Fine Asian Works of Art by Michaan's Auctions

Fine Asian Works of Art Monday, June 20, 2016

Fine Asian Works of Art June 20, 2016, 10am Chinese Works of Art Snuff Bottles: Lots 9001 - 9033 Jade Carvings: Lots 9034 - 9064 Works of Art: Lots 9065 - 9120 Religious Art: Lots 9121 - 9132 Furniture: Lots 9133 - 9145 Textiles: Lots 9146 - 9151 Chinese Ceramics: Lots 9152 - 9197 Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy: Lots 9198 - 9236 Japanese and Other Asian Works of Art: Lots 9237 - 9247

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Saturday, June 4, 10am - 5pm Sunday, June 5, 9am - 5pm Friday, June 10, 12pm - 5pm Saturday, June 11, 9am - 5pm Sunday, June 12, 10am - 5pm Saturday, June 18, 10am - 5pm Sunday, June 19, 10am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am & by appointment Phone #: 1 (800) 380-9822 or (510) 740-0220 Fax #: (510) 749-7517

Asian Art

Harry Huang (510) 227-2535 harry@michaans.com Kim Jee (510) 227-2511 kim@michaans.com

View this catalog online at www.michaans.com. Additional photos and condition reports available online. Catalog Design by Andre Salcido Photography by Jeffrey Lee and James Strowe Front Cover Lot: 9221 Back Cover Lot: 9196 Opposite Page Lot: 9236

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Snuff Bottles

Lot 9003

Lot 9002

Lot 9001

Lot 9005

Lot 9004

Lot 9006

Lot 9007 9001 Three Organic Material Snuff Bottles

9002 Five Porcelain Snuff Bottles

9003 Three Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottles

19th Century

The first is a cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle of compressed pear form depicting a figure on each side; and two lac-burgaute snuff bottles decorated with floral panels, each with a mark on the base. Tallest: 2 11/16 inches (6.8 cm)

This group comprises two underglaze blue bottles, one ‘robin’s egg’ glazed bottle, one ‘tea dust’ glazed bottle, and one polychrome crackle glazed bottle. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Comprising a pair of cylindrical bottles decorated with seven roosters; and a flattened circular bottle painted with a grasshopper on each side. Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9004 Three Famille Rose Snuff Bottles 19th Century Each bottle is displaying molded decorations of various figures in various settings. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9005 Two Famille Rose MoldDecorated Snuff Bottles Both molded to the exterior with a busy scene depicting the Eighteen Luohan amidst swirling clouds, each shown wearing colorfully enameled and decorated robes, the bases bearing a Qianlong four-character mark. Taller: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9006 Two Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottles

9007 Seven Glass Snuff Bottles

19th Century

This group comprises three overlay glass bottles, an inside-painted glass bottle, an imitation agate glass bottle, and a cloisonné enamel bottle. Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

The first is a famille rose molded snuff bottle depicting the Eight Daoist Immortals with swirling clouds, the recessed base bearing a Qianlong four-character mark in iron-red; the second is an aubergine glazed molded snuff bottle depicting a sinuous dragon within stylized clouds and flames. Taller: 2 7/8 inches (7.2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9008

Lot 9010

Lot 9009

Lot 9011

Lot 9013

Lot 9012

9008 Nine Glass Snuff Bottles

9009 Four Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles

9010 Five Glass Snuff Bottles

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

19th Century

Late Qing Dynasty

Comprising snuff bottles of the following glass types: inside-painted, realgar, opaque blue, opaque white, black overlay white, blue overlay ‘snowstorm’, two translucent red, and a gold fleck on black. Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

This group comprises two blue overlay on transparent glass snuff bottles of compressed oval form depicting various antiques; and two red overlay on ‘snowstorm’ glass snuff bottles depicting antiques or chilong dragons. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

The first is a red overlay on blue glass bottle depicting dueling dragons; the second is a blue overlay on ‘snowstorm’ glass bottle depicting antiques; the third is a translucent ruby-red glass bottle with faceted sides; the fourth is a tricolor swirling glass bottle of compressed slender form; the fifth is a semi-translucent white glass bottle with carved decorations of butterflies centering the happiness character on each side. Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 9011 Three Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

9012 Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles

9013 Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

20th Century

The first is painted with an eagle on a pine tree on one side, and reversed with a pair of pheasants in a bamboo grove, with an inscription and a cyclical date corresponding to 1922; the second is painted with a ‘Hundred Boys’ panel on each side, with an inscription and a cyclical date corresponding to 1978, signed and with a seal; the third is painted with characters from the classical novel “Journey to the West” on each side, with an inscription and a cyclical date corresponding to 1980. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

The first is a glass bottle painted with characters from the “Chamber of the West” novel reversed by a pair of peacocks and peahen on a maple tree, dated by inscription to 1972, and signed; the second is a conjoined glass bottle painted with landscapes and with inscriptions; the third is a rock crystal bottle depicting a female figure on each side. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Each of flattened form, and painted with a riverbank landscape featuring either fisherman or scholars, inscribed and signed. Tallest: 3 5/16 inches (8.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9015

Lot 9014

Lot 9017

Lot 9016

Lot 9018 9014 Three Agate Snuff Bottles 19th Century Comprising a banded agate bottle of flattened circular shape, a grayish agate bottle with a pair of lionhead handles, and a small carnelian bottle of flattened circular shape. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Lot 9019 9015 Nine Hardstone Snuff Bottles This group comprises carved snuff bottles of the following hardstone types: rutilated quartz, smoky quartz, rock crystal, russet quartz crystal, serpentine, root coral, malachite, lapis lazuli and turquoise. Tallest: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

9016 Six Hardstone Snuff Bottles Late 19th/Early 20th Century Comprising snuff bottles of the following hardstone types: smoky quartz, rutilated quartz, agate, lapis lazuli, and two unidentified stones. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9017 A Group of Nine Snuff Bottles

9018 Five Hardstone Snuff Bottles

9019 Four Hardstone Snuff Bottles

Comprising four stone snuff bottles, one carved with prunus and lotus, and five ceramic bottles with three of various forms including a cicada, an elephant and a lotus plant, and two with robin’s egg glaze; accompanied by an iron-red decorated ‘lotus pond’ snuff dish. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Comprising a spotted agate snuff bottle, an inside-painted agate snuff bottle, a rutilated quartz snuff bottle, a rock crystal snuff bottle, and a smoky quartz snuff bottle. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

This group comprises a russet celadon jade snuff bottle carved in low relief to depict taotie masks on each side, and flanked by a pair of beast-head handles; a grayish celadon jade snuff bottle of pear shape; a moss-green jade snuff bottle of tapering cylindrical form; and a compressed cylindrical form lapis lazuli snuff bottle. Tallest: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9020

Lot 9021

Lot 9023

Lot 9022

Lot 9026

Lot 9025

Lot 9024

9020 A Small Suzhou School Agate Snuff Bottle

9021 A Suzhou School Agate Snuff Bottle

Of flattened form with slightly concave lip, finely carved through the darker brown area of the stone with two boys at play in a garden with pine trees. Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

The semi-translucent dark brown and opaque white stone is cleverly carved with three birds next to a prunus tree on one side, the reverse with various auspicious animals. Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9022 Two Banded Agate Snuff Bottles 19th Century The first is of flattened circular shape displaying concentric bands of russet, caramel and white striations against the gray body; the second with horizontal bands and carved with a pair of beast-head handles. Taller: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

9023 An Inside-Painted Agate Snuff Bottle The squat bottle with a concave lip and short neck, raised on a slightly recessed foot rim, painted with a riverbank landscape featuring fishermen at work. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9024 Three Agate Snuff Bottles This group comprises two bottles suffused with concentric white and brown markings suggesting thumb print formations, and a flattened rectangular bottle with slopping shoulders displaying white and gray bands reminiscent of a landscape draped in fog. Tallest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9025 Two Carved Agate Snuff Bottles

9026 Two Agate Snuff Bottles

19th Century

The first is carved using the russet skin with a tiger and a bat, with slopping shoulders and resting on an oval foot rim; the second is carved using the russet skin with a pair of cranes in a lotus pond. Taller: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

The first is of rounded rectangular form, with a concave lip and wide mouth, supported by an oval foot rim, displaying caramel and russet bubbling patterns; the second if of slender rectangular form, with a concave lip and supported by an oval foot, the body suffused with concentric black and caramel markings suggesting a thumb print image. Taller: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9027

Lot 9031

Lot 9030

Lot 9032

9028 Three Agate Snuff Bottles

9027 Two Shadow Agate Snuff Bottles 19th Century The first is of rounded rectangular form, with a concave lip and wide mouth, supported by an oval foot rim; the second is of flattened rectangular form with a slightly concave lip and sloping shoulders, with an oval foot rim surrounding a flat recessed base. Taller: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

This group comprises banded agate bottles displaying bubbling markings, and a small circular moss agate bottle with green dendritic patterns. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9030 A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chicken Boneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jade Snuff Bottle Of slightly flattened ovoid form, carved in low relief to depict stylized archaistic phoenixes. Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,600

