Fine Asian Works of Art by Michaan's Auctions

Fine Asian Works of Art Monday, December 15, 2014

Fine Asian Works of Art December 15, 2014, 10am Chinese Works of Art Jade and Hardstone Carvings: Lots 8100-8187 Snuff Bottles: Lots 8190-8242 Chinese Glass: Lots 8245-8251 Works of Art: Lots 8252-8337 Furniture: Lots 8340-8350 Textiles: Lots 8351-8357 Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books: Lots 8360-8427 Chinese Ceramics: Lots 8430-8491 Japanese Works of Art: Lots 8495-8514

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Asian Art

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

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Chinese Works of Art

Jade and Hardstone Carvings

Lot 8100

Lot 8102

Lot 8101

Lot 8104

Lot 8103

8100 Two Jade Carvings

8101 Four Jade Pendants

Comprising a belt hook carved with a scrolling chilong dragon advancing towards the horned dragon-head terminal; and the Daoist immortal, Liu Hai, carrying his coin and broom along with his three-legged toad by his side, with hints of russet inclusions. Longest: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Qing Dynasty The first with a scholar under a pine tree, the reverse with an inscription and two seals; the second with a maiden holding a lotus flower to both sides; the third featuring a landscape, the reverse inscribed and with two seals; the fourth with a magnolia branch, the reverse with a four-character seal mark within a double-square. Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.8 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Bay Area Private Estate Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 1970s, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8102 Four Jade Figural Carvings Comprising three each depicting a boy holding a lotus spray; along with a bearded gentleman holding a basket and flowers. Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Bay Area Private Estate Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 1970s, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8103 Two Jade Carvings Late Qing Dynasty The first is a white nephrite snuff bottle of rounded, spade-shape raised on a slightly concave foot with a slightly waisted neck; the second is a russet jadeite dragon-form belt hook. Longest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8104 A Pair of Jade Bangles The circular bangles carved from semi-translucent white nephrite. Diameter: 3 inches (7.6 cm) each

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 8106

Lot 8105

Lot 8108

Lot 8107

Lot 8109 8106 Three Jade Carvings

8105 A Jade Buddhist Lion Group Portraying an adult playfully contending for a ribbon or tuft of smoke with a pup nestled to its side, the pale celadon stone with russet inclusions to the underside, along with a fitted wood stand. Width: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Qing Dynasty The group comprises two figural carvings, one of a scholar reclining against a garden rock, and the other of a boy holding a lotus branch; and an oval-form belt buckle carved with a dragon. Widest: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8107 Three Jade Carvings

8108 A White Jade Carving of Li Bai

8109 A Jade ‘Dragon’ Plaque

Qing Dynasty

18th/19th Century

Yuan/Ming Dynasty

Comprising a mottled jade carved in the form of a cat wrapped in silk cloth, a white jade toggle of confronting badgers, and a russet jade oval plaque carved with a deer to the front. Longest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

The bearded poet carved resting with a wine cup in his right hand, the semi-translucent white stone with russet inclusions to the backside, with a matching wood stand. Length: 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm)

Deeply carved with a writhing dragon flanked by a deer, bat, bird and mythical beast, all reserved on a scrolling cloud ground, the stone of a calcified tone. Length: 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sotheby’s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sotheby’s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

Lot 8111

Lot 8112

Lot 8110

Lot 8113

Lot 8114

Lot 8115

8110 Four Jade Carvings

8111 Two Reticulated Circular Jade Pendants

8112 Two Jade Carvings

Qing Dynasty

Comprising a plaque carved with confronting chilong and now converted into a belt buckle with an amethyst inset to the middle of the plaque; a circular lidded box with various gemstone embellishments to the lid; and two dragon-form belt hooks. Longest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

The first depicting a handled flower basket containing a flower, the other depicting two figures with various auspicious symbols. Widest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

The first is a belt buckle carved with a lion and cub; the second is a small tree trunk-form vase issuing prunus branches. Widest: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8114 Two Jade Carvings

8115 Three Jade Carvings

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

8113 A Reticulated Jade Plaque Carved to both sides with ruyi-shaped motifs and a flower-form rotating center, wrapped by opposing dragon scrolls, now mounted as a brooch. Diameter: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Qing Dynasty The first is a dragon-form belt hook, and a bat-form pendant. Longest: 3 3/8 inches (8.6 cm)

Including a white jade carving of a fish, a caramel hue jade carving of a ram, and a mottled jade pendant depicting a confronting dragon and phoenix. Longest: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8116 Lot 8117

Lot 8118

Lot 8120 Lot 8121 Lot 8119 8116 Two Jade Toggles Qing Dynasty The first of pebble-form carved and reticulated to depict a squirrel on grapes; the second of thin section depicting two pea pods. Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8117 Two White Jade Toggles

8118 Five Jade Figural Carvings

Comprising a toggle carved with a squirrel and grapes, and a toggle depicting a chilong next to a double gourd. Tallest: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Comprising four boys each holding a lotus flower branch, and a carving of a boy riding a water dragon. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: James McDonald, La Jolla, California.

8120 Three Jade Ornaments

8121 A White Jade Toggle

The group comprises a recumbent dog, a recumbent lion and a recumbent elephant. Longest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

This group comprises a two-piece russet nephrite belt hook carved with a chilong motif; and two jadeite archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rings. Longest: 2 13/16 inches (7.2 cm)

With openwork carvings of two geese with lotus leaves and flowers, the milky white stone of semi-translucency. Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8119 Three Jade Animal Carvings Ming Dynasty

Lot 8122

Lot 8123

Lot 8125

Lot 8124

Lot 8127

Lot 8126

8122 A Russet Jade Toggle

8123 A White Jade Bi Disk

8124 A White Jade Pendant

Qing Dynasty

The pebble-form toggle carved in high relief to depict a group of double gourds with leaves and spiraling tendrils, the semi-translucent pebble displaying deep russet inclusions. Length: 1 13/16 inches (4.7 cm)

With raised bosses to one side, and a coiling dragon with lingzhi branches to the reverse. Diameter: 2 3/16 inches (5.5 cm)

The ax-shaped pendant with reticulated sides topped with confronting dragons, the semi-translucent stone with russet and cotton inclusions. Height: 2 15/16 inches (7.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8125 A White Jade ‘Double Fish’ Pendant 18th Century Carved from a thin pebble as two confronting catfish, one grasping a lingzhi and the other with a peony, the milky-white stone with very faint russet inclusions. Width: 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8126 Two White Jade Carvings

8127 A Jade Sword Fitting

The first is a trapezoidal-form sword fitting carved with a ‘taotie’ mask to each side; the second is a circular chain-linked pendant. Widest: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Carved to both sides with chilong dragons, the semi-translucent stone with caramelized russet inclusions throughout. Width: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 8128

Lot 8129

Lot 8132

Lot 8131 8128 A Jade Carving of Boy on Buffalo The small white figure shown standing upon the back of a mottled gray water buffalo with curving incised horns, carved with the colors carefully picked out for their respective figures, wood stand. Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8131 A Large Group of Jade Rings Late Qing Dynasty Comprising approximately fourteen pairs of rings of nephrite or jadeite jades. Diameter: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) each ring approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Lot 8130

Lot 8133

8129 Two Jade Carvings

8130 Six Jade Bi Disks

Qing Dynasty

The first is a ruyi scepter plaque carved with a basket containing peaches and flowers, now converted into a lid for a rosewood box; the second is another ruyi scepter plaque carved with a pine tree, now inset into metal hinged box. Widest: 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm)

Each a circular pendant with raised bosses to one side, and trigrams to the reverse. Diameter: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8132 Six Circular Jade Pendants

8133 Three Reticulated Jade Pendants

Comprising four pendants pierced with incised decorations and a butterfly motif, with two pendants featuring bats, two coins and various auspicious symbols and characters. Widest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

The first of lock-form carved to both sides with lotus and leaves surrounding a double happiness character; the second carved with two facing bats flanking the stylized ‘shou’ character; the third carved to both sides with two facing dragons and a group of scrolling clouds to the top, pierced with a stylized ‘shou’ character to the center. Widest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Lot 8134

Lot 8137

Lot 8136

Lot 8135

Lot 8139

Lot 8138

8134 Three Pierced Jade Buckles

8135 Six Circular Jade Pendants

8136 Six Jade Figural Carvings

Each composed of two fitted pieces creating a single ovoid buckle, reticulated with auspicious emblems, antiques, fruit and flowers to one side, the stones of translucent whitish tones. Widest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Including four shaped pendants pierced with a pair of coins and a butterfly to the top, the bottom depicting either a leafy flower, tassels or a longevity character; the remaining two pendants incised with c-scrolls and pierced with ruyi-heads surrounding openwork designs to the center. Widest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter

Comprising five carvings each depicting a boy holding an auspicious object, and a carving of a boy carrying another boy on his shoulders. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8137 Four Jade Pendants

8138 Seventeen Jade Flower-Form Ornaments

Qing Dynasty The group comprises a qilin-form mottled nephrite pendant, a russet nephrite pendant depicting a chilong on a bi disk, a pale celadon nephrite reticulated pendant featuring a fish and a ruyi head, and a pale green jadeite pendant of a dragon on a bi disk. Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Each of cherry blossom shape in various colors, stylized designs and sizes. Widest: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8139 Eighteen Jade Flower and ButterflyForm Ornaments Qing Dynasty Comprising eleven ornaments carved to depict various flower blossoms, and seven ornaments carved as butterflies, each with incised details and small drilled holes, the stones ranging in hue and texture from calcified white to luminous celadon green. Widest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Lot 8142 Lot 8140 Lot 8141

Lot 8143

8140 Eleven Small Jade Toggles and Buttons Qing Dynasty Each carved from white stones to depict a variety of forms including three figures, two gourd groups, one pea pod group, an archaistic handled vase, an insect, a beast head, and two reticulated character emblems. Tallest: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Lot 8145

Lot 8144

8141 Twelve Small Jade Butterfly-Form Buckles

8142 Fourteen Small Jade Buckles and Buttons

Each comprising two pieces that clasp together, varying slightly in design but ranging in size, both sections depicting a wing joining at the center of the body of each butterfly. Widest: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Each comprising two pieces that clasp together, including seven of ovoid form reticulated with various figures and decorative scrolls, and seven of various shapes and sizes depicting a floral motif, some with butterflies and fruit. Widest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8143 Five Circular Jade Pendants

8144 A Jade Inkwell

8145 Two Jade Carvings

Qing Dynasty

This group comprises four pendants with revolving centers, and a pendant carved as a phoenix. Diameter: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) each approximately

Carved with five rats surrounding the well, with russet inclusions. Width: 1 3/4 inches (3.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Comprising a toggle carved with bamboo and orchid issuing from garden rocks, and a rectangular pendant depicting figures and flowers. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6.1 cm)

Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8146

Lot 8147

Lot 8148

Lot 8149

Lot 8150

Lot 8151

8146 A Reticulated White Jade Pendant

8147 A Jade Hat Finial

18th Century

Ming Dynasty

The circular pendant displaying a central stylized longevity character flanked by twin sinuous dragons. Diameter: 2 1/4 inches (5.8 cm)

Skillfully carved in openwork depicting five egrets standing amidst intertwining lotus stems, the domed finial with a flat base pierced with six small holes for attachment, the stone of a grayish tone exhibiting russet inclusions. Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8148 A Jade Cigarette Holder The octagonal double-gourd form holder carved from a semi-translucent nephrite with faint russet inclusions. Length: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 8149 A Jade Toggle

8150 Two Jade Animal Carvings

Carved in high relief to depict two mythical beasts clinging to a lingzhi branch, the semi-translucent stone displaying russet inclusions. Length: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

The first a recumbent water buffalo with its head turned to one side, the semi-translucent stone with warm caramel inclusions; the second a reclining dog with a curling tail and ridged back, the stone of grayish-white tone and slight inclusions. Widest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8151 A White Jade Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ring Qing Dynasty The cylindrical form ring tapering slightly to the top, the semi-translucent stone with hints of russet inclusions. Diameter: 1 1/8 inches (2.8 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8154

Lot 8153

Lot 8152

Lot 8155

Lot 8156

Lot 8157

8152 A Jade Sword Fitting

8153 A Russet Jade Animal-Form Toggle

8154 Three Jade Carvings

Carved as a scabbard slide with ancient bronze decorations to the top side of a stylized mythical beast. Length: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

The pebble-form toggle carved as the three-legged â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; toad in a resting position, the semi-translucent stone with caramelized russet inclusions throughout. Length: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

The first is in the form of a ruyi-head shaped lock, and the remaining a pair of small jade bangles. Widest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 8155 A Jade Figural Carving

8156 A Jade Belt Buckle

8157 A White Jade Toggle

Depicting a boy holding a decorated textile panel, with a smaller boy by his side, the stone of a celadon hue. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

The reticulated rectangular-form belt accessory carved with a sinuous dragon, the mottled stone displaying dark gray fissures. Length: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

The pebble-form toggle carved in high relief to depict a monkey holding a lingzhi branch on a burlap bag, the semi-translucent stone of an even white hue. Length: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 8161

8158 A Jade Carving of a Horse and Monkey Group The recumbent horse carved with its head turned to the left and backwards, with two monkeys climbing on its hindquarters, the stone of white and black hues. Length: 2 1/2 inches (5.7 cm)

Lot 8160

Lot 8159

Lot 8158

Lot 8163

Lot 8162

8159 A Jade Toggle

8160 A Jade Desktop Object

Carved in the form of an eagle in flight and grasping a lingzhi branch in its beak. Length: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

The auspicious carving executed in openwork to feature a bat above pine trees and lingzhi, the semi-translucent stone of celadon hue. Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 8161 A White Jade Qilin Group

8162 A White Jade Bi Disk

8163 A Jade Ruyi Scepter Plaque

18th Century

18th/19th Century

Late Qing Dynasty

The group finely carved with a recumbent qilin with its head sharply turned to the left and its front paws neatly tucked under the body, with a smaller qilin resting its head on its back, both beasts grasping a lingzhi in their mouth. Length: 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm)

Of thin section, carved to one side in shallow raised relief with c-scrolls arranged in repeating patterns, and reversed by a stylized phoenix carved en suite, the semi-translucent stone of an even white hue. Diameter: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

The oblong-form plaque carved with a lotus issuing from a vase and above a fish emerging from waves. Length: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8165

Lot 8164

Lot 8166

Lot 8168

Lot 8167

Lot 8169

8164 Three Jade Carvings

8165 A Group of Eight Jade Buttons

8166 Four Jade Carvings

Composed of one lobed circular pendant with a rotating center, a fish-form pendant with incised details to both sides, and a small two-piece chrysanthemum-form button. Widest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Carved from semi-translucent greenish-white stones, depicting various flowers including peonies, stylized lotuses and prunus blossoms ranging in size, each with small drilled holes. Widest: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm)

Comprising two beaded necklaces with rectangular pendants, one reticulated with flowers and one carved with a seated Buddha, the third a carving of a prawn with a clam, the fourth a carving of a Budai. Widest: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8167 Four Jade Carvings

8168 Four Jade Carvings

Comprising two reticulated pendants carved with either a dragon or an inscription, one cicada-form bead, and one stick pin mounted with three small frog carvings. Tallest: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Including two c-form ovoid beads, and two pendants, the first with a cicada suspended in the center of a ring, the second with a swastika ornament suspended within double rings. Widest: 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter

8169 A Group of Small Jade Carvings and Ornaments

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Including five pendants of various sizes and forms, a small bi disc, a scrolling dragon-form carving, and a grouping of small ornamental plaques with applegreen inclusions. Tallest: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $700 / 900

Lot 8171

Lot 8172

Lot 8170 8170 A Carved Yellow Jade Vase The double vase designed in the likeness of a pine tree trunk and a bamboo stalk, each surrounded by its respective leafy branches, the front carved with a phoenix at the base of the pine tree, the stone of mottled greenish-yellow tone with russet and caramel inclusions, accompanied by a reticulated wood stand. Height: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 8173

