at play, the other depicting foliate scrolls. Length 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

556

559*

Two Celadon Jade Toggles

Three Carved Jade Articles

one carved depicting an elderly man, the second mice climbing on branches set atop four interlocking coins. Length of longer 2 1/2 inches. $500-700 557*

Three Jade Toggles

the first a mottled white jade stone with russet skinks, carved as a bamboo section entwined with lingzhi, bats and coins; the second a celadon stone depicting a standing child bearing a lingzhi sprig in hands; the third celadon stone showing a crouching chilong resting atop a leaf. Height of tallest 3 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

the first a celadon jade pendant in the form of a lock, the second a celadon stone carved in relief depicting floral scrolls, the third a white jade seal surmounted by a fu lion, together with a jadeite pendant in the form of a fish. Height of tallest 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 560*

Four Carved Jade Pendants

three pendants carved to depict cicadas, the fourth in the shape of cong. Length of longest 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

Two Celadon Jade Pendants

the first in the form of cong, the second of circular form, the exterior with carved C-scrolls. Diameter 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

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561

561*

Four Hardstone Pendants

the first a white and russet jade example carved as a recumbent frog, the second a green jade example depicting a child bearing a flower branch in hands, the third a white jadeite figure of Budai Buddha, the fourth a green and white jadeite reticulated pendant carved with fu character enclosed by bats. Length of first 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 562*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

the first a celadon stone of bell form, having relief carved raised bosses surmounted by lion mask, the second a white stone carved to show a sinuous dragon. Length of first 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

566

563*

Two Carved Jade Pebbles

each of a celadon stone, the first carved as a pumpkin, the second with bat decoration. Width of first 1 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 564*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

567

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

one of a mottled celadon stone, of ruyi head shape, carved to the front in relief showing pavilion amongst lotus, ruyi and carp above waves, the second a celadon stone depicting Guanyin surrounded by dragon and clouds. Width of first 3 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

565*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

each stone of a celadon tone, the first pierced and carved to depict double fish under a chime, the second in the form of a crouching chilong. Length of first 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 566*

Two Carved Jade Toggles

each of an even light celadon stone, the first carved to show lotus pods and flowers, the second of fish form. Length of first 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 567*

Three Carved Jade Pendants

568

the first a pale grey stone in the form of a kneeling child, the second a celadon stone depicting a swimming duck bearing lingzhi sprigs, the third a celadon stone with russet areas showing a recumbent horse with its head turned. Length of longest 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900 568*

Two Carved Jade Articles

one of a celadon and russet stone carved as a mouse, the second a celadon stone depicting entwined lingzhi. Length of longer 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 569*

Two Carved Jade Articles

each of a celadon stone, the first depicting a pig in recumbent posture, the second a cicada rest on a big leaf. Length of first 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

570

570*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

one of a celadon stone having openworked decoration depicting a central wheel enclosed by C-scrolls, the other of a pale celadon stone pierced and carved as a butterfly among lingzhi sprigs. Length of first 3 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800 571*

Two Carved Jade Pendants

the first of a celadon stone carved to show a bird, the second of a green stone pierced and carved showing shuang xi (double happiness) character below a hanging bat. Length of first 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

571

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Chinese Textiles | Lots 572 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 589

Lot 587 A Large Silk Kesi Panel

575

576

572

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576

An Embroidered Silk Lady’s Informal Jacket

A Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady’s Winter Robe

An Embroidered Silk Lady’s Robe

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of orange silk, embroidered with scattered clouds, bats and floral scrolls, the beige sleeve bands worked in Peking knot stitches depicting peonies, precious objects and figures. Length 37 1/2 inches. $400-600 573

An Embroidered Silk Panel LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

of circular form, worked in gold threads, satin stitches and Peking knots to depict immortal Xiwangmu holding a young boy in her hands and her attendant standing behind holding a large feather fan, above clouds, a scholar standing on dragon’s head with his arms outstretched, welcoming Xiwangmu, a flaming pearl floating between the figures, all above breaking waves, surrounded by butterflies and flower heads, reserved on an ochre ground. Diameter 15 3/4 inches. $300-500

154

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the robe worked in couched gold threads, satin and “Peking knot” stitches on the front and back depicting two forward-facing five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearls circled by floral sprays, clouds scrolls, shou character roundels, butterflies, and birds bearing flowers in their beaks, all above a pagoda emerging from lishui waves enclosed by two winged phoenixes, a pair of crouching dragons and two mythical beasts, the shoulders decorated similarly, all reserved on a red ground, having blue borders. Length collar to hem 36 inches. $300-500 575

An Embroidered Silk Robe POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

having a gold and silver thread embroidered fiveclawed dragon at the center above two sideways facing sinuous dragons amidst clouds and roundels enclosing endless knots, each shoulder having a forward facing dragon, all set atop an apricot silk ground and above gilt stripes, the collar having polychrome embroidery birds, flowering branches, rockery and pavilion with gilt wash bronze buttons. Height 46 1/2 inches. $600-800

worked in satin stitches depicting flower-filled vase and floral sprays against a navy blue ground, the borders embroidered with meirens amongst blossoming branches, butterflies and rockery in a garden scene, set on an ivory tone ground, the sleeves worked in satin stitches and Peking knots to show blooming flower heads reserved on a yellow ground, having gilt metal buttons. Height 48 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 577

An Embroidered Silk Panel

of square form, centered by a roundel circled by four sinuous five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls of wisdom, further surrounded by clouds, peony heads and Buddhist emblems, all against a chocolate ground, the borders decorated with floral sprays and endless knots on an ivory ground. Height 35 3/4 x width 35 3/4 inches. $300-500

578

581*

583

A Pair of Embroidered Silk Wall Hangings

Two Embroidered Silk Panels

Two Silk Kesi Panels

worked with golden threads and in satin stitches and Peking knots depicting figures in garden scenes with flowering trees emerging from rockery and poems, all reserved on a celadon ground, the lower section with a band of small circular panels inset with metal. Height 41 1/4 inches. $200-400

each of rectangular form and worked in satin stitches and gold threads, the larger one showing flower blossoms, the smaller one depicting cranes in different positions amongst floral scrolls. Height of taller overall 23 x width 11 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $300-500

579

582

A Embroidered Silk Kimono

An Embroidered Silk Panel

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

worked with golden threads to depict shishi lions amongst floral scrolls on a beige ground. Height 67 5/8 x width 73 inches. $300-500 580*

A Pair of Embroidered Silk Panels

each of rectangular form, worked in Peking knots and with gold threads depicting figures at various tasks in an outdoor setting filled with trees, bridges, pavilion and flowering branches emerging from rockery, all against a beige ground. Height of each overall 21 3/4 x width 4 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $200-400

the first depicting seated warrior Guanyu reading an open book, against a yellow ground, the second depicting birds perched on flowering branches reserved on a beige ground. Height of larger 32 3/4 x width 15 1/2 inches. $700-900 584*

A Japanese Ink and Color on Paper Scroll

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

of long rectangular form, worked in multicolored satin stitches to depict a central scene showing pagodas, blooming peach branches issuing from rockery and Buddhist emblems all emerging from lishui stripes, enclosed by flying cranes and ruyi-head clouds, having two deer to each end, one depicted standing under flowering trees with a bat above, the other in grass ground, all reserved on a navy blue ground. Height 19 3/4 inches x 101 3/4 inches. $400-600

583

depicting two male figures standing under trees. Height of image 40 1/4 x width 16 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

584

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A Large Embroidered Silk Panel

depicting a female immortal standing wearing a long robe with a flowing celestial scarf, her hands supporting a tray with an archaic wine cup Jue atop, surrounded by flowers and a deer with two peaches on its neck, all on a red ground. Height 58 1/2 x width 32 inches. Property from an Estate, Colorado Springs, Colorado $1,000-2,000

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

586

A Large Chinese Embroidered Silk Panel POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, densely worked in satin stitches with golden thread depicting various flower heads and scrolling leafy vines, all reserved on a bright sky blue ground, one border embroidered with inscription reading Jiangnan zhizao cheng Qishisi. 9 yards x 28 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000

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A Large Silk Kesi Panel QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, finely woven to depict Daoist immortals and deities on a garden terrace with pine and peach trees issuing from rockery, the immortal Magu navigating her log raft in a river, with further groups of immortals standing along the shore bearing numerous gifts, all below the clouds with Xiwangmu and her attendants seated atop a phoenix, joining the immortal of longevity, Shoulao and the Eight Immortals with cranes in flight above. Height of panel 61 3/8 x width 34 inches. $10,000-15,000

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588

A Large Silk Kesi Panel LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, worked to depict scholars and attendants in various pursuits in a fenced garden with rockwork and plantain trees, having birds in flight above, pavilion in distance, all reserved on a beige ground. Height of image 57 3/4 x width 34 inches. $2,000-4,000 589

A Chinese Parcel Gilt and Lacquered, King Fisher and Pheasant Feather Decorated Performerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat 19TH CENTURY

in the form of an officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat, worked to show shou medallions, ruyi clouds, lingzhi and simulated pearls. Height of hat 8 1/2 inches. $600-800

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Reference Books | Lots 590 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 599

Lot 590 Chinese Porcelain: The S.C. Ko Tianminlou Collection

590

594

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Chinese Porcelain: The S.C. Ko Tianminlou Collection

comprising a set of two books, Part I and Part II, published by The Urban Council, Hong Kong, 1987, produced by the Hong Kong Museum of Art, hardcover. $300-500 591

