Fine Asian Works of Art Auction by Michaan's Auctions

Fine Asian Works of Art Sunday, June 23, 2013

Fine Asian Works of Art June 23, 2013, 10am Chinese Works of Art Jade and Hardstone Carvings: Lots 3001-3080 Snuff Bottles: Lots 3086-3109 Ivory and Coral Carvings: Lots 3116-3118 Works of Art: Lots 3121-3166 Furniture: Lots 3171-3180 Textiles: Lots 3186-3199 Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books: Lots 3206-3249 Religious Art: Lots 3256-3261 Chinese Ceramics: Lots 3266-3320 Japanese Works of Art: Lots 3326-3346

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Friday, May 31, 12pm - 5pm Saturday, June 1, 10am - 5pm Sunday, June 2, 9am - 5pm Friday, June 7, 9am - 5pm Friday, June 21, 12pm - 5pm Saturday, June 22, 10am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am & by appointment

Asian Art

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Chinese Works of Art Jade and Hardstone Carvings

Property from a Private San Francisco Collection (Lots 3001-3039) Michaan’s is pleased to offer a fine selection of carved jades from a private collection in San Francisco, comprising pendants, toggles, plaques and various carvings. The entire collection was amassed over four decades, starting in the early 1960s during the collector’s years as an airline pilot for Pan American World Airways. The collector acquired these pieces from all over Asia during his service for the airline, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and other countries.

Lot 3001

Lot 3002

3001 Three Archaistic Jade Carvings

3002 Three Jade Archer’s Rings

The first a belt buckle decorated with c-scroll patterns, the stone exhibiting russet and milky-white inclusions; the second an elongated bi with two chilong encircling the central aperture, russet inclusions; the third an ax form carved with a taotie mask and c-scrolls. Longest: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)

The first of fine white stone skillfully worked in relief with archaistic motifs between key-fret borders; the second crisply carved in low relief with similar archaistic motifs; the third with a raised geometric patterned band encircling the exterior. Tallest: 1 1/16 inches (2.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3003 Two Jade Archer’s Rings

3004 Three Jade Plaques

The first skillfully carved in relief to depict a bat highlighted by the stone’s russet skin; the second carved with a flat side also displaying its russet skin. Widest: 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm)

The first of circular form carved in relief with a pair of leafy peaches and two bats; the second of oval form carved in relief to depict two bearded gentlemen in a mountainous setting beneath a large pine tree; the third of lobed oval form, the cental panel carved in relief to depict a male figure and attendant in a forest, all within a raised border. Longest: 4 3/8 inches (11.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 3003

3005 Two Jade Carvings The first carved to depict two boys lifting a large Chinese coin with an inscription reading ‘Tian Xia Tai Ping,’ reversed by an incised sun and crescent moon emblem; the second is a shaped plaque in the form of a seated qilin beast with rounded features. Longest: 3 5/16 inches (8.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3004 Lot 3005

3006 Four Jade â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grapeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Carvings The first carved from a translucent white stone featuring a squirrel on a bunch of grapes; the second is a semi-translucent white stone with russet inclusions featuring two squirrels next to a fruit-bearing grape vine; the third is a semi-translucent pale celadon stone with a patch of russet inclusions featuring two squirrels amidst leafy grapes; the fourth depicts a single bunch of grapes resting on an elongated leaf. Longest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 3007 Four White Jade Pendants The first of goldfish swimming in a lotus pond; the second carved in high relief to depict a squirrel climbing on grape vines; the third a stylized archaistic form fish; the fourth of a double gourd group issuing from leafy vines; all suffused with russet inclusions. Longest: 2 1/8 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3006

3008 Two White Jade Pendants Both of rectangular stepped shape with scrolling clouds on the top, carved to one side with a basket of auspicious objects including peaches and lingzhi fungus, the reverse with a two-character inscription, all within a raised border. Length 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3009 Three White Jade Belt Hooks 19th Century The first finely carved in relief with an archaistic c-scroll design and dragon head terminal, the knob on the underside with a wave pattern; the second carved and pierced with a sinuous dragon with scrolling bifurcated tail, clutching a long lingzhi spray in its jaws, the large terminal end formed as the head of a double horned dragon; the third with a plain curving shaft carved with a dragon-head terminal. Longest: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3008

Lot 3007

Lot 3009

Lot 3011

Lot 3010 3010 Two White Jade Pendants

3011 Three Jade Pendants

The first a rounded rectangular plaque carved in low relief to both sides with archaistic style phoenixes and an inscription, the semi-translucent stone of even white color; the second also carved in low relief to one side with dwellings under a pine tree, and to the reverse with a seven-character inscription, all within narrow raised borders below ruyi scrolls at the top. Longest: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

The first carved with a seated female figure reading a book under tree, the reverse with a four-verse inscription; the second features a lingzhi fungus branch to one side, the reverse with a two-character seal, all bordered by scrolling clouds; the third has two peaches and a bat to one side, the reverse with a two-character seal. Tallest: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3012

Lot 3013

3012 Two Reticulated White Jade Pendants

3013 Three Jade Belt Ornaments

The first carved and pierced in the form of a flower basket, the translucent stone of milky white color with tiny black inclusions; the second of the double-fish motif signifying harmonious friendship, the semi-translucent stone of white color with some flaky white inclusions. Longest: 3 1/16 inches (7.7 cm)

The first a two-piece dragon belt buckle carved in low relief with lotus flowers; the second an archaistic style belt hook carved with stylized lingzhi; the third is a former belt hook in the form of a crouching sinuous chilong dragon. Longest: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Lot 3015