8171 A Jade Mythical Beast-Form Water Dropper

8172 A Jade Archaistic Wine Vessel

8173 A Large Celadon Jade Bowl

Qing Dynasty

20th Century

17th Century

In imitation of an archaic bronze guang, the pouring vessel carved in the form of a Buddhist lion, the perforated lid with a chilong-form handle, the mottled stone of a moss green tone with various inclusions. Length: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

The deeply hollowed circular vessel with tapering sides, carved in high relief around the exterior with four sinuous chilong dragons clambering to the rim, with a reticulated wood stand. Width: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

The mythical beast carved in a crouching manner, its head with a pierced mouth and short hollowed ears, its back with an aperture and rump mane, its tail bifurcated and its legs with wings, the stone of pale celadon tone. Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

8174 A Celadon Jade Censer Qing Dynasty The well-hollowed, circular vessel with conforming foot, the body decorated with two dragons above rocks and waves, flanked by twin beast-head handles. Width: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8174

Lot 8175 8175 A Jade-Mounted Silver Mirror

Lot 8176 8176 A Jade-Mounted Silver Mirror

Early 20th Century

Featuring a jade dragon belt hook as the handle and a reticulated ovoid-form belt ornament to the reverse of the mirror, which is enclosed by hammered silver decorations of various antiques interspersed with four stylized longevity characters, with a silk pouch. Length: 8 7/8 inches (22.5 cm)

The slightly arching jade hairpin forming the slender handle, the ruyihead jade plaque carved with a figure in a landscape attached to the oval silver mirror back, further inlaid with green jadeite and colored gemstones. Length: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8177

Lot 8178

Lot 8179

Lot 8181

Lot 8180

Lot 8182 8177 A White Jade Covered Box The oval form cover carved in low relief to depict four â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;taotieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; masks centering an Qianlong era inscription, both the cover and vessel with key-fret borders, the russet white stone of high translucency. Length: 2 1/2 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 8180 Six Hardstone Cigarette Holders Comprising two jade and four agate cigarette holders, each of various lengths, shapes and colors, one with carving of a boy. Longest: 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8178 An Agate Figural Carving 19th/20th Century Depicting a standing female figure wearing flowing robes and holding a basket in her left hand. Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Comprising 45 graduated beads, each of a luminous reddish-orange hue, some exhibiting banded patterns and darker inclusions, with a floral gilt-silver filigree clasp. Length: 26 3/4 inches (68 cm) overall

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8181 Four Hardstone Pendants

8182 Nine Jade and Hardstone Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rings

19th Century

Qing Dynasty

This group comprises a pink tourmaline pendant carved with two chilong on an eggplant, a blue agate figural pendant, a russet jadeite pendant depicting a butterfly, and a green stone pendant with flowers. Tallest: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Comprising four nephrite rings, three jadeite rings, one agate ring, and a pudding stone ring. Height: 1 inch (2.54 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Bay Area Private Estate Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 1970s, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

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

8179 A Carnelian Necklace

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8184 8183 Three Hardstone Carvings 19th/20th Century This group comprises an agate brush washer in the form a lotus leaf, an agate wine pot with lid, and a small smoky quartz tripod censer with lid. Tallest: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Lot 8183

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 8184 Two Hardstone Brush Washers Qing Dynasty The first is a nephrite washer carved as prunus blossom issuing flowering branches; the second is an agate washer carved with two birds and flowering branches. Widest: 4 5/8 inches (11.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 8185

Lot 8186

Lot 8187

8185 Five Hardstone Carvings

8186 Seven Jade and Hardstone Toggles

8187 A Pair of Carved Rose Quartz Vases

This group comprises an agate libation cup, a rutilated quartz carving of a horse, an openwork chalcedony pendant, an amethyst inkwell, and a malachite carving of an elephant group. Longest: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Comprising two jade bat-form carvings, a jade double-gourd group, a jadeite flower-form pendant with carved decorations and a pierced center, a hardstone seated bird with deep russet inclusions, a jade pea pod with russet inclusions, and an agate squirrel and fruit group. Widest: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Each of baluster form with ornate carvings of playful lions and ribbons enclosing each vase, the lids surmounted by a lion-form finial, the rims incised with a key-fret border. Height: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Snuff Bottles 8190 Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles 19th/20th Century This group comprises a double gourd form russet nephrite snuff bottle with enameled silver mountings, a hexagonal form rock crystal snuff bottle carved with a dragon below a four-character inscription, and a malachite snuff bottle carved as a double gourd along with a boy. Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) excluding stopper

Lot 8190

Lot 8191

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8194

Lot 8193

Lot 8192

Lot 8195

Lot 8196

8191 Four Jade Snuff Bottles and a Jade Toggle

8192 Seven Hardstone Snuff Bottles

8193 Three Agate Snuff Bottles

8194 Two Snuff Bottles

19th Century

Qing Dynasty

This group comprises three nephrite snuff bottles, one of mottled green, one of white hue with a patch of russet inclusion to one side, and another of white hue carved with twin beasthead handles; one jadeite snuff bottle with carvings of stylized lotus and twin beast-head handles; and a celadon nephrite toggle depicting a monkey ground. Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm) excluding stopper

This group comprises two macaroni agate snuff bottles; a banded agate snuff bottle; a lapis lazuli snuff bottle with a carving of two birds on a flowering branch; an qilin-form onyx snuff bottle; an amethyst snuff bottle; and a mottled celadon colored hardstone snuff bottle. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) excluding stopper

The first is carved in high relief with a pair of Buddhist lions to the front side; the second is carved in low relief to depict birds and prunus, and with twin beast-head handles; the third is carved in low relief in the round depicting bats and swirling clouds. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) excluding stopper

The first is a smoky quartz snuff bottle of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders and twin beasthead handles; the second is a translucent blue glass snuff bottle of cylindrical form. Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 8195 An Agate Snuff Bottle 19th Century The flattened form bottle carved to one side in low relief to depict Zhong Kui demonstrating his swordsmanship. Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8199

Lot 8198

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8196 Two Agate Snuff Bottles 19th Century The first of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders and set on a recessed base; the second of flattened circular form displaying abstract shadowing. Tallest: 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8197

8197 A Chalcedony Snuff Bottle Of black color ground, with high relief renderings of a horse under a pine tree, the reverse displaying an abstract pattern of black spots on a gray ground. Height: 2 9/16 inches (6.6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8198 An Agate Snuff Bottle

8199 An Agate Snuff Bottle

The flattened circular form bottle displaying an amber color with concentric markings of grayish white coloring. Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm) excluding stopper

Of flattened rectangular form with concentric markings of grayish-white, cream and caramel colorings. Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8200

Lot 8205

Lot 8201

Lot 8206

Lot 8204

Lot 8203

Lot 8202

Lot 8207

Lot 8209 Lot 8208

8200 A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle Of flattened, compressed globular form, displaying horizontal bands of light caramel, cream and white colors, resting on an oval foot, with an agate stopper. Height: 2 3/16 inches (5.6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8205 Two Jade Snuff Bottles 19th/20th Century The first of flattened rectangular form with rounded corners and a pair of concave ovoid handles; the second of flattened square form with concave sides and a pair of beast-head handles. Tallest: 2 7/16 (6.2 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8201 A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle

8202 A Russet White Jade Snuff Bottle

8203 A Russet White Jade Snuff Bottle

8204 Two Jade Snuff Bottles

19th Century

18th/19th Century

The well-hollowed bottle of flattened rectangular form with slopping shoulders, the front side displaying a tree neck to garden rocks, with an agate stopper. Height: 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm) excluding stopper

The pebble-form bottle displaying russet inclusions of a caramel hue to the flat side, stopper. Height: 2 3/8 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Of flattened pebble-form, carved with a lingzhi issuing from a garden rock in low relief. Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) excluding stopper

Each of fruit-form, the first in the form of a finger citron and the second emulating a group of gourds with leafy tendrils. Tallest: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8206 Three Jade Snuff Bottles

8207 Three Jade Snuff Bottles

8208 Two Fruit-Form Jade Snuff Bottles

8209 Three Russet Jade Snuff Bottles

19th/20th Century

Late Qing Dynasty

The first of flattened and tapering octagonal form with russet inclusions; the second of flattened ovoid form with a flat base; the third of flattened rectangular form with rounded corners. Tallest: 2 inches (5.1 cm) excluding stopper

Comprising two nephrite snuff bottles of flattened form, and a tapering cylindrical form jadeite snuff bottle. Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm) excluding stopper

Each carved as a finger citron group, the celadon hue stones displaying russet inclusions. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Comprising a double-gourdform bottle, a melon-form bottle with leafy tendrils, and a lotus-form bottle. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Late Qing Dynasty

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Lot 8212

Lot 8211

Lot 8210 Lot 8213

Lot 8214

Lot 8215

Lot 8216 8210 A Pebble-Form Jade Snuff Bottle Late Qing Dynasty Carved in low relief to display the leaves of a gourd, the semi-translucent stone with russet inclusions. Height: 2 3/8 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8211 Six Agate Snuff Bottles Each varying in size, shape and color, some with abstract patterns, striations and inclusions, with stoppers. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

This group comprises six quartz snuff bottles, two bowenite snuff bottles, and a hardstone snuff bottle of an unknown material. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8212 Six Agate Snuff Bottles 19th/20th Century This group comprises two snuff bottles with dragon decorations, two plain snuff bottles with beast-head handles, and two compressed rectangular form snuff bottles. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8214 Nine Hardstone Snuff Bottles

Lot 8217

8215 Six Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottles 20th Century

8216 Four Snuff Bottles

Comprising four snuff bottles of flattened form with various carvings, and two bottles of plain design. Tallest: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) excluding stopper

Of various sizes, shapes and materials including hardstone and glass, three carved with flowers and plants, one with an inscription to one side, most with stoppers. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $700 / 900

Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8213 Nine Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles The group comprises two nephrite snuff bottles, three bowenite snuff bottles, two green jasper snuff bottles, and two hardstone snuff bottles of unknown material. Tallest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8217 Five Organic Material Snuff Bottles* This group comprises two cinnabar lacquer snuff bottles, a tortoiseshell snuff bottle, and two mother-of-pearl snuff bottles. Tallest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8218 Lot 8221 Lot 8219

Lot 8222

Lot 8220

Lot 8223

Lot 8224

8221 Two Black Coral Snuff Bottles*

Lot 8225 8218 Six Organic Material Snuff Bottles*

8219 A Miniature Hornbill Covered Vase*

8220 An Amber Snuff Bottle

This group comprises two inside-painted hornbill snuff bottles, and four buffalo horn snuff bottles. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) excluding stopper

19th Century

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Of flattened form, with a flat lip and recessed flat foot surrounded by a foot rim, the well-hollowed bottle of an even, rich tone, with a stopper. Height: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Of flattened form, carved and pierced with peach bearing branches, the cover designed en suite. Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Lot 8226

1750-1850

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

One bottle carved with two birds upon prunus branches, and the other carved with a fish and sea grass, both with stoppers; accompanied by six hardstone snuff dishes varying in color, size and shape. Taller: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Lot 8227

8222 A Lac Burgaute Snuff Bottle 19th Century Of flattened ovoid form with a circular reserve enclosing flowers to the two larger sides, further surrounded by a diaper pattern, the smaller sides decorated en suite, stopper. Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8223 Ten Ceramic Snuff Bottles

8224 Four Enameled Snuff Bottles

8225 Nine Underglaze Blue Snuff Bottles

8226 Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles

8227 Two Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

19th/20th Century

Qianlong Marks, 19th Century and Later

19th Century

Early 20th Century

The group comprises six cylindrical form snuff bottles of various decorations, and three baluster form snuff bottles, each with a stopper. Tallest: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) excluding stopper

Comprising a rock crystal snuff bottle depicting a double-sided landscape of figures by a retreat or on a raft; and a glass snuff bottle of similar decoration, each signed ‘Zhou Leyuan’. Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) excluding stopper

Both bottles depicting a continuos landscape of a retreat by a river with mountains to the background, signed ‘Zhou Le Yuan’. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

This group comprises three cobalt-blue snuff bottles, three snuff bottles of polychrome on a crackled yellow ground with molded decorations, two famille rose snuff bottles with molded decorations, one white-glazed biscuit-fired snuff bottle with molded decorations of nine Buddhist lions at play, and one celadon-glazed snuff bottle. Tallest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

This group comprises two cloisonnÈ enamel snuff bottles, each decorated with mythical creatures including dragon, phoenix, dragon turtle and snake; and two painted enamel snuff bottles, one displaying scholars in garden, and the other displaying a prunus blossom on a cracked ice pattern. Tallest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8228

Lot 8231

Lot 8230

Lot 8229

Lot 8234

Lot 8233

Lot 8232

Lot 8235 8228 Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

8229 Three Inside-Painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottles

8230 Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

8231 Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

Early 20th Century

The first features a continuous landscape with eight horses; the second features two similar landscapes with mountains and rivers; the third features figures in a landscape to each side; each bottle signed ‘Zhou Leyuan’. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) excluding stopper

The first features two figures crossing a bridge to arrive at a retreat, the reverse depicting four goldfish in a lotus pond; the second features boys at leisure in a garden; the third features a fisherman navigating a raft, the reverse depicting antiques and auspicious plants, each bottle signed and with seals. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

The first features three boys huddled around a space heater and under a pine tree, the reverse depicting a fisherman navigating his raft against a strong headwind; the second features a shepherd with his goats, the reverse depicting a landscape; the third features a group of freshwater fish in a pond with reeds, the reverse depicting a vase containing lingzhi branches; each bottle signed ‘Zhou Leyuan’. Tallest: 2 7/16 inches (6.1 cm) excluding stopper

The first features insects above flowers and a goldfish pond, the reverse depicting calligraphy, flowers, fruits and antiques; the second and third bottles each featuring a garden rock and antiques to both sides. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 8232 Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

8233 Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

8234 Five Snuff Bottles

8235 Five Red Glass Snuff Bottles

19th Century

Qing Dynasty

Early 20th Century

The first depicts numerous magpies in winter; the second depicts a bird perched on a tree branch, the reverse showing a retreat by mountains; the third depicts two birds on a prunus tree, the reverse showing various flowers in ceramic containers; each bottle signed. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

The first features a hawk on a pine tree gazing at a rodent below, the reverse depicting prunus, orchid and lingzhi; the second is a conjoined bottle decorated with landscapes and antiques with flowers; the third features numerous boys at play in a garden; each bottle signed and with a seal. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) excluding stopper

This group comprises two overlay-decorated glass snuff bottles, one translucent white glass snuff bottle, one grisaille-painted handled snuff bottle depicting winter scenes, and an iron-red decorated snuff bottle featuring two warrior portraits. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

This group comprises two transparent ruby-red glass bottles of octagonal shape and are carved on either side with a raised faceted panel; two blood-red glass snuff bottles of flattened form with no decoration; and a ruby-red glass snuff bottle carved with animals and flowers. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 8236

Lot 8241

Lot 8240

Lot 8239

Lot 8242

8236 Nine Overlay-Decorated Glass Snuff Bottles This comprises two bottles with red-overlay on translucent glass, two bottles with green-overlay on translucent glass, two bottles with blue-overlay on translucent glass, and three bottles of opaque orange glass. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8237 Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles The first is a rutile quartz snuff bottle painted with a handful of goldfish in a lotus pond, dated to 1921, signed ‘Ye Zhongshan’, with one seal; the second is a rock crystal snuff bottle decorated with figures to each side, inscribed and signed ‘Ye Zhongshan’, with one seal, dated to 1916; the third is a clear glass snuff bottle depicting a landscape to each side, dated to 1898. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) excluding stopper

8238 Seven Glass Snuff Bottles 18th/19th Century This group comprises four opaque glass bottles of yellow, white and red colors; a glass bottle simulating realgar; and a black glass bottle with gold flecks simulating Fuzhou lacquer. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 8239 An Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle

8240 Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles

8241 Five Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles

20th Century

Early 20th Century

With one side depicting a man in a raft below two cartouches containing inscriptions, the reverse displaying a red-headed crane with a pine and peony, signed ‘Ding Erzhong’. Height: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm) excluding stopper

The first is a rock crystal snuff bottle of hexagonal form with decorations of a landscape, birds and flowers, and a poem; the second is a rock crystal snuff bottle depicting symbols of longevity such as crane, deer and pine, signed ‘Erzhong’ and dated to 1899; the third is a glass snuff bottle depicting a man on a raft approaching dwellings nestled in a mountainous landscape, the reverse showcasing various flowers in antique vessels. Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) excluding stopper

This group comprises three glass snuff bottles, one black-overlay-decorated glass snuff bottle, and a rock crystal snuff bottle. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

8242 Seven Overlay-Decorated Glass Snuff Bottles The group comprises six red-overlay glass snuff bottles, and a black-overlay glass snuff bottle. Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Private German Collection, acquired in China beginning in the 1960s.