Chinese Armorial Porcelain

by David Sanctuary Howard, published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square, London WC1, 1974, hardcover. $400-600

162

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

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592*

593

A Group of Nine Reference Books Pertaining to Chinese Ceramics, Chinese Mythology, and Collecting Asian Works of Art

A Collection of 16 Catalogues

comprising Ann Frank Chinese Blue and White published by Walker Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 1969, hardcover; Soame Jenyns Later Chinese Porcelain published by Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1971, hardcover; Margaret Medley The Chinese Potter: A Practical History of Chinese Ceramics published by Charle’s Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1976, hardcover; Suzanne G. Valenstein A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1975, hardcover; Anthony Christie Chinese Mythology published by The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, 1968, hardcover; Elinor Gordon Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain published by Universe Books, New York, 1977, hardcover; Arthur and Grace Chu Oriental Cloisonné and Other Enamels: A Guide to Collecting and Repairing published by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1975, hardcover; Judith Moorhouse Collecting Oriental Antiques published by Galahad Books, New York, 1976, hardcover; The Freer Gallery of Art: China compiled by The Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., published by KODANSHA, LTD., Japan, hardcover. Property from the Collection of Wilma Franco, Greenfield, Wisconsin $300-500

comprising publications from 2008 to 2014 pertaining to Chinese and Asian works of art, including publications from the following: Knapton Rasti, Ben Janssens Oriental Art, Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, The Chinese Porcelain Company, MD Flacks Ltd., Berwald Oriental Art, Nicholas Grindley, Doyle New York, Roger Keverne, and J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art. $300-500 594

A Collection of 9 Auction Catalogues

comprising publications from 2011 to 2014 pertaining to Chinese works of art and private collections, including six Christie’s catalogues: sales 2518/2427, 2463 (Part I & Part II), 2598, 2891, 2893; two Sotheby’s catalogues: sales N08758 and HK0362; and one Bonhams catalogue: sale 22320. $200-400

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595

A Group of Five Catalogues and Reference Books Pertaining to Chinese, Japanese, Islamic and Indian Works of Art comprising A&J Speelman Chinese Works of Art 2006, hardcover; Eskenazi Qing porcelain from a private collection, November 2012, London, hardcover; The Chinese Porcelain Company Magnificence Within: New Ink Paintings By Tai Xiangzhou, March 15-23, 2013, New York, paperback; Kagedo Japanese Art Breaking Light: Arts of 20th Century Japan, Seattle, Washington, hardcover; Bonhams London Islamic and Indian Art, sale 21722, paperback. $100-200 596*

A Collection of 29 Sotheby’s Auction Catalogues

comprising publications from 1996 to 2005 pertaining to Chinese works of art, including the following sales: HK0099, HK0101, 6962, HK0111, 7033, HK0126, 7115, 7107, 7180, 7278, HK0170, L00544, L00517, N07781, N07771, HK0185, L02210, W02835, HK0188, HK0189, W02833, W03752, HK0197, W03754, N08077, HK0213, HK0214, HK0228, HK0225, HK0227. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800

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599*

A Collection of 27 Sotheby’s Auction Catalogues

A Collection of 18 Sotheby’s Auction Catalogues

comprising publications from 1996 to 2005 pertaining to Chinese works of art, including the following sales: 6881, LN6722, HK0109, HK0130, HK0147, HK0168, N07822, L02212, N07881, HK0193, HK0201, L03210, N07974, HK0202, HK0203, L04210, N08009, HK0207, HK0212, L04211, L05211, L05212, N08112, HK0219, HK0230, HK0229, HK0234. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $600-800 598*

A Collection of 24 Sotheby’s Auction Catalogues

comprising publications from 1994 to 2005 pertaining to Asian works of art, including the following sales: 6574, 6741, LN7256, 7019, 7624, 7620, W02830, W02831, W02832, PF2021, AM0887, W03756, AM0905, W03757, L04751, AM0919, L04212, L04752, W04756, L04757, AM0939, L05210, N08147, L05216. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $500-700

comprising publications from 1989 to 2005 pertaining to African, Oceanic and Pre-Colombian works of art; Americana; Paintings; Drawings; Sculpture; Books and Manuscripts; Silver; Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks; Paperweights; and various estate sales, including sales 5922, 6229, 6666, 6755, 7123, 7556, L02987, N07845, N07844, N07902, N07959, N07996, N07997, N08006, N08095, L05500, 8152, N08132, together with four Sotheby’s Preview magazines including the following issues: March/April 2005, May 2005, November 2005, and December 2005. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $500-700

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Chinese Works of Art | Lots 600 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 620

Lot 603 A Carved Jade Toggle

600*

602*

604*

A Carved Jade Toggle

A Carved Jade Pendant

A Carved Jade Toggle

601*

603*

605*

Two Jade Articles

A Carved Jade Toggle

of a celadon stone with russet areas, carved to depict a chilong atop a yin yang symbol. Length 1 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

the first a mottled jade plaque of rectangular form, carved to both sides with a forward facing dragon, the second a mottled celadon jade belt slide depicting beast mask. Length of first 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

the light celadon stone depicting a dragon with twisted body. Length 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

of a celadon stone, of pebble form, carved to one side in relief depicting a qilin amongst pine trees, backed by lotus leaves. Length 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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605

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

of a yellow stone with dark hues, carved as a recumbent bixie with four legs tucked underneath. Length 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

depicting three crouching mythical beasts. Length 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

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607

606*

608

610*

A Carved Jade Toggle

A Chicken Bone Jade Belt Slide

A Pierce Carved Jade Plaque

the pale celadon having russet hues, of gourd form, with relief carved dragon decoration set on the upper section. Length 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

of rectangular form with indented corners, the central panel with raised decoration depicting crane in flight amongst clouds. Length 2 5/8 inches. $700-900 609*

A Carved Jade Toggle

607*

depicting a fu lion with ruyi heads. Length 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

A Carved Jade Toggle

of an even near white stone, carved to depict a mythical beast and its cub. Length 1 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

608

of rectangular form, depicting a dragon amongst foliate scrolls. Length of first 2 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $700-900 611*

A Carved Jade Pendant

the first a celadon stone carved as a mythical beast in recumbent posture, the second a white and russet stone depicting an ox. Length of longer 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

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610

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614*

A Celadon Jade Toggle

A Carved Jade Pendant

A Carved Jade Toggle

the stone of an even celadon tone, carved to depict a beast and its cub, bearing lingzhi in its mouth. Length 2 inches. $700-900

the celadon stone carved depicting a bat. Width 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

the celadon stone having russet inclusion, depicting two bats on a coin. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600

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613

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617

615

618

615*

617

619*

A Carved Jade Toggle

A Carved Pale Celadon Jade Toggle

A Carved Jade Toggle

616*

618

A Carved Jade Toggle

A Celadon Jade Toggle

the celadon stone of a pebble form, carved to the front in relief showing mice on coins and rockery, beneath lingzhi. Length 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $600-800

of a pale celadon stone, depicting two crouching badgers. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $500-700

the pale celadon stone with minor russet inclusions, the finely carved recumbent dog depicted with four legs tucked underneath the body with the head turned backwards, the mane falling on both sides of the body and the swirled tail on the left haunch. Length 2 1/2 inches. $700-900

of a pale celadon stone, carved to show a monkey amongst gourds and vines. Length 2 5/8 inches. $600-800

the russet and celadon stone depicting a monkey with detailed eyes and spine, set atop a big lotus leaf. Length 2 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 620*

A Carved Jade Toggle

of a celadon and russet stone, carved to depict a monkey resting atop corn. Length 2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $300-500

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Chinese Paintings | Lots 621 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 663

Lot 639 Shen Quan

626

627

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623

625

Two Ink and Color on Silk Scrolls

After Qi Baishi

In the Manner of Xie Zhiliu

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

each depicting scholars and their attendants at various tasks in a fenced garden filled with pine trees, bamboo, rockery and pavilions, with mountains in distance. Having Japanese mountings. two ink and color on silk scrolls, with Japanese mountings 87 1/2 inches x 27 1/4 inches Property from the Estate of John Timothy Harrington, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $200-400 622

Zhang Pusheng

(b. 1936) Bamboo ink and color on paper scroll signed Zhang Puseng, three seals. Height of image 27 1/8 x width 27 inches. $300-500

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(1864-1957) Roosters ink and color on paper scroll signed Baishi laoren, two seals. Height of image 51 3/8 x 21 1/8 inches. $300-500 624*

Attributed to Wang Chenxun

LATE QING DYNASTY Roosters under Flowering Branches ink and color on paper, framed sealed Chengxun Height of image 33 x width 18 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

(1910-1997) depicting birds perched on flowering branches. ink and color on paper scroll, with Japanese mounting signed zhuang mu weng, three seals in red Height of image 26 1/2 x width 13 inches. $600-800 626*

Two Ink and Color on Silk Paintings LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

each depicting ladies in various leisure pursuits in a pavilion setting with flowering branches, blooming trees and rockery. Framed. Height of each 69 x 35 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200

627

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629*

A Set of Two Ancestor Portraits

Two Ink and Color on Paper Paintings

Attributed to Yu Ji

depicting a couple each seated in a horseshoe back armchair, wearing voluminous robes, with a calm expression on the face, the male figure also wearing a scholar’s hat, his left hand placed at front while the right hand down, the male figure with her hands folded and hidden in sleeves. two ink and color on silk, framed Height of image 52 5/8 x width 34 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

LIKELY 19TH/EARLY 20TH Century

depicting a scene from the Novel, ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’(Hong Lou Meng).. Framed. ink and color on paper, framed Height 78 5/8 x width 34 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