Lot 9033

9029 Two Agate Snuff Bottles 19th Century The first is a moss agate bottle with a slightly concave lip, carved with a short recessed foot rim, the dendritic agate with extensive brown and white inclusions; the second is a small shadow agate bottle of flattened circular form, infused with black and brown bands and bubbling formations. Taller: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9031 Four Nephrite Snuff Bottles This group comprises a circular snuff bottle of flattened form and carved with a crane and pine tree on one side, reversed by three rams; two plainly carved snuff bottles of tapering form; and an eggplant form snuff bottle. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9032 Two Carved Jade Snuff Bottles Qing Dynasty The first bottle is carved from a pebble, the fruit-form bottle featuring scrolling tendrils with two fluttering butterflies, the stone of white tone with traces of the caramel skin; the second bottle is of flattened circular form, carved in relief with opposing butterflies on one side and a prunus tree on the reverse, the stone of pale celadon tone with traces of russet inclusions. Taller: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9029

Lot 9028

9033 A Jadeite Snuff Bottle The plain, rounded bottle with beasthead handles is carved from translucent stone of pale greenish-white tone mottled with moss-green inclusions. Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Jade Carvings

Lot 9035

Lot 9034

Lot 9036

Lot 9037

Lot 9038

9034 A White and Black Jade ‘Dragon’ Plaque

9035 A Russet Jade ‘Dragon’ Plaque

The reticulated plaque carved with a sinuous dragon entwining swirling clouds and flame-form wisps, the dragon of a milky white hue with a deep russet inclusion transitioning into openwork gray clouds. Width: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Carved in openwork with a meandering dragon surrounded by cloud florets and scrolling designs, enclosed within a foliated border decorated with floral motifs to each corner, the semi-translucent stone with opaque russet inclusions. Width: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9036 A Yellow Jade Circular Pendant Carved in layered openwork with a phoenix standing upon a prunus branch and encircled by a thick gnarled branch issuing large prunus blossoms, the semi-translucent yellowish-green stone with russet inclusions. Diameter: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9037 A Russet Jade ‘Mythical Creature’ Plaque

9038 A Small White Jade Pendant

The personified avian form designed with a human face terminating in a pointed beak, shown holding a billowing ribbon upon its shoulders above a pair of wings and a tail with incised details, the greenish stone with russet inclusions. Length: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

The rectangular form carved in relief to one side with a robed figure holding a leafy flower beneath a border of archaistic dragon scrolls to the top, the reverse carved with a poetic inscription, the semi-translucent white stone with small russet inclusions. Length: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

9039 A White Jade Figural Archer’s Ring Carved to the exterior in relief with three figures within a continuous landscape setting including pine trees, banana trees and rounded cavernous rocks, two of the figure shown holding auspicious emblems. Diameter: 1 1/8 inches (2.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 9040 A White Jade Inscribed Archer’s Ring Carved to the exterior with a long continuous poetic inscription in the style of a Qianlong poem, between two thin borders of key frets to the top and bottom edges. Diameter: 1 3/16 inches (3 cm)

Lot 9040

Lot 9039

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9041 Two Archaic Jade Carvings The first carved in the form of a ‘cong’, the opaque stone of dark reddish-brown hue; the second a lock-form carving, the opaque stone of black hue; both strung together with two green jadeite beads to form a hanging ornament. Longer: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)

Lot 9041

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9042 A Celadon Jade Reticulated Plaque The upper section is carved and pierced with the characters ‘chang yi’, flanked by the scrolling bodies of two dragons, the circular lower section is decorated with archaistic phoenixes surrounding the characters ‘zi sun’. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 9043 Three Jade Belt Hooks 18th/19th Century The first is a ‘dragon’ belt hook with a smaller dragon resting on the top of the arch; the second is another ‘dragon’ belt hook with the dragon head terminating as the hook; the third is a ‘phoenix’ belt hook with the phoenix head terminating as the hook. Longest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

Lot 9042

Lot 9043

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9044 Six Jade Carvings Qing Dynasty This group comprises an ax-form pendant carved with a poem on one side and reversed with an eagle; a rectangular form pendant of ‘chicken bone’ jade quality and carved with figures in a landscape; a rectangular form hat ornament with canted corners carved in high relief to depict a sinuous chilong dragon; a rectangular form pendant carved as a stylized chilong dragon; and two thinly carved rectangular pendants carved with ruyi heads centering the longevity character. Tallest: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Lot 9044

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 9045 Ten Jade Carvings This group comprises two sword fittings, four toggles, three pendants, and one ‘bi’ disk. Tallest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 9046 Three White Jade Bangles 19th Century Comprising a bangle with dragon decoration, a bangle with bamboo and pine decoration, and a simple annular form with rounded surfaces. Widest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 9045 9047 A White Jade Pendant The shaped rectangular pendant is carved in low relief with flowers and a garden rock on one side, the reverse is bearing a poetic inscription, the top and bottom sections with scrolling clouds. Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 9048 A White Jade Figure of a Horse Depicting the recumbent equine form with its head turned to the side, its four legs folded under its body, the mane and tail rendered in delicate incised lines, the semi-translucent milkywhite stone with russet inclusions. Length: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 Lot 9046

Lot 9047

9049 A White Jade Figure of a Bird Depicting a recumbent avian form with a fruiting branch in its beak, the wings and tail delicately incised with layers of feathers, the stone of a semi-translucent white hue with slight russet inclusions. Length: 2 3/16 inches (5.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Lot 9048

Lot 9049

Lot 9051

Lot 9050 9050 A Yellow Jade Carving of a Rat The recumbent rodent carved with its ears flat against its head and with its gently curving tail at its side, the semi-translucent yellowish-green stone exhibiting a deep russet inclusion. Length: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 9052

Lot 9054

Lot 9053

9051 Five Jade Animal-Form Carvings

9052 Three Jade Beasts

Qing Dynasty

The first is of a recumbent qilin grasping a lingzhi branch; the second is of a recumbent badger-like beast; the third is of a cat and cub group. Longest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

This group comprises a stag-form belt buckle, a belt ornament carved as a recumbent horse with a monkey on its back, two fish-form toggles, and a goose-form toggle. Longest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Qing Dynasty

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

9053 Nine Jade Carvings

9054 Six Small Jade Carvings

This group comprises two russet jade spear-form toggles, three animal-form toggles, a sword fitting, a ‘cong’-form bead, and a tapering cylindrical bead. Longest: 2 11/16 inches (6.8 cm)

Comprising a disc carving, an incise-decorated cylindrical bead, a pig-form bead, a leafy gourd group, an ovoid ‘lotus’ toggle, and a Budai toggle; each strung together with additional hardstone and glass beads to form two hanging ornaments. Longest: 1 7/16 inches (3.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9055 Five Jade Carvings Including a bird-form box with carved feathers, and four toggles depicting a boy holding a flower basket, a peach group topped by a boy and toad, a chilong dragon with lingzhi and ‘bi’ disc, and a stylized archaistic figure. Widest: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Lot 9055 9056 A Pair of Spinach Jade Bowls Each carved bowl of rounded, slightly flaring form and supported on a ring foot. Diameter: 8 inches (20.3 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000 Lot 9056

9057 A Pair of Spinach Green Jade Bowls Each thinly carved bowl of rounded, slightly flaring form and supported on a ring foot. Diameter: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000 Lot 9057

9059 A Small Jadeite Ritual Vase Republic Period The rectangular vase is carved in imitation of the archaic bronze ‘gu’ shape with a curving spout mouth, the mid-section is decorated with taotie masks, the flaring neck and spreading base with chilong and stylized blades, the stone of pale lavender tone with russet and pale green inclusions. Height: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Lot 9058

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9058 A Spinach Jade Censer 19th Century Of compressed form raised on a short foot with coiled dragon handles, the body with scrolling stylized chilong, the domed cover carved en suite and with an everted finial. Height: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 9059

9060 A Spinach Jade Table Screen The thick circular jade plaque carved in high relief with a procession of several figures and an elephant carrying various goods and flowers through a rocky mountain landscape and pine trees, reversed by a poetic inscription, raised upon a matching carved jade stand featuring intricately designed lotuses and geometric scrolls, the stone of dark mottled green hue. Height: 16 1/4 inches (41.3 cm); Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) of plaque

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 9061 A Jadeite Vase Republic Period The flattened baluster vase issuing a blooming prunus branch with two magpies along the flaring neck, and also issuing a pine tree with a pair of cranes along the other side of the vase, the highly polished stone of emerald, black and white tones, with a fitted wood stand. Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Private East Coast Estate Collection, acquired in China during the Republic Period (1911-1949).