Lot 3014 3014 Two Jade ‘Phoenix’ Plaques

3015 Two White Jade ‘Mythical Beast’ Pendants

The first carved with archaistic motifs, the pale celadon stone with deep russet inclusions to one side; the second is similarly carved but smaller in size, the stone of an opaque consistency. Longest: 6 1/4 inches (16 cm)

The first in the form of a crouching feline beast, the semi-translucent stone of an even milky-white tone; the second of a pair of chilong dragons clambering upon a bi disk, the semi-translucent white stone with white flaky inclusions. Longest: 2 7/16 inches (6.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3017

Lot 3016 3016 Three White Jade Figural Carvings

3017 Four Jade Carvings

The first a boy shown standing while holding a lingzhi fungus; the second of two boys partaking in a wrestling match; the third also of two boys in a playful pursuit; accompanied by an associated tiered wood stand. Tallest: 1 7/8 inches (4.7 cm)

The first a group of three lambs with a lingzhi fungus branch; the second is of the Daoist immortal, Zhongli Quan; the third carved with two bats; the fourth a flattened crab with reticulated legs. Longest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3019

Lot 3018 3018 Four Jade Carvings The first of two monkeys perched on a large gourd; the second a white stone with russet inclusions carved to depict a double gourd group; the third carved as a melon group with an attached leafy branch and a butterfly; the fourth a large peach and a lingzhi fungus branch. Longest: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Lot 3020

3019 Four Jade Archer’s Rings The first of ‘chicken bone’ quality carved with a qilin and a four-character verse; the second with deep russet inclusions carved with a deer and a mythical beast; the third carved with archaistic motifs; the fourth of slightly tapered form and dark inclusions. Tallest: 1 1/16 inches (2.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3020 Four Jade Animal Carvings Consisting of a dog resting upon leafy foliage, two recumbent lion groups, and a reclining badger with a bat on its back, each carving suffused with russet inclusions. Longest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3021 3021 Three Jade Carvings Consisting a bi disk carved with archaistic motifs to both sides, a rectangular belt buckle with figures alongside trees and rocks, and a shaped pendant carved with a dragon and phoenix in the archaistic style. Longest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3022 Three Jade ‘Locks’ With two of ruyi-head form, carved in low relief to the upper surface with a combination of peonies, bats, and four-character inscriptions; the third of rectangular shape, carved and pierced with two scroll ends surrounding a central panel depicting peonies reversed by a four-character inscription. Longest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Lot 3022

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

3023 Three White Jade Pendants

3024 Three Jade ‘Butterfly’ Plaques

The first a circular form pendant with foliated rims, the central panel carved with flowers, the reverse with overlapping petals; the second is of a ruyi-head form carved with a boy riding a water dragon to one side, reversed by a boy riding a qilin; the third is also carved with a boy to one side, the reverse with a four-character seal, all within raised borders and a ruyi-head on the top for suspension. Widest: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)

Each of reticulated design; the first decorated with swastikas; the second carved in three layers reversed by flowering leafy stems to one side; the third is of an elaborate butterfly with its wings outstretched, the reverse left blank. Widest: 3 5/8 inches (9.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3023

Lot 3025

Lot 3024 3025 Four Reticulated White Jade Plaques The first of two confronting dragons surrounding an oval bi disk above a bat; the second depicting a chime with tassels suspending two fish; the third is a s-form archaistic style dragon; the fourth carved as a dragon boat with incised details. Longest: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Lot 3026 3026 Two White Jade Pendants The first of rectangular form, delicately carved in relief to one side with a Daoist immortal carrying a small boy, the reverse with a central four-character seal mark; the second of rectangular form with rounded corners, carved to one side with a boy riding a qilin beast, the reverse with a dragon hovering above crashing waves. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3027 Two Jade Double Gourd-Form Pendants Each carved in low relief to one side with the characters ‘da ji’ (great auspiciousness), reversed by the characters ‘tian xi’ (happiness under heaven), all bordered by vines carved along the edges, both with conjoined openwork leaves at the top to form a suspension loop, the semi-translucent stone of even white color. Height: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) each

Lot 3027

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3028

Lot 3029 3028 Three Jade Pendants The first of two pea pods with leafy tendrils; the second an oval shape pendant carved in relief to depict pine trees and flowers; the third a reticulated pendant featuring a dragon fly and lingzhi fungus branch on a tasseled palm leaf fan. Longest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3030

3029 Four Jade ‘Fruit’ Carvings The first a leafy pea pod with a butterfly on it; the second of three pea pods with two beetles; the third carved with two melons and a butterfly; the fourth is a lotus seed pod and flower with a beetle. Longest: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3030 Two Jade ‘Chilong’ Plaques The larger carved and pierced in high relief with two confronting chilong dragons encircling the aperture of an archaistic style jade carving; the smaller one similarly carved. Longest: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 3031

3031 Four Jade Carvings The first a pebble form pendant featuring a bearded gentlemen riding a horse under a pine tree, reversed by two cranes in a prunus tree next to a large garden rock; the second is a carp swimming in a lotus pond; the third and fourth depicting peach groups with bats. Longest: 2 7/16 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3032 Three White Jade Carvings of Mandarin Ducks The first a pair of mandarin ducks in opposition with a lotus plant; the second a single mandarin duck; the third is of flattened oval form carved in relief with a pair of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond, russet inclusions. Longest: 2 5/8 inches (6.8 cm)

Lot 3032

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3033

Lot 3034

3033 Three White Jade Carvings

3034 Five Jade ‘Cicada’ Pendants

The first of a bird perched on a several peaches, the translucent stone of an even milky-white color with patches of russet inclusions; the second of a swan grasping a lotus plant in its beak, the translucent stone of a even white color; the third of a long tail bird perched on a blossoming prunus branch, the stone of semi-translucent white color with patches of russet inclusions. Longest: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Each skillfully carved in varying levels of relief to depict cicada insects, the emblem of immortality; one shown resting in a curling leaf, and one with russet inclusions. Longest: 2 7/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 3035