(1738-1823) depicting ladies of leisure in a garden scene with pavilion and plantain trees. four ink and color on silk, framed. signed Yu Ji, sealed in red Height of image 49 x width 12 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $2,000-4,000

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629

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630

Ran In-Ting

(1903-1979) Formosa ink on paper, unframed signed Yin Ding, Ran In-Ting, sealed in red (lower right) Height 7 3/4 x width 10 5/8 inches. $2,000-4,000 631

After Wu Li

(Chinese, 1632-1718) depicting mountainous landscape scenes. eight album leaves on silk signed yushan Wuli, eleven red seals. Height of average image 10 1/8 x width 7 5/8 inches. $3,000-5,000 632

A Ink and Color on Silk Scroll

depicting robed Buddha, three luohan figures and two attendants in various pursuits in a garden setting. Having two red seals. painting on silk Height of image 22 1/4 x width 16 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000 630

631

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633

634

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635*

After Li Gonglin

Attributed to Shangguan Zhou

Attributed to Lin Fengmian

MING DYNASTY depicting figures in an outdoor rockery and courtyard setting. ink and color on paper scroll signed Li Gonglin. Height 29 1/4 x width 21 1/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

(1665-circa 1750) Scholars in Riverscape Scene ink and color on paper scroll signed Shangguan Zhou, sealed Shangguan Zhou yin, zhu zhuang in red (upper left) Height of image 68 x width 41 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $4,000-6,000

(1900-1991) Egret ink and color on paper, framed signed Lin Fengmian, sealed in red (lower left) Height of image 18 3/4 x width 16 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $6,000-8,000

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After Bian Luan

(Chinese, Tang Dynasty) depicting magpies perched on flowering prunus branches with leaves. ink and color on silk, framed signed Bian Luan, nine red seals Height of image 46 3/4 x width 21 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Gauhar Ahmad, Long Beach, Mississippi $8,000-12,000

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

637*

Wang Zhen and Others

(1867-1938) Banana Tree ink and color on paper scroll signed Wang Zhen, Li Sheng, Ying Bin, Fang Qing, seal yi ting hua yin Height of image 51 x 25 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mullins, Bannockburn, Illinois $10,000-20,000

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A Set of Two Portraits

DAOGUANG PERIOD (1821-1850) finely painted on one depicting a Qing Dynasty official seated wearing informal robe and a scholar’s hat, his left hand raised and bearing a jade toggle, the face with a calm expression, dated Daoguang bingwu la yue (“The twelfth month on lunar calendar in year bingwu of Daoguang reign,” corresponding to year 1846), followed by two red seals; the other depicting the wife seated in an armchair, wearing lady’s informal robes and elaborate jadeite jewelry, holding a cat on her lap, her hair in a chignon secured by flowers and hair ornaments; each set within a hardwood frame surmounted by a gilt bronze handle cast with bat and ruyi. two oil on board, each framed signed and sealed (lower left) on one portrait 31 x 25 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $10,000-20,000

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639*

Shen Quan

(1682-1760) depicting two multicolored pheasants perched on rockery amongst blossoming leafy peony branches, dated renshen chun ri (â&#x20AC;&#x153;a day in the spring of renshen year,â&#x20AC;? corresponding to year 1752). ink and color on silk, framed signed Nanping Shenquan, two seals Shen Quan,Nanping shi Height of image 30 3/8 x width 36 inches. Property from the Estate of John Timothy Harrington, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Note: Accompanied by a copy of a letter written by Mr. Jack V. Sewell, the former Curator of Oriental Art at The Art Institute of Chicago, dated March 4, 1974 $20,000-40,000

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Huang Junbi

(1898-1991) Scholar in a Mountainous Landscape ink and color on paper scroll signed Huang Junbi, sealed Huang yin Junbi, jun weng, baiyun tang in red (upper right) Height of image 35 x width 11 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $15,000-20,000

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641

Wu Changshuo

(1844-1927) Couplet in Stone-Drum Script two ink on paper scrolls signed Wu Changshuo, two seals Wu Jun zhiyin, cang shi Height of pair 68 1/4 x width 14 5/8 inches. $10,000-20,000

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Zhao Shao’ang

(1905-1998) Cicada and Lychee Branch ink and color on paper, framed signed Shao’ang, three seals including zhao,Shao’ang, Height 13 x width 16 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $8,000-12,000

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

643

644

Attributed to Shen Shiru, Shen Shijie

Attributed to Pu Ru

QING DYNASTY depicting a battle scene having Qing court officials defeating the barbarians. ink and color on silk signedShen Shiru,Shen Shijie, five red seals. Height of image 13 1/2 x width 45 inches. $4,000-6,000

(Chinese, 1896-1963) depicting a standing luohan figure, wearing draped robes. ink and color on silk signed xishan yi shi Pu Ru, two red seals Pu Ru zhi yin,Xinyu Height of image 23 1/4 x width 14 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

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Attributed to Xu Beihong

1895-1953) depicting a running horse, dated nian ba nian liuyue (â&#x20AC;&#x153;June of the twenty-eighth year,â&#x20AC;? corresponding to year 1928). ink on paper signed Beihong, seal donghai wangsun Height 9 7/8 x width 11 7/8 inches. $2,000-4,000 646*

Yu Zhizhen

(1915-1995) Birds Perched on Flowering Prunus Branches ink and color on paper scroll signed Yu Zhizhen, sealed Zhizhen an shi in red Height of image 38 x width 12 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $2,000-4,000

646

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647

Lin Fengmian

(Chinese, 1900-1991) depicting three female figures sitting and making tang yuan in an outdoor setting. oil on board, framed signed Lin Fengmian (lower left) Height of image 10 1/8 x width 12 inches. Property from the Collection of a Lady, Chicago, Illinois $4,000-6,000 648

Attributed to Zhang Daqian

(Chinese, 1899-1983) depicting a mountainous landscape with a scholar standing gazing into the distance. ink and color on paper scroll signed Daqian jushi yuan, two red seals Zhang Yuan,Daqian Height of image 51 1/4 x width 11 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

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649

Attributed to Zhang Zongcang

(Chinese, 1868-1756) depicting riverscape landscape with a scholar in a small house. ink and color on silk scroll signed Zhang Zongcang, four red seals. Height of image 32 x width 14 1/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 650

Attributed to Pu Hua

(Chinese, 1839-1911) Bamboo ink on paper scroll signed Pu Hua, red seal Pu Hua yin (lower left) Height of image 51 1/2 x width 10 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500 649

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650

651

Attributed to Zhang Zongcang

(Chinese, 1686-1756) depicting figures in mountainous landscape with houses and trees emerging from rockery, followed by calligraphy signed by Li Mianchen and Ni Siling. ink and color on silk scroll signed Zhang Zongcang, two red seals Zongcang Height of image 8 1/2 x width 42 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 652

After Yao Wenhan

(Chinese, 18th Century) depicting a garden setting with scholars in various leisure pursuits, one sitting in front of a big table screen under pine trees with an attendant standing besides, a maiden standing behind the screen, two scholars playing chest with three others watching, with attendants one holding a large fan, one watering plants, one standing listening to the conversation. ink and color on silk scroll signed Yao Wenhan and four red seals. Height of image 32 1/4 x width 17 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

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655*

After Shen Quan

Zhao Chongzheng

Feng Jianwu

(Chinese, 1682-1760) depicting two cranes near rockery. ink and color on paper scroll signed Nanping Shen Quan and one red seal Shen Quan zhi yin Height of image 38 1/4 x width 15 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

(1910-1968) Bird Perched on Flowering Branch ink and color on paper, framed signed Chongzheng, sealed Zhao in red Height of image 29 3/4 x width 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $1,000-2,000

653

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

(1910-1989) Deng guanquelou by Tang Dynasty poet, Wang Zhihuan ink on paper, framed signed Feng Jianwu, two red seals Height of image 26 x 17 inches. Property from the Collection of Fred M. Levin, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

654

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659*

661

Three Ancestor Portraits

An Ink on Paper

Two Ink and Color on Silks

660*

662*

An Ink and Color on Paper

the first depicting a Qing dynasty civil official and his three wives, an altar set with ancestor tablets behind the figures, the second depicting a Qing civil official and his wife seated in front of an altar table bearing a censer and auspicious objects, a floor screen depicting a landscape ink painting, the third depicting a lady with elaborate headdress and robes, seated in a robe with four-claw dragons in a horseshoe-back armchair. Height of largest 58 x width 34 inches. Property from the Hugh Johnston Hubbard Trust, Lake Forest, Illinois $700-900 657

A Ink and Color on Silk Scroll

depicting Daoist immortals, attendants, wrathful figures and a four-clawed dragon amongst clouds. painting on silk Height of image 10 5/8 x width 43 inches. $700-900 658*

A Set of Eight Chinese Pith Paintings 19TH CENTURY

each depicting corporal punishment, framed. Height of average image 5 1/2 x width 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $700-900

calligraphy in cursive script and regular script, signed jiang shang wai shi xie Chongguang (Da Chongguang, 1623-1692), four red seals, framed. ink on paper, framed signed Da Zhongguang (lower left) Height 30 3/8 x width 10 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

depicting ladies and children at various tasks within a garden scene filled with pavilion and trees emerging from rockery, having gilt decoration, framed. Height of image 16 x 23 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Christopher Radke, Glenview, Illinois $500-700

the larger one depicting birds perched on blooming prunus trees with pheasant and birds amongst flowering branches, the smaller depicting bird resting on branches with two others in flight above and roosters amongst peony blossoms, framed. two ink and color on silk, framed Larger height 50 1/4 x width 22 1/2 inches (second height 43 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches.) $500-700

depicting two scholars seated under trees within a garden setting, enjoying a banquet with an attendant standing beside, below a flaming pearl amongst clusters of ruyi head clouds, framed. Height image 22 3/4 x width 13 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $400-600 663