Lot 9060

Lot 9062

Lot 9061

Lot 9063

Lot 9064

9062 A Carved Jadeite Covered Vase

9063 A Celadon Jade Censer and Cover

9064 A Mottled Celadon Jade Archaistic Vase

The compressed baluster form flanked by a dragon and standing figure, the neck with dragon-form loose ring handles to each side, the cover with a phoenix and lingzhi finial, the stone with apple and spinach green mottling, reticulated wood stand. Height: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) excluding stand

The globular body is raised on a spreading foot ring, and has a pair of lotus blossom and loose ring handles between densely scrolling leafy tendrils and blossoms on a pierced ground, the domed cover is similarly carved and surmounted by a domed finial. Width: 7 1/8 inches (18 cm)

The square form vase with a bulbous mid-section depicting taotie masks, the flared neck and splayed foot carved with leaves. Height: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Works of Art

Lot 9066

Lot 9065 9065 A Bronze Ritual ‘Dou’ Vessel and Cover

9066 A Bronze Ritual ‘Dou’ Vessel and Cover

Warring States Period

Supported by a stem and flared foot, and with a domed cover, flanked by two loop handles on the sides and bands of decorations along the waist, cover and foot. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Supported by a stem and flared foot, and with a domed cover, flanked by a pair of lug handles on the sides and bands of decorations along the waist, cover and foot. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9067

Lot 9069

Lot 9068

9067 A Small Bronze Jar and Cover

9068 A Bronze Tripod Vessel and Cover

9069 A Bronze Jue

Han Dynasty

Possibly Han Dyansty

Qing Dynasty

The ‘hu’-form vessel has a pair of lug handles, the cover with a lug finial. Height: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm) excluding stand

The compressed globular vessel with two bands of scrolling chilong decorations on the body and two bands on the domed lid with three raised finials, supported on three short legs, and with a pair of curved upright handles to the sides. Width: 11 1/4 inches (28.6 cm)

Raised on three blade-form supports and cast with two registers of taotie masks on a leiwen ground and separated by narrow flanges, with a pair of capped posts rising from the rim. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private Palm Beach Florida Collection, reputedly purchased at Sotheby’s New York in 1963.

Lot 9070

Lot 9071

9070 Five Bronze Objects

9071 Four Metal Belt Ornaments

Qing Dynasty

Late Qing Dynasty

This group comprises a ‘dragon’ brush rest, a small circular mirror, a water coupe in the form of a three-legged toad, a small casting of a Buddhist lion, and a small square form seal with a qilin finial. Longest: 3 7/16 inches (8.8 cm)

Comprising a two-part gilt-bronze buckle cast in relief with five bats centering the longevity character, two cloisonné enamel belt buckles also with decorations of bats, and a gilt-bronze belt ornament suspending a loose opposing dragons ring. Widest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9072

Lot 9073

9072 A Small Gilt-Bronze ‘Garlic Head’ Vase

9073 A Gilt-Bronze Paper Weight

The pear shape body is incise decorated with blooming lotus borne on leafy tendrils on a diaper ground, the rounded shoulders and spreading foot with further lotus motif, the short flaring neck with a band of upturned leaves, the bulbous mouth with additional lotus blossoms, the recessed base bearing an incised Qianlong four-character mark. Height: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Cast in the form of a recumbent water buffalo grasping a lingzhi branch. Length: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

Lot 9074

9074 A Bronze Handled Censer Qing Dynasty Of bombe form and raised on a circular foot, with a pair of beast-head handles, the recessed base with a four-character mark within a square. Width: 7 3/8 inches (18.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9075 A Large Bronze Covered Censer and Stand 18th Century The domed and pierced cover depicting five squirrels on grape vines, the compressed body with twin squirrels on grape vine handles, supported on three cabriole feet, the stand is cast in the form of three overlapping flower petals. Width: 20 1/2 inches (52 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9075

9076 A Large Bronze Censer 18th/19th Century The compressed form censer with twin loop handles and raised on three tapering feet, the base with an apocryphal two-character Xuande mark, flanked by two dragons, along with a later tall rosewood stand. Width: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Acquired in China during the late 19th century, and thence by decent within the family.

Lot 9076

Lot 9077

Lot 9078

9077 A Bronze Tripod Censer

9078 A Bronze Censer

19th Century

With a pair of curving strap handles separately cast and applied to the compressed globular body raised on stout legs, with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark. Width: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm)

The compressed form censer is cast with a pair of lion-head handles, the recessed base bearing a Xuande mark within a square. Width: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 9080

Lot 9079 9079 Two Bronze Censers

9080 Three Bronze Cylindrical Tripod Censers

Qing Dynasty

The first is cast in the form of a faceted scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock tapering to a Buddhist lion-form cover; the second is cast in the form of a mandarin duck grasping lotus branches and standing on a lotus leaf. Taller: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

The first depicting seven deer in a pine forest, the base bearing an apocryphal Xuande four-character mark; the second is decorated with the Eight Linear Trigrams of The Yi Jing (Classic of Changes) in silver wire inlay; the third featuring four fan-shaped two-character panels on a diaper ground. Widest: 4 1/16 inches (10.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 9082

Lot 9081 9081 Three Bronze Censers

9082 Two Metal Inlaid Bronze Censers

17th/18th Century

18th Century

The first is a bombe form censer with sides flanked by two loop handles, and the underside with an apocryphal Xuande four-character mark in a recessed rectangle; the second is a compressed form tripod censer with sides flanked by two loop handles, and the underside with an apocryphal Xuande two-character mark; the third is a compressed bombe form tripod censer with a pair of bridge handles, the base with a three character mark. Widest: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

The first is of globular form supported on three tubular legs, rising to an everted rim set with two upright handles, the exterior decorated with stylized opposing dragons divided by two raised vertical flanges, the base bearing the inlaid â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shi Souâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signature, the wood cover with a carnelian finial and with a fitted foot stand; the second is of compressed oval form supported on three short legs, the exterior decorated with elaborate taotie masks highlighted with silver inlay divided by two dragon-head handles, the sliver inlaid wood cover with a carnelian finial. Taller: 5 3/8 inches (13.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 9084

Lot 9083 9083 Two Bronze Censers

9084 A Cast Bronze Censer

Qing Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

The first is of standard gui-form, consisting of an everted mouth rim atop a compressed ovoid body supporting the twin beast-head handles which separate the decorative panels depicting chilong with a central flange decoration; the second is of melon-form with upright handles formed by fruiting vines and raised on spreading tripod feet. Wider: 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm)

The mythical beast-form censer, possibly of a unicorn, is cast with its head turned to the right, with a later cover cast as a boy. Width: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

9085 A Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Elephantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Censer and Cover Qianlong Period The legs and handles issuing from the inverted bell-form body cast as the heads of caparisoned elephants, the openwork domed cover is decorated with lotus blooms borne on leafy tendrils surrounding the recumbent elephant-form finial depicted carrying a bowl filled with precious objects on its back. Height: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9085

9086 A Cloisonné Enamel ‘Lotus’ Tray 18th Century In the form of a large undulating lotus leaf colorfully enameled in blue and turquoise with white veins radiating from the center, supported upon coiled gilt-bronze stems rising from the base and terminating in a removable lotus flower bud and a lotus seed pod. Width: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm) approximately

Lot 9086

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 9088

Lot 9087 9087 Five Cloisonné Enamel Animal-Form Vessels

9088 A Cloisonné Enamel Circular Box and Cover

The first is a figure of a water buffalo surmounted by a boy musician carved from green fluorite, with wood stand; the second is a bird and fish-form hinged box with a wood stand; the third is a figure of a seated unicorn with a wood stand; the fourth is a standing duck-form censer with a wood stand; the fifth is a candle pricket in the form of a bear seated upon a circular cloisonné stand. Tallest: 13 inches (33 cm) approximately with stand

Of lobed and domed form with eight lobes, decorated on the cover with lotus blossoms, the box decorated en suite, the recessed base bearing an incised Jingtai six-character mark. Diameter: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9090

Lot 9089 9089 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Candlesticks 19th Century Supported on a bell shaped base enameled with leafy meandering stems of lotus flowers, below a leiwen band encircling the shoulder, all on a turquoise ground, rising to a tapering column supporting a shallow drip-pan to the center, continuing to a smaller pan surmounted by a gilt pricket. Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

Lot 9091

9090 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Pricket Stands

9091 A Cloisonné Enamel Conjoined Double Vase and Stand

18th Century

Comprising one larger and one smaller vase both of identical bulbous form joined at their sides, covered in stylized lotus scrolls against a turquoise ground and decorated in gilt-bronze archaistic phoenix scrolls, beasts, and various mask-and-ring handles, the rims joined by a large stylized phoenix-form handle above, each base bearing a four-character mark, accompanied by a matching conjoined cloisonné enamel base. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Each comprising two sections with flaring bases which join together to create four scrolling feet, all enameled with flowers on a turquoise ground, the sides and the pricket covered in gilt. Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9092

Lot 9093

9092 A Canton Enamel Yellow Ground Bowl

9093 An Enameled Handled Tray

19th Century

The exteriors enameled and painted with five five-clawed dragons amid scrolling clouds above a wave band, the interior of the bowl is pained with five bats amid clouds on a white ground. Diameter: 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm)

The circular tray raised upon a tall spreading foot, painted in rubyred to the interior with a mountainous landscape, the short walls and square-form loop handles decorated with blue geometric dragon scrolls against a yellow ground, the underside encircled by colorful mythical animals, flowers and additional scrolling designs. Width: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