Lot 3036 3035 Five Jade ‘Fruit’ Carvings

3036 A Jade Carving of a Lychee Group

The first depicting a double gourd group with gourds varying in size; the second of a water caltrop; the third of a Buddha’s hand citron; the fourth depicting two gourds and a butterfly on a large incised leaf; the fifth of two pea pods. Longest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

The well-carved semi-translucent nephrite lychees of pale celadon color suffused with intense russet inclusions, shown issuing from a leafy branch. Length: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3037

Lot 3039 3037 Three Jade ‘Fruit’ Carvings The first of two pea pods with reddish-brown inclusions; the second of two gourds, the translucent white stone with milky-white patches; the third of two aubergines carved with a butterfly, the semi-translucent stone with a celadon hue. Longest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3038

3038 Three Jade Recumbent ‘Animal’ Carvings The first of a deer holding a stylized lingzhi branch in its mouth; the second a ram with a lingzhi branch in its mouth; the third a small reclining horse carving; each with a fitted wood stand. Longest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3039 Two Carved Jade ‘Mythical Beasts’ 18th Century The first a crouching qilin figure; the second a lion group with intricate incised fur details, each with a fitted wood stand. Longest, 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 3040

Property of Various Owners 3040 Two Jade Carvings The first depicting a mandarin duck, the opaque stone of deep gray mottled with black and cream hues; the second a mountain form carved in relief with a landscape of bamboo and pine, the opaque stone of pale yellowish-brown; each with a fitted wood stand. Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.7 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 3041 Five Small Jade Carvings The first a rounded archaistic style mouse; the second a lotus seed pod with opaque black inclusions; the third a caramel colored gourd group; the fourth and fifth each carved to depict a leafy peach. Widest: 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm)

Lot 3041

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3043

Lot 3042

3043 Five White Jade ‘Animal’ Carvings

3042 A White Jade Toggle The even white-toned stone of ovoid form, smoothly carved to depict two catfish in opposition with a lingzhi branch in the center, one edge bordered by curling waves. Width: 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

18th Century Comprising a pendant carved with a recumbent badger resting on a gourd-form platform, a small recumbent badger toggle, a toggle carved as a catfish with a lingzhi fungus branch, a pig-form toggle, and an elongated toggle carved with a chilong dragon to one side reversed by a crouching tiger. Longest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3044

Lot 3045

3044 A Jade Plaque

3045 Seven Carved Jade Pendants

Ming Dynasty

Qing Dynasty

The foliated rectangular pendant carved in high relief with two opposing chilong dragons surrounding a lingzhi fungus, the shorter sides pierced to create a space possibly for a tassel or belt. Width: 3 1/28 inches (7.9 cm)

Comprising a circular pendant carved as a fish-form dragon, a pendant carved with flowers and insects, a pendant in the form of a lock with carved characters, a plain and oval-shaped pendant, and three toggles in the form of a lotus root cross sections. Longest: 2 7/16 inches (6.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3047 3046 Eight Small White Jade Carvings of Immortals Qing Dynasty Each Daoist immortal carved and pierced in relief showing their respective attribute. Length: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3046

Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

3047 Two Jade Figures of Mythical Creatures Ming Dynasty Comprising a stag shown resting upon all four legs, and a recumbent qilin. Longest: 2 1/8 inches (5.3 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

3048 Five Small Jade Carvings Lot 3048

Qing Dynasty Composed of two gourd groups, a fruit-form toggle, a toggle carved with two lingzhi fungus, and a small carving of two fish. Longest: 1 7/8 inches (4.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

3049 Four Small Jade Figural Carvings Qing Dynasty Including a boy herding a water buffalo, a boy riding a goose, a boy carrying a fly whisk, and a boy carrying a basket. Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3049

Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3050

Lot 3051

3050 A Fine White Jade Plaque

3051 A White Jade Figural Pendant

Carved in high relief to depict four chilong dragons clambering upon a tablet, the reverse with a square plaque finely incised with archaistic motifs, and a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;biâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disk with raised circular pattern, the stone of an even white tone. Length: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

Carved in high relief to depict Guanyin seated in contemplation upon a lotus base, before a flaming mandarla, the stone of a creamy-white tone. Length: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3052 Four Jade Carvings Qing Dynasty The first carved in the form of two Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand citrons; the second is a rectangular toggle surmounted with a qilin; the third is a miniature rectangular pendant with incised decoration on both sides; the fourth is an oval toggle with incised decoration on both sides. Longest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 3053 A Celadon Jade Toggle Of pebble form with the mottled russet skin carved to depict an animated horse running amidst lingzhi fungus below a prunus tree, further carved in intricate openwork with a pierced coin and several bamboo branches issuing from a thick bamboo stalk visible to the back. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3053

Lot 3052

Lot 3054

Lot 3055 3054 A Carved Jade Boulder

3055 A Carved Jade Boulder

Of horizontal composition carved in high relief, depicting two figures overlooking a dwelling compound nestled within a rocky mountain landscape, the scene framed by large leafy trees, the grayish-celadon stone exhibiting milky-white and russet inclusions, fitted reticulated wood stand. Width: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm)

Of horizontal format carved in high relief with an energetic scene depicting two men boating down a swift running mountain river, the rocky landscape with an undulating gnarled pine tree and a building in the distance, a large cloud meanders through the composition highlighting the russet-colored skin, accompanied by a reticulated wood stand carved with rocks and pine branches. Width: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