An Ink and Color on Paper Scroll

depicting scholars in various leisure pursuits within a mountainous landscape with rushing river, rockery and houses amongst trees, having four red seals. Height of image 67 7/8 x 36 inches. $400-600

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Snuff Bottles | Lots 664 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 749

Left to right: Lot 725, An Inside Painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle; Lot 726, An Inside Painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle

664*

666*

A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle

of a yellow stone, depicting a recumbent ram with all four legs tucked underneath, its head turned backward, bearing a lingzhi sprig in its mouth. Length 3 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $400-600 665

667

A Jade Snuff Bottle

of rectangular form with rounded corners, the light yellow stone with russet skin, having rock crystal stopper. Height 3 1/8 inches. $500-700

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665

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the body of rounded rectangular form, of an even white stone, relief carved throughout depicting foliate scrolls, raised on a fitted, well-carved hardwood stand. Height 3 3/4 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

A White Jade Snuff Bottle

the even colored stone of rounded oval form resting on an oval foot, well-hollowed. Height 2 1/2 inches. $600-800

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668

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669*

671

A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle

A Celadon Jade Snuff Bottle

Two Carved Chicken Bone Jade Snuff Bottles

of a celadon and russet stone, in the form of a recumbent tiger, carved to it forehead with a character wang (“king”), the forward facing animal with four legs tucked underneath, the tail curling onto the back, the body having carved details, the eyes inset with coral. Length 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins Note: Accompanied by a copy of receipt from T.Y. King & Sons Works of Art, No. 4 West Arcade, Alexandra House, Hong Kong, November 13, 1954 $700-900

of an even light celadon tone, of rectangular form with rounded corners, both sides incised with mountainous landscapes, mounted on a metal base stamped ‘YAMANAKA & CO, INC’ and ‘MADE IN JAPAN’. Height 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200 670*

POSSIBLY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the first of opaque celadon stone with dark brown inclusions, of baluster form, carved to depict a lohan beneath pine tree, having four-line vertical inscriptions; the second stone with white and grey specks and streaks, of flattened form raised on an oval foot ring, one side carved with a seated luohan and a deer in mountain, the reverse carved with a standing luohan bearing a cane and gazing into distance with a flying bat above. Height of taller 3 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

A Jade Snuff Bottle

of flattened, natural pebble form, of a near-white stone with russet hues, having a apple green jadeite stopper. Length overall 3 5/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $800-1,200

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A White Jade Snuff Bottle

673*

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A White Jade Snuff Bottle

A Jade Snuff Bottle

the even white stone of rounded rectangular form raised on a short oval foot ring, carved finely throughout with woven basket design, having an amethyst stopper. Height 2 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

the stone of an even white tone, having a carnelian stopper, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $1,000-2,000

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

of pebble form and well hollowed, having a coral stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mark Cannon, St. John, Indiana $1,000-2,000

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of a pale yellow stone, the flattened ovoid-form bottle worked to show basketweave in low relief. Height 2 5/8 inches. $1,500-2,500

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A Jade Snuff Bottle

A Celadon Jade Snuff Bottle

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

of a pale celadon stone, having raised roundels to each side and oval handles surmounted by a coral cabochon stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

carved throughout depicting basketweave, with a green jadeite stopper. Height 2 1/4 inches. $800-1,200 679*

A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle

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A Jade Snuff Bottle POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY

of a near-white stone with pale celadon skin to one side, the flattened body surmounted with a rose quartz stopper and jadeite collar. Height 2 7/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

of a melon form, the pale celadon stone with russet patches, carved in relief depicting entwined leafy vines, with a coral stopper. Height 2 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $800-1,200

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A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle

A Celadon Jade Snuff Bottle

the celadon stone of flattened shield form raised on an oval foot, flanked by a pair of dragon heads and ring handles. Height 2 3/8 inches. $800-1,200 681*

Two Carved Snuff Bottles

the first a pale celadon jade example of flattened shield form, raised on an oval foot, carved to the center on each side with a flower head, surrounded by intertwined stripes, the second an apple green and celadon jadeite example of circular form, raised on a rectangular foot, both sides carved with coins, ingots and character zhao cai jin bao. Height of taller 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Ms. Diya Jain, New York, New York $700-900

the celadon stone with white mottling, of flattened baluster form, both sides carved with stylized taotie mask decoration, each side of the neck set with a foliate form handle, having a green hardstone stopper. Height 2 3/4 inches. $600-800 683

A Jade Snuff Bottle

the grey stone of baluster form with light patches, carved with kuilong between two bands of lappet leaves, the lower section with leiwen ground all above a circle of ruyi heads, the circular foot incised with a four-character Qianlong mark, having a silvered metal stopper. Height 2 5/8 inches. $600-800

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686

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A Carved Jade Snuff Bottle

Two Carved Jade Snuff Bottles

A Jadeite Snuff Bottle

SUZHOU SCHOOL

LIKELY MID-LATE QING DYNASTY

both black stones of circular form, carved throughout in high relief incorporating white skins, the first depicting a continuous mountainous landscape with two scholars toasting with an attendant under pine trees emerging from rockery, having a pink quartz stopper, the second carved to the front depicting two maidens beneath trees beside rockwork, one sitting playing a musical instrument qin, the other standing holding a fan, the reverse with Su Wu and three rams in mountain, having a red coral stopper. Height of taller 2 7/8 inches. The first snuff bottle having an old sticker â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ex Collectis Erick Hancockâ&#x20AC;? $700-900

of a lavender and apple green stone, carved in the form of a flattened purse, gathered on the shoulders with two holes for threading a cord, raised on a hardwood rectangular stand. Height 2 5/8 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $800-1,200

of rounded rectangular form, of a celadon stone, carved in relief on the russet skin with the immortal Shoulao standing on clouds, bearing a peach in his left hand and holding a staff in his right hand, the sides carved with clouds decoration, raised on a hardwood stand. Height 3 1/4 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800 685*

A Black Jade Snuff Bottle

of flattened flask form, supported on an oval foot, having a coral stopper. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $400-600

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A Jadeite Snuff Bottle

A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

Two Agate Snuff Bottles

of diminutive form, the white stone with apple green and russet inclusions. Height 1 1/2 inches. $500-700 689*

A Large Agate Snuff Bottle

the semi-translucent stone with dark brown patches, of rectangular form with rounded corners, raised on an oval foot, flanked by a pair of lion-mask and ring handles, having a coral stopper with turquoise collar. Height 3 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $200-400 690

A Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle

of square form with upright shoulders, carved in high relief and pierce carved to show a sinuous dragon with the head turned backward. Height 1 7/8 inches. $300-500

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the semi-translucent stone of compressed spherical form tapering towards a flat oval foot, the front carved to the russet skin highlighting a child riding atop an ox’s back beside a scholar, the reverse with pine tree, pavilion and inscription mutong yaozhi xinghua cun (“An oxherd points to Almond Flower Village in the distance”) from poem Qing Ming written by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu. Height of agate 2 3/8 inches. $500-700 692*

Two Agate Snuff Bottles

the first a shadow agate example of ovate rounded form, raised on an oval foot, carved with a bat and coins, the second example of rounded bulbous form carved to the russet skin highlighting gold fish. Height of taller 3 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Ms. Diya Jain, New York, New York $400-600

SUZHOU SCHOOL, LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

the first of rounded form carved on the russet skins with an eagle perched on rockery, raised on a fitted hardwood stand, the second of rounded form carved in relief on the russet skin with scholar and attendant under pine trees with cranes in flight above, having a jadeite stopper. Height of taller 3 1/4 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $500-700 694

Two Agate Snuff Bottles

the first of rectangular form with rounded corner, having dark inclusions, carved to the front depicting a figure holding an umbrella within a mountain scene, with an agate stopper, the second carved as a turtle with smaller ones on its back, set atop a lotus leaf. Height of each 3 inches. $500-700

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A Carved Hardstone Snuff Bottle

A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle

of rounded form, carved to the russet areas highlighting scholars and attendant under pine trees, having a coral stopper. Height 3 3/8 inches. $600-800 696*

A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle SUZHOU SCHOOL

of flattened circular form raised on an oval foot, carved on the russet part depicting pomegranates. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Gary H. Dryer, Dorr, Michigan $600-800

in the form of a purse, having a crystal stopper surmounted by a crouching chilong. Height 2 5/8 inches. $600-800 698

LIKELY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the bottle of compressed flask form with two carved lion-mask and ring handles, raised on an oval foot, having a jadeite stopper. Height 2 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle LIKELY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

of rounded form, the white stone having brown inclusions resembling a figure, with a green hardstone stopper. Height 2 7/8 inches. $600-800

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A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

Three Agate Snuff Bottles

Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles

of rounded form, carved to the russet areas in relief depicting a monkey on a running horseback beneath trees. Height 3 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

comprising a brown relief carved example depicting a phoenix amongst floral blossoms, a smoky example with bands of brown and black inclusions surmounted by a coral stopper, and an opaque nearwhite example with a green hardstone stopper. Height of tallest 2 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

the first a hair crystal example of flattened shield form, suffused with black needle form inclusions, with a spinach jade stopper; the second a smoky quartz example of rounded form carved to the front depicting flower-filled vase and precious objects, with a jadeite stopper; both raised on fitted hardwood stands. Height of taller 3 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