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Chinese Glass 8245 A Translucent Sky Blue Glass Spittoon Qianlong Mark and of the Period With a small globular body opening to a large flaring mouth, resting on a short recessed foot incised with a Qianlong four-character mark within a square. Diameter: 4 1/4 inches (10.7 cm); Height: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass, acquired in the mid-1990s, Los Angeles. Exhibited: Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 22, pl. 9.

8246 An Opaque Yellow Glass Bottle Vase Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century Sandwiched with layers of white and yellow, the short circular foot incised with a Qianlong four-character mark. Height: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass, acquired in the late 1980s to early 1990s, Seattle.

Lot 8245

Exhibited: Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 30, pl. 14.

8247 A Blue Overlay Purple Glass Vase 19th Century Of elongated baluster form with a short cylindrical mouth and resting on a tall splayed foot, decorated with a ‘peacock blue’ overlay carved to depict a blossoming branch of plums, lilies, reeds and lingzhi. Height: 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass. Exhibited: Museum of Fine Arts, St Petersburg, Florida, January - May 1999. Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, December 1999 January 2000. Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011.

Lot 8246

Lot 8247

Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 97, pl. 57.

8248 A Blue Overlay and Transparent Green Glass Vase 18th Century With a short cylindrical neck and resting on a splayed foot, decorated with thick transparent cobalt blue overlay depicting a chilong, and another carved from cobalt blue mixed with white glass. Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass. Exhibited: Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 110-111, pl. 65.

8249 A Five-Colored Overlay White Glass Vase Daoguang Mark and of the Period With a flaring cylindrical neck, decorated with transparent glass overlays of turquoise, pale green, red and yellow-brown depicting lotus growing from scrolling waves, the mouth bordered with a band of incised key-fret above a row of bosses, two small qilong carved on either side of the neck, the base incised with a Daoguang four-character mark. Height: 7 5/8 inches (19.3 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 8248

Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass, acquired in the late 1990s, La Jolla, California. Exhibited: Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 114-115, pl. 67.

8250 A Small Yellow Glass Bottle Vase 18th/19th Century Of pear-form and narrow cylindrical neck, possibly a water dropper, the glass of opaque brownish-yellow sandwiched glass carved with a peacock beside a peony and another peacock beside a pine tree, the base with a lingzhi and rock work, the shoulder and mouth with a band of lappets, a chilong crawling around the neck. Height: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Lot 8249

Lot 8250

Lot 8251

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: The Welbeck Galleries Ltd., UK (Active 1912-1943). The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass. Exhibited: Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 42-43, pl. 22.

8251 An Enamel-Painted Glass Bottle Vase Yongzheng Mark, 20th Century The bulbous form painted in colorful enamels with two longtail birds perched upon gnarled autumn branches, above large blooming peonies issuing from leafy stems, reversed by an inscription and two seals, all against slightly purple-tinted transparent glass, the recessed base with a Yongzheng four-character mark. Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Works of Art 8252 Two Bronze Censers 17th/18th Century Each is of compressed globular body and is raised on a spreading foot and set with a pair of loop handles, an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark cast to the base, the larger censer with a footed bronze stand also with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark. Widest: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

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

8253 Two Bronze Tripod Censers 18th Century The first has a compressed body raised on three conical supports, and a pair of ‘bridge’-shaped handles that rise in a graceful curve from the rim, a four-character personal mark reading ‘jiangjiang jiazang’ cast in a square to the base; the second has twin upright handles, raised on three shaped feet, with a Xuande six-character mark to the base. Widest: 10 inches (25.4 cm) approximately

Lot 8252

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

Lot 8253

Lot 8254 Lot 8255

Lot 8257 Lot 8256 8254 A Pair of Bronze Vases

8255 Three Bronze Objects

Late Yuan/Early Ming Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Each with a tall neck decorated with geometric motifs above a compressed globular body and splayed foot decorated with further geometric designs, with horned dragon mask handles suspending loose rings. Height: 11 3/16 inches (28.4 cm) each

The first is a model of a seated Buddhist lion with its front left leg raised; the second is jue-form libation cup displaying an inscription dating the cup to the Zhengde reign (cyclical year equivalent to 1521); the third is a tripod pricket stand with a lotus leaf form bobeche. Tallest: 13 1/4 inches (33.6 cm) approximately

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

8256 Three Gilt-Bronze Belt Buckles

8257 Three Bronze Censers

Qing Dynasty

Comprising two buckles with white jade plaque insets, and a two-piece rounded buckle cast with three dragons. Widest: 3 3/16 inches (8.1 cm)

The first is a tripod censer of bombe form, a cast four-character personal mark within a square; the second is a compressed form censer raised on a circular foot, the recessed base displaying a stylized two-character mark within a square; the third is a rectangular-form censer raised on four shaped feet, the base is cast with an apocryphal raised Xuande six-character mark within a sunken rectangular panel. Widest: 5 3/16 (13.2 cm)

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

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

Lot 8258

8258 A Bronze Censer

8259 Four Metal Hand Warmers

17th Century

Qing Dynasty

Of bombĂ&#x2C6; form and with twin elephant-head handles, decorated with molded and chased archaic style motifs. Width: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

This group comprises two rectangular-form warmers each with a swing handle, decorated in relief with figures amongst foliage in a rocky landscape, the pierced cover similarly decorated; and two oval-form warmers each with a swing handle, the lids decorated with foliage. Widest: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

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

8260 A Parcel-Gilt Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Arrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vase Ming Dynasty Of compressed globular body, molded in high relief with a pair of chilong below taotie masks around the shoulder, supported on a high domed base with similar motif, the body molded with four flanges. Height: 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Lot 8259

Lot 8260

8261 A Gilt-Splashed Bronze Censer 17th/18th Century Of compressed globular form with a pair of handles formed as lion heads, the recessed base with a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark. Width: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000 Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

Lot 8261

8262 A Gilt-Bronze Wine Vessel with Silver Inlay Qing Dynasty The shallow ovoid form with a gilt lip set opposite a gilt beast-form loop handle, decorated in silver inlay with two rectangular reserves of birds and flowers, surrounded by an intricate wan-fret pattern below a key-fret border to the mouth, matching wood stand. Length: 4 inches (10.2 cm) including handle

Lot 8262

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 8263 A Gilt-Copper Alloy Covered Box Qianlong Mark The impressive rectangular cover exquisitely decorated in repousse with nine five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, each sinuous form shown entwining with intricately incised waves swirling around a front-facing wide-eyed dragon displayed at the center, all above a key-fret border and raised upon an ornately designed stand of tiered form, the flattened top delicately incised with swirling clouds and fitted with shaped lotus brackets to each corner, the sides with alternating bands of lappets and key-frets surrounding a band of shaped reserves containing character emblems to the waist, the base displaying an incised Qianlong six-character seal mark. Width: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000 Lot 8263

8264 A Massive Bronze Model of Zhenwu Ming Dynasty The Daoist divinity shown seated in full armor with dragon-head knee supports and a dragon breast plate, the right hand bearing a sword, a celestial scarf flowing around his head, seated before a tortoise and snake. Height: 30 inches (76.2 cm) approximately

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

Lot 8264

8265 A Large Cloisonné Enamel Jar Republic Period The bulbous form displaying various antiquities, seasonal flowers, fruit and decorations against a turquoise ground, all between bands of ruyi heads and lappets with a floral motif, the shoulder flanked by a pair of applied black and white sparrow-form handles. Height: 14 inches (35.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8265

Lot 8267

Lot 8268

Lot 8266 8266 A Cloisonné Enamel Vase 19th Century The gu-form enameled with colorful antiquities, auspicious emblems, flowers and various decorative medallions against a black ground, the recessed base with a matching wire-inlaid decoration. Height: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8267 A Cloisonné Enamel Bowl The interior decorated with confronting dragons centering a double-fish emblem, the exterior featuring six lions, the highly recessed base bearing a Yongzheng four-character mark. Diameter: 9 1/16 inches (23 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8268 A Cloisonné Enamel Vase 19th Century The baluster form vase decorated with a sinuous dragon above waves chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds and bats, the neck featuring stylized lotus flowers. Height: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8270

Lot 8271

Lot 8269 8269 A Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Vase 19th Century The rounded baluster form with a rigid arched handle attached to the body by a pair of stylized birds, the turquoise ground filled with archaistic designs depicting various animals and masks, each side with a pair of large inlaid tiger’s eye beads, the domed lid designed to match and topped by a lotus bud finial. Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm) including handle

8270 A Cloisonné Enamel Jar The bulbous form decorated with four sinuous yellow dragons and flaming pearls contained within borders of geometric scrolls, against a vibrant dark blue ground displaying a pattern of small cloud florets. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

8271 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel ‘Lotus’ Bowls 19th Century Both designed in the form of large pink lotus blossoms, the lobed walls creating lotus petals rising to a corresponding flower-form rim, with a green and red seed pod enameled to the floor, the flower-decorated foot encircled by overlapping leaves extending to the design on the recessed base. Each: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) in diameter

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

8272 A Cloisonné Enamel Footed Jardinière 19th Century The compressed circular-form container raised on four short lion-head feet with opposing dragons applied to the sides, the exterior displaying a crashing wave pattern in blue, teal and green. Width: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Lot 8272

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8273

8273 A Pair of Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Jardinières Jardinières: Qianlong Period Trees: 19th Century Each jardinière of foliated form and set with six champlevé enamel sides, the panels each with a stylized lotus in red, turquoise and blue enamels, all raised on six low lobed feet, each jardinière planted with intricately assembled trunks issuing amber, glass and hardstone pomegranate fruits and leaves. Height: 15 inches (38 cm) each approxiamtely

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

8274 A Massive Cloisonné Enamel Vase 20th Century The large baluster form colorfully enameled against a turquoise ground with auspicious Buddhist emblems and stylized lotus scrolls extending to neck and tall foot, further decorated with various ruyi-head and lappet bands encircling the body, accompanied by a matching wood stand. Height: 38 inches (96.5 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8275 A Cloisonné Enamel Chime

Lot 8275

Decorated in colorful enamels to both sides against a deep blue ground with the eight auspicious Buddhist emblems, further surrounded by bamboo branches and grains below a ruyi-head enclosing a parasol at the top, flanked by reserves enclosing geometric patterns, with scrolling shaped terminals. Width: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)

Lot 8274

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8276 8276 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Vases Qianlong Marks The double-gourd, compressed bulbous form vases finely decorated with stylized lotus scrolls entwining with bats in flight against a lush turquoise ground, further decorated with ruyi-head and lappet bands, the flat mouth and foot rims encircled by a blue key-fret pattern, each displaying the four-character mark on a recessed base further surrounded by lotus scrolls. Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Estimate: $12,000 / 18,000 8277 A Cloisonné Enamel Handled Vase Qianlong Mark The cylindrical-form vase decorated with a profusion of stylized lotus flowers on a turquoise ground, the bottle neck decorated en suite and flanked by a pair of dragon-form handles each suspending a ring, the high recessed base featuring an incised Qianlong four-character mark. Height: 8 11/16 inches (22 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 8277

8278 A Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censer Qianlong Mark The compressed globular-form ritual emblem with a pair of upright arching handles and three short feet, decorated throughout with a series of stylized lotus flowers on a turquoise ground, the base with an incised Qianlong mark. Height: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 8278

8279 A Painted and Cloisonné Enamel Box Qianlong Mark Of square form with rounded recessed corners, the slightly domed cover with a European subject reserve, displaying a beauty and her attendant painted in colorful enamels, surrounded by an ornate border of scrolling flowers against a brown ground, the sides of the box further embellished with cloisonné enamel flower scrolls, with a Qianlong four-character mark to the base. 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 inches (7.9 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

Lot 8279

Lot 8280

Lot 8281

Lot 8283

Lot 8282 8280 Two Painted Enamel Wares

8281 A Pair of Painted Enamel Vases

Republic Period

Qianlong Marks, Late Qing Dynasty

The first is a rectangular tray with chamfered corners, the interior decorated with a dense floral ground centering a lotus blossom, the second is a lobed stem bowl, the interior featuring five bats and numerous peaches centering an apocryphal Qianlong four-character by the imperial command reign mark, the exterior displaying five cartouches enclosing various decorations, the spreading stem painted with stylized lotuses. Widest: 10 7/8 inches (27.6 cm)

Both of rhombus form with a baluster bode, each side painted with two figures in a garden beneath birds or insects, all on a white ground, the base bearing a Qianlong four-character mark in blue enamel, wood stands. Height: 11 13/16 inches (30.3 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8282 A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Camels

8283 A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Vases

20th Century

Shown standing foursquare with the head turned to the side, the body decorated with scrolling decorations against a turquoise ground, the back displaying double humps creating a removable cover, fitted wood stands. Height: 16 1/8 inches (41 cm) of each excluding stand

Both of compressed gu-form, enameled with scrolling leafy lotus flowers and various decorative bands depicting butterflies, ruyi-heads and foliate scrolls against a turquoise ground, each body with notched vertical flanges in gilt. Height: 18 1/2 inches (46.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Lot 8284

Lot 8285

8284 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus 18th Century Seated on lotus throne with his hands in dhyana, adorned with jewelry, large earrings and a five-leafed crown, his shoulders covered with a scarf and swirling tresses, his hair arranged in a two-tiered chignon surmounted by a flaming jewel. Height: 6 15/16 inches (17.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8285 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yama and Chamunda 18th Century Yama shown striding in alidhasana on the back of a buffalo over a prostrated figure on a lotus base, his hands raised in vitarka mudra, with Chamunda balancing before him dressed in a deer skin, the base sealed with a double-vajra. Height: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 8286 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Manjushri 18th Century Finely cast seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, the hands held in vitarka and varada holding the stems of lilies flanking the shoulders, the face with a serene expression, crowned with an elaborate foliate tiara encircling the high chignon. Height: 7 1/16 inches (18 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 8286

Lot 8287 8287 A Black-Ground Thangka of Shabhuja Mahakala 18th Century Striding in alidhasana over a prostrated figure of Ganapati, holding a curved knife and skull cup in his principle hands and various implements in the others, clad in a tiger skin and adorned with a snake, the face ferocious with bared fangs and bulging eyes surmounted by a skull tiara, backed by a flaming aureole, with Buddhist deities above, below and to the sides, all amidst a mountainous landscape, with woven silk mounting depicting dragons, clouds and waves. 30 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches (76.8 x 55.2 cm) excluding mounting

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966). North Carolina Estate.

Lot 8288 8288 A Black-Ground Thangka of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi 18th Century With Chakrasamvara depicted in blue in yab-yum with his consort Vajravarahi, striding over the two prostrated figures of Bhairava and Kalaratri upon a lotus pedestal, amidst a verdant mountainous landscape encircled by a fiery aureole, with woven silk mounting depicting dragons, clouds and waves. 30 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches (76.8 x 52.7 cm) excluding mounting

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966). North Carolina Estate.