3056 A Small Carved White Jade Seal 19th Century The tall square form plinth surmounted by a coiled open-mouth qilin figure, with an uncarved polished seal face. Height: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3057 A Small White Jade Seal 19th Century Carved with a crouching boy holding an auspicious object atop a cylindrical base, with an uncarved polished seal face. Height: 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3056

Lot 3057

Lot 3059 Lot 3058 3058 A Small Rectangular White Jade Seal

3059 A Small Jade Incense Burner

18th Century

Qing Dynasty

Depicting a reclining lion with a bifurcated tail carved to the top, the seal face carved in yang form with two characters. Height: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)

The rectangular vessel with a deep well, the outer edges of the rim incised with a keyfret band, all on a tall recessed base, with a fitted wood stand. Width: 2 7/8 inches (7.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 3060

Lot 3061 3060 A Celadon Jade Washer

3061 A Celadon Jade Brush Rest

Carved in the form of two conjoined circular washers, the exterior of the rounded walls carved in relief with a continuos archaistic band featuring stylized dragons, raised on a recessed base. Length: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Depicting a jagged three-peaked mountain landscape, featuring several auspicious beasts including a dragon, qilin, tiger and phoenix carved in high relief, reversed by cloud meanders and curling waves decorating the backside of the mountain. Width: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Lot 3063 3062 A Celadon Jade Covered Vase The tall slender form ornately carved in relief to the exterior with dramatic leafy lotus scrolls between bands of chrysanthemum petal lappets, the short waisted neck flanked by pierced chrysanthemum loose-ring handles, the elongated domed cover carved en suite and topped by a chrysanthemum bud finial, with a fitted wire-inlaid wood stand. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $15,000 / 25,000 3063 A Carved Jade Double â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brush Washer Designed to depict two hollowed-out peaches issuing from leafy branches with a pair of russet bats, the semi-translucent stone of deep celadon hue exhibiting opaque black and russet inclusions throughout. Width: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 3064 A Spinach Green Jade Table Screen

Lot 3062

The rectangular stone panel of vertical format and deep translucent green hue with darker green speckled inclusions, carved in relief to depict a female musician seated upon rockwork while playing a flute, all beneath a pine tree issuing from the mountainside with an arched bridge in the distance. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3065 A Jadeite Lotus Leaf-Form Brush Washer Republic Period The large lotus leaf with an incurved rolled rim, borne from a ribbon-tied stem bundled with additional lotus flower stems rising from the base, incised vein details to the exterior. Length: 7 1/2 inches (19.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 3064

Lot 3065

Lot 3066

Lot 3067

3066 A Jadeite Figural Group

3067 Five Small Jade Cong

Early 20th Century

Zhou Dynasty

Carved to depict a female figure carrying a tasseled basket filled with lingzhi fungus and a lotus plant, a crane grasping an additional lingzhi branch to her right, with an associated carved wood stand. Height: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) excluding stand

Of various shapes and sizes, the colors ranging from white to muted celadon with russet inclusions. Tallest: 2 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3068 3068 Thirteen Jade ‘Bi’ Discs

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3069 3069 Twelve Small Archaistic Jade Carvings

Zhou Dynasty and Later Composed of eight disks with carved decorations and five disks plainly carved and polished. Widest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3070 3070 Twelve Jade and Hardstone Pendants Zhou Dynasty

Featuring several archaistic animals, toggles and pendants. Longest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

All of cylindrical form, some with incised decorations. Longest: 3 9/16 inches (9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3071 3071 Thirteen Carved Jades

Lot 3072 3072 Five White Jade Beads

Zhou Dynasty and Later

Han Dynasty

With eight pendants, three belt ornaments, a ring, and a rectangular plaque. Longest: 3 3/8 inches (8.6 cm)

Each cylindrical-form bead carved in low relief with rows of raised dots. Longest: 7/8 inches (2.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3073

Lot 3074

3073 Four Jade ‘Cicada’ Carvings

3074 Two Jade Figures of Pigs

Han Dynasty

Comprising one white jade with three of the carvings showing signs of burial inclusions, all of varying shapes and sizes. Longest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Each stylized animal carved with deep slashed grooves delineating the head and limbs, one with a hole pierced through the body. Longest: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3076

Lot 3075 3075 An Aquamarine and Tourmaline Rosary-Bracelet

3076 A Small Agate Brush Washer

Qing Dynasty

Carved as a rounded upturned leaf with its stalk forming the handle, the translucent grayish stone cleverly carved as the main leaf, with the caramel inclusions forming the branch and smaller leaves, matching reticulated wood stand. Length: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Comprising eighteen large aquamarine beads of spherical form, equally spaced by two larger pink tourmaline beads, the counterweight double-gourd bead suspending a rounded rectangular tourmaline plaque, two tourmaline drop-shaped beads with gold filigree caps, and clusters of seed pearls and small pink beads. Length: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)

Qing Dynasty

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $18,000 / 22,000

Lot 3077 3077 A Rutilated Quartz Water Coupe Carved with two side-by-side wells in the form of either a bamboo stalk or a gourd, each surrounded by prunus and pine tree branches in high relief with a crane taking flight, the transparent stone with black fibrous striations and opaque brown inclusions. Width: 4 1/4 inches (10.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 3078 A Small Rock Crystal Covered Censer The ovoid form flanked by two lion-head handles with a domed cover topped by a standing lion, the flattened rim carved with an elongated key-fret border to the exterior, all raised upon compressed cabriole legs. Height: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3079 A Carved Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Shown standing in a long flowing hooded robe while holding a child in her hands, flanked by a small praying figure to her left and another figure riding a qilin to her right, with a fitted wood stand. Height: 11 inches (28 cm) excluding stand