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Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles

Two Snuff Bottles

Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles

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A Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle

Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles

Four Snuff Bottles

comprising a pudding stone example, of flattened flask form, a rock crystal example, carved as a peach branch, a mother-of-pearl example, of rectangular form, applied with two rectangular handles decorated with lion masks, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height of tallest 3 3/8 inches. $500-700

of rectangular form with upright shoulders, carved on the front to dark green skin in high relief with dragon decoration, having a rose quartz stopper. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $200-400

the first a flattened Peking glass example carved through the red overlay on snowflake ground depicting lotus decoration, the second a small porcelain example with the front carved to depict a standing scholar under trees, the reverse with flowering branches issuing from rockery. Height of taller 3 inches. $200-400

the first an agate example of rounded square form, raised on an oval foot ring and having minor black inclusions, the second a jet example of upright circular form, flanked by a pair of oval handles and raised on an oval foot, the even black stone having a white colored patch to one side. Height of larger 3 inches. $300-500

the first an agate example of flattened shield form raised on a flat oval foot ring, flanked by a pair of lion-mask and ring handles, the second a jadeite example having apple green inclusions, the body carved throughout in relief depicting fruits and leafy vines. Height of taller 3 inches. $500-700

comprising a silver example in the form of a gourd with the upper section chased to depict alternating coins and Buddhist emblems and the lower section having two roundels enclosing two swimming carps and lotus blossom, the base stamped with a silver mark; a catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye stone example in the form of beaded Shoulao with a laugh on his face; an agate example of ovoid form raised on an oval foot ring; and a carved horn example depicting a hen amongst flowering branches and peanuts. Height of tallest 2 7/8 inches. $700-900

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Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles

A Red Coral Snuff Bottle

A Carved Red Coral Snuff Bottle

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

comprising a white agate simulating jade example with raised diamond decoration, a relief carved turquoise example depicting children holding a fish amongst birds perched on foliate sprigs, and a mottled brown agate example of a brown stone with blue-gray inclusions. Height of tallest 3 inches. $800-1,200

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the bottle of flattened shield form raised on a flat rectangular foot, the front and back embellished with mother-of-pearl depicting bird, baskets, cachepots with plants and vases filled with blooming prunus and peony branches set atop side tables, various scholar’s objects including a ruyi scepter, albums, an inkstone and a brush, an archaic jade bi disc and a tray holding Buddha’s hand citrons, all placed on top of a painting table, the base inscribed with a fivecharacter maker’s mark. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

in the form of a standing bearded scholar with his left hand holding a book while his right hand holding a flywhisk, mounted on a fitted wood stand. Height overall 3 1/4 inches. $500-700 712*

A Coral Snuff Bottle

carved with a rabbit head to one side. Height 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Ms. Diya Jain, New York, New York $500-700

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Two Carved Snuff Bottles

An Amber Snuff Bottle

the first a white coral example depicting a recumbent beast, the second a lapis lazuli example of flattened pear form, flanked by two beast masks and carved in high relief to show fish towards the foot rim. Height of first 3 inches. $300-500 714

No Lot 715*

An Amber Snuff Bottle

of flattened ovoid form, carved with a continuous scene depicting two scholars crossing bridges with pagodas in the distance, incised with a fourcharacter Qianlong mark within a square panel. Height 2 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Yi-Hsin Pao, Grand Rapids, Michigan $200-400

718*

the well hollowed bottle of flattened flask form, flanked by a pair of lion masks and ring handles, with a coral stopper, raised on a fitted enamel on silver stand supported on four curved legs, decorated with floral sprays, the base stamped â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CHINA,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; together with a carnelian agate snuff bottle carved to the body depicting flying birds and raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height of taller 3 1/2 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $400-600

A Near Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottles

each simulating rockwork, carved in relief depicting peony blossoms, inset with two pearls, one bottled raised on a hardwood stand. Height of taller 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $600-800

717*

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716

718

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719

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Two Glass Snuff Bottles

Two Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

LIKELY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the first example of ovoid form imitating realgar, the second of circular form carved through overlay in green and white to a pink ground with blooming peony branches, both bottles having green jadeite stoppers. Height of taller 2 5/8 inches. $400-600

the first bottle of flattened circular form, painted to depict bamboo and calligraphy, the second of baluster form, depicting a continuing landscape scene with figures on boat, trees and mountains, having a signature Zhang Baotian (late Qing Dynasty). Height of taller 3 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $400-600

719

720

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

722

724

723

725

721*

723

725

An Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle

An Inside Painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle

the bottle of flattened flask form, flanked by a pair of lion masks and ring handles, painted on each side depicting cats within an outdoor setting, signed xinglinzhai, Ye Zhenqi. Height 3 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $500-700 722*

An Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle

of flattened ovoid form raised on an oval foot ring, painted on each side to depict birds perched on branches with fruits, signed Ye Zhongsan (18751945). Height 4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

the bottle of pear shape, painted to one side showing a fishermen sitting near the river under trees, the reverse with a farmer within an outdoor setting, signed Ma Shaoxuan (1867-1939), dated guiji sanyue (â&#x20AC;&#x153;March in guiji year,â&#x20AC;? corresponding to year 1893), followed by one red seal, the body impressed with two seals qian, long. Height 2 7/8 inches. $800-1,200 724

POSSIBLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the bottle of flattened shield form raised on a short oval foot, the front painted to depict a portrait of Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) dressed in uniform with medallions to the left chest and wearing a tall hat, the reverse with inscriptions followed by a signature of Ma Shaoxuan(1867-1939) and a red seal Shaoxuan, having a rose quartz stopper. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Midwest Collector $1,500-2,500

An Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle

of oval form, painted to one side depicting a child on ox back, the reverse with a man and a crane, two sides of the bottle decorated with basketweave pattern, signed Zhou Leyuan (late Qing Dynasty), followed by a red seal. Height 3 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 205

727

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726

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731

An Inside Painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle

An Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle

A Famille Rose Porcelain Snuff Bottle

POSSIBLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the rectangular form bottle having rounded shoulders raised on an oval foot ring, painted to the front depicting a portrait of Qing Dynasty official, Li Hongzhang (Li Hung-chang, 1823-1901), the reverse dated jiaying sanyue (“March in the year jiaying,” corresponding to year 1914) followed by vertical two-line calligraphy, a signature of Ma Shaoxuan (1867-1939) and a red seal of Shaoxuan, having an amethyst and possibly citrine stopper. Height 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Midwest Collector $1,500-2,500 727

An Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle POSSIBLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the bottle of rectangular form with rounded shoulder tapering to a recessed oval foot, the front painted with a portrait of Ge Kunshi (Ge Kunhua, 1838-1882), the reverse with the poem Shan Xing (Mountain Trip) written by Tang Dynasty Poet Du Mu, signed Ma Shaoxuan(1867-1939), sealed shao xuan and dated Guizi Qiuyue (“the autumn month of the guizi year,” corresponding to year 1912), having a green jadeite stopper. Height 3 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the bottle of flattened shield form, the front painted to depict a fisherman standing on a bridge with goose swimming in the river, the reverse depicting another farmer with two waterbirds on a boat under tree, signed Ye Zhongsan(1875-1945), dated renchen zhongqiuyue (“The eighth month on lunar calendar in year renchen,” corresponding to year 1892), followed by a red seal. Height 3 1/8 inches. $800-1,200 729

An Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle

the bottle having brown overlay transparent ground, of flattened shield form, carved to the brown areas depicting butterflies and clouds, both sides painted to show seated figures playing flute within a landscape, signed Ding Erzhong(late Qing Dynasty), dated wuzi dongri (“Winter day in year wuzi”). Height 3 3/8 inches. $600-800 730

A Blue and White Porcelain Snuff Bottle

the ovoid body painted to show a riverscape scene with figures on boats, houses, pine trees, flying birds and mountains, the circular stopper with floral decoration. Height 2 1/4 inches. $600-800

of lobed baluster form, each lobe painted to show floral scrolls, the neck decorated with a band of lotus leaves below a key-fret border and a circle of raised bosses, bearing a four-character Qianlong iron red mark to the underside. Height 2 7/8 inches. $300-500 732

A Famille Rose Porcelain Snuff Bottle

of ruyi-head form with two dog-mask and ring handles applied to the shoulders, both sides with shaped reserves, one showing figures in a garden scene, the other with inscriptions reading zhu shen liu ke chu, he jing na liangfeng followed by a small Qianlong red seal mark, two reserves set on a green ground with raised boss decorations, having a lapis lazuli cover carved with shou character and a fitted hardwood stand. Height overall 2 5/8 inches. Property from a Midwest Collector $400-600

733*

734*

735

Two Famille Rose Porcelain Snuff Bottles

A Famille Rose Porcelain Snuff Bottle

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

LIKELY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the first of rectangular form with rounded shoulders, the front painted to depict an official in an interior scene, the reverse with a garden scene with blooming trees, the sides decorated with bats suspending floral sprays against a blue ground, the base bearing a four-character Qianlong iron red mark, raised on a fitted hardwood stand; the second of meiping form, the tapering body painted depicting a warring scene possibly from the Chinese Classic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Romance of the Three Kingdomsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on a crackled ground, raised on a fitted hardwood circular stand. Height of taller 3 3/4 inches (with stand). Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $400-600

the bottle of pear form with a long neck, the body finely painted with iron red bats flying amongst tricolor auspicious clouds against a white ground, the base bearing a four-character Qianlong iron red mark enclosed by five winged bats, with a coral stopper and raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $1,000-2,000