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Lot 8290

Lot 8293 Lot 8294

Lot 8292 8289 A Gilt-Bronze Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Implement (Phurba) The tripartite blade with two sinuous serpents borne from the mouths of two beasts, both further issuing from between the fangs of a makara, the central section with layers of double-lotus knobs stacked below a curving chopper opposite a vajra, the top displaying three wrathful deities wearing skull-crowns and encircling a horse head. Length: 17 inches (43.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8290 A Thai Gilt-Bronze Buddha Shown seated in ardhaparyankasana with his hands in dhyana, wearing a simple cloak draping over one shoulder, his face with a serene expression and downcast eyes framed by elongated earlobes, textured hair topped by a flaming finial, all supported upon an elaborately designed naga-form base rising to an impressive back displaying the seven graduating serpent heads, its scaly body coiling upon itself to form the rounded triangular base above a floral foot, further embellished by circular mirror ornaments. Height: 22 inches (55.8 cm) including base

8291 Two Gilt-Lacquered Ceramic Figures of Amitayus Late Qing Dynasty Each attired in princely raiment and raised upon a double lotus plinth, his hands holding a vessel. Height: 5 3/4 inches (14.1 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 8292 A Collection of Seven Silver Bangles

8293 A Pair of Gilt-Silver Lion-Form Cases

8294 Four Miniature Silver Decorations

Republic Period

Including three coiled dragon cuffs decorated with colorful stones and enameled details, two bracelets with dragon heads in opposition flanking either a sphere or a pearl to the center, and two silver bangles with enameled decorations of dragons and a character medallion. Widest: 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter approximately

The regal lions shown sitting upon a rectangular plinth housing a single drawer decorated with diaper patterns and flower scrolls, each with their right front paw grasping a ribboned ball in blue enamel, wearing an ornamented harness also enameled in blue hues, both marked â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;silverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the base. Height: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Including a pair of miniature lanterns with enameled decorations depicting flowers against a filigree ground, a fan-form brooch also with enameled decorations and mounted with stones against a filigree ground, and a small model of an armchair with a circular jadeite inset to the back, each stamped with a mark. Tallest: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

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

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

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Lot 8300

8295 A Pair of Silver Mandarin Duck-Form Boxes

8296 Two Gilt-Silver Pheasant-Form Boxes

Republic Period

Both elaborately designed with delicate filigree feathers alternating with rows of layered feathers displaying brilliant enamels, the removable heads forming the covers, each stamped ‘silver’ to one foot. Tallest: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Depicting the male and female avian forms with vibrantly enameled feathers alternating with filigree and wire scrolls, further embellished with green and orange beads, the removable wings forming each cover. Longest: 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm) approximately

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

Republic Period

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

8297 Three Gilt-Silver Lidded Containers with Enamel Decoration Republic Period The two larger containers of lobed cylindrical form rising to a bulbous flower-form lid with corresponding lobes, topped by a floral filigree finial, the lid and each lobed panel ornately decorated in vibrant enamels and stones to depict various birds, flowers and fruit against a mesh ground; the third container also of cylindrical form composed of layers of raised bands mounted with various colorful stones, coin medallions and enameled decorations against a mesh ground, with sections interspaced by jade bangles; all three containers marked ‘silver’ to the base. Tallest: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

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

8298 Two Silver Ornaments

8299 Two Gilt-Silver Bracelets

The first a cuff bracelet decorated with auspicious emblems and billowing ribbons; the second a colorfully enameled belt buckle designed in intricate openwork with figures, birds, deer, and lush flowers. Widest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Both comprising domed ovoid sections hinged together to form each bracelet, the sections decorated with filigree and mounted with various colored stones, further embellished in either colorful enamels or filigree depicting butterflies and flowers, both stamped ‘silver’ on the clasp. Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8300 Two Gilt-Silver Tobacco Pouches* 19th Century Both of similar curving shape constructed from leather and heavily decorated with silver and gilt-silver mounts displaying elaborate flower scrolls, birds, butterflies and fish, the center of each flap mounted with a coral bead, each with a strap ornament. Widest: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8301 Three Chinese Export Silver Cases Late 19th Century This group consists of two silver filigree cases each decorated with dragons, and a hinged cigarette case chased with a dragon amongst clouds with the reverse featuring a bird with prunus and bamboo. Tallest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

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

Lot 8301

8302 A Chinese Export Silver Bowl with Purple Glass Insert

Lot 8302

19th/20th Century The reticulated silver exterior ornately designed with meandering leafy prunus branches, stamped with two marks to the base, the interior fitted with a translucent purple glass bowl insert, accompanied by a wood stand raised upon four s-form feet. Diameter: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm); Weight: 6.96 ounces (197.5 g) of silver bowl

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

Lot 8303

Lot 8305 Lot 8304 8303 Five Chinese and Japanese Export Silver Objects

8304 A Three-Piece Chinese Export Tea Service

8305 A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls

Early 20th Century

Comprising a three-piece tea service with teapot, sugar and creamer, each decorated with dragons and bamboo; and two circular lidded boxes decorated with an iris motif, stamped ‘Kuhn’ and ‘Komor’. Widest: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm); Total Weight: 58 ounces (1647 g) approximately

Comprising a teapot, a creamer and a sugar container, each chased with a sinuous dragon, and with two stamped marks. Widest: 8 inches (20.3 cm); Total Weight: 27.98 ounces (793.5 g)

Each with chased dragons facing a flaming pearl over incised waves, the base with three stamped marks. Diameter: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) each; Total Weight: 17.7 ounces (360.5 g)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Early 20th Century

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8306 A Silver Sweetmeat Lidded Tray 20th Century The pumpkin-form vessel decorated with birds and flowers, the interior containing eight side trays and a central circular tray, each with an incised floral decoration. Diameter: 9 3/4 inches (24.7 cm); Weight: 53 7/10 ounces (1523 g)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8306 8307 A Silver Sweetmeat Lidded Stem Tray 20th Century The basket-form vessel decorated with dragons and bamboo, the pierced lid with a peach-group finial, with twin arching handles. Diameter: 11 1/8 inches (28.2 cm); Weight: 50.3 ounces (1426 g)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8308 A Chinese Export Silver Tray The oval-shaped base rising to a bamboo-form rim, the floor and interior walls decorated with three large sinuous dragons, with stamped marks to the base. Width: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm); Weight: 16.8 ounces (476 g)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8307

Lot 8308

8309 Six Chinese Export Silver Items 20th Century The group comprises a pair of handled baskets, a pair of covered tea cups with matching saucers, and a pair of glass tea cup holders with associated lids. Widest: 7 inches (17.8 cm); Total Weight: 38.8 ounces (1100 g) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8309

8310 A Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Box 20th Century In the form of a pumpkin, the cover finely chased to depict the eight Daoist immortals, each riding a fierce mythical beast or animal, accented with a peach-form finial, the interior featuring a central circular tray depicting Shoulao riding a crane, surrounded by eight further shaped trays, each containing one of the eight Daoist symbols, the recessed base stamped ‘925 silver’ and ‘Made in Shanghai’ in Chinese characters. Diameter: 10 inches (25.4 cm); Weight: 88.46 ounces (2500 g) approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 8310

Lot 8311

8311 A Set of Four Gilt-Silver Filigree and Enameled Female Warriors 20th Century Depicting Sun Guanniang (Jin Dynasty), Hua Mulan (Sui Dynasty), Mu Guiying (Northern Song Dynasty), and Liang Hongyu (Southern Song Dynasty), each accompanied by their respective weapons and attributes, with well-carved faces and hands composed of tinted organic materials, their armor intricately designed and heavily ornamented with variously colored beads in stone and glass, further heightened by vibrantly enameled designs depicting flowers, dragons, phoenixes, feathers, and an array of patterns, each with large gilt beast-heads to both shoulders and to the front of their belts, accompanied by rectangular wire-inlaid stands displaying a corresponding name plate attached to the front. Tallest: 28 1/4 inches (71.7 cm) including stand approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 8313

Lot 8312 8312 A Group of Red Coral Carvings* 20th Century

Including one figural group of a beauty with two attendants carrying baskets, one small covered vase with prunus branches and birds, two fish carvings, and a squirrel and grape group. Tallest: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000 Provenance: Private Estate Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.

8313 A Coral Figural Group* 20th Century Depicting a maiden with an attendant and birds, the maiden shown holding a bird perch suspended by a chain, the coral of an even salmon-red hue. Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm) excluding wood stand

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 Provenance: Private Estate Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.

8314 A Coral Figural Group* 20th Century Depicting a celestial maiden holding a basket with a hanging chain ornament, accompanied by an attendant, the coral of an even salmon-red hue. Height: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Lot 8314

Provenance: Private Estate Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot 8315

Lot 8316

Lot 8317

Lot 8320 Lot 8318 Lot 8319 8315 Three Cinnabar Lacquer Boxes

8316 A Cinnabar Lacquer Bowl

8317 An Amber Court Necklace

19th Century

Late Ming Dynasty

19th/20th Century

The group comprises two boxes with lids decorated with figures in a garden scene, and a box with a decorated lid featuring birds in a dense floral ground. Width: 5 11/16 inches (14.5 cm) each

The lacquer exterior carved with a continuous depiction of scholars in leisurely activities, the interior and the recessed base covered in black lacquer. Diameter: 6 11/16 inches (16.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Comprising one hundred and eight amber beads of rich honey tone and dark inclusions, interspaced by three large rose quartz beads, centering open drop tassel and three counterweight tassels composed of green glass beads and additional rose quartz beads, each terminating in a drop-form bead with a white-metal cap. Length: 44 1/2 inches (113 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8318 A Cinnabar Lacquer Lidded Box 19th Century The circular lid carved with a bearded scholar and two boys in a rock work and pine strewn mountainous landscape. Diameter: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8319 An Amber and Jadeite Court Necklace Comprising one hundred and eight amber beads with three jadeite bead spacers, and a two-part glass double-gourd bead. Length: 58 inches (147.3 cm) approxiamtely

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8320 A Tixi Lacquer Seal Paste Box 18th Century The compressed circular form container carved with a ruyi design. Diameter: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8324

Lot 8325

Lot 8326

8321 A Lacquered Wood Brush Pot with Gilt Decoration

8322 A Bamboo Traveling Birdcage

Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty The square form with flat corner panels, gilt-painted to depict various flowers including chrysanthemums, peonies, prunus and lotuses, interspaced by panels of ornate flower scrolls, the base bearing a Qianlong four-character mark. Height: 5 7/8 inches (15 cm)

Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the rectangular frame, fitted with wood bird feeders inset with underglaze blue porcelain plaques depicting landscapes, also fitted with various carved fixtures and perches, accompanied by a wood carrying case. Height: 12 1/8 inches (30.8 cm) including case

Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the domed cylindrical frame, the basket-weave base raised upon feet carved with flowers, fitted with a metal hanger decorated with carved wood dragons, two famille rose feeders, various fixtures and a gnarled branch-form perch. Height: 23 1/2 inches (59.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Provenance: Bay Area Private Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1980s.

8324 A Small Bamboo Birdcage

8325 A Barrel-Form Bamboo Birdcage

8326 A Bamboo Birdcage

Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the cylindrical frame, the base and feet carved with figural landscapes, fitted with a metal flower-form hanger, two gilt-painted coral-red ground porcelain feeders, various fixtures, and a jadeite ring-form thumb handle; accompanied by a carved wood fish-form stand. Height: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the cylindrical frame, fitted with a metal hanger, two underglaze blue porcelain bird feeders, and various carved fixtures and perches, raised upon feet carved with dragons confronting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medallions, accompanied by feeding tongs. Height: 23 3/4 inches (60.3 cm)

Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the tall cylindrical frame with rounded edges, the base, door and extended feet heavily carved with birds, flowers and lush trees, fitted with a metal grapevine-form hanger, three underglaze blue porcelain feeders, various fixtures and a carved wood perch. Height: 30 1/4 inches (77 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: Bay Area Private Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1980s.

Early 20th Century

8323 A Bamboo Birdcage

Lot 8327

Lot 8328

8327 A Bamboo Birdcage Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the cylindrical frame, the base, door and feet reticulated with birds and flowers, fitted with a metal dragon-form hanger, two famille rose feeders, various fixtures and a perch. Height: 24 1/2 inches (62.2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: Bay Area Private Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1980s.

8328 Two Tixi Lacquer Lidded Boxes Republic Period Each domed cover and base carved through the layers of black and red lacquer with registers of concentric ruyi-heads, the interiors and recessed base covered in black lacquer. Widest: 12 Inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

8329 An Amber Necklace Comprising hundreds of graduated circular beads of irregular flattened form, the amber displaying various shades of opaque orange hues. Length: 33 1/2 inches (85.1 cm) overall

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8329

Lot 8330

8330 A Butterscotch Amber Necklace Composed of thirty-eight amber beads, each of irregular ovoid form displaying a warm butterscotch tone, strung on a white metal chain. Length: 51 inches (129.5 cm) overall approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8332

Lot 8331

Lot 8333

Lot 8334 8331 A Duan Stone Ink Stone

8332 Three Chinese Seals

Qing Dynasty

Of rectangular contour with rounded corners, carved to the top with a dragon and a chilong emerging from clouds, the reverse with an inscription. Length: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

The first a bronze seal of thin square form topped by a sitting beast, cast with characters to the seal face; the second a small rounded soapstone seal depicting a long tail bird in relief, with a carved circular seal face; the third a white metal seal decorated in openwork with scrolling designs, the seal face with a quatrefoil reserve enclosing faint characters. Widest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8333 A Carved Ink Stone The rectangular implement carved with a four-clawed dragon within stylized clouds and above a carp emerging from waves, the base bearing an inscription, with hardwood covers. Length: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8334 A Zitan Covered Box Qing Dynasty The square-form lid exquisitely carved with four bats in a circular formation with alternating lotus flowers and centering a stylized longevity character, all within borders of scrolling designs, the sides decorated en suite, the cover resting on a low-sided enclosure, all above four curved short feet at the axis. 10 3/8 x 10 3/8 x 3 1/4 inches (26.3 x 26.3 x 8.2 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

Lot 8335

8335 Two Painted Stone Tablescreens

Lot 8336

Qing Dynasty The rectangular mottled dark green stone panels painted to both sides with celestial landscapes, depicting various robed figures in cloud-filled dreamlike settings heightened by gilt-painted details, each panel set within a huanghuali frame, the stands partially carved from huanghuali and decorated with openwork foliate scrolls. Height: 16 1/8 inches (41 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8336 A Set of Eight Molded Ink Sticks Of various shapes, each ink stick molded with a different figural landscape scene heightened by faint polychrome pigments, the reverse and sides with inscriptions, accompanied by a fitted storage box. Tallest: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8337 A Pair of Lacquered-Wood Stags Republic Period Each shown sitting in a recumbent position with their legs tucked underneath, nicely lacquered to depict a mottled brown coat heightened with gilt paint and flowers blossoms, the antlers and hooves also painted gold, raised upon a short shaped base with dark blue wave-form designs. Taller: 35 inches (88.9 cm)

Lot 8337

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Furniture

Lot 8340 8340 A Pair of Jade and Hardstone-Embellished Lacquer Wall Panels* Republic Period Each hanging panel of quatrefoil-form, the black-lacquered ground overlaid with carved jade, agate and tinted organic materials, depicting fruitful branches and flowers, various vessels, scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s implements, books, scrolls, chimes, decorative carvings and ornaments, each composition set within a cinnabar lacquer frame intricately carved with flowers and butterflies against a diaper ground. 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches (54.6 x 80 cm) each

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Private Estate Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.

8341 A Polychrome Bone-Decorated Six-Panel Folding Screen Republic Period Heavily decorated in painted bone overlay with a continuous landscape scene depicting the Daoist Immortalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; paradise against a brown-lacquered ground and gilt-painted details, all between wood panels carved with entwining geometric and foliate scrolls, the reverse of each panel painted in subdued hues with various birds and flowers against a black-lacquered ground. 72 1/4 x 96 x 1 1/4 inches (183.5 x 243.8 x 3.2 cm) overall

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

Lot 8341

8342 A Hardwood Decorated Side Table Republic Period Of scroll form with each rounded end displaying carved dragons and geometric scrolls, the top inset with three burlwood panels above an apron depicting rings and additional geometric scrolls, raised upon shaped legs carved with scrolling flowers and tasseled ornaments. 32 3/4 x 46 x 16 inches (83.2 x 116.8 x 40.6 cm)

Lot 8342

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8343

8343 A Pair of Huanghuali Side Tables 20th Century Each designed with a single-panel floating top over a shaped, beaded apron displaying stylized foliated scrolls, supported upon four circular-sectioned legs joined together by a single shelf in the center. 31 x 28 x 15 inches (78.7 x 71 x 38.1 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8344 8344 A Pair of Huanghuali Flower Stands

8345 Two Rosewood Horseshoe-Back Armchairs

8346 A Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Both designed with a recessed hexagonal-form top with a foliated rim, resting above a wide layered apron carved with openwork reserves of stylized dragons, pierced geometric shapes, and scrolling foliage, all supported upon six cabriole legs with foliated scroll feet attached to a hexagonal base designed to match the top. 28 1/2 x 19 x 21 inches (72.4 x 48.3 x 53.3 cm) each

19th Century

Late 20th Century

Both of similar design, each rectangular seat with a single panel inset, the rectangular back splat elegantly curving between the top rail and seat, the legs with simple arch-shaped aprons joined by stretchers. First: 41 x 26 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches (104.1 x 66.7 x 51.4 cm); Second: 40 1/4 x 27 x 20 1/4 inches (102.2 x 68.6 x 51.4 cm)

Each rectangular seat with a single panel inset, the rectangular back splat carved with a ruyi head, the legs with an arch-shaped apron joined by stretchers, the front with a foliated stretcher. 40 1/2 x 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches (103 x 60.3 x 50.2 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

20th Century

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield, November 2, 1989, Lot 1238.