Lot 3078 Lot 3079

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 3080 3080 An Exceedingly Rare and Important Soapstone Figural Carving 18th Century, dated by inscription to 1750 Constructed from two large pieces of soapstone, depicting Tang Ying – the Qing dynasty imperial porcelain kiln supervisor – seated in the middle and wearing a dragon robe, flanked by two boys to his left and three boys to his right, all highlighted with pigments, set within a realistically carved rocky landscape in high relief with a small stream running through it, the stone featuring three lengthy inscriptions in clerical script to the front and one to the reverse, all with seals. 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 10 inches (49.5 x 34.3 x 25.4 cm) approximately; Weight: 70 lbs (31.8 kg) approximately

Estimate: $100,000 / 150,000

Translation and clear transcription available upon request. Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Kass, and thence by descent within the family. Purchased from a benefit auction for the Oakland Children’s Hospital Foundation held at The Claremont Hotel and Resort in Berkeley, CA. Reputedly donated for auction from a large private Claremont Hills estate during the 1970s.

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Snuff Bottles

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3086 A White Jade Snuff Bottle 18th/19th Century The well hollowed pebble of flattened teardrop form, carved in low relief with a clambering chilong dragon, the stone of milky white tone with traces of russet inclusions. Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Lot 3089

3087 A White Jade Snuff Bottle

3088 Two Jade Snuff Bottles

Carved in relief to depict two gourds with associated leafy tendrils borne from a branch above, red branch form stopper. Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

The first of pebble form displaying a russet tone, orange stopper; the second of elongated ovoid form with a recessed base, the stone of faint gray color with white streaks and minute black flakes, green stopper. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

All well hollowed; the first is a chalcedony bottle incised to depict a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, with lime green glass stopper; the second is an agate bottle carved in relief to depict a horse tied to a pine tree, with a purple quartz stopper; the third is a small rutilated quartz bottle with a quartz stopper; the fourth is a hardstone bottle carved with a pair of faux mask-and-ring handles, stone stopper. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3091 Five Agate Snuff Bottles

Lot 3092

Comprising three plainly polished bottles and two with carvings, including one carved in relief with three bats, all with stoppers or green and white hues. Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Lot 3091 3092 Two Amber Snuff Bottles

3093 Two Amber Snuff Bottles

The first of compressed pear shape, carved on both sides with a figure under a pine tree; the second of flattened circular form, carved in low relief to depict millet, each slender side with a chilong dragon. Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) overall

The first in the form of two melons with leafy tendrils, pink flower-form stopper; the second of flattened ovoid form with a flat lip and a rounded oval foot rim, amethyst stopper. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) overall

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Qing Dynasty The first a white jade bottle carved as a gourd with leafy tendrils; the second an amber bottle carved with a pair of faux beast handles; the third a macaroni agate also carved with a pair of faux beast handles. Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3090 Four Hardstone Snuff Bottles

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3089 Three Snuff Bottles

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3094 An Amber Snuff Bottle

3095 An Amber Snuff Bottle

3096 A Chalcedony Snuff Bottle

3097 Four Agate Snuff Bottles

Of elongated form, carved in raised relief to depict two chilong dragons with lingzhi fungus branches encircling the body, green glass stopper. Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Of compressed ovoid form with flat lip and an oval recessed foot, carved in relief with a celestial figure to each side, green stopper. Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) overall

Using the black skin to depict two male figures guiding a drunken official, the stone of a creamy white tone with areas of faint russet inclusions. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) overall

Each of a flattened polished form, comprising two shadow agates and two banded agates, each with a stopper of various colors an materials. Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) overall

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

3098 A Quartz Crystal Snuff Bottle

3099 Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles

3100 Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles

3101 Four Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

The well hollowed bottled of ovoid form ascending to high shoulders, carved in relief to depict dragons and bats to the front side, the reverse with a recumbent cat under a magnolia tree, orange stopper. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) overall

Estimate: $700 / 900

The first made of amber carved with a plain panel to each side, matching agate stopper; the second made of opal carved to depict a bearded man holding a peach, pink stopper, wood stand. Tallest: 3 1/16 inches (7.8 cm) overall

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Late Qing Dynasty The first is painted with three figures in a court yard to one side an inscription to the reverse; the second is painted in the famille noir palette featuring a green dragon to one side and a yellow dragon to the other; the third is molded with nine fu dogs and covered in a green glaze; the fourth is of a phoenix and dragon amongst flames and clouds. Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $750 / 1,000

The first is of hexagonal section painted with bamboo, pine and orchid, inscribed, dated, signed and with seals; the second is of flattened form painted with a horse in a landscape, under a folding fan featuring butterflies to one side, the reverse with a portrait of a warrior, with an inscription and a seal; the third is of flattened form with a scholar overlooking a river to one side, the reverse with another view of the river and landscape; the fourth of rounded form flanked by a pair of faux handles, painted to one side to depict a quaint landscape with a river and mountains, the reverse with another similar landscape. Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Early 20th Century

3103 Two Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles

Comprising an imitation amber bottle suffused with gold flakes; a yellow imitation amber bottle with a swirling pattern; a red imitation coral bottle; a blue bottle with carved floral decoration; and an emerald green bottle carved with a figural landscape. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) excluding stopper

The first painted with two figures in a house surrounded by trees, reversed by a thirty-six-character poem, singed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’, one seal, dated to 1896; the second painted with a seated man, with a ten-character inscription on the reverse, singed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’, one seal, dated to 1911. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) overall

Estimate: $700 / 900

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

3106 Five Blue and White Snuff Bottles

3107 Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles

3108 Two Snuff Bottles

Late Qing Dynasty

19th Century

Comprising three barrel form bottles painted with dragons in red, gray and blue, and a bottle with two phoenixes amidst scrolling clouds to a yellow ground. Tallest: 3 3/16 inches (8.2 cm) excluding stopper