A Famille Rose, Iron Red and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Snuff Bottle

the pear shaped body painted with two medallions to both sides, each enclosing flowering branches, evenly spaced by lotus scrolls, the mouth and foot rim with gilt highlights, the base bearing a fourcharacter Qianlong iron red mark. Height 2 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000 736*

A Pair of Polychrome and Gilt Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottles LIKELY 18TH/19TH CENTURY

each in the form of a gourd, the upper section flanked by a pair of loop form handles, the body densely painted and applied with gourds and entwined leafy vines decoration, all reserved a gilt ground with gilt highlighted foliate scroll pattern, bearing a four-character Qianlong mark within a square, having a gilt metal stopper worked to show flower head. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $1,000-2,000

735

734

736

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737

739

740*

An Iron Red Decorated Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Two Porcelain Snuff Bottles

LIKELY DAOGUANG PERIOD

LIKELY 19TH CENTURY

the bottle of cylindrical form painted to depict wrathful immortal Zhong Kui and ghosts, surmounted by a cat’s eye stone stopper. Height 3 5/8 inches. $800-1,200

comprising a wucai and underglazed blue gourdform example depicting a dragon and a phoenix chasing a flaming pearl on a ruyi decorated ground, the base with a six-character Wanli mark in underglaze blue, and a famille rose baluster-form example molded with auspicious symbols, bearing a four-character Daoguang mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height of taller 2 3/4 inches. $400-600

A Red Glazed Porcelain Imitating Cinnabar Snuff Bottle

738*

A Iron Red Porcelain Snuff Bottle

of flattened shield form, the body painted with various iron red seals, the base bearing a fourcharacter mark reading zizi sunsun (“sons and grandsons”), raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $400-600

737

the body of ovoid form, having reticulated work throughout depicting flower heads, foliate scrolls and Buddhist emblems, all below a band of key fret and a band of ruyi head decoration to the neck, the foot with further ruyi and a circle of raised bosses, bearing a four-character Jiaqing gilt mark to the underside, having the original stopper surmounted by a gilt knob finial. Height 3 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $300-500 741

A Cinnabar Lacquer Snuff Bottle

the bottle of flattened pear form, each side carved with shaped reserves, one enclosing petunia branches issuing from rockery with a flying butterfly all on a diaper ground, the other with lotus, leaves and a dragonfly set on a wave pattern, equally divided by lotus scrolls. Height 3 inches. $200-400

738

740

742

745

747

A Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Snuff Bottle

An Enamel on Copper Snuff Bottle

A Canton Enamel and Gilt Metal Snuff Bottle

in the form of a squirrel climbing onto grapevines. Length 3 inches. $300-500 743*

A Cinnabar Lacquer Snuff Bottle

the bottle of circular form, carved throughout in relief depicting a continuing mountainous landscape scene with scholars and attendants, against a diaper ground, the neck and the foot decorated with floral sprays, with a coral stopper. Height 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $400-600 744

A CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Snuff Bottle

the bottle of rectangular form with broad shoulders, raised on a tall splayed foot, decorated front and back with shaped panels enclosing an outdoor setting with crane and deer under tree, evenly spaced by lotus scrolls, the neck, the foot and the stopper having similar lotus motif. Height 2 7/8 inches. $200-400

of oblong form, painted to the body with a continuous outdoor scene depicting deer under pine trees and flowering prunus branches, with lingzhi issuing from rockery and bats flying in the sky, all reserved on a light yellow ground, bearing a fourcharacter Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the underside. Height 3 5/8 inches. $400-600

of flattened flask form, painted to show a figure crossing a bridge in a mountainous landscape, the reverse depicting a rocky riverscape, the base enameled with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square panel. Height 3 inches. $500-700 748*

Two Mongolian Metal Snuff Bottles

746

A Canton Enamel Snuff Bottle

of ovoid form, both sides with shaped panels, one showing a bird standing on grass beside flowering peony branches and rockery looking at a bird in flight above, the reverse showing a pheasant and bird perched on rockery amongst peonies, the two panels spaced by floral scrolls against a red ground, the base enameled with a four-character Qianlong mark within a square panel. Height 2 3/8 inches. $400-600

746

the first a turquoise example having hardstone inlays, the second a white jade example having repousse metal mounts with turquoise and glass inlays. Height of first 3 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Maselli, Chicago Heights, Illinois $400-600 749

Two Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottles

each with coral and turquoise insets. Height of taller 2 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

747

Korean Works of Art | Lots 750 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 759

Lot 757 A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Jar

752

754

755

750

752*

754*

A Korean Light Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowl

A Korean Celadon Glazed Stoneware Censer

the footed bowl having a lipped mouth, the rounded wells moulded with dragons chasing the flaming pearl and phoenix bird amongst clouds decoration. Diameter 10 3/4 inches. $400-600 751

Two Korean Celadon Glazed Porcelain Articles

comprising a dish with unglazed mouth rim and a cup stand in floriform with incised floral decoration. Diameter of larger 5 5/8 inches. $200-400

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the compressed globular body raised on a splayed foot, flanked by a pair of arched handles, having openworked panels and molded with foliate and geometric decoration, the domed cover decorated similarly, surmounted by a knobbed finial. Height 6 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perry Guariglia, Chicago, Illinois $500-700 753

A Korean Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowl the bowl of footed form with deep wells. Diameter 7 inches. $400-600

the bulbous body raised on a tall splayed foot with openworked panels, applied with foliate scrolls throughout, flanked by two raised rectangular handles, the recessed cover with similar decoration and two arched handles, the top section having openworked decoration, surmounted by a knob shaped finial. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perry Guariglia, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

755*

756*

758*

A Korean Celadon Glazed Stoneware Censer

A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase

A Korean Portrait of an Official

the globular body standing on a tall reticulated stand, applied with allover foliate scroll decoration and a circle of uneven droplets, flanked by two upright handles, the domed cover decorated similarly and having a peaked finial. Height 9 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Perry Guariglia, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

the pear shaped body having a tall cylindrical neck, painted with floral decoration and leafy branches, all below a row of lappet leaves and a key-fret band. Height 9 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Rosalie Johnson, Hinsdale, Illinois $2,000-3,000 757

A Korean Blue and White Porcelain Jar POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

the ovoid body having high rounded shoulders rising to a lipped mouth, decorated throughout with bamboo and chrysanthemums. Height 4 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

756

the figure seated wearing voluminous draped robes and a high officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat, the face with a calm expression. ink and color on paper, framed Height of image 54 7/8 x width 30 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $800-1,200 759

An Ink and Color Painting on Paper

depicting a multi-faced bodhisattva seated on a lotus plinth in dhyanasana, wearing draped robes, her primary hands raised to the chest with other hands outstretched bearing various attributes, all supported by a circle of standing elephants, framed. Height overall 28 5/8 x width 20 3/4 inches. $300-500

757

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Southeast Asian Works of Art | Lots 760 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 777

Lot 774 A Thai Stone Head of Buddha

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761

763

760*

761*

763

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Seated Buddha

A Gilt Bronze Figure of Tara

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of a Deity

the Buddha seated in dynasana on a lotus base with his left hand resting at front and his hand in bhumisparsamudra, wearing elaborate sanghati with incised shou roundels, the face with an benevolent expression having two long earlobes, all hair in tight knots and surmounted with a ushnisha. Height 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

the deity figure seated atop a lotus base in lalitasana, adorned with jewelry and wearing elaborate crown and a flowing scarf, both her hands holding the ends of the scarf, flanked by two lotus stems, the face with a serene expression. Height 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 762*

A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

the deity depicted standing on a lotus plinth, above a seated human figure, her left hand raised holding a vessel while her right hand stretched down bearing a vajra, the naked body decorated with beaded jewelry and wearing a peaked tiara and large circular earrings. Height 5 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the multi-faced deity depicted seated on a double lotus plinth in dhyanasana, wearing a dhoti and the naked body adorned with beaded jewelry, his primary hands raised and the other hands bearing different attributes, the hair pulled to a high chignon and secured by a tiara. Height 7 inches. $700-900 764

A Sino-Tibetan Bronze Figure of a Deity

the wrathful deity seated atop a human figure, further supported on a lotus base, the deity with the right hand outstretched and the left hand in abahayamudra, the naked body embellished with jewelry, wearing a flowing scarf, his flaming hair set within a skull tiara. Height 6 1/8 inches. $600-800

765

764

766

765

767*

769

A Tibetan Buddhist Shrine

Two Tibetan Bronze Vajras

A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

766*

768*

A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of a Deity

A Tibetan Silver and Hardstone Necklace

the shrine center with a multi-handed Bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana beneath an arched door decorated with lotus scrolls, the reverse with a blooming lotus head, having numerous turquoise and coral insets. Height 7 1/2 inches. $500-700

the figure depicted seated on a lotus plinth, his left hand bearing a bottle and the right hand with a vajra, wearing long robes and a high hat, the body inset with hardstones. Height 8 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chen, Hinsdale, Illinois $600-800

each having a bulbous central knot cast with lotus petals flanked by four prongs on each side, the second a gilt bronze example. Length of longer 6 inches. Property from the Estate of John Timothy Harrington, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $400-600

the wrathful figure depicted standing atop two kneeling figures with legs separated, his primary hands holding his consort and the other hands bearing various attributes, his flaming hair secured by a high crown. Height 7 inches. $400-600

comprised of various shaped hardstones including turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli, all set in a silver chain suspending a large curved silver pendant chased and depicting lotus scroll, weighed down with a large turquoise nugget and a circular silver pendant having an openwork butterfly decoration. Length 23 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $700-900