Lot 8345

Lot 8346

8347 A Huanghuali Folding Stool 20th Century The slatted seat hinged to either side of the center support allowing the stool to collapse, the shaped aprons carved with simple foliate scrolls, supported upon two pairs of legs joined at the midpoint by a chrysanthemum-form pin and brass mounts, the front legs connected to a footrest with an interlocking triple lozenge and corner mounts in brass. 18 3/4 x 22 x 22 inches (47.6 x 55.8 x 55.8 cm) approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 8347

Lot 8348

8348 A Huanghuali Folding Stool 20th Century The slatted seat hinged to either side of the center support allowing the stool to collapse, the shaped aprons carved with simple foliate scrolls, supported upon two pairs of legs joined at the midpoint by a chrysanthemum-form pin and brass mounts, the front legs connected to a footrest with an interlocking triple lozenge and corner mounts in brass. 22 x 22 x 25 3/4 inches (55.8 x 55.8 x 65.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 8349 A Pair of Canton Famille Rose Garden Stools 19th Century

Lot 8349

Each of barrel form heavily decorated to the exterior with various reserves depicting figures, flowers and birds, surrounded by colorful floral designs, the body further encircled by two bands of raised gilt-painted bosses and coin form apertures to the sides and seat. 18 3/4 x 14 x 14 inches (47.6 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 8350 A Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs and Side Table Each chair with a rectangular seat with a multi panel inset, the rectangular back splat carved with shaped flanges, the legs with an arch-shaped apron joined by stretchers; the side table of square form and decorated en suite. Chairs: 39 x 26 x 21 inches (99 x 66 x 53 cm) each; Table: 19 1/2 x 18 x 18 inches (50 x 46 x 46 cm)

Estimate: $60,000 / 80,000

Lot 8350

Textiles

Lot 8352 Lot 8351

Lot 8353

8351 A Group of Embroidered Textiles and Accessories

8352 A Group of Textile Panels and Fragments

Qing Dynasty

19th/20th Century

Including a pair of civil rank badges displaying a fifth rank silver pheasant against blue could florets surrounding auspicious symbols; a metallic-thread civil rank badge with an eighth rank quail against a floral diaper ground; another pair of rank badges embroidered in polychrome metallic threads, both lacking the central bird emblem; a pair of kidney-shaped purses worked in counted stitch with auspicious golden characters against a blue and black wan-fret ground; a pair of silk shoes embroidered with colorful scrolling double gourds; and a pair of replacement silk heels depicting colorful birds and clouds. Badges: 11 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (30x 31.7 cm) each approximately

Including a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; panel woven in blue, green and gilt threads against an orange ground; an embroidered brown-ground panel couched in metallic-wrapped threads with floral medallions; five pairs of embroidered sleeve bands depicting dragons, figures, gardens, and auspicious symbols; and one dedicatory banner with inscriptions couched in giltwrapped threads. Largest: 29 1/4 x 61 inches (74.3 x 155 cm)

8353 An Embroidered Red-Ground Daoist Subject Wall Panel 19th Century The vertical wall hanging embroidered in satin stitch with colorful threads to depict Magu holding a vessel accompanied by a deer, further bordered by the Eight Immortals, vibrant flowers, cranes and phoenixes. 89 x 52 inches (226 x 132 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8354 A Woven Informal Robe Ming and Qing Dynasty Elements The heavily constructed seasonal robe decorated with large leafy flowers in red, blue and green, the overall heightened by couched metallic-wrapped threads, designed with a floral band just above the skirt, with multicolored striped borders, collar and cuffs finished by a thick dark blue velvet edging, the side opening with coral bead buttons. Length: 58 inches (147.3 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Jon Eric Riis, Arts of Pacific Asia Show, San Francisco, 2009.

Lot 8354

Lot 8356

Lot 8355 8355 A Han Style Blue-Ground Lady’s Informal Coat

8356 An Embroidered Silk Skirt and an Informal Coat

8357 A Brocade Blue-Ground ‘Dragon’ Robe

19th Century

The sky blue silk damask woven with dragon medallions, with cream-colored borders, collar and cuffs embroidered in colorful silk threads and metallic-wrapped threads to depict figures and butterflies amidst lush garden settings, further enclosed by two layers of woven ribbons, with side opening. Length: 40 1/2 inches (102.8 cm) approximately

The pleated skirt of orange silk woven with auspicious emblems and clouds in dark gray, with black, blue and cream borders embroidered with figures amidst lush gardens, finished by a gray fur trim; the coat of Han style and embroidered with large colorful floral medallions against a blue ground, with embroidered cream borders, collar and cuffs. Length: 40 inches (101.6 cm) of skirt

Displaying nine five-clawed golden dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst colorful swirling clouds, featuring auspicious emblems, character medallions and cranes throughout, all above crashing waves and a golden lishui border to the skirt. Length: 55 inches (139.7 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,500

Lot 8357

19th Century

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books featuring the Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman

Michaan’s Auctions is pleased to have the opportunity to present a substantial selection of fine modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy works from the private collection of a prominent Kuomingtang Government Statesman. The International Statesman’s several years as Chiang Kai-shek’s personal envoy, as well as his noted work with top foreign administrations, placed him in the distinct position to meet and socialize with famous artists of his time, allowing his personal interest and love of the arts to flourish. This distinguished and exquisite collection can be largely attributed to the unique life-long personal relationships that the Statesman was able to develop with the artists. Many of the paintings served as gifts and tokens of their friendships throughout the years, commemorating anything from special life events to simple gestures of affection. Most noteworthy of these friendships were the ones that he had with Master Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien) and Master Huang Junbi, whose masterpieces comprise thirteen impressive lots being offered at auction. The Statesman’s friendship with Master Zhang Daqian began in 1941 when Master Zhang was commissioned to work in the Dunhuang Buddhist caves, copying and restoring the ancient murals housed within. At this time, the Statesman was Mayor of a city located 1000 km away from the caves, and after hearing about the artist’s valuable work, he made the long journey to meet Master Zhang and deliver water to the artist’s camp in the middle of desert. In the years to follow, their friendship spanned many more miles as Master Zhang moved from China to Hong Kong, to Brazil, to Japan, to Pebble Beach, and then to Taipei, attesting to the pair’s life-long and lasting bond. In 1949 or shortly thereafter, the Statesman’s friendship with Master Huang Jungbi began. Widely known as one of the art teachers of Madame Soong Mei-ling (Madame Chiang Kai-shek), Master Huang was very likely introduced to the Statesman through this famous connection. In later years, Master Huang became a nearby neighbor, solidifying their platonic relationship as he and the Statesman often visited each other after dinner. To this day, the Statesman’s family can still recall Master Huang’s love of good food and his warm, welcoming smile. This exciting auction features twenty-five superb lots from the Statesman’s private painting collection, providing buyers with an outstanding once in a lifetime opportunity to add excellent artworks and intriguing pieces of history to their collections.

Lot 8360

Lot 8361

8360 After Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322): Life of Tao Yuanming Qing Dynasty Hand scroll, ink on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Mengfu’, with two seals. 140 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (355.6 x 34.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8361 After Qiu Ying (1494-1552): Life on the River Qing Dynasty Hand scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Qiu Ying’, with three seals. 104 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (265 x 29.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8362 A Handscroll: Landscape Sectioned into calligraphy and painting; ink and color on paper, signed ‘Wen Zhengming’ (1470-1559) with multiple seals; calligraphic sections dated 1858, inscribed and signed ‘Peng Ruiyu’ and ‘He Tongyun’ (1811-1859) with multiple seals. Painting: 62 1/2 inches (159 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8362

Lot 8365

Lot 8363

Lot 8364

8363 Manner of Zhou Zhimian (Active 1580-1610): Birds on a Snowy Branch 19th Century Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed ‘Zhou Zhimian’, with one seal. 46 3/4 x 27 inches (118.8 x 68.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Witter Bynner (1881-1968) Collection. Roswell Museum, New Mexico.

8364 Attributed to Ma Shouzhen (1548-1604): Bamboo, Orchid and Rock Hanging scroll, ink on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Ma Shouzhen’, with four seals. 44 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (113 x 36.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 8365 A Folding Fan with Painting and Calligraphy Calligraphy by an unidentified artist, one seal; the reverse painted with ink and color on paper, dated and inscribed by various artists, signed with one seal; accompanied with silk fan case. Diameter: 20 inches (51 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8366 Attributed to Zheng Xie (1693-1765): Poem in Running Script Calligraphy Ink on paper, dated December of 1736 and signed ‘Zheng Xie’ with two seals, framed and glazed. 6 x 10 inches (15 x 25 cm)

Lot 8366

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8367 8367 Various Artists: An Album of Fifty-Six Fan Paintings and Calligraphy Circa Jiaqing Period (1760-1820) Each painted in ink and color on paper, with inscriptions all dedicated to Mr. ‘Jiao Tang Daren’ (‘Zhu Weibi’ (1770-1840)), with dates, seals and signatures by a group of ‘Jinshi’ (successful candidates in the highest imperial civil service examination) including, but not limited to ‘Zhang Yuan’ (1785-?), ‘Li Yanzhang’ (1794-1836), ‘Lin Qing’ (1791-1846), ‘Yang Changxu’ (unknown), ‘Xie Gongming’ (1754-1820), ‘Chen Jun’ (1779-1828), ‘Zhang Shuxun’ (unknown), ‘Zhang Xianghe’ (1785-1862), ‘Shen Bingyuan’ (1819-1857), ‘Lu Bingshu’ (?-1862), ‘Qi Shiyan’ (unknown), ‘Xu Naigu’ (1785-1835) and ‘Chang Yi’ (unknown); all mounted as an album, covers lined with padded silk. Album Size: 23 3/4 x 12 inches (60 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

Lot 8368

Lot 8370

Lot 8369

8368 After Yun Shouping (1633-1690): Flowers and Birds Qing Dynasty Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, dated to 1687 and signed, with three seals. 63 1/2 x 32 inches (161.3 x 81.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Shirley Cranford, Burlingame, purchased in 1975-1977.

8369 After Wu Li (1632-1718): An Album of Eight Watercolors Mounted, each page with ink on silk, one seal; last page inscribed and dated August 1780, signed ‘Yushan Wu Li’ with three seals. 7 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (18 x 26 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8370 Manner of Zhou Xun (1649-1729): God of Laughter 19th Century Hanging scroll, ink and color on sill, inscribed and signed ‘Zhou Xun’, with two seals. 52 x 24 1/2 inches (132.1 x 62.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Roswell Museum, New Mexico.

8371 Style of Jiang Tingxi (1669-1732): Auspicious Plants 18th Century Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Jiang Tingxi’, with two seals. 35 1/2 x 14 inches (90.2 x 35.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8371

Lot 8372

Lot 8373

8372 Unidentified Artist: Landscape with Bridge Qing Dynasty Hanging scroll, ink on silk, inscribed and signed, with four seals. 50 x 14 inches (127 x 35.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 8373 Manner of Gu Luo (1762-after 1837): Beauty on Horse Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, with one seal. 46 x 15 inches (116.8 x 38.1 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8374

8374 Attributed to Yuan Ying (Active: 1765-1785): A Six-Panel Folding Screen Depicting a mountainous landscape in two sections, ink and color on silk, the lower left with a signature â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Erfeng Yuan Ying,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; two seals. Each Panel: 68 x 26 3/4 (173 x 68 cm) approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 8375 Attributed to Wang Hui (1632-1717): Landscape after Dong Yuan (d. 962) Qing Dynasty Ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed, with two seals, framed and glazed. 53 1/4 x 17 inches (135.2 x 43.1 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

Lot 8375

8376 Fei Xiaolou (1801-1850): Four Silk Paintings of Beauties Each painted with ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed with one seal, framed and glazed. 11 3/4 x 9 inches (30 x 23 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 8376

Lot 8377 8377 Ju Lian (1828-1904): Flower and Insects Ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ju Lian,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; one seal, framed and glazed. 39 3/4 x 14 inches (101 x 35.5 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000 Provenance: Private Collection, Oakland, CA.

8378 Ouyang Shu (1869-1910): Calligraphy in Seal Script Late Qing Dynasty Mounted as album leaves, color on paper, sixteen leaves in total, inscribed and signed, with multiple seals, with rosewood covers. 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches (26 x 15.9 cm) of each leaf

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 8378

Lot 8381

Lot 8379

Lot 8380

8379 Zuo Xiaotong (1857-1924): Calligraphy in Clerical Script Early 20th Century Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signed ‘Zuo Xiaotong’ with two seals. 64 x 15 3/4 inches (162.5 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8380 After Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Two Volumes of Insect, Flower and Animal Woodblock Paintings Mounted, each painted with ink and color on paper and sealed, some with titles, dates, inscriptions and signatures; each album with title slip and title page dated 1951, signed ‘Ye Gong Chuo’ (1881-1968) with one seal, published in 1955; fitted in a hardcover case lined with silk. Each Volume: 8 1/2 x 12 1/3 inches (22 x 31 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8381 Zhang Jiakai (19th Century): Dwelling in the Mountain Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, singed ‘Zhang Jiakai’, with two seals. 19 1/4 x 46 inches (48.9 x 116.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 8382 Anonymous: Beauty 19th Century Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper. 34 x 12 1/2 inches (86.3 x 31.7 cm)

Lot 8382

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8383 Ju Lian (1828-1904): Narcissus and Lingzhi Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Ju Lian’, with one seal, dated to 1903. 35 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (90.2 x 26.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 8384 8384 Attributed to Ren Yi (Ren Bonian, 1840-1895): Rider and Horse Originally a fan painting, now mounted, ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed and signed ‘Bonian’ with one seal, framed and glazed. 19 3/4 x 7 inches (50.2 x 17.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8383

8385 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 8385

Lot 8387 Lot 8386 8386 Wang Yachen (1894-1983): Birds and Prunus Ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed, dated 1963, signed ëYachení with three seals, framed and glazed. 36 x 23 1/4 inches (91.5 x 59 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist during the early 1960s, and thence by descent within the family to the present owner.