The first is a silver bottle with incised floral decoration between two bands of rope-form ruyi heads, embellished with red and green stone inlay; the second is a flattened lac burgaute bottle with a tapering body and high shoulders. Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

3102 Five Glass Snuff Bottles

Of various shapes and sizes, one bottle depicting a figure, two with inscriptions on both sides, one with a landscape scene, and one with Daoist symbols. Tallest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $700 / 900

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

3104 An Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Signed Liu Shuangqing, dated by inscription to 1982 Decorated to both sides with cats in a garden with bamboo, various flowers and insects, inscribed, dated to 1982, signed ‘Liu Shuangqing’, four seals, with a rutilated quartz stopper. Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm) overall

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $700 / 900

3105 An Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Painted with a Beijing opera performer to one side and a twenty-eight-character poem on the reverse, signed ‘Ma Shaoxuan’, dated to 1899, one seal, with a jadeite stopper. Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) overall

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3109 Four Silver and Metal Snuff Bottles 19th Century Comprising a silver bottle with incised decoration of figures and horses; and three metal bottles or various shapes with inlaid stone and glass decoration. Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $750 / 1,000

Ivory and Coral Carvings

Lot 3117 3117 A Carved Coral Beauty* The willowy figure shown standing while holding a stylized ruyi scepter, wearing long flowing robes and a simple crown framing her half chignon hair style, attached to a wire-inlaid wood stand. Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $700 / 900

Lot 3116 3116 An Ivory Carving of a Female Immortal* Circa 1900 The curved standing form wearing long flowing robes incised with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medallions and clouds, her serene facial expression framed by a high chignon, further surrounded by a reticulated outer layer overall featuring ornately designed flower baskets, five boy attendants, auspicious beasts, intricate ornaments and jewelry, all heightened by black pigment, a mark to the base, carved wood stand. Height: 19 1/8 inches (48.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3118 3118 A Coral Peacock Carving* The small crested avian form proudly displaying his elaborately layered tail feathers in a large fan behind him, shown standing next to a branch supporting two large peony flowers, delicate incised details throughout, mounted to a carved wood stand. Height: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) including stand

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Works of Art

3121 A Set of Ten Aloeswood Libation Cups 18th Century Comprising ten libation cups variously carved in high relief with immortals, often depicting Shoulao accompanied by a boy attendant or deer relaxing and engaging in leisurely activities under pine or bamboo trees, accompanied by a compartmentalized wood carrying case. Height: 1 7/8 inches (4.8 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000 Provenance: Portola Valley private collection, and reputedly purchased in 1955.

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Lot 3127 3122 Three Molded Gourd Cricket Cages

3123 Two Molded Gourd Cricket Cages

Late Qing Dynasty

19th Century

The first displaying molded decorations of boys and an elephant in a fenced garden; the second featuring subtle molded decorations of a five-clawed dragons amongst scrolling clouds; the third is of compressed form and molded plainly; each surmounted by a reticulated cover depicting either a landscape, flowers or cranes and clouds. Longest: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

The first with molded decorations of six robed figures in a garden setting; the second left plaint; both with reticulated covers depicting landscapes. Longest: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

3124 Two Boxwood Figures The first depicting the Vajraputra arhat seated with his lion on an associated boxwood base; the second a seated fisherman on an associated boxwood base. Tallest: 8 3/8 inches (21.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Portola Valley private collection, and acquired in the early 20th century.

3125 A Boxwood Carving of Bamboo Root The curving form carved in the likeness of a stylized bamboo branch, with additional shoots and small branches borne from the base and the patterned intra-nodes, with an associated wood stand. Width: 5 inches (12.7 cm) excluding stand

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

3126 A Cinnabar Lacquer Box

3127 A Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Box

19th Century

The circular lidded containerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior surfaces displaying a cinnabar layer of insects on gourds with leafy tendrils, the interior covered in black lacquer. Diameter: 4 15/16 inches (12.6 cm)

Of compressed circular form, the exterior decorated with a central roundel depicting three male figures enjoying food and wine in a garden with a pavilion surrounded by trees in the background, the sides with a continuos floral band. Diameter: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Portola Valley private collection, and acquired in the early 20th century.

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 3128 3128 A Lacquered ‘Birthday’ Box with Peaches The overall circular form designed to depict nine ripe peaches issuing from pierced branches encircling one peach at the center, the sides with geometric scrolls alternating with further peach sprigs, the black and red lacquer heightened by gilt-painted outlines, the inside fitted with compartmentalized trays. Diameter: 19 1/4 inches (49 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1200

Lot 3129

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

Lot 3130 3129 A Cinnabar Lacquer Inset Table Screen Qing Dynasty The rectangular panel with wooden body, carved on one side with intricate pictorial scenes through layers of cinnabar lacquer, depicting officials with attendants arriving at a garden with trees, the distance with mountains amidst clouds, accompanied by a later hardwood stand. Height: 12 1/2 inches (31.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,800 / 2,200 3130 A Carved Bamboo Perfumer 18th/19th Century The cylindrical perfumer carved around the sides in deep relief and openwork detailing, depicting a continuous landscape with the seven sages of the bamboo grove, the mouth and foot rims mounted with hardwood caps. Height: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 3131 A Carved Bamboo Brush Pot Well carved in high relief on one side with three elder gentlemen seated alongside a rocky outcrop and beneath large pine trees, accompanied by two attendants, raised on three feet, bearing an incised ‘Wu Zhifan’ signature. Height: 6 3/4 inches (17.2 cm)

Lot 3131

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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3132 Two Carved Bamboo Wristrests