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772

A Tibetan Metal and Hardstone Inset Hinged Box

A Carved Stone Buddhist Stele

An Indian Red Sandstone Stele of Vishnu

the cover and the interior densely inset with hardstones including tourmaline, agate, coral and turquoise, the cover depicting a seated bodhisattva in lalitasana with both hands holding two ends of a flowing scarf, flanked by two floral stems, the interior showing a bodhisattva seated in dynasana with two primary hands in namaskaramudra and the other two hands raised bearing prayer beads and lotus stem, the sides decorated with wave motif. Width 3 inches. $300-500

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

the front carved in high relief depicting Guanyin standing atop a single lotus plinth, wearing beaded necklaces and high waisted garments with fine details, her left hand holding prayer beads and her right hand raised and bearing lotus, backed by a flaming aureole, her high chignon set within a tiara, flanked by two standing deities with their halos. Height 26 x width 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sharon Goldsher, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

standing in a frontal stance on a pedestal holding attributes, dressed in a short dhoti and wearing elaborated jewelry, the face with downcast eyes surmounted by a tall headdress and backed by a nimbus, flanked by two pairs of diminutive devotees. Height overall 30 inches. $2,000-4,000 773*

An Indian Bronze Figure of Shiva Nataraja

the figure molded dancing on a prostrate figure amidst a flaming aureole, all raised on a circular bust. Height 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Nancy Hough Brennan, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

773A*

An Indian Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

the multi-armed deity in a dancing posture on top of a seated figure, further supported on a stepped lotus plinth, the naked body adorned with jewelry, her hands bearing various attributes, wearing a high headdress and two large earrings, backed by a flaming mandala. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Krystin Drake, Los Gatos, California $500-700 774

A Thai Stone Head of Buddha

the face with a calm expression flanked b a pair of elongated earlobes, hair in knots and surmounted by a ushinisha. Height overall 26 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

775*

776A*

A Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

A Thai Bronze Figure of Buddha

the figure depicted seated on a tall layered base, wearing elaborate garments, and with four seated monks in front. Height 11 1/2 x width 11 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $700-900 776

A Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Reclining Buddha the figure depicted lying on a recessed rectangular base, his right hand supporting his head and his left hand stretched along his body, wearing a long robe with floral decoration. Height 6 1/4 inches. $400-600

LIKELY AYUTTHAYA PERIOD

the figure depicted seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra, he face with a benevolent expression, his hair in tight knots and surmounted by an ushnisha. Height 11 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Krystin Drake, Los Gatos, California $600-800 777*

A Group of Four Burmese Bronze Figures

each in the form of a monk praying on a lotus blossom, raised on a scrolling handle. Height 13 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alan D. Katz, Boulder, Colorado $400-600

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774

775

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Southeast Asian Paintings | Lots 778 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 792

Lot 780 A Tibetan Thangka

778

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782*

A Tibetan Thangka

An Indian Gouache Painting

the deity depicted in the center standing on two human figures before a mandala atop a lotus plinth, the left hand raised bearing a skull and the right hand holding a chopper, the naked body adorned with beaded jewelry and an elaborate headdress, having a seated Buddha figure and a bodhisattva figure in the upper register. Height visible 19 x width 15 3/4 inches. $300-500 779

A Tibetan Thangka

depicting a central Buddha figure seated before a mandala on a lotus plinth embracing the consort, the lower register having a deity figure emerging from a white lotus flanked by two bodhisattva figures. Height visible 10 1/8 x width 9 1/8 inches. $300-500

POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY

painted to depict a central seated wrathful deity holding a mandala enclosing different scenes of Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, circled by numerous bodhisattva figures and seated llamas backed by mandala and aureole, set in a outdoor scene. Height of image 30 1/2 x width 22 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 781

An Indian Gouache Painting

depicting Krishna amidst followers and attendants. Height 67 1/8 x width 45 inches. $1,000-2,000

780

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ASIAN WORKS OF ART

depicting a court scene, framed. Height overall 22 5/8 x width 27 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $500-700 783*

An Indian Gouache Painting

depicting a man wearing a multicolor dhoti, bearing a mug and a cane, against a background with foliate scrolls, framed. Height overall 13 7/8 x width 7 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

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789

784*

787*

790

An Indian Gouache Painting

A Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf

depicting a royal gentleman on horseback with two attendants, framed. Height overall 16 3/4 x width 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $300-500 785*

An Indian Gouache Painting

depicting a seated male figure dressed in a yellow robe and multicolor carp and hat in an outdoor setting, framed. Height overall 12 3/4 x width 10 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $200-400 786*

An Indian Gouache Painting

depicting a male figure dressed in red robes with left hand bearing a sword and right hand bearing a beaded necklace, framed. Height overall 17 x width 12 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

depicting a hunting scene, framed. Height overall 19 5/8 x width 18 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 788*

An Indian Gouache Painting

depicting equestrian figures within a mountain setting, framed. Height overall 16 5/8 x width 21 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $400-600 789*

Three Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaves

two painted on paper depicting court scenes with rulers and attendants, having inscriptions to the upper registers, one painted on silk depicting a hunting scene. Height of largest 12 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jan Zajac, Crete, Illinois $800-1,200

depicting equestrian figures in an outdoor scene, the upper and lower sections with calligraphy, together with an Indian illuminated manuscript depicting a court scene with calligraphy. (2 works) opaque watercolor on paper Height of taller 11 7/8 x width 7 3/8 inches. $400-600 791

Two Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaves

each painted on paper depicting a bird perched on branch with inscriptions to the upper register and the reverse, framed. opaque watercolor on paper Height of taller 14 5/8 x width 9 inches. $400-600 792*

An Indian Gouache Painting

depicting a man in a white robes, bearing a book in both hands, framed. Height overall 15 1/4 x width 11 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

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419 | PALM BEACH MARKETPLACE OCTOBER 1 | ONLINE ONLY

404 | PALM BEACH FALL AUCTION NOVEMBER 20 | DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 23

395 | LUXURY ACCESSORIES AND VINTAGE FASHION OCTOBER 7 | ONLINE ONLY DEADLINE AUGUST 7

405 | IMPORTANT JEWELRY DECEMBER 6-7 | CHICAGO DEADLINE OCTOBER 1

422 | A COLLECTOR’S LEGACY: DECORATIVE ARTS FROM THE GERARD L. CAFESJIAN COLLECTION OCTOBER 12-13 | CHICAGO

406 | FINE TIMEPIECES DECEMBER 7 | CHICAGO DEADLINE OCTOBER 1

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Auction Inquiries FINE FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Benjamin Fisher Head of Sale benjaminfisher@lesliehindman.com

Annie Wu Specialist anniewu@lesliehindman.com

Katie Matusik Account Executive katelynmatusik@lesliehindman.com

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Fine Art

Fine Books and Manuscripts

Leslie S. Hindman President and CEO 312.280.1212

Zack Wirsum Director zachary@lesliehindman.com

Adam Spender Executive Assistant 312.334.4201

Julia Leveille Associate Specialist julialeveille@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4229

Kathryn Coldiron Director kathryncoldiron@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4231

ESTATES, APPRAISALS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Colleen Thielen Director of Estates and Appraisals colleenthielen@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3283 Katelyn Finn Account Executive katelynfinn@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3297 Alexandra Winters Account Executive alexandrawinters@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4205

ADMINISTRATION Accounting Christopher Reimann Director of Finance christopherreimann@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3284 Katherine Kuzma katherinekuzma@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4221 Katherine Russian katherinerussian@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3263 Savitri K. Beaver savitribeaver@lesliehindman.com 312.600.6068 Client Services Heather Daum Manager, Human Resources heatherdaum@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4208

Reed Landin Associate Specialist reedlandin@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4216 Patricia Courson Account Executive patriciacourson@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3264 Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts Mike Intihar Senior Specialist mike@lesliehindman.com Corbin Horn Specialist corbinhorn@lesliehindman.com Benjamin Fisher Specialist benjaminfisher@lesliehindman.com Nick Coombs Account Executive nickcoombs@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3292 Cassia Baker Account Executive cassiabaker@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3282 Elise Moyer Director, LH Exchange elisemoyer@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3261 20th Century Decorative Arts Mike Intihar Senior Specialist mike@lesliehindman.com

Asian Works of Art Benjamin Fisher Director benjaminfisher@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3281 Annie Wu Specialist anniewu@lesliehindman.com Katie Matusik Account Executive katelynmatusik@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4224 Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Alexander Eblen, G.G. Director alexandereblen@lesliehindman.com Anne Farr Specialist annefarr@lesliehindman.com Jamie Henderson Account Executive/Cataloguer jamiehenderson@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4226 Tom Eitan Tashey, G.G Junior Specialist thomastashey@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4232 Allison Osborn Account Executive allisonosborn@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4213 Hazel Kent Account Executive hazelkent@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4223 Luxury Accessories and Vintage Fashion

Lauren Peartree Auction Coordinator laurenpeartree@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3289

Cassia Baker Account Executive cassiabaker@lesliehindman.com 312.447.3282

Anne Forman Director anneforman@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4222

CONSIGNMENT DEPARTMENT

Marketplace

REGIONAL AUCTION HOUSES

Mary Kohnke Director of Consignments marykohnke@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4236

Gia Spezia Director gia@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4219