8387 Wu Hao (b. 1930): Bamboo and Rock Dated by inscription to 1979 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Wu Hao’, with hour seals. 37 x 18 inches (94 x 45.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8388 8388 Li Qiujun (1899-1973) and Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Bird and Flower Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed and signed ‘Zhang Daqian’, with two seals, dated to 1948; the upper left inscribed and signed ‘Li Qiujun’, with one seal, dated to 1947. 27 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (69.2 x 32.3 cm)

8389 Cai Pingfan (1891-1973): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Cai Pingfan’, with one seal, dated to 1972. 53 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches (135.2 x 33.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8389

Lot 8390

Lot 8391

8390 Ou Haonian (b. 1935): Flowers

8391 Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Sun Moon Lake

Ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Haonian’, with two seals, mounted. 37 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches (94.1 x 29.2 cm)

Ink on paper, the right side dated 1962, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with two seals, mounted. 23 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (60 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8392 Huang Junbi (1898-1991), Luo Jialun (1897-1962): Mt. Emei Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, upper right inscribed, dated to 1951, signed ‘Huang Junbi, with two seals; the upper left inscribed, signed ‘Luo Jialun’, with one seal. 46 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches (118.1 x 57.8 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8392

8393 Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Waterfall Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1969, inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Huang Junbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with three seals. 49 1/4 x 24 1/2 inches (125.7 x 62.2 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8393

8394 Huang Junbi (1898-1991), Luo Jialun (1897-1969): Prunus Painted in ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with two seals; calligraphy signed ‘Jialun’ with one seal; together mounted as a hanging scroll. Largest: 23 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (60 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8394

8395 Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Pine and Waterfall Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1971, inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Huang Junbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with two seals. 47 x 23 3/4 inches (119.5 x 60.3 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8395

8396 Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Eagle Hanging scroll, ink on paper, the right side dated 1982, inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Huang Junbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with three seals. 46 1/2 x 23 1/4 inches (118 x 59 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8396

8397 Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Scholar by the Riverbank Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the upper left dated 1978, inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Huang Junbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with three seals. 26 x 13 inches (66 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8397

Lot 8398

8398 Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Waterfall in Autumn Ink and color on paper, the upper left inscribed and signed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Huang Junbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with two seals, mounted. 22 x 11 3/4 inches (56 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8399 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Horse Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1971, inscribed, signed and with five seals. 54 x 27 1/4 inches (137.2 x 69.2 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Painted in New York in 1971 prior to the development of laser eye surgery in 1972, this painting records Zhang Daqianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle with his deteriorating eyesight due to age and diabetes. Zhang Daqian dedicated this painting to the Statesmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young daughter because of her love and passion for horses. A departure from his usual repertoire, Zhang Daqianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone horse is considered an extremely rare subject matter.

Lot 8399

8400 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Prunus and Bamboo Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed with three seals. 58 x 23 inches (147 x 58 cm)

Estimate: $100,000 / 150,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. No other finger paintings by Zhang Daqian have ever been offered for sale at auction. This painting demonstrates Zhang Daqianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to skillfully use his fingers and nails to execute the winter scene of prunus and bamboo issuing from a garden rock.

Lot 8400

8401 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Lang Jingshan (1892-1995): Longevity Ink on paper, the upper left dated to 1982, inscribed and signed ‘Lang Jingshan’, with one seal; the lower left inscribed and signed ‘Daqian’ with two seals, mounted. 12 1/2 x 15 inches (31.7 x 38 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

Lot 8401

8402 Yan Xishan (1883-1960): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Yan Xishan’, with one seal. 27 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (70 x 34.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Yan Xishan was a Chinese warlord who served in the government of the Republic of China. Yan effectively controlled the province of Shanxi from the 1911 Xinhai Revolution to the 1949 Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War.

Lot 8402

Lot 8403 8403 Dong Zuobin (1895-1963): Calligraphy in Oracle Script Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Dong Zuobing’, with two seals. 36 1/4 x 11 inches (92 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Dong Zuobin, an employee of the Institute of History and Philology of the Chinese National Academy, led the first official excavation at Anyang between October 7 and 31, 1928. Born in Nanyang, He’nan Province, he was one of the so-called “Four Scholars of the Oracle Bones,” and worked at various archaeological sites in China over his long career. In addition to his research on oracle bones, like many scholars, he also practiced calligraphy and copied the oracle bone script.

Lot 8404 8404 Luo Jialun (1897-1962): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Jialun’, with one seal. 45 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches (116.2 x 37.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Luo Jialun was a Chinese educator, historian, diplomat and political activist. A noted Scholar, he was one of the leaders of the May Fourth Movement in 1919.

8405 Shang Zhen (1887-1978): Galloping Horse Ink on paper, the left side dated 1970, inscribed and signed ‘Shang Zhen’ with one seal, mounted. 26 3/4 x 18 inches (68 x 46 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Shang Zhen was a General of the National Revolutionary Army during the Warlord Era and Second Sino-Japanese War. Shang Zhen was also Governor of the Suiyuan Province from 1927 to 1928.

Lot 8405

8406 Chen Fang (1898-1962): Bamboo and Orchid Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated to 1948, inscribed and signed “Chen Fang’, with two seals; along with a calligraphy as a hanging scroll. Painting: 39 3/8 x 13 3/4 inches (100 x 35 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Chen Fang was known for his skillful depiction of his favorite subject matter, the bamboo.

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8407 Cheng Cangpo (1903-1989): Calligraphy

8408 Chen Lifu (1900-2001): Couplet

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Canpo’, with two seals. 37 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches (95.2 x 26 cm)

Hanging scrolls, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Chen Lifu’, with one seal. 47 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches (120 x 30 cm) each

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

After completing his studies in France, Cheng Cangpo came home in the early 1930s to manage the Nationalist Party’s main newspaper (Zhong Yang Ribao). By the mid-1930s, Cheng transformed the newsprint into a major success for the party, selling over twenty-thousand copies per issue.

Chen Lifu was a Chinese bureaucrat, politician, and anti-communist in the Republic of China. Chen was born in Wuxing, Zhejiang, China.

8409 Huang Leisheng (b. 1928): Mountains Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1982, inscribe and signed ‘Leisheng’, with four seals. 47 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches (120 x 56.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8410 Li Shunhua (20th Century): Calligraphy in the Style of Zhang Daqian Ink on paper, dated to 1968, inscribed and signed ‘Li Shunhua’, with three seals. 23 1/2 x 36 1/4 inches (59.7 x 92 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

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8411 Liang Hancao (1902-1975): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated winter of 1955, signed ‘Liang Hancao’ with one seal. 47 x 11 inches (119 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8412 Huang Junbi (1898-1991), Zhou Zhihua: Tiger Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, upper right inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’, with two seals, dated to 1954. 47 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches (120 x 56.5 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8413 Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Yu Youren’, with one seal. 40 1/4 x 13 inches (102.2 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8414 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Calligraphy Ink on paper, dated 1964, signed ‘Daqian’ with two seals, mounted. 39 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (100 x 21 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

8415 Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy Ink on paper, signed ‘Yu Youren’ with one seal, mounted. 37 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches (95 x 29 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

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Lot 8415

8416 Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy 20th Century Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, dated to 1959, and signed, with one seal of the artist. 35 x 16 3/4 inches (88.9 x 42.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: Brooklyn, New York Estate.

Lot 8416

Lot 8417 8417 Wu Changshuo (1844-1927): A Fan Painting of Loquat Ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated 1920, signed ‘Wu Changshuo’ with two seals, mounted. Diameter: 20 inches (51 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

8418 A Complete Set of Oriental Ceramics: The World’s Great Collections First edition, twelve volumes in total, referencing various museum collections, with text written in English, Chinese and Japanese; original cloth, with folding cloth cases; a detailed book listing is available upon request. 10 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (27 x 37 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 8418

Lot 8419 8419 A Rare Complete Set of ‘The Baur Collection’ on Chinese Ceramics Four volumes, by John Ayers, Collections Baur, Geneve, 1969; with photographic illustrations and dust jackets. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (24 x 29 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

Lot 8420

8420 C.T. Loo (1880-1957): An Exhibition of Chinese Archaic Jades An introduction by Lindsay Hughes Cooper, with numerous photographic illustrations, original quarter cloth; arranged for Norton Gallery of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida; printed by The Gallery Press, New York, 1950. 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches (22 x 28 cm)

Lot 8421

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 C.T. Loo was one of the most prominent leading dealers of Chinese artifacts, as he played an influential role in spreading the visibility and shaping the taste of Chinese art in early 20th Century America.

8421 Bronzes Antiques de la Chine Appartenant à C.T. Loo et Cie Principle text in French and English, with secondary text in Chinese; original paper wrapper; written by Tch’ou Tö-Yi and Paul Pelliot, published by Librairie Nationale d’Art et d’Histoire, 1924. 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches (27 x 35 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8422 The Chinese Exhibition: A Commemorative Catalogue of the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, November 1935 - March 1936 An introduction by Laurence Binyon, with numerous photographic plates and illustrations, original cloth; published by Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1936. 9 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches (23 x 29 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500 8423 A Catalogue of the Gandhara Sculpture in the British Museum Complete in two volumes, “Text” and “Plates”, with photographic plates and illustrations; written by W. Zwalf, published for the Trustees of the British Museum by British Museum Press, London, 1996; fitted in dust jackets and an overall hardcover box. 9 x 11 1/4 inches (23 x 29 cm) each

Lot 8422

Lot 8423

Estimate: $2,000 / 2,500

Lot 8425

Lot 8424

Lot 8426

Lot 8427 8424 A Complete Set of Eleven Volumes of ‘Oriental Ceramics: The World’s Great Collections’

8425 A Set of Hardcover Books on the Chinese Art Collection from the National Palace Museum

Reissued edition, referencing various museum collections, with text written in English, Chinese and Japanese; with dust jackets and slipcases; a detailed book listing is available upon request. 10 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (27 x 37 cm) each

Sixteen volumes in total, with text written in English, Chinese and Japanese, published by the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1970-1982, each with a plastic dust jacket and a matching slipcase; a full book listing is available upon request. 11 x 8 1/2 inches (27.9 x 21.6 cm) each excluding slipcase

Estimate: $2,000 / 2,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8426 A Collection of Books on Chinese Furniture and Architecture

8427 A Reference Library of Books on Chinese Art

A full book listing is available upon request.

Together with an Extensive Run of 90 Issues of ‘Arts of Asia’ Magazines dated from 1976-1991; a full book listing is available upon request.

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Chinese Ceramics

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Lot 8435

8430 A Pair of Yellow-Glazed Gourd-Form Vases

8431 Two Yellow-Glazed Altar Vessels

8432 Two Biscuit-Glazed Rouleau Vases

Guangxu Marks and of the Period

19th/20th Century

Kangxi Marks, 19th Century Each incised with five writhing dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst cloud florets and clusters of flames, covered overall in a vibrant ochre-colored glaze, each displaying a Kangxi six-character mark within a double circle to the recessed base. Height: 21 3/4 inches (55.2 cm)

Comprising a rectangular vessel and an oval vessel, each decorated in relief with key-fret bands and archaic motifs, a pair of loop handles surmounted by dragon heads, the body with further archaic motifs, the rectangular vessel incised with a Guangxu six-character mark. Widest: 12 1/4 inches (31.1 cm)

Each with raised decorations of egrets in a pond with lotus and millet highlighted by green, aubergine, and clear enamels, one of yellow ground and the other of green ground. Height: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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

8433 Two Blue-Glazed Bowls

8434 A Pair of Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Egg-Glazed Vases

8435 A Pair of Blue-Glazed Hat Stands

19th Century

Qianlong Marks, Republic Period

19th Century

The first is a powder-blue glazed globular bowl with molded decorations of a dragon and a bat to the mouth, the base bearing a six-character seal mark; the second is a deep blue glazed bowl possibly for incense burning. Widest: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Both of slender baluster body rising from a flared rectangular foot to a high waisted neck, the gilt-painted dragons and flowers reserved on a robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s egg blue ground, a gilt six-character seal mark on the recessed foot, matching reticulated wood stands. Height: 11 inches (28 cm) each

Both heavily potted with a domed foot and ridged midsection supporting the globular top, covered in a thick dark blue glaze, matching reticulated wood stands. Height: 10 1/2 inches (26.6 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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

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

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8436 Two Glazed Jars Qing Dynasty Comprising a robin’s egg-glazed jar of ovoid shape with a chilong encircling the mouth; and a yellow-glazed jar with two brown rats resting next to the scalloped rim. Taller: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8436

Lot 8437 8437 A Pair of Yellow-Ground ‘Dragon’ Saucers

8438 A Turquoise-Glazed Eggshell Porcelain Vase

Guangxu Marks and of the Period

Qianlong Mark, 19th Century

Each enameled at the center with a green full-faced dragon around a flaming pearl, the sides with two additional dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl below the rim, each with a Guangxu six-character mark in blue to the base. Diameter: 7 5/16 inches (18.8 cm)

Of elongated ovoid shape with a narrow flaring neck, raised upon a short foot, the recessed circular base bearing a six-character mark in underglaze blue. Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8438

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8439 A Guan-Type Glazed Jardinière Qing Dynasty Raised on three low feet and of compressed rectangular form, all covered with a thick glaze of soft gray tone with an attractive matrix of ‘iron wire’ and ‘golden thread’, wood stand. Length: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8439

8440 A Ru-Type Glazed Brush Washer 18th Century The washer is finely potted of compressed globular form on a low foot ring, covered both inside and out with a pale crackled lavender-blue glaze. Diameter: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8440

8441 A Pair of Yellow-Glazed Footed Jardinières Yongzheng Marks, 19th Century Each of rectangular form supported by four short ‘L’ shaped feet, covered in a rich lemon-yellow glaze, the base bearing an impressed Yongzheng six-character mark, with a fitted wood stand. Width: 8 inches (20.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 8441

8442 A Blue-Glazed and EnamelDecorated Vase Signed Xu Tianmei (1910-1994), Late 20th Century The baluster form vase molded in imitation of gathered silk fabric, the waisted neck flanked by a pair of lion-group handles, the body with opposing cartouches, with one depicting a fierce tiger next to bamboo and the other featuring a lion gazing at waterfalls, the panels inscribed and signed ‘Xu Tianmei’, and with artist’s seals, the recessed base stamped ‘Tianmei’. Height: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 8442 reverse detail

8443 Four Powder-Blue Glazed Porcelains 19th Century This group comprises three baluster form vases of various sizes and forms, and a small globular form container. Tallest: 13 1/4 inches (33.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8444 Two Ge-Type Crackle-Glazed Vessels 18th Century The first is a compressed form tripod censer with a pair of handles, the domed rosewood lid featuring an agate finial; the second is a globular jar with a short neck. Tallest: 7 7/8 inches (20 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Lot 8443

Lot 8444

Lot 8445 8445 A Clair-de-Lune Glazed Bowl Of compressed form with molded decorations, the shallow rounded walls rising to a flat rim displaying a key-fret border, the sides with stylized lotus scrolls, the recessed base impressed with a Qianlong four-character seal mark. Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8446 A Three-Piece Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Egg-Glazed Garniture Set Qianlong Marks, 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

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Lot 8450 8447 A Zhusha Clay Tea Caddy

8448 Two Underglaze Blue Chargers

Xianfeng Mark and of the Period

19th Century

The compressed cylindrical form container displaying eight alternating panels of inscriptions and mythical beast heads, the lid with a Xianfeng reign mark, the recessed base with a mark dating the vessel to the third year of the Xianfeng reign, equivalent to 1853. Diameter: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

The first is a deep charger decorated in the center with a confronting dragon and phoenix amidst flames and clouds as they each chase a flaming pearl, a band of bats amidst clouds to the rim, with a Kangxi six-character mark to the recessed base; the second is a small export charger decorated with a landscape. Widest: 15 15/16 inches (40.5 cm)

19th Century

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8450 A Large Underglaze Blue Tea Caddy

8451 An Underglaze Blue Washer

8452 An Underglaze Blue Vase

Late 19th Century

Yongzheng Mark, 19th Century

Qianlong Mark, Republic Period

Of lozenge shape, each side panel decorated with a scene depicting various figures and boats within lush watery landscapes, the top of the lid painted to match with sides displaying stylized striding dragons, unglazed base. Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

The circular vessel painted with stylized opposing phoenixes and scrolling ancient bronze patterns to the exterior, the base bearing a Yongzheng six-character mark within a double circle, with a fitted wood stand. Diameter: 8 3/8 inches (21.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

The cylindrical lantern form vase painted with various figures set in a sprawling landscape in red, brown, teal and blue palettes, the neck with decorative bands in underglaze blue, the recessed base bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue. Height: 10 7/8 inches (27.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8449 An Underglaze Blue and Copper-Red Rouleau Vase The cylindrical body painted with the figures of Shoulao, the god of Longevity, holding a holding a staff, and Magu, the Daoist immortal associated with the elixir of life, accompanied by a red-headed crane, the reverse depicting a large garden rock with lingzhi, the recessed base with double-circle in blue. Height: 17 inches (43.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 8457 Lot 8456 Lot 8458 8453 An Underglaze Blue Jar