9094 A Pair of Bronze Buddhist Lion Censers

9095 Seven Silver Boxes

The mirror image pair both shown couching upon a tiered rectangular plinth in the form of jagged rocks, each carrying a small cub upon its back forming the removable covers, the figures further encircled by billowing ribbons, the base bearing an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark. Height: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm) each approximately

This group comprises a rectangular hinged enameled makeup box with a glass mirror inside, a peach-form hinged box with enamel on the leafy decorations, two melon-form hinged boxes decorated with butterflies, and three Tibetan boxes of various forms and decorations. Widest: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Early 20th Century

Lot 9094

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

9096 Two Silver Objects

Lot 9095

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Comprising a small cylindrical tripod censer decorated with auspicious symbols, and a quail-form snuff bottle. Taller: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 9096

9097 Four Enameled Silver Boxes Late 19th/Early 20th Century

9098 Seven Chinese Export Silver Boxes

The first is a peach-form box enameled with a bird perched on a peony branch and featuring prunus blossoms on the sides; the second is an oval ink box with a pair of bat-form hinged lids centering a cylindrical compartment, the foliated sides are decorated with Daoist immortals; the third is a melon-form cosmetic box with a hinged lid decorated with a bat and flowers, the interior of the lid is inset with a glass mirror; the fourth is an oblong-form match box decorated with a multitude of flowers and plants. Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 9097

This group comprises three small hinged boxes decorated with dragons or flowers, a large rectangular hinged box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and butterflies, a circular box decorated with landscape scenes, a gilt octagonal box decorated with a Buddhist lion and flowers on the sides, and a rectangular card case with floral decoration on each side. Widest: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9098

9099 An Enamel Decorated Gilt-Silver Filigree Box

9100 A Pair of Gilt-Silver Qilin-Form Censers

Republic Period

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

The flower-form box with intricate scrolling filigree to all sides, decorative twisting rope-form bands and floral borders, the cover displaying a longevity medallion encircled by five bats enameled in vibrant purple and blue hues. Width: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Each hammered into relief from the reverse side and partially gilded to pick out the details of the mythical creature, the collar is inlaid with turquoise and the eyes with coral beads. Length: 9 3/4 inches (24.7 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 9099

Lot 9100

9101 A Chinese Export Silver Box Early 20th Century The rectangular box decorated on the lid with a sinuous four-clawed dragon encircling a flaming pearl all on a stippled ground, the sides with various incised decorative motifs, the underside stamped thrice. Width: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9101

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9102 9102 An Amber Plaque 19th Century The pierced rectangular amber pendant carved with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Three Friends of Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (pine, prunus and bamboo) in low relief. Height: 1 15/16 inches (4.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9103 9103 Two Amber Beaded Necklaces The first a long necklace comprising several spherical beads strung together; the second a shorter amber beaded necklace centering a rectangular carnelian pendant carved with a bird and flowers. Longer: 40 1/2 inches (103 cm) overall approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9104 A Carved Hornbill Casque* Late 19th/Early 20th Century The front of the casque is deeply carved with figures in a pavilion and under pine trees, the eye sockets and the back of the skull bearing incised inscriptions. Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9104

Lot 9105

Lot 9106

9105 A Coral Figural Carving*

9106 A Black and Cinnabar Lacquer Tray

20th Century

Late Ming Dynasty

Depicting a female immortal wearing long flowing robes while holding a fly whisk and a leafy flower, shown standing next to a phoenix with billowing tail feathers, attached to a fitted wood stand. Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Carved through the black lacquer to the cinnabar diaper ground with scholars and attendants in a garden setting with rockwork and pine trees, all enclosed within borders displaying peony blossoms, resting on four short feet. Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9108

Lot 9107

9107 Four Hardstone Carvings

9108 A Rock Crystal Brush Washer

Comprising an agate carving of a recumbent lion, a russet jade figure of a finger citron, and two turquoise figural carvings. Widest: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

Carved in the likeness of a folding lotus leaf supported upon a group of bundled stems bearing lotus blossoms, additional leaves and lotus pods, with incised details. Width: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9109

Lot 9110

9109 A Lapis Lazuli Table Screen

9110 A Rock Crystal Figural Carving

19th Century

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

The rectangular plaque is carved in high relief with two deer under the crescent moon, a gnarled pine tree and lingzhi in the foreground, with a carved wood stand. 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches (15.9 x 11.4 cm)

The standing heavenly guardian shown wearing battle garments and holding a sword. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9111

9111 A Yellow Soapstone Seal The tall tianhuang quality soapstone seal is carved in low relief with two scholars under a pine tree within a continuous landscape, one side bearing a short inscription. Height: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9113

Lot 9112 9112 A Soapstone Figure of a Luohan 19th Century Shown seated on rocks, with his right hand resting on a raised right knee and holding a small jar, the left hand holding a tool to scratch his left ear, the long flowing robes incised and highlighted with pigments, with a carved fitted wood stand. Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9114

9113 A Carved Soapstone Figure of an Immortal

9114 A Soapstone Figure of Guanyin

19th Century

The figure shown wearing long flowing robes and a headdress while holding a bottle, seated on the back of a Buddhist lion standing on cloud scrolls, with a fitted wood stand. Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm) excluding stand

The standing male figure shown holding a flower blossom in his right hand while wearing long flowing robes delicately incised with dragon medallions and decorative wave borders, traces of pigments throughout, attached to black stand. Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm) including stand

19th Century

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9115 A Zitan Table Screen The frame skillfully carved with a key fret and c-comma segment panel and supported by a similarly carved base and aprons. 22 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches (57.1 x 69.8 x 21.9 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9115

Lot 9116 9116 A Zitan Circular Stand Late Qing Dynasty With a six-panel top set within the circular frame with a lappet border, above shaped aprons carved in relief with bats and ruyi-clouds, the whole supported on four ruyi-head legs and set into a circular base stretcher raised on small tab feet. Diameter: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9117 9117 A Boxwood Display Stand 19th Century The single-plank top with finely molded edges above a narrow waist and raised on squat, inward-curving feet, all connected with stretchers. Width: 13 1/8 inches (33.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9118 A Boxwood Figural Group 19th Century Finely carved to depict a standing maternal figure holding a small boy in her arms. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 9119 Three Yellow Glass Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Objects 19th Century and Later The first is a brush handle carved in the form of a bamboo, with a Daoguang four-character incised mark encircling the ferrule; the second is another brush handle carved in relief with a band of dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amid clouds encircling the ferrule and repeated on the long, waisted handle; the third is a wrist rest carved in relief with a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amid waves. Longest: 9 7/16 inches (24 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9118

Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 9119

9120 A Large Wood Carving of Guanyin Shown seated in royal ease while wearing a long flowing robe draped over her left shoulder, adorned with a foliated necklace, arm bands and bangles, her hair neatly arranged behind a tiered floral headdress, with traces of pigments. Height: 47 inches (119.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9120

Religious Art

Lot 9121

9121 A Painted Thangka 19th Century With Chakrasamvara depicted in blue in yab-yum with his consort Vajravarahi, enclosed by a bejeweled and gilt-painted aureole of swirling clouds, further surrounded by four dragons with Yama displayed at the top amidst a palace landscape, framed by a border of striding dragons. 51 1/2 x 39 1/4 inches (130.8 x 99.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9122

9122 A Black Ground Thangka of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi 19th Century With Chakrasamvara depicted in black in yab-yum with his consort Vajravarahi striding over a figure upon a lotus pedestal, with additional deity figures. 29 3/4 x 21 inches (75.6 x 53.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9123 Eight Tibetan Buddhist Ritual and Decorative Objects* Comprising a conch shell, a silver vajra, a circular covered box, two large butterscotch amber pendants, and three tsampa bowls with two made from butterscotch amber, each object mounted with heavily decorated silver and set with various hardstone beads including turquoise and coral. Length of Vajra: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9123

9124 A Bronze Figure of Dakini Qing Dynasty Depicted holding a karttrka and skull bowl standing on the supine body of a victim supported on a lotus base. Height: 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9124

9125 A Bronze Model of ParamasukhaChakrasamvara and Vajravarahi The primary figure with eight faces, four legs and sixteen arms holding a myriad of cast ritual weapons while embracing Vajravarahi, both deities wearing the six bone ornaments and five-pointed crowns adorned with golden finials, standing in fierce alidhasana on a double-lotus base. Height: 18 1/2 inches (45.7 cm) approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 9125

9126 A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze of Garwa Nagpo 18th Century Seated atop a long-horned goat over a rockwork base enclosing a sea of blood, wearing a flaring robe and boots, the bearded face with bared fangs and bulging eyes surmounted by a large-brimmed cap, base sealed. Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Lot 9126

9127 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara 17th Century The protector from the Eight Fears shown riding the elephant of ignorance with her left hand in karana mutra, her knotted hair in blue pigment, base sealed. Height: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 9127

9128 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Mahakala 17th Century The wrathful deity is show riding a bear-like beast with hands holding a skull cup and a karttrka, base sealed. Height: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 9128