Jim Sharp Director jim@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4203

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Molly Gron Regional Business Development Manager mollygron@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4235 Vaughn Smith Account Executive vaughnsmith@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4238 Michael McCarthy Account Executive michaelmccarthy@lesliehindman.com 312.334.4204

Denver 960 Cherokee Street Denver, Colorado 80204 303.825.1855

Milwaukee 525 East Chicago Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 414.220.9200

Naples 850 6th Avenue South Naples, Florida 34102 239.643.4448

Palm Beach 1608 South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 561.833.8053

St. Louis 32 North Brentwood Boulevard Clayton, Missouri 63105 314.833.0833

REGIONAL OFFICES Palm Beach 324 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, Florida 33480 561.833.8053

Regional Representatives Rockford, Illinois Janet Moore 815.399.3983 Mid Atlantic Roger Schrenk and Chris Fultz 703.217.3811 Ohio Macy Nyhart Hansen 513.560.3200 Washington, D.C. Maura Ross 561.676.3199

International Representative Tina Fisher Grow 561.315.9100

Guide for Prospective Sellers Evaluation of Property If you have property you wish to sell, please call our Consignment Department at 312.280.1212 to arrange for a consultation. At that time, you may make an appointment to bring your property or photographs, along with any other pertinent information, to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. and we will be happy to provide you with complimentary estimates and advice. If you have a large collection, an appointment may be made to evaluate the property on-site. Fees for on-site visits may vary. Standard Commission Rates Our standard rate of commission is equal to ten percent (10%) of the hammer price on each lot sold for $5,001 or more; fifteen percent (15%) of the hammer price on each lot sold for $2,001 or more but less than $5,001; and twenty-five percent (25%) of the hammer price on each lot sold for $2000 and less with a minimum commission of $25 per lot sold. If your property fails to reach the reserve price agreed upon between you and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc., you may be obligated to pay a reduced commission rate of five percent (5%) of the reserve price. Shipping Arrangements Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. can advise you as to how to have your property delivered to our galleries. Packing, shipping and insurance are payable by the seller. In certain instances, packing and shipping costs may be paid by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. and deducted from the proceeds of the sale. We may recommend packers and shippers, but we are not responsible for their acts or omissions. Appraisals Appraisals can be arranged for insurance, donation, estate tax, family division or other purposes. Appraisal fees vary according to circumstances. Please contact our Estates and Appraisals Department at 312.280.1212 for further information.

Guide for Prospective Buyers Conditions of Sale Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. encourages all prospective buyers to read the Conditions of Sale printed in this catalogue. Exhibitions Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. recommends that all prospective buyers attend the pre-sale exhibition prior to the auction. Staff members are available at our pre-sale exhibitions to advise prospective buyers on particular objects or on any aspect of the bidding process. Estimates Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. provides catalogue descriptions and pre-auction estimates for each lot included in the sale. These estimates are a guide for prospective bidders. They are not definitive. All pre-sale estimates are subject to revision. Condition Reports We are happy to provide a condition report for lots with a low estimate of $300 and above. Nevertheless, intending buyers are reminded that condition reports are statements of our opinion only, and that each lot is sold “AS IS,” per our Conditions of Sale, as outlined in the back of this catalogue. All lots should be viewed personally by prospective buyers or their agents to evaluate the condition of the property offered for sale due to the highly subjective nature of condition reports. Bidding at Auction The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. a buyer’s premium as well as any applicable taxes.

$0 - $200 .............................................................. $10 $200 - $500 ............................................................. $25 $500 - $1,000 .......................................................... $50 $1,000 - $2,000 ....................................................... $100 $2,000 - $5,000 ...................................................... $200 $5,000 - $10,000 .................................................... $500 $10,000 - $20,000 ................................................ $1,000 $20,000 - $50,000 ............................................... $2,000 $50,000 - $100,000 ............................................. $5,000 $100,000 - $200,000 .......................................... $10,000 Over > $200,000 ........... Auctioneer’s Discretion

In-House Bidding Live bidding at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. is by paddle only. Please register for a paddle at the entrance of the sales room. If you are the successful bidder, your paddle number and the hammer price will be announced by the auctioneer. Online Bidding Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. allows absentee and live bidding through our website at www.lesliehindman.com as well as absentee and live bidding through third party online bidding providers which vary by sale. For more information regarding online bidding please visit our website at www.lesliehindman.com. Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend an auction, you may use the absentee bid form provided at the back of this catalogue. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. will exercise written order bids and telephone bids at no additional charge. Lots will always be sold as inexpensively as is allowed other bids and reserves as are on our books or bids executed in competition from the audience. Tax Exempt Notice Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law.

Driving Directions/Parking From the WEST: Take I-290 east. Take the Paulina Street/Ashland Boulevard exit 28B. Stay straight to go onto West Congress Parkway. Turn left onto South Paulina Street. Take a slight right onto West Ogden Avenue. Turn right onto West Lake Street. Building will be on the left side at 1338 West Lake Street. From the NORTH/NORTHWEST: Take I-90/I-94 east toward Chicago. Take the Ogden Avenue exit 50A. Stay straight to go onto North Racine Avenue. Turn right onto West Lake Street. Building will be on the right side at 1338 West Lake Street. From the SOUTHWEST: Take I-55 north. Exit 292A I-90/I-94 W Wisconsin Follow I-90/I-94 W Wisconsin to the Lake Street exit 51A. Turn left onto West Lake Street. Building will be on the right side at 1338 West Lake Street. From the SOUTH/SOUTHEAST: Take I-90/I-94 west Follow I-90/I-94 W via the exit on the left toward Chicago Loop. Take the Lake Street exit 51A and turn left onto West Lake Street. Building will be on the right side at 1338 West Lake Street. Parking: Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has a private parking lot located on Ada Street, diagonally across the street from our entrance.

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Conditions of Sale LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS, INC. AS AGENT The lots listed in this catalogue will be offered by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

BEFORE THE SALE Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request, on lots with a low estimate of $300 and above. All lots are sold “AS IS” and without recourse and neither Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalogue.

AT THE SALE Refusal of Admission Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid. Registration before Bidding A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references. Bidding as Principal When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc., and that Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment. Absentee Bids We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us at least 24 hours prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with the written bid. Telephone Bids On lots with a low estimate of $300 and above and if a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding. These telephone bids may be recorded at the discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

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Online Bids We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the Internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids. Reserves Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount. Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. Successful Bid The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE Buyer’s Premium In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. a buyer’s premium and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. The buyer’s premium for all purchases except via live online bidding is twenty-five (25%) of the hammer price up to and including $100,000; twenty percent (20%) of any amount in excess of $100,000 up to and including $1,000,000; and twelve percent (12%) of any amount in excess of $1,000,000. The buyer’s premium for purchases made via live online bidding is twenty-six (26%) of the hammer price up to and including $100,000; twenty-one percent (21%) of any amount in excess of $100,000 up to and including $1,000,000; and thirteen percent (13%) of any amount in excess of $1,000,000.

Payment The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier’s check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Tax Exempt Notice Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law.

Collecting Purchases Once Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven (7) business days from the date of the sale.

LIABILITY

Packing and Shipping If your bid is successful, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer’s written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items.

Condition Reports Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, completeness, authorship, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph. Items under $1,000 are collated upon request.

Non Payment If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law:

Purchased Lots If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

a.) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price

Legal Ramifications The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

b.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law c.) to cancel the sale d.) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser’s obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier’s checks, we have confirmed their authenticity.

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f.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer g.) to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate

Failure to Collect Purchases If property is not picked up within seven (7) business days following the sale, whether or not payment has been made, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to charge $5 per lot per day or to deliver said property to a public warehouse for storage at the purchaser’s expense. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) business days following the sale. In addition, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. For property that is not picked up after thirty (30) calendar days, an additional administration fee of $75 will be charged. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess of sixty (60) calendar days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.

e.) to offset against any amount owed

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F X 312. 28 0.1 21 1 | B I D@ L E S L I E H I N DMA N .CO M Online registration/bid requests must be received at least 24 hours before the auction begins. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. will confirm all bids received by fax or by return email. Phone bids will not be accepted on lots with a low estimate below $300. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. allows absentee and telephone bidding registration through our website at www.lesliehindman.com.

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I authorize Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. to bid on my behalf up to the amount stated below. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound to the Conditions of Sale as stated in the sale catalogue and on our website. SIGNATURE DATE

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Bidding generally opens at half the low estimate and advances in the following order, although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: $0 - $200 ........................................................ $10 $200 - $500 ....................................................... $25 $500 - $1,000 .................................................... $50 $1,000 - $2,000 ................................................. $100 $2,000 - $5,000 ................................................ $200 $5,000 - $10,000 ............................................... $500 $10,000 - $20,000 ........................................... $1,000 $20,000 - $50,000 .......................................... $2,000 $50,000 - $100,000 ........................................ $5,000 $100,000 - $200,000 ..................................... $10,000 Over > $200,000 ...... Auctioneer’s Discretion For absentee bids, indicate your limit for each lot. Your bids will be executed at the lowest prices allowed by reserves and competing bids. If we receive more than one bid of the same value, the first one received will take precedence. A per lot buyer’s premium is added to the final hammer price as per the following: $0 - $100,000 ........................................................... 25% $100,001 - $1,000,000 ........................................... 20% $1,000,001 + ................................................................. 12% Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. is not responsible for failure or other inadvertent errors relating to the execution of your bids.

FIRST TIME BIDDERS PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION: PASSPORT / DRIVER’S LICENSE / NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD LOT NUMBER

LOT DESCRIPTION

ABSENTEE BID

PHONE BID

BACK-UP BID

US DOLLAR LIMIT

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