3133 A Bamboo Brush Pot

The first carved in relief to depict a bearded gentleman and his attendant feeding a crane, all in a mountain landscape with pine trees and steep cliffs, the upper right with a three-character inscription; the second carved in low relief to depict Liu Hai teasing his three-legged toad, a lengthy poetic inscription to the upper right, singed ‘Hong Ren’. Longest: 11 3/4 inches (30 cm)

The cylindrical container carved in relief to depict the story of Wang Xizhi, the famous calligrapher, studying a goose, reversed by an incised inscription describing the scene and a seal. Height: 6 1/16 inches (15.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

3134 A Zitan Incense Holder Qing Dynasty Carved with thick walls, the sides lobed to resemble a five-petaled flower. Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3135 A Small Zitan Tray

3136 A Huanghuali Brush Pot

3137 A Miniature Duan Inkstone

19th Century

Carved as a ruffled lotus leaf containing a shrimp and a crab in relief, the double-happiness character carved to one corner. Length: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

The cylindrical container displaying a slightly waisted body, with a large base plug, the grain of an attractive brown color exhibiting several ‘ghost faces’. Height: 5 3/8 inches (13.6 cm)

Of smooth oblong form, the shallow well surrounded by a raised border delicately incised with cloud meanders at the top, accompanied by a fitted wood covered box. Height: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm) excluding box

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

3138 An Inscribed Duan Inkstone 18th Century, dated by inscription to 1744 Of dark purplish-brown color and in the shape of a pointed archway, with a shallow double-arch shaped well, the front side with a lengthy inscription by Kang Tao, the reverse inscribed and signed by Yi Bingshou, the sides with additional inscriptions, accompanied by two fitted wood covers. Length: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Provenance: San Francisco private estate collection. This superb collection was primarily acquired from Sotheby’s Hong Kong and New York during the 1970s and 80s.

Lot 3138

3139 Set of Ten ‘Hu Kaiwen’ Ink Cakes Of various shapes and sizes, each ink cake is molded in shallow relief to one side with a scene depicting either figures, garden related objects or mythical creatures, the other side molded with an inscription identifying the scene, accompanied by a fitted box. Longest: 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Ink cakes produced in east China’s Anhui Province are considered to be the finest in the world, and are called Hui ink cakes. First opened in 1782, the Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory is the oldest and most famous factory for Hui ink cakes in China. There are rubbings of molds made by Hu Kaiwen with similar subject matter and design as the present lot in the Anhui Provincial Museum Collection.

3140 A Large Ying Scholar’s Rock The vertically oriented rock rising from a narrow base to a flared upper surface with jagged ridges and crevices reminiscent of a tall mountain precipice, with a fitted wood stand. Height: 31 inches (78.7 cm) approximately and excluding stand

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Lot 3140

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 3144 3141 A Cast Bronze Censer 18th/19th Century The everted rectangular body with four slightly splaying feet, an impressed Xuande four-character mark to the base. Length: 4 5/8 inches (11.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3144 A Parcel-Gilt Bronze Brush Pot

Lot 3145 3142 A Small Bronze Figure of Guanyin* Seated elegantly on her own floating garment with the left knee raised while supporting both her hands, one hand holding a scroll, shown wearing various garments; together with a coral branch and a reticulated wood stand. Height: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

3143 A Bronze Figural Censer Qing Dynasty Depicting Su Shi, the Song Dynasty official and calligrapher, holding a scroll of calligraphy as he rides upon a mule. Height: 8 3/4 (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Tom, 1940s.

3145 A Small Cloisonné Enamel Inset Table Screen

3146 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Qilin

Of tapering hexagonal form, the exterior with applied and gilt-painted decoration with the ‘Three Friends of Winter’ motif featuring bamboo, prunus and pine, with corresponding tree-form feet, an incised inscription to one side. Height: 6 5/8 inches (17 cm)

19th Century The rectangular panel depicting a scene of butterflies and leafy peonies issuing from garden rocks against a turquoise ground, set within a hardwood stand. Height: 5 5/8 inches (14.2 cm)

Each modeled standing foursquare with long gilt whiskers, antlers, mane and a bushy tail, its mouth open exposing teeth and tongue, the body covered with turquoise and blue scales, the head decorated with red squares reserved against a blue ground. Length: 12 inches (30.5 cm) each

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Qing Dynasty

Early 20th Century

Lot 3147

Lot 3148 3147 A Cloisonné Enamel Trumpet Vase Qianlong Period Inspired by an archaic prototype with a spreading base and knobbed midsection divided into four panels by vertical flanges, the protruding midsection with stylized scrollwork between a row of cicada blades on the tall flaring neck, further stylized scrollwork on the base, against a turquoise ground of scrolling lotus flowers, the interior partially covered in gilt, the base bearing an incised Jingtai four-character mark. Height: 10 1/8 inches (27.3 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 3148 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Vases Qianlong Marks and Period

Lot 3149 3149 A Large Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Censer 17th Century With twin beast-head handles flanking the compressed rounded body, decorated with lotus flower motifs against a turquoise ground below a dark blue band of floral scrolls, the interior and base completely covered in gilt, the base impressed with a six-character Xuande mark. Width: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

Each vase decorated around the bulbous midsection with four stylized lotus blooms, the trumpet mouth and flared foot with plantain leaves containing archaic motifs against a floral ground, the interior mouth rim with further lotus scrolls, the bases impressed with four-character Qianlong marks encircled by enameled lotuses. Height: 11 1/8 inches (28.2 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