9129 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Maitreya Standing on a lotus base, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra with the left hand at his side, clad in a flowing dhoti with incised hems, adorned with various ornaments. Height: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9129

9130 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara Seated on a recumbent ox in lalitasana, wearing loose robes and elaborate beaded jewelry, with the right hand in karana mudra and the left holding prayer beads, the long ears suspending foliate earrings, the head with a five-point crown, all raised on a single-lotus base. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9130

9131 A RepoussĂŠ Gilt-Copper Figure of Tsongkapa 19th Century The figure is cast with hands in dharmachakra mudra and is seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, wearing robes and a pandita hat falling over his shoulders. Height: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9131

9132 A Lacquered and Gilt-Bronze Figure of Buddha 17th Century Cast with child-like features and downcast eyes, with hands in namaskara mudra and sitting in dhyanasana. Height: 7 5/8 inches (19.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9132

Furniture

9133 An Embroidered Table Screen Republic Period The rectangular screen with an embroidered panel displaying a pair of roosters beneath another bird in a pine tree and leafy peonies issuing from rounded rocks, the hardwood frame and stand with mother-of-pearl inlay decorations of figures, scrolling flowers and double gourds. 24 x 17 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches (61 x 43.8 x 16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 9134 Six Embroidered Silk Hanging Panels Republic Period Including four panels depicting various birds and blooming flowers in pale silk threads, together with an embroidered calligraphic couplet, all six panels framed and glazed, the wood frames decorated with scrolling flowers in mother-of-pearl inlay. 47 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches (120 x 36.8 cm) each including frame

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9133

Lot 9134

9135 An Embroidered Table Screen with Hardwood Stand Republic Period The rectangular screen with an embroidered panel displaying a proud peacock standing upon garden rocks beneath a pine tree and surrounded by additional birds, the hardwood frame and stand with mother-of-pearl inlay decorations of figures, antiquities, scrolling flowers and bamboo branches. 33 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (85 x 54.6 x 23.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9135

Lot 9136

9136 A Carved Rosewood Table Republic Period The two-panel top set within a frame above shaped and beaded aprons well-carved in relief with stylized ruyi scepters, bats, longevity characters and scrolling designs, the thick rounded square section legs terminating in clawed feet and topped by carvings of bats suspending tasseled chimes to each corner. 31 1/4 x 63 x 34 1/2 inches (79.4 x 160 x 87.6 cm) approximately

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9137 A Pair of Rosewood Chairs with Mother-ofPearl Inlay 19th Century The chairs with a flower-decorated shaped crestrail supported by an inlaid openwork circular backrest displaying three playful lions surrounded by birds and prunus, the armrests featuring inlaid carvings of peach baskets above shaped aprons inlaid with additional floral scrolls. 38 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 18 3/4 inches (97.8 x 64.8 x 47.6 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9137

Lot 9138

9138 A Rosewood Square Table with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

9139 A Jichimu Tapered Cabinet

19th Century

Mounted with a brass lock plate, the interior with three shelves, two drawers and a hidden compartment at the bottom. 72 x 37 x 20 1/2 inches (183 x 94 x 52 cm)

The top heavily decorated with a central medallion enclosing flowers and trees surrounded by figural landscapes of pagodas and pavilions interspersed by additional flowers and trees, framed by leafy floral scrolls above shaped aprons and legs with matching inlay decorations. 34 1/2 x 44 x 44 inches (87.6 x 111.8 x 111.8 cm)

18th/19th Century

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9139

Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9140 A Huanghuali Square-Corner Cabinet Republic Period The single-panel doors are fitted with a center stile and open to reveal a shelved interior, the legs are of rectangular section and are joined by plain aprons and spandrels, the cabinet is fitted with shaped brass hinges, lock plate and key. 43 1/2 x 30 7/8 x 13 inches (115 x 78.4 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 Provenance: Acquired in Tianjin, China during the Republic Period.

9141 A Pair of Small Huanghuali Cabinets Republic Period Each with a slightly overhanging top of typical mitered, mortise and tenon construction with a central floating panel, the front with a pair of wood pin-hinged doors each secured within a molded frame opening to reveal a shelf with dual drawers, above a shaped apron with short spandrels between the square legs, mounted with baitong lock plates, pulls and hinges. 24 1/2 x 18 x 12 3/4 inches (62.2 x 45.7 x 32.4 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Acquired in Tianjin, China during the Republic Period.

Lot 9140

Lot 9141

Lot 9142

9142 A Huanghuali Veneered Altar Coffer 18th Century The two-board top set into a mitered, mortise and tenoned frame with everted flanges, over shaped reticulated spandrels depicting dragons and scrolling lingzhi fungus flanking two brass-mounted drawers, the apron carved en suite with a pair of confronting dragons. 34 1/4 x 63 x 22 inches (87 x 160 x 55.9 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000 9143 A Small Huanghuali Coffer Qing Dynasty The rectangular single-panel top with a slit for depositing coins above three drawers, supported on recessed round corner posts, fitted with brass hardware and decorative mounts. 17 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 11 inches (45.1 x 40 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9143

9144 A Huanghuali ‘Official’s Hat’ Armchair 18th Century The chair with a shaped crestrail above a curving splat finely carved in relief with a reserve featuring confronting scrolling chilong, the rectangular framed mat seat set above shaped beaded aprons and stretchers carved with geometric scrolls and stylized phoenixes, raised upon four round section legs joined by stepped stretchers and a foot rest, fitted with brass braces. 45 x 24 x 22 inches (114.3 x 61 x 55.9 cm) approximately

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

Lot 9144

9145 A Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchair 20th Century The chair with a curving rectangular backsplat pierced with a shaped reserve displaying intricate foliate scrolls, the spandrels and arm terminals carved to match, raised upon four legs joined by footed stretchers at the feet. 38 3/4 x 28 1/4 x 24 inches (98.4 x 71.8 x 61 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 9145

Textiles 9146 A Group of Silk Garments Including two woven blue-ground gauze ‘dragon’ skirts, one embroidered multicolored silk skirt, one black-ground silk jacket embroidered with crane medallions, and one long blue silk jacket with a ‘cloud’ collar; together with a large group of woven silk ribbons. Longest: 50 inches (127 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

Lot 9146 9147 A Group of Embroidered Silk Accessories Including a children’s ‘lion’ hat, three pairs of embroidered silk shoes, four embroidered purses and pouches, six pairs of silk ear muffs, and a pair of fur-trimmed ear muffs. Width: 6 inches (15.2 cm) of hat

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

Lot 9147

9148 A Pair of Embroidered Civil Official’s Rank Badges 18th/19th Century Both displaying a proud third ranking peacock standing on one leg upon cavernous rocks and embroidered in colorful silk threads, all against a brilliant sky of couched gilt-wrapped threads featuring swirling clouds and rolling waves in green, blue and coral-red. 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches (31.1 x 31.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9148

9149 An Embroidered Blue Ground Gauze ‘Dragon’ Robe 19th Century Embroidered in gilt-wrapped threads with nine five-clawed dragons, depicted chasing flaming pearls amidst blue and green swirling clouds, Daoist and Buddhist emblems, bats and flower baskets, all above crashing waves and a multicolored lishui border to the skirt, unlined. Length: 53 inches (134.6 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 9149

Lot 9150 9150 A Brocade Blue Ground ‘Dragon’ Robe Early 20th Century Displaying nine five-clawed silver dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst colorful cloud meanders, featuring Daoist and Buddhist emblems, cranes, bats and fruit throughout, all above crashing waves and a silver lishui border to the skirt. Length: 54 1/2 inches (138.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

9151 A Large Embroidered Silk Figural Panel 19th Century Depicting Shoulao, the God of Longevity, holding his characteristic gnarled staff topped by a peach group while his left arm cradles a ruyi scepter, his long flowing robes embroidered with longevity characters and flowers heightened by couched gilt-wrapped threads, all against a faded red silk ground. 108 1/4 x 74 1/2 inches (275 x 189.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9151

Chinese Ceramics

Lot 9153

9152 A Pottery Figure of a Woman

9153 Two Glazed Stoneware Bowls

Western Han Dynasty

Song Dynasty

The standing female figure wearing long flared robes exhibiting traces of red, yellow and green pigments throughout, with a detached head secured by a foam peg. Height: 28 3/4 inches (73 cm)

The first is a shallow Qingbai ware bowl with the interior divided into six sections by raised lines; the second is a conical Yaozhou ware bowl covered in a pale olive-green glaze ending above the foot. Wider: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

Lot 9152

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Qingbai bowl: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York, April 5, 1983. Ex Norio Azuma (1928-2004) collection.

Lot 9154

Lot 9156

Lot 9155

9154 Two Jizhou Ware Bowls

9155 A Guan Type Bowl

Southern Song Dynasty

18th/19th Century

Each bowl is potted with wide flared sides, the interior is decorated near the center with the imprint of a brownish-buff leaf against a dark-brown glaze. Wider: 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm)

The thinly potted shallow bowl with an unglazed rim with a copper mount, the exterior with a molded band of lotus petals above the foot. Diameter: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Litchfield Auction Gallery, February 29, 1992. Ex Norio Azuma (1928-2004) collection.