8454 An Underglaze Blue Ink Box

8455 An Underglaze Blue Covered Jar

Kangxi Period

Qianlong Mark, Late 19th Century

Kangxi Period

The oviform body painted with lotus and peony in between ruyi head and lotus borders, with a pierced wood cover. Height: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Of flattened circular form, painted to the slightly domed cover with a front-facing five-clawed dragon entwining a flaming pearl amidst clouds and additional flames, the recessed base with a Qianlong six-character mark. Diameter: 4 3/8 inches (11.1 cm)

Decorated to the exterior with four stylized qilin, each shown perched upon jagged rocks above violently crashing waves, the recessed base with double rings in underglaze blue, wood cover. Height: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 8456 Six Underglaze Blue Saucers Early 20th Century Each painted to the central roundel with three stylized lotus flowers, all within a stylized lotus band, repeated with six lotus flowers to the reverse, a Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue. Diameter: 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8457 A Pair of Underglaze Blue and Iron-Red Decorated Planters

8458 An Underglaze Blue Vase

Republic Period

The globular form rising to a short thick neck, painted with a large sinuous dragon encircling the body while surrounded by flames and scrolling lotuses, the recessed base bearing an apocryphal Yongle four-character mark. Height: 17 1/2 inches (44.4 cm)

The heavily potted cylindrical forms decorated in underglaze blue with leafy scrolls and stylized lotus blossoms, surrounding four large longevity medallions painted in iron-red, each with a drainage hole to the unglazed base. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

20th Century

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

8459 An Underglaze Blue Hu-Form Vase 19th Century Decorated to the exterior with a band of auspicious Buddhist emblems between stylized scrolling lotuses, with a pair of large mask-and-ring handles applied to either side of the shoulder, the foot surrounded by a band of floral lappets. Height: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

8460 Three Underglaze Blue Jars 19th Century Each painted with an overall design of cracked ice and prunus blossoms on a globular body, with later wood lids. Tallest: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

8461 An Underglaze Blue Tripod Censer Kangxi Period Of compressed globular form, supported on three feet, the exterior painted with three shaped cartouches featuring the eight Daoist emblems centering a stylized longevity character, all reserved on a diaper ground. Diameter: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Lot 8459

Lot 8460

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 8464

Lot 8465

8462 Two Underglaze Blue Bottle Vases

8463 A Famille Rose Partial Dinner Service

Kangxi Period

Guangxu Marks and of the Period

The first is painted with a medley of auspicious plants including prunus, lotus and peony, the reverse bearing a two-line poetic inscription; the second is decorated with two overlapping stylized longevity characters on top of a blossoming tree, the reverse bearing a four-line dedication. Tallest: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)

Each piece designed with circular reserves containing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wanshou wujiangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; painted in gilt, alternating with swastikas entwining with colorful ribbons and cloud meanders, all against a vibrant yellow ground and above crashing waves, with a Guangxu six-character mark to each recessed base; the set comprising six dinner plates, eight salad plates, six bread plates, five condiment dishes, six tea cups, seven saucers, two bowls, one low bowl, and four tea bowl lids. Diameter: 9 3/4 inches (24.7 cm) of dinner plate

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 8464 A Famille Rose Baluster Vase

8465 A Famille Verte Reticulated Vase

Late Qing Dynasty

Qianlong Mark, 19th Century

With two large cartouches depicting birds, insects and flowers, all on a rich blue background embellished with large chrysanthemum and peony flowers, decorative bands around the neck and foot, wood stand. Height: 16 1/8 inches (40.8 cm)

Of square section with a short flaring neck, each side molded with two panels depicting the eight Daoist immortals, with diaper pattern borders, repeated on the neck against a black ground, the base bearing an impressed six-character reign mark. Height: 19 3/4 inches (50.2 cm)

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

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

Lot 8466

Lot 8467 8466 A Large Famille Rose Bowl Daoguang Mark, 19th Century The bowl with deep rounded sides and a slightly flaring rim, decorated to the exterior with two historical figures from the Three Kingdoms period, the reverse with a lengthy descriptive inscription, bearing a red seal mark to the base. Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 8467 A Famille Rose ‘Double-Gourd’ Vase Qianlong Mark, 19th Century

Lot 8468

Decorated with flowers to the top portion and medallions to the bottom portion, the heavily recessed circular foot with an apocryphal iron-red four-character mark within a square. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8468 A Pair of Famille Rose ‘Mille Fleur’ Vases Qianlong Marks, 19th Century Each of rounded baluster form and covered overall with a rich variety of dense flowers reserved on a gilt and black ground. Height: 9 7/8 inches (25.1 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8469 A Famille Verte Brush Pot 19th Century Painted around the body with figures set in a garden landscape, possibly of two mothers accompanying their children at play and study, bearing a Kangxi two-character mark, with a fitted wood stand. Diameter: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm)

Lot 8469

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8470 8470 Twelve Famille Rose Figural Porcelain Plaques Republic Period Each delicately painted to the center to represent a historical figure in their respective garments and attributes, with a Qianlong six-character seal mark and an inscription describing the month and name of the figure to the top, the bottom left bearing a signature reading â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gao Yongmingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and with two seals, framed. 14 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (37.5 x 24.8 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $24,000 / 30,000

January: Liu Mengwei (main character of Peony Pavilion) with prunus. February: Yang Yuhuan (a.k.a. Imperial ConsortYang Guifei) with apricot. March: Yang Yanzhao (Northern Song imperial general) with loquat. April: Zhuang Lihua (Chan dynasty imperial consort) with rose. May: Zhong Kui (demon queller) with pomegranate. June: Xi Shi (Spring and Autumn period figure) with lotus. July: Shi Chang (249-300) with rose balsam. August: Lu Zhu (?-300) with osmanthus. September: Tao Yuanming (famous Six Dynasties poet)with chrysanthemum. October: Xie Xuqiu (Northern Song dynasty imperial consort) with wild rose. November: Bai Letian (famous Tang dynasty poet/official) with camellia. December: Senior Lady (mother of Yang Yanzhao) with wintersweet.

Lot 8471

Lot 8472 8471 Twelve Enameled Porcelain Wine Cups 19th/20th Century Each enameled to the exterior to depict flowers, decorative patterns or landscapes, an underglaze blue mark to the recessed base. Diameter: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) each

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 8472 A Set of Famille Rose Star Gods Lot 8473

Republic Period Depicting Fu, Lu and Shou wearing colorful robes and accompanied by their respective attributes, each stamped with a four-character mark to the unglazed base. Tallest: 19 1/2 inches (49.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8473 Three Famille Rose Bowls Jiaqing Marks, 19th Century The first is with rounded sides and supported on a short foot, painted with tiers of overlapping petals with detailed veining, the interior and base with turquoise enamel; the second is finely enameled to the exterior with auspicious flowers, fruits and butterflies at flight above five red bats and overlapping decorated lappets, the interior featuring an auspicious fruit group, with a scalloped rim; the third is of square-form with twin beast handles, the exterior painted with butterflies and fruits on a turquoise ground. Widest: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 8474 A Famille Rose Vase Qianlong Mark, Republic Period The neck is decorated with pierced dragon-fish handles, the body with a continuous panel enclosing boys at leisure in a garden setting, the neck and lower register embellished with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage in blue enamel, the recessed base with a Qianlong six-character seal mark. Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Lot 8474

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Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8476 8475 A Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Republic Period Decorated in iron-red to depict the one-hundred variations of the longevity character, all within borders of stylized bats, now mounted as a hardwood table screen. 12 1/2 x 6 7/8 inches (31.7 x 17.4 cm) of plaque

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Lot 8475 8476 A Pair of Famille Rose Vases Republic Period Each of baluster form painted with mirror image scenes interpreting a Qianlong era court painting, depicting three beauties and a male figure beneath a gnarled pine tree in a lush garden setting, reversed by an inscription and three seals, the neck decorated with borders of key-frets, ruyi-heads and stylized tassels, the recessed bases with a Qianlong four-character mark in blue enamel, accompanied by matching wood stands. Height: 8 7/8 inches (22.5 cm) each excluding stands

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8477 A Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Jars Kangxi Period Each of typical ovoid form, painted with four ladies and sixteen boys in a garden, the bases with a spurious Chenghua six-character mark within double-circles in underglaze blue, matching wood stands. Height: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 8478

Lot 8482 Lot 8480

Lot 8481

8478 A Pair of Famille Rose Teapots

8479 Two Famille Rose Bowls

Hongxian Marks, Republic Period

Qianlong Marks, Republic Period

Both compressed form cylindrical dispensers decorated with floral medallions on a light yellow sgraffiato ground, the lid with a peach form finial, the recessed base bearing a Hongxian four-character mark in iron-red within a square. Length: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) each

The larger a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mille fluerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowl displaying several colorful flowers against a gilt-painted ground, the recessed base with a Qianlong six-character mark; the smaller decorated with five dragons in colorful enamels against a yellow-ground, the coral-red interior gilt-painted with medallions, the base with a Qianlong four-character mark, wood stand. Largest: 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,300 / 1,900 8480 Two Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Table Screens

8481 A Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Vase

8482 A Famille Rose Planter

Republic Period

19th Century

Republic Period

The baluster form vessel painted with numerous decorative medallions on a yellow sgraffiato ground, bearing a four-character Juren hallmark in blue enamel. Height: 13 1/4 inches (33.6 cm)

The cylindrical form with lobed walls rising to a corresponding scalloped flat rim, enameled to the exterior with colorful bats and scrolling lotuses against a pale turquoise ground, raised upon four iron-red ruyi-head feet with gilt decoration, the base with a drainage hole. Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

The first depicts a dwelling nestled in a mountainous landscape, with a four-character seal; the second depicts figures by a river with mountains in the background, both with wood frames and supports. 9 3/4 x 7 1/8 inches (24.7 x 18.1 cm) of the larger plaque

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8483

Lot 8484

Lot 8485

Lot 8487

Lot 8486

8483 Two Famille Rose Basins

8484 Four Famille Rose Plates

19th/20th Century

Guangxu Marks, Early 20th Century

The first depicting a pink and green lioness with a yellow cub upon her back, the interior walls painted with colorful birds and flowers, the flat rim with a blue key-fret and flower border; the second displaying a playful figural garden scene to the floor and walls, the flat rim painted with sprigs of flowers and fruit. Largest: 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter

Each finely painted to the interior to showcase butterflies, hibiscus blossoms and narcissus, the underside featuring four bats, the recessed base bearing a Guangxu six-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 9 7/16 inches (24 cm) each

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8485 Twelve Famille Rose ‘Mille Fleur’ Dishes

8486 Seven Famille Rose ‘Dragon’ Dishes

8487 Nine Famille Rose Dishes

Republic Period

Each enameled with a profusion of flowers on a gold ground, bearing a six-character mark in iron-red to the base. Diameter: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm) each approximately

Each decorated with confronting dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds and centering another dragon, the underside with stylized lotuses, the recessed base with a four-character mark in ironred. Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm) each

Each decorated to the interior with peaches and bats, additional bats to the underside, the base bearing a four-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 8489 8488 A Set of Famille Rose Star Gods Republic Period

Lot 8488

The three figures enameled and gilt-painted to depict Fu, Lu and Shou accompanied by their respective attributes, each wearing colorful robes elaborately decorated with various flowers, peaches, cranes, dragons and auspicious character emblems, their faces heightened by long silky facial hair, each stamped with four-character marks to the base, wood stands. Tallest: 25 1/2 inches (64.8 cm) excluding stand approximately

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

8489 Two Famille Rose Jars 19th/20th Century Both colorfully enameled to the exterior with clusters of large peaches issuing from leafy branches, above lingzhi fungus and additional lush plants, one reversed by two iron-red bats, each accompanied by replaced wood lids. Tallest: 13 3/4 inches (35 cm) excluding lid

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8490

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

8490 A Nest of Ten Enameled Graduating Bowls Qing Dynasty Each painted in grisaille with a fishing boat before a thatched retreat in a mountainous river landscape, inscribed and with seals. Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 8491 A Pair of Famille Rose Dishes 19th Century The interior featuring three evenly spaced medallions each enclosing flowers amidst additional flowers and on a yellow sgraffiato ground, all within a foliated rim, the reverse containing four bats and the recessed base displaying a personal eight-character mark in iron-red. Diameter: 5 5/8 inches (4.3 cm) each

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Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Japanese Works of Art 8495 Tsukioka Kogyo (1869-1927): Illustrations of Noh Play Early 20th Century Five concertina albums in paper board covers applied with beige silk, each album containing fifty-one to fifty-four prints, including title page, some with metallic embellishments, each print signed ‘Kogyo’. 9 5/8 x 14 1/4 inches (24.1 x 36.3 cm) each print

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Lot 8495 8496 Six Japanese Woodblock Prints a) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957): Futatsu Hall, oban, titled and dated November 1929, signed Hasui and sealed Kawase, published by Sakai-Kawaguchi (N Ks-8), unmounted; b) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957): Kasuga shrine, Nara, from the series Collection of scenic views of Japan II, Kansai edition, oban, titled and dated April 1933, signed Hasui and sealed Kawase, published by Watanabe Shozaburo (seal D), unmounted; c) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957): Snow at Shiba park, oban, titled and dated January 1931, signed Hasui and sealed Kawase, published by Watanabe Shozaburo (seal D), framed and glazed; d) Hiroyuki Tajima (1911-1984): Deep Song Wall, titled and dated 1973, signed, 18 x 21 inches (46 x 53 cm); e) Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949): Nikko Futarasan Shrine, oban, titled and sealed, published by Kawaguchi & Sakai (seal C), framed and glazed; f) Ohara Koson (1877-1945): Indian Hill Minor and Magnolia, oban, signed with one seal, published by Kawaguchi & Sakai, framed and glazed.

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 8497 Four Japanese Woodblock Prints a) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957): Evening at Taganoura, from the series ‘Selection of Views of the Tokaido,’ oban, the lower left margin dated 1940 and titled, signed ‘Hasui’ with one ‘Kawase’ seal, ‘Watanabe’ publisher’s mark to the lower right; b) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957): Hikawa Park at Omiya, oban, the lower left margin dated 1930 and titled, signed ‘Hasui’ with one ‘Kawase’ seal, ‘Watanabe’ publisher’s mark to the lower right, framed and glazed; c) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957): Konjiki Pagoda, from the series ‘Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Easter Japan Edition,’ oban, the lower left margin dated 1935 and titled, signed ‘Hasui’ with one ‘Kawase’ seal, ‘Watanabe’ publisher’s mark to the lower right margin, framed and glazed; d) Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949): Benkei Bridge, oban, the lower right margin dated 1933 and titled, signed with one ‘Shinsei’ seal, ‘Doi Hangaten’ publisher’s mark to the lower left, framed and glazed.

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,600

Lot 8496

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8500 A Japanese Enameled Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Finely decorated with two song birds perched on a magnolia branch and above iris blossoms on a creamy yellow ground, the recessed base signed ‘Takeuchi Chubei’. Height: 12 3/8 inches (31.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8499

Lot 8498 8498 Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950): Two Woodblocks

8499 Three Koro

a) Kameido Bridge, oban, titled and dated 1927, signed Yoshida and sealed Hiroshi and Jizuri, framed and glazed; b) Plum Gateway, oban, titled and dated 1935, signed Yoshida and sealed Hiroshi and Jizuri, framed and glazed.