Provenance: Doyle New York, January 10, 1990. Ex Norio Azuma (1928-2004) collection.

9156 A Small Crackle Glazed Tripod Censer Of bombe form with upright loop handles, the pale celadon glaze of Guan type, the underside is bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue. Width: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9157 A Dehua Figure of Guanyin Late 19th/Early 20th Century Modeled standing on a dragon in stylized waves, the arms lowered supporting a lotus stem, dressed in loose fitting robes falling into elegant folds and opening at the chest revealing a beaded lotus necklace, covered overall in an opaque ivory-white glaze, the reverse impressed with a seal mark reading â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boji yurenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (virtue extends to all, even fishermen), with a fitted painted wood stand. Height: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9157

9158 A Dehua Figure of Guanyin 18th/19th Century Modeled seated in royal ease with her long flowing robes, shown holding a whisk in her right hand and prayer beads in her left hand, with her long hair looped twice over her shoulders, with a wood stand. Height: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9158

Lot 9159

9159 A Robin’s Egg Glazed Ruyi Scepter

Lot 9160

The scepter designed in the form of a gnarled branch bearing lingzhi fungus and terminating in a large lingzhi fungus head, covered in a blue and green speckled glaze. Length: 12 3/8 inches (31.4 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900 9160 A Three-Piece Robin’s Egg Glazed Garniture Set

Lot 9161

Late Qing Dynasty The censer of compressed globular form with lion-head handles, relief-molded and painted in gilt with the eight Buddhist emblems enclosing two cartouches, one with confronting dragons centering a flaming pearl, and the other with a seventeen-character inscription, the short legs with relief-molded and painted lingzhi, with a fitted wood lid, together with a pair of tiered square-section candles sticks designed en suite with molded archaistic decorations heightened with gilt paint, all three pieces with an impressed Qianlong six-character mark to the recessed base. Tallest: 9 3/8 inches (23.8 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 9161 Three Robin’s Egg Glazed Porcelains 19th Century Comprising a quatrefoil footed container with applied bamboo-form handles, and two lotus leaf form libation handled cups. Widest: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

9162 A Large Flambé Glazed ‘Phoenix-Tail’ Vase 18th Century

Lot 9162

Lot 9163

9163 A Flambé Glazed Pear-Shaped Vase 19th Century

The baluster body rises to the tall, trumpet-shaped neck, and the exterior is covered with an sky-blue glaze in contrast to the white interior and recessed base. Height: 23 1/2 inches (59.7 cm)

The tapering neck rising from the compressed body, covered overall with a glaze of splashed blue and purple running into a deep red streaked glaze, the base covered with a straw-colored glaze and bearing an incised Qianlong six-character mark. Height: 12 1/4 inches (31.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9164

Lot 9165

9164 A Flambé Glazed Brush Washer

9165 An Oxblood Glazed ‘Yuhuchun’ Vase

The thickly potted vessel of bombe form and covered in a rich glaze of deep purplish-red on the exterior and fading to blue on the interior, the brown glazed recessed base bearing an incised Qianlong six-character mark, with wood stand. Diameter: 4 inches (10.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9166

Tongzhi Mark and of the Period The pear-shaped vase rises from a spreading foot to a slender neck and flaring mouth, the exterior covered in a rich and lustrous red crackled glaze darkening below the mouth rim and above the foot, the base displaying an incised Tongzhi six-character mark. Height: 15 1/4 inches (38.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9167

Lot 9168

9166 A Large White Glazed Archaistic Vessel

9167 A Cobalt-Blue Glazed ‘Meiping’ Vase

9168 A Clair-de-Lune Tripod Censer

19th Century

Guangxu Mark and of the Period

19th Century

Of ‘dou’ form with an inverted bell form body containing a wide band of taotie masks on a scrolling diaper ground, the tall, spreading foot with threeshaped openings above a decorative band. Diameter: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

With a high rounded shoulder and waisted body, covered on the exterior with a deep blue glaze, the interior glazed white, the recessed base with a Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue. Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Of compressed globular form, with a short waisted neck and wide everted rim, standing on three short conical feet, carved around the body with opposing dragons on leafy tendrils and flanked by a pair of lion-head handles, covered on the exterior with a pale blue glaze leaving an unglazed circle on the base which bears a Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue, with a later fitted wood stand. Width: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9170

Lot 9169

9169 A Large Underglaze Blue Bowl Kangxi Period The deep, rounded sides are decorated on the exterior with a continuous scene of four chilong striding amidst scrolling lotus tendrils above a band of ruyi heads, the interior medallion painted with a double-vajra centered with a band of three chilong amidst scrolling lotus tendrils, a six-character mark, ‘Yingdexuan boguzhi’, in underglaze blue within a double circle on the recessed base. Diameter: 8 1/2 inches (21.5 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

9170 A Pair of Underglaze Blue Stem Bowls Each raised on a spreading stem, the exterior is painted with eight lança characters beneath a band of lotus roundels around the rim, the tall spreading foot is painted with a dense blossoming lotus borne on scrolling stems below flame lappets, the interior of each foot bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9171

9171 A Large Underglaze Blue and Copper Red Bowl Of inverted bell form with a flared rim and raised on a tall foot, the pomegranate, peach and citron painted in copper red with the leaves and branches in cobalt blue on the exterior walls, the deeply recessed base bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 9 1/8 inches (23.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9172 9172 A Small Underglaze Blue Bowl 19th Century The exterior is painted with opposing dragons centering a flaming pearl amid clouds and flames above a rock and wave band, the recessed base is displaying a Daoguang six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

9173 A Pair of Underglaze Blue Dishes Guangxu Marks and of the Period Both finely decorated to the interior with a five-clawed dragon writhing among flames in pursuit of a ‘flaming pearl’ within double lines repeated at the rim, the underside similarly decorated with two striding dragons, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark. Diameter: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 9173

9174 An Underglaze Blue Brush Pot Of compressed cylindrical form, the rim overhanging slightly to the interior, the exterior finely painted with six sparrows either resting on gnarled tree branches or in flight, the slightly recessed base bearing the seal of Wang Bu reading ‘yuanwen wuguo zhizhai’. Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 9174

Lot 9175

Lot 9176

9175 A Famille Rose Footed Tray

9176 A Wucai ‘Dragon and Phoenix’ Bowl

The hexagonal shallow tray is painted with blooming lotus borne on leafy tendrils on the sides, the short ruyi-form feet painted in blue enamels, the interior and the base covered in turquoise enamel, bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in iron-red. Width: 11 1/4 inches (28.6 cm)

Painted to the exterior with dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, separated by phoenixes with outspread wings all beneath a border of bajixiang, the interior with a central medallion of a rearing dragon, the base bearing a Qianlong six-character seal mark. Diameter: 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9177 A Yellow Glazed ‘Lotus’ Saucer Qianlong Mark and of the Period

Lot 9177

The deep saucer dish is molded in shallow relief on the interior with two rows of lotus petals radiating from a central pod towards the foliate rim, covered overall in a pale lemon-yellow glaze. Diameter: 8 3/8 inches (21.2 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

9178 A Famille Rose ‘Boys’ Bowl 19th Century With deep rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flaring rim, painted on the exterior with five boys playing in a bamboo garden, the recessed base bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Lot 9178

9179 A Coral-Red Reserve-Decorated ‘Bamboo’ Bowl 19th Century With deep rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flaring rim, painted on the exterior with leafy bamboo branches reserved on a rich coral-red ground, the recessed base with a four-character mark within a square. Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 9179

Lot 9180 9180 A Famille Verte Beaker Vase 19th Century The barrel form body is painted with female figures attending to children at play in a garden setting, the short flaring neck is displaying two Daoist emblems, the recessed base with a double circle mark in underglaze blue. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 9181 A Pair of Famille Rose Bowls 19th Century

Lot 9181

Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with melons growing from leafy vines and with butterflies in flight, all on a turquoise ground, the highly recessed base is bearing a Jiaqing six-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 9182 A Pair of Enameled ‘Dragon’ Porcelain Bowls Each bowl is painted to the center of its interior well and its exterior walls in green enamel over an underglaze blue outline that defines dragons chasing flaming pearls amid clouds above a band of overlapping lotus petals, the recessed base displaying the Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm) each

Estimate: $500 / 700

Lot 9182

9183 A Pair of Famille Rose Bowls Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with butterflies in flight on a yellow ground, the mouth rim is highlighted in gilt, the recessed base with a Guangxu six-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 7 7/8 inches (20 cm) each

Lot 9183

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

Lot 9184

9184 A Grisaille Painted Porcelain Plaque by Hu Kui (19th Century) Dated by Inscription to 1867 Decorated with a gnarled pine tree above stylized geometric rocks in black and gray tones, inscribed, dated to 1867, and signed with two seals, framed. 9 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (24.1 x 36.8 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 9185 A Qianjiang Enameled Quatrefoil-Form Vase Dated by Inscription to 1903 Thickly sectioned and molded with a pair of beast-head handles from the shoulders, separating scholar and attendant with auspicious symbols, the inscription bearing the cyclical year and artist’s signature and seal of ‘Yu Ziming’ (active late 19th century), and reversed by another scholar and attendant in a landscape scene, the deeply recessed base inscribed with a four-character studio mark reading ‘Youzhu Shanfang’ in ironred. Height: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9185

9186 A Pair of Enameled Yellow Ground Vases Late Qing Dynasty The square-form beaker vases with flat side and corner panels alternating between yellow and light green grounds, colorfully enameled with various flowers, garden rocks, birds, and sinuous dragons. Height: 18 1/4 inches (46.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9186

Lot 9187 9187 A Pair of Famille Rose and Underglaze Blue Bowls Daoguang Period Each painted on the exterior with underglaze blue lotus blossoms issuing from a continuous scroll interspersed with the ‘Eight Buddhist Emblems’ in famille rose palettes, the recessed base with the four-character mark ‘Sibu Zhaizhi’ translated as the ‘Studio of Contemplating Self-correction’ in iron-red. Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

9188 A Large Enameled ‘Dayazhai’ Vase Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Lot 9188

The body is finely enameled with a scene of blossoming prunus, nandina, narcissus and lingzhi, on a turquoise ground between bands of grisaille painted scrolling lotuses and upright leaf borders on a yellow ground, the shoulders with raised stylized elephant-head and gilt-ring handles, the body with the Dayazhai three-character mark in iron-red and an oval seal mark with the phrase ‘Tian di yi jia chu’, the recessed base with the Yongqing Changchun mark also in iron red. Height: 19 3/4 inches (50.2 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000

Lot 9189

9189 An Iron-Red Decorated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Charger Xuantong Mark and of the Period Finely painted with confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl on a ground of flames and clouds, the recessed base with a Xuantong six-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 13 1/4 inches (33.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 9190

Lot 9191

9190 A Famille Rose Gu-Form Vase

9191 A Famille Rose Figure of Guanyin

20th Century

Its trumpet form neck and the flaring base are painted with dragons amid scrolling lotus leafy tendrils on a yellow ground, and numerous bats and scrolling clouds covering the convex center portion, the interior and the recessed base covered in turquoise enamel, bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in iron-red. Height: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)

The molded figure shown seated in royal ease with her left knee raised and her left hand holding a small spherical jewel, her clothing and jewelry picked out in pink and turquoise enamels, the base displaying an impressed four-character maker’s mark reading ‘Zeng long sheng zao’. Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $600 / 800

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9192

9192 A Partial Assembled Famille Rose Dinner Service Late 18th Century Each piece depicting scenes of court life painted in a vibrant pastel palette enclosed by pink diaper borders; comprising six soup bowls, seven dinner plates, five octagonal plates, three octagonal soup bowls, two small octagonal bowls, one octagonal dish, three trays and platters, a covered tureen, a sauce boat and undertray, and a covered vegetable dish. [31] Widest: 14 1/2 inches (36.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9193 An Enameled Porcelain Plaque Republic Period The vertical format plaque is painted with several scholars in their retreat and fishermen along a waterway filled with sailboats and village architecture backed by towering mountains, the lower right corner bearing the Hongxian four-character mark within a square in iron-red, framed and mounted as a wood table screen. 12 x 8 3/4 inches (30.5 x 22.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 9194 A Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Republic Period Finely enameled with pairs of phoenixes, cranes, mandarin ducks, and other birds in a garden with lotus, peony and rockwork, all within scrolling lotus tendril borders. 8 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (22.2 x 31.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 9193

Lot 9194

Lot 9195 9195 A Four-Panel Wood Screen with Sixteen Porcelain Plaques Late Qing/Republic Period Each fold of the screen mounted with four differently shaped porcelain plaques painted in famille rose enamels with landscape views. 68 x 16 3/4 inches (172.7 x 42.5 cm) of each panel

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: Acquired in Tianjin, China during the Republic Period.

9196 Two Enameled Porcelain Plaques by Chen Baochang Republic Period Each plaque is delicately painted with scholars in a secluded mountainous landscape scene, wearing long robes and standing beside tall trees or bamboo, both plaques have an inscription, signed and with a square seal mark in iron-red, framed. 29 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches (74.3 x 19 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Acquired from Casa Azul in Porto, Portugal, circa 1970.

9197 An Enameled Yixing Tray Republic Period The rectangular vessel has canted corners and is on a short foot, the shallow interior is painted in blue and black enamels to depict a bird perched on a leafy tree branch, inscribed and signed on the upper left, an impressed four-character maker’s mark within a square on the recessed base reading ‘Tie hua xuan zhi’. Width: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9196

Lot 9197

Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy

9198 After Wang Zhen Peng (Active 1280-1329): Four Paintings Ink and color on silk, each depicting beauties in an interior setting, inscribed, bearing a signature ‘Wang Zhen Peng’, with one seal, framed. 32 1/4 x 13 inches (81.9 x 33 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9198

Lot 9199

Lot 9200

Lot 9201

Lot 9202

9199 Attributed to Shen Zhou (1427-1509): Prunus

9200 After Shen Zhou (1427-1509): Landscape

9201 After Wen Zhengming (14701559): Summer Landscape

9202 After Lu Zhi (1496-1576): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, dated, signed ‘Shen Zhou’, with two seals, accompanied by a silk-lined rosewood box. 51 x 31 3/4 inches (129.6 x 80.6 cm)

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, dated by inscription to the fourth year of the Hongzhi reign (1491), bearing a signature ‘Shen Zhou’, with two seals. 32 3/4 x 13 inches (83.2 x 33 cm)

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, bearing a signature ‘Zhengming’, with two seal. 35 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (90.8 x 40 cm)

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated, signed, and with three seals. 52 1/4 x 13 inches (132.7 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Acquired in Geneva, Switzerland, 1964.

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Acquired in Geneva, Switzerland, 1964.

9203 Attributed to Zhang Ruitu (1570-1641): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Ruitu’, with three seals, accompanied by a silklined rosewood box. 65 3/4 x 34 1/2 inches (167 x 87.6 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000 9204 After Lan Ying (1585-1664): Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, with a signature reading ‘Lan Ying’, one seal. 62 x 26 1/2 inches (157.5 x 67.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9203

Lot 9204 9205 After Shi Tao (1642-1707): Landscape Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, with seven seals, two colophons along the vertical mounting. 31 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches (80.7 x 36.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 9206 Anonymous: Figures in a Garden Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. 30 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (77.5 x 15.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 9207 Huang Danshu (1757-1806): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed by the artist, and with two seals. 49 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (125.7 x 41.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Christie’s New York, The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part II, March 18, 2015, Lot 278.

Lot 9205

Lot 9206

Lot 9207

9208 Wang Peilin (Active Daoguang Period): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, bearing a signature ‘Wang Peilin’, with one seal. 50 x 12 1/4 inches (127 x 31.1 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: Acquired in New York, New York, late 1970’s.

9209 An Album of Ten Erotic Subject Paintings 19th Century Mounted as an album comprising ten ink and color on silk paintings, wood covers. 10 x 6 1/4 inches (25.4 x 15.8 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

9210 A Wood Folding Screen with Chinese Export Gouache Paintings The front featuring twelve Chinese export gouache on pith paper paintings depicting various birds and flowers, the reverse with twelve additional Chinese export gouache paintings depicting various Chinese riverboats; all set within a three-panel rosewood screen. Overall Screen: 51 1/4 x 69 1/2 inches (130.2 x 176.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

Lot 9208

Lot 9209

Lot 9210

9211 Wu Changshuo (1844-1927): Loquat Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist. 42 x 18 inches (106.7 x 45.7 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: Acquired in New York, New York, late 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Lot 9211

9212 Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Shrimps Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated 1951, signed with one seal of the artist. 13 x 13 3/4 inches (33 x 34.9 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000 Provenance: Acquired in Victoria, British Columbia, 1963.

Lot 9212

9213 Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Frogs Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signed with one seal of the artist. 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches (26.7 x 33.7 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Acquired in Victoria, British Columbia, 1963.

Lot 9213

9214 In the Manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Birds and Flowers Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, bearing a signature ‘Baishi Lao Ren’, and with one seal. 41 1/2 x 13 inches (105.4 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Hu Langman (1908-1991) collection, thence by descent within the family. Hu Langman (1908-1991) alias Hu Mai, migrated to Nanyang (South East Asia) in 1929 and settled in Singapore thereafter. He was devoted early on in his life to newspaper publishing and writing, and was the chief editor of the Chinese newspaper “Sin Chew Daily”, “Sin Ping Daily” and “The Modern Age”, and was also a regular contributor to Singapore’s other Chinese newspaper “Zong Hui Bao (Union News)”. He later went into business and became an entrepreneur in the 1950’s.