The first is a mix metal tripod censer of compressed globular form, the domed and pierced cover with a floral-form finial, the base with a stamped three-character mark; the second is another mix metal tripod censer of highly compressed globular form, the pierced cover decorated with various flowers, an incised three-character hallmark to the base; the third is a blue-glazed stoneware footed censer of compressed pentagonal form, the silver openwork lid featuring wisteria and bamboo, a compressed two-character to the base. Widest: 5 3/8 inches (13.6 cm) approxiamtely

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Meiji Period

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

8501 A Large Kiku-Form Imari Porcelain Punch Bowl Meiji Period With conforming ribs filled on the interior and exterior with brocade ribbon patterns, the interior walls decorated en suite, the floor of the well featuring a kirin above waves and rocks, the recessed base marked in gilt with a hare. Diameter: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 8502 A Japanese Silver Flower Vase Meiji Period With a large loop handle, the sides imitating basket-weave, and three feet in the form of bamboo sections, stamped ‘jungin’ (pure silver) on the base. Height: 9 inches (22.8 cm); Weight: 7.28 ounces (206.5 g)

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

8503 Two Silver Koro Meiji Period The first is of globular form decorated with an overlapping leaf pattern, the three legs in the form of leaves, the pierced copper lid with further leafy decorations and surmounted by a chrysanthemum-form finial; the second supported by three beast-head legs and twin melon-form handles, the upper portion and the lid with an openwork floral motif. Widest: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm); Total Weight: 24.78 ounces (703 g)

Lot 8500

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

Lot 8502

Lot 8501

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Lot 8503

Lot 8505

Lot 8504

Lot 8507

Lot 8508

Lot 8506

Lot 8509

8504 A Japanese Bronze Alloy Model of an Eagle

8505 A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

8506 A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Meiji Period

Meiji/Taisho Period

Early 20th Century

The globular container decorated with a profusion of flowers on a deep blue ground, the base signed ‘Ando’. Height: 7 7/8 inches (19.7 cm)

The baluster container decorated with various chrysanthemums on a light blue ground, the base with a Inaba circular mark. Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8508 A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Handled Vase

8509 A Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Early 20th Century

Of baluster form displaying pink leafy chrysanthemums against a pale mint-green ground, with a metal rim and foot rim, the base with a circular design. Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Finely cast to depict an eagle with outstretched wings and perched on a rock while staring at a dragon and waves below. Height: 22 3/4 inches (57.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 8507 A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Meiji/Taisho Period The slender oviform vase decorated with prunus blossoms and a sparrow against a deep blue ground, the base signed ‘Hayashi’. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Of baluster form rising to a hexagonal shoulder, the neck flaked by a pair of shaped handles depicting dragons below the flaring mouth, the side panels intricately decorated with writhing dragons beneath front-facing phoenixes, the shoulder and neck displaying floral bands and clusters of medallions enclosing dragons, phoenixes and flowers, the slightly recessed base incised with an additional dragon. Height: 18 1/4 inches (46.3 cm)

Early 20th Century

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 8510

Lot 8511

Lot 8513

Lot 8512

Lot 8514

8510 A Small Japanese Cloisonné Vase

8511 A Japanese Bronze Figure of a Lady

8512 A Large Copper Articulated Lobster

Early 20th Century

Of baluster form with a subtle hexagonal body rising to a slender flaring neck, the deep iron-red ground finely enameled with a colorful pheasant beneath leafy wisteria vines. Height: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Shown casually walking while wearing modest robes and sandals, carrying a double-gourd vessel, her textured hair neatly pulled up into a chignon, the flattened ovoid base displaying a three-character signature within a rectangular cartouche. Height: 15 inches (38.1 cm)

The copper crustacean constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the body bends and the eyes, antennae, limbs, fins and legs move, the details finely carved and chiseled, the body with a reddish-brown patina, accompanied by an associated glass display stand. Length: 10 1/2 inches (26.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8513 A Bronze Koro

8514 Six Japanese Netsuke

Meiji Period

Of archaic form, finely inlaid in gold, silver and copper with various flowers, the everted neck with archaic motifs and karashishi heads, the cover with a finial of a kirin, an incised inscription to the base, along with a fitted wood stand. Height: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

The first a carved wood monkey shown sitting upon a piece of wood with a walking stick, grass hat and fruit, signed by ‘Tokushige’; the second a carved wood double mask opening to reveal a miniature scene depicting figures inside, signed by ‘Masayoshi’; the third a carved wood toad group, signed; the fourth a clay teapot by ‘Zeshin’; the fifth a carved wood seal in the form of a pine tree with insects and a carved seal face; the sixth a carved wood seated figure, unsigned. Tallest: 1 7/8 inches (4.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Marks, Seals and Signatures

8101

8229

8233

8245

8246

8249

8251

8252

8253

8257

8261

8263

8267

8276

8277

8278

8279

8280

8281

8285

8294

8302

8304

8305

8308

8321

8332

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Marks, Seals and Signatures

8430

8431

8433

8434

8437

8438

8441

8442

8445

8446

8447

8448

8451

8452

8454

8456

8458

8463

8465

8466

8467

8469

8470

8474

8476

8477

8478

8479

8480

8484

8485

8486

8487

8488

8490

8491

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Marks, Seals and Signatures

8497

8498

8499

8506

8511

8514

8499

8501

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the auction of the lot and reoffering it for sale. The Auctioneer’s decision is binding as to disputes arising at auction. If a dispute arises post sale, our records of the sale shall be conclusive. Both the Auctioneer and MA shall be without any liability whatsoever resulting from the exercise of the discretion referred to herein. e. Reserves All Property is offered for sale subject to a Reserve unless otherwise stated by us at time of sale. MA may protect the Reserve by an initial bid or continued bidding on behalf of the consignor. Any bids by MA staff after the Reserve is met shall be made only on behalf or registered bidders. Neither the consignor nor an agent or representative of the consignor is allowed to bid on their own property. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES Except for warranty of title, neither we nor the Consignor make any warranties, guarantees or representation, express or implied, with respect to the Property, including, but not necessarily limited to, any implied warranty of “fitness for purpose” or “merchantability.” Any and all statements and descriptions in any catalogue or elsewhere by MA, relating to age, attribution, authenticity, size, genuineness, provenance, historical relevance or significance, physical condition, importance, quality, quantity, rarity, period, culture, source or origin, are presented as statements of qualified opinion only. MA’s disclaimer of liability covers information contained in catalogues, and all other printed material published by us, including condition reports. Buyers assume the responsibility to inspect the Property and make their own decision as to the nature, quality and value of the Property. Neither MA nor the Consignor make any warranty or representation with regard to the existence of or the transfer of intellectual property rights, except and to such extent as may, from time to time, be explicitly stated. No employee of MA is authorized to nor shall make any warranty or representation on MA’s behalf, except as stated in the catalog or in any written addendum. ESTIMATES OF VALUE All estimates of value as published in our Catalogues or elsewhere are statements of qualified opinion as to the range of the price a willing buyer might pay for the Property at auction. The actual price paid at auction or subsequently, may vary substantially from the estimates. MA shall not be liable for any such differential. BUYER’S DEFAULT If a Buyer fails to pay for purchased Property, or otherwise does not comply with these Conditions of Sale, the Buyer shall be in default. In addition to all remedies available in law, to MA and to the Consignor, the Buyer shall be liable for the entire Purchase price. Additionally, at our option, we may either cancel the sale and retain all payments made by Buyer as well as retain any and all Property of Buyer in our possession as security against payment of the sums in default, or we may re-offer the Property for sale, at auction or privately, without reserve. Buyer shall be liable to us and the Consignor for the additional fees, commissions and costs on both sales (including handling, storage and court costs and attorney’s fees) resulting from the cancellation or resale of the Property and in the event of resale, any deficiency which may result. RESCISSION The sole and exclusive remedy, available only to the original buyer, is the limited right of rescission set

forth herein. MA will cancel the sale of Property if the original buyer establishes to our satisfaction that there has been a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title, or that the identification of Authorship* of the Property as set forth in Bold Type Heading is not substantially correct, based on a fair reading of the Catalogue (as may be amended by posted or announced changes.) IN ALL INSTANCES, YOU MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY, SETTING FORTH THE BASIS FOR YOUR CLAIM AND, AT YOUR SOLE EXPENSE AND RISK, RETURN THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION TO MA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN AND IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN SOLD. Upon review of the claim and the property, if we are satisfied with the bases for your claim and the property is in the same condition it was in when sold, MA will rescind the sale and return to you the Purchase price, unless we have already remitted funds to the Consignor. In that event, and at MA’s sole discretion, MA shall either pay you as provided above, or shall pay you only that portion of the Purchase price retained by us (the Seller’s commission, the buyer’s premium and any sales taxes collected) and on your behalf make demand on the Consignor for the balance and upon receipt of the funds remit same to you. Should the Consignor refuse to return the funds to you or to MA, we shall disclose the Consignor’s identity and assign to you any and all rights MA may have against the Consignor. Any and all liability MA may have as agent for the Consignor shall thereupon terminate. BUYER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT MA SHALL HAVE NO OTHER LIABILITY TO THE BUYER EXCEPT FOR THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AND THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL MA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR COMPENSATORY DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. *Authorship refers to the maker or creator of the Property, and the period, social culture, and origin of the Property as stated in the Bold Type Heading for a given lot in our catalogue. It does not refer to the descriptions which may be contained in the information below the Bold Type Heading. MISCELLANEOUS a. Modification: No modification or amendment of the Conditions of Sale shall bind MA unless contained in a writing signed by MA, except as may be posted or published as noted above or verbally announced at time of sale. b. Severability: If, for any reason, any part of the Conditions of Sale is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portion shall be valid and enforceable. c. Successors and Assigns: The Conditions of Sale shall be binding on all the heirs and assigns of the Buyers and bidders and inure to the benefit of MA’s successors and assigns. d. Jurisdiction, Venue, Choice of Law: Dispute resolution shall occur in Alameda County, California, USA. The provisions of the Conditions of Sale will be construed and disputes determined by application of California Law, without regard to conflicts of law. e. Notice, Service of Process: Buyers agree to accept all notices and service of process relating to dispute resolution at the address provided by Buyer on any registration forms required to be executed as a condition of bidding in our auction. f. Dispute Resolution: All disputes and claims arising out of or relating to events and actions covered herein, brought by or against us, shall be resolved by

mediation or binding arbitration in accord with the procedures set forth below. This provision does not apply to claims brought by the Buyer directly against the Consignor, including, but not limited to any action brought pursuant to the rescission provisions noted above OPTIONAL PROVISIONS Shipping, insurance packaging and handling of purchased lots is at the risk and expense of the purchaser. As a service to the purchaser, MA may ship appropriate items solely via United Parcel Service, (UPS) Ground. MA will not ship by any other method including USPS, and property requiring freight shipment. MA will, in no event insure the property whether or not packaged and shipped by MA. MA shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for the loss, theft or damage to property, including, but not limited to selection of shipper, the acts or omissions of any shipper or the acts or omissions occurring in packing for shipment. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain a shipping quote for any lot being offered, from an outside shipper, prior to the auction date. (As a courtesy, MA may provide quotes for items to be shipped via UPS). Post sale determination of shipping costs does not constitute grounds for cancellation of any purchase made at auction. Purchasers are advised that large and fragile items can be expensive and that MA will ship no property without first obtaining consent from the purchaser and only after packing and shipping costs have been disclosed by MA. When MA is to pack and ship, MA will provide to the bidder with a quote for cost of packing and handling and the UPS fee. The Purchaser is responsible for any insurance of the shipment. Shipment will not be made until both all sums due MA including the shipping and handling fees as quoted, and written confirmation is received that insurance has been waived or has been obtained by purchaser. Shipment may take up to 21 days after payment is received. MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES (a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a dispute, the parties or their representatives may meet at a time and place mutually agreed upon, to mediate their differences. If the parties agree, a mediator acceptable to the parties shall be selected. The mediator shall be an attorney, trained in mediation techniques and familiar with commercial law and the California Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The mediator’s fees shall be shared equally and paid by all parties. At the mediation, all parties shall have actual authority to settle the dispute. Any statements made during, and all aspects of, the mediation process shall be kept confidential and shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration or judicial proceeding. Any resolution shall be confidential. (b) If the parties cannot agree to mediation, or if mediation does not resolve the dispute, or in any event no longer than 60 days after receipt of written notice referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator jointly selected, or absent agreement, selected from the panel of Arbitrators provided by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). If, within 15 days, the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then AAA shall select one (1) person as arbitrator in accord with AAA rules. The arbitrator shall be an attorney, experienced in commercial law and with the UCC. The arbitrator shall be required to follow the law in making his award, and the award shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions.(c) The arbitration shall occur within 60 days of the selection of the arbitrator, in either Oakland or San Francisco, California, unless the parties agree to another location. Discovery

and the procedure for the Arbitration shall, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, follow the procedures and policies of AAA governing commercial arbitration, subject however to the following modifications: 1. All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential. None of the parties nor the arbitrator, may disclose the existence, content or results of the arbitration without the written consent of all parties. 2. The parties shall attempt to agree on the issues to be arbitrated, or identify the disputed issues in writing no later than 45 days prior to arbitration. 3. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (a) Requests for no more than 10 clearly identified categories of documents, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefore; (b) Depositions: No more than two (2) per party, provided however, the deposition(s) are to be completed within one (1) day; (c) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accord with California law. 4. Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days, unless all parties agree otherwise in writing. The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitrator. This auction is being conducted in compliance with section 2328 of the Commercial Code, section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the California Civil Code. Bonded pursuant to California Civil Code sec 1812.600 et seq. Bond # 71393954 ASIAN ARTS DISCLAIMER: We are aware of the many types of treatments and/ or enhancements used today on jade. The purpose is to improve their appearance, i.e. color and/or clarity. Techniques like bleaching, dying and impregnation are just a few techniques known today. These treatments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all are permanent. Prospective buyers are therefore reminded that unless otherwise noted in the description(s),1 it must be assumed that some form of enhancement may have been used. Accompanied by a laboratory report stating natural, no evidence of treatment.

PROPERTY MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED SPECIES Property that contains any percentage of material made or potentially made from endangered and/or other protected species of wildlife are, as a courtesy, marked in the catalogue with the symbol “ * ”. Michaan’s Auctions does not accept any responsibility or liability for failing to mark such lots. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods. Prospective buyers are advised that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of proscribed materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property

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into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on property containing wildlife material. Regulations may vary as the U.S. prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. Prospective buyers must also note that the inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export property containing potentially regulated wildlife material will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said property or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. No Guarantee of Authenticity for Chinese Paintings Currently, scholarship in the field of Chinese paintings precludes the ability to provide unqualified statements or opinions as to Authorship or date of execution. The terms for RESCISSION in the Conditions of Sale, (as set out on our internet site and in our catalogues) does not apply to Chinese paintings. However, if within twenty (20) days of the sale of any such lot, the original purchaser provides Michaan’s with both written notice that the lot is a forgery, and within seven (7) days after written notice, said purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Michaan’s will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received to the original purchaser. “Forgery” for the purposes of this provision, is defined as a work created with the intent to deceive. Definitions of Authorship: This is to qualify the relationship between the object and the named person in the catalogue. The following conventions for attribution are used by Michaan’s Auctions: Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by the artist. When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether preceded by an initial or not, indi-

cates that in our opinion the work is by the artists named. Attributed to Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion probably a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the preceding category. Studio of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist, which may or may not have been executed under the artist’s direction. Circle of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an as yet unidentified by distinct hand, closely associated with the named artist but not necessarily his pupil. Style of ......; follower of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by a painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or near contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil. Manner of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work in the style of the artist and of a later date. after Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a copy of a known work of the artist. The term signed and/or dated and/or inscribed means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist. The term bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand. “bearing signature...”/”bearing date...”/”bearing inscription...” In our opinion the signature/ date/inscription is by a hand other than that of the artist. Typical Headings: FURNITURE George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Third Quarter 18th Century This heading, with date included, means that the piece is, in our opinion, of the period indicated with no major alterations or restorations. George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers This heading, without the inclusion of the date, indicates that, in our opinion, the piece, while basically of the period, has undergone significant restoration and alteration.

George III Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers The inclusion of the word “style” in the heading indicates that, in our opinion, the piece was made as an intentional reproduction of an earlier style. BRONZES Antoine-Louis Barye This heading indicates that the casting and patination were done by the artist or with his direct authorization or supervsion. Cast After a Model by Antoine-Louis Barye This heading indicates that the casting and patination of a known Barye model were done by another, i.e., artisans at the F. Barbedienne or other foundry. CERAMICS Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer Late 19th Century This states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century. Meissen Porcelain Cup and a Saucer Late 19th Century Again, this states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but it also indicates that the cup and saucer may not have been “born” together. Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer Circa 1900 This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessarily made at the Meissen factory. ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Cup and a Saucer 19th Century This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessarily made at the Meissen factory. Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer The title without a specific date simply states that the pieces were made at the Meissen factory but does not specify when, implying that their age is questionable.

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.

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