9215 Qin Gan (B. 1894, Active Early 20th Century): Landscape Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Qin Gan’, and with three seals. 15 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (40 x 26 cm)

Lot 9215

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 9214

Lot 9216 9216 Fan Xi (Active 20th Century): Four Seasons Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, each depicting a scene of one of the four seasons, inscribed, signed ‘Fan Xi’, and with one seal. 11 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches (28.6 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9217 9217 Lin Sanzhi (1898-1989): Calligraphy Mounted scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed ‘Sanzhi’, and with two seals. 36 1/2 x 13 inches (92.7 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 9218 9218 After Yan Bolong (1898-1955): Four Hanging Scrolls Hanging scrolls, ink and color on paper, each depicting various birds and flowers, inscribed, signed ‘Yan Bolong’, and with two seals. 53 1/4 x 13 1/2 inches (135.3 x 34.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

9219 Pu Ru (1896-1963): Calligraphic Couplet Hanging scrolls, ink on gold-flecked color paper, the paper also designed with longevity medallions surrounded by scrolling floral borders, inscribed, signed, and with two seals. 26 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (67.3 x 8.9 cm) each

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 9219

9220 He Shisun (Acitve 20th Century): Mountain Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, dated, inscribed, signed ‘Shisun He’, and with two seals. 48 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches (122.6 x 38.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Hu Langman (1908-1991) collection, thence by descent within the family.

9221 Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998): Peonies and Bee Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated to the cyclical year corresponding to 1957, signed and with three seals of the artist. 14 x 37 inches (35.5 x 94 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 9220

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Lot 9222

9222 Ding Yanyong (1902-1978): Frogs and Crustaceans Mounted scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ding Yanyongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with one seal of the artist. 19 x 38 1/4 inches (48.2 x 97.1 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

9223 Ding Yanyong (1902-1978): Bamboo, Orchid and Chrysanthemum Mounted scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed, and with one seal of the artist. 38 1/4 x 18 inches (97.2 x 45.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 9223

Lot 9224

9224 Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997): Bamboo and Butterfly Ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed, with two seals, framed and glazed. 17 3/4 x 26 1/2 inches (45.1 x 67.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

9225 Attributed to Chen Shaomei (1907-1954): Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to the ninth month of 1944, signed and with two seals. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (48.9 x 20.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Lot 9225

9226 Attributed to Fu Baoshi (1904-1965): Meditating Figure Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, bearing a signature â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Baoshiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and with three seals. 46 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches (118.7 x 34.3 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000 Provenance: Hu Langman (1908-1991) collection, thence by descent within the family.

Lot 9226

9227 Tang Yun (1910-1993): Bamboo Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tang Yunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and with three seals. 37 1/2 x 13 inches (95.3 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Hu Langman (1908-1991) collection, thence by descent within the family.

Lot 9227

Lot 9228

Lot 9229 9228 Liu Zhouguan (1914-1998) and Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998): Tiger

9229 Liu Zhouguan (1914-1998) and Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998): Bird and Loquats

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, with an inscription to the right margin by Zhao Shao’ang, signed ‘Shao’ang’ with one seal. 18 x 23 1/2 inches (45.7 x 59.7 cm)

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, with one seal of the artist to the lower right, with an inscription to the left margin by Zhao Shao’ang, signed ‘Shao’ang’ with two seals. 16 x 37 1/4 inches (40.6 x 94.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Collaboration with the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Collaboration with the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

9230 Liu Bingsen (1937-2005): Calligraphy Couplet Hanging scrolls, ink on paper, inscribed, dated to the cyclical year corresponding to 1980, signed with two seals. 54 x 13 inches (137.2 x 33 cm) each

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 9230

9231 Chen Wenxi (Singaporean 1906-1991): Gibbons 20th Century Hanging scroll, ink and color, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist. 36 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (92.7 x 34.4 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000 Lot 9231

Lot 9232

9232 Lee Man Fong (1913-1988): Young Fisherwoman Oil on canvas, signed ‘L Fong’, framed. 26 1/2 x 20 3/4 inches (67.3 x 52.7 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000

Lot 9233

9233 Lee Man Fong (1913-1988): Girl Oil on canvas, signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;L Fongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, framed. 23 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches (59 x 44.5 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000

9234 Chang Dai-Chienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paintings, Edited and Published by Kao Ling-Mei, Signed by Zhang Daqian Including text written in English by Yao Hsin-nung; published by The East Society, Hong Kong, First Edition: January, 1967; with a clear plastic dust jacket.

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 9235 Zheng Bo (B. 1933): Monkey Ink and color on paper, signed and with one seal of the artist, framed and glazed. 26 1/2 x 53 1/2 inches (67.3 x 135.9 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Lot 9234

Lot 9235

Lot 9236

9236 Pang Jiun (B. 1936): Wild Chrysanthemums Oil on canvas, signed in Chinese ‘Pang Jiun’ and dated ‘1981’, framed. 23 x 23 inches (58.4 x 58.4 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist in 1982.

Japanese and Other Asian Works of Art 9237 A Khmer Grey Stone Torso of Vishnu 12th Century The multi-armed deity shown standing while wearing a pleated sampot secured at the waist by a patterned belt, mounted to a wood base. Height: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

9238 A Khmer Angkor Wat Style Sandstone Lion Head 10th-12th Century

Lot 9237

Lot 9238

The head carved with a ferocious expression showing large bulging eyes, broad nose with flaring nostrils, open mouth bearing teeth, and small pointed ears engulfed by a flaming mane that continues to the backside, mounted to base. Height: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

9239 A Khmer Angkor Wat Style Sandstone Four-Armed Female Deity 12th Century The figure shown standing upon a short rectangular plinth, finely carved wearing a long sampot with neatly arranged folds and a fishtail pleat secured in the front by a belt, her only remaining right hand gently enclosing a spherical object, fitted wood stand. Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

9240 An Indian Red Sandstone Vishnu Lot 9240

Lot 9239

12th Century The multi-armed deity shown standing while wearing an elaborate tiered headdress and adorned with heavily decorated jewelry and ornaments, mounted to a wood stand. Height: 30 inches (76.2 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

9241 An Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Four-Armed Deity 11th/12th Century The sinuous figure shown wearing typical jewelry while holding a double-sided drum in the upper right hand, accompanied by a wood stand. Height: 21 inches (53.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 9241

Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

9242 A Japanese Enamel-Decorated Silver Trumpet Vase Meiji Period The tapering form rising to a flaring mouth with a foliated rim, finely decorated to the exterior with colorfully enameled wisteria vines encircling the body and a bird in flight, with a sloping base featuring enameled lotus scrolls raised upon three shaped feet, the body with a signature and the base with a studio mark. Height: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 9242 9243 A Japanese Repoussé Silver Vase Early 20th Century The bulbous form supported upon a tall cylindrical base with a domed shaped foot, the exterior featuring a continuous scene of leafy irises issuing from swirling water below, the short neck rising to a foliated rim. Height: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 9243

9244 A Japanese Parcel Gilt-Silver Covered Koro Early 20th Century The bulbous form raised upon three conjoined feet, finely decorated to the exterior with chrysanthemums and prunus branches reversed by bamboo leaves, the domed lid pierced with a pattern of layered birds, the base with an impressed two-character studio mark above ‘900’ silver marks. Diameter: 4 inches (10.2 cm); Weight: 21.8 ounces (618.5 g)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9244

Lot 9245

Lot 9246

9245 Paul Horiuchi (1906-1999): Bouquet Mixed media collage on board, signed ‘Horiuchi’ to the lower right, mounted and framed. 6 5/8 x 9 inches (16.8 x 22.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 9246 Paul Horiuchi (1906-1999): Earth Substance Mixed media collage on board, signed ‘Horiuchi’ and dated 1963 to the lower right, framed. 36 1/8 x 21 7/8 inches (91.7 x 55.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 9247 Attributed to Tetsuro Sawada (1933-1998): Blue Skyscape Oil on canvas, framed. 51 x 51 inches (129.5 x 129.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 9247

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Bid Increments Minimum Value from US $ 0 from US $ 50 from US $ 200 from US $ 500 from US $ 1,000 from US $ 2,000 from US $ 5,000 from US $ 10,000 from US $ 20,000 from US $ 50,000 from US $ 100,000 from US $ 200,000

Maximum Value to US $ 49 to US $ 199 to US $ 499 to US $ 999 to US $ 1,999 to US $ 4,999 to US $ 9,999 to US $ 199,99 to US $ 49,999 to US $ 100,000 to US $ 199,999 to US $ 499,999

Expected Bid Increment US $ 5 US $ 10 US $ 25 US $ 50 US $ 100 US $ 250 US $ 500 US $ 1,000 US $ 2,500 US $ 5,000 US $ 10,000 US $ 25,000

All increments may vary at auctioneer’s discretion.

Fine Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewelry Auction Monday, June 13, 2016 Previews: June 4 - 5, 10 - 13 and by appointment

Inquiries: Rhonda Harness rhonda@michaans.com (510) 227-2525 Elise Coronado elise@michaans.com (510) 227-2570

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Qing Dynasty Amber Bead Court Necklace Estimate: $2,000/3,000 Colombian Emerald,Yellow Gold Pendant Estimate: $6,000/8,000 Jade, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Estimate: $3,000/5,000 Tibetan Coral Bead, Gilded Metal Necklace Estimate: $15,000/30,000

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