Lot 3151 3150 A Tibetan Cloisonné Enamel Ewer and Cover Qianlong Mark and Period

Lot 3150

The cylindrical body divided into four sections by raised giltbronze bands decorated with scrolling flowers, each horizontal register enameled in brilliant tones with formal lotus and other exotic flowers, each issuing curled leaves, tendrils and smaller blooms, the curved upright spout borne from the jaw of a mythical beast opposite a dragon fish handle, all below a lobed crown-form rim decorated with further scrolling flowers, the domed cover decorated on top with formal lotus below a globular finial, the four-character mark enclosed within a double rectangle on the gilt base. Height: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000 3151 A Small Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censer Qianlong Mark and Period The compressed body decorated with leafy lotus scroll below a blue ruyi band repeated on each of the three conical supports, each separated by floral scrolls surrounding the inlaid gilt-bronze plaque inscribed with the five-character mark on the bottom of the vessel, with a pair of gilt-bronze loop handles rising from the rim. Width: 4 5/8 inches (11.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 3152 A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Jars 19th Century

Lot 3152

Each of ovoid form rising to a high shoulder and a short neck, raised on a slightly tapering gilt foot, the exterior colorfully enameled with a dark purple-ground and eight large leafy lotus blossoms between a ruyi-head border and lotus-petal panels, flanked by a pair of gilt lion-mask loose-ring handles, the neck with a classic scroll, the lids similarly decorated, the interior enameled turquoise. Width: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 3153

3153 A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Boxes

3154 A Pair of Bronze Models of Buddhist Lions

18th/19th Century

Qianlong Marks

Each of flattened spherical form supported on a low spreading foot, decorated in colorful enamels to a turquoise ground with scrolling lotus flowers and leaves, the cover and base with a large central stylized flower head. Height: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm) each

Each modeled in mirror image with one clawed paw raised, the mouth fiercely open revealing teeth and tongue, incised fur details, impressed Qianlong four-character marks to the undersides. Length: 11 1/4 inches 28.6 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

3155 A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Enamel Cranes 19th Century Each crane shown standing on a rockwork base with one foot forward while carrying a peach on its back, the avian forms depicted grasping an upright prunus branch with a lotus leaf form pricket in their beaks, detailed with stylized blue and white plumage. Height: 37 inches (94 cm) each

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

Lot 3154

3156 A Pair of Enamel-Painted Trumpet Vases Qianlong Marks and Period Each delicately painted on the tall, bell-shaped foot and the flaring trumpet mouth with colorful blossoms and a plantain leaf band, divided on the bulbous central section by further floral blossoms, all on a soft yellow ground, the interior enameled in a pale turquoise tone, the base with a Qianlong four-character mark. Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Lot 3156

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500 3157 A Canton Enamel Basin 18th/19th Century The circular basin with flat everted rim, heavily decorated to the rounded interior walls with fruiting and blossoming foliage against a cobalt ground, the exterior of blue dragon scrolls to a turquoise ground. Diameter: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,500 / 4,000 Lot 3155 Lot 3157

Lot 3159 Lot 3158 3158 A Pair of Canton Enamel Saucers

3159 A Canton Enamel Circular Lidded Box

Qianlong Period

Qianlong Mark and Period

Each delicately painted to the well with colorful insects and flowers, encircled by stylized blue chilong dragons and an outer yellow-ground band of scrolling flowers including lotus, iris and peony, the exterior with four additional stylized chilong dragons in mutual pursuit, with a stylized blue phoenix medallion to the center of the recessed base. Diameter: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) each approximately

The shallowly domed top painted in brown with a front-facing five-clawed dragon amidst deep blue crashing waves to the central circular panel, further encircled by four four-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit, the design repeated around the sides of the base, a Qianlong six-character seal mark to the base. Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3161

Lot 3160 3160 A Four-Piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service

3161 A Three-Piece Silver Partial Tea Service

Each compressed form with a raised striding dragon encircling the body, with bamboo form handles, spouts and finials; including one kettle with bamboo form feet and matching stand, a teapot, a covered sugar, and a creamer, each marked ‘Chicheong’ to the base. Height of Teapot: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) with stand; Weight: 3 lbs 8 7/8 oz (1.6 kg)

Including a creamer, a covered sugar with spoon, and a footed tray; each incised with bamboo trees against a lightly hammer ground, bamboo form final to the covered sugar, the circular tray with a foliated rim, stamped with ‘Tackhing,’ ‘90% silver,’ and ‘Y’ to each base. Height of Sugar: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm); Weight: 1 lb 13 3/4 oz (843 g)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 3163

Lot 3164

Lot 3162 3162 A Chinese Export Silver Teapot and Stand

3163 A Chinese Export Repousse Silver Bowl

Early 20th Century

Depicting a busy figural scene of opera performers within a courtyard, the recessed base with three marks: one with two Chinese characters reading ‘Gonghe’, one in alphabet reading ‘WH’, and one reading ‘90’. Diameter: 4 5/8 inches (11.9 cm); Weight: 7 oz (200 g)

19th Century

The teapot with bamboo-form handle, spout and lid, the body applied with prunus branches, resting upon a matching bamboo-form stand, marked ‘Luen Wo’ and ‘Xi Xing’ to the teapot base. Overall Height: 11 7/8 inches (30.3 cm); Weight: 36.87 troy oz (1147 g)

Lot 3165 3166 A Tibetan Parcel-Gilt Silver Urn

19th Century

The bulbous container with a continuos scene executed in repousse to depict Buddha and his followers welcomed by villagers, the scene set with in a forest with monkeys and a stupa, all between an inlaid band of turquoise and other gemstones encircling the mouth and an incised leaf-form lappet band by the base, incised double vajra to the base Height: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm); Weight: 18 7/8 oz (535 g)

The convex rectangular central panel ornately chased throughout with dragons, qilin, fish and peaches, further flanked by peach branches. Width: 9 5/8 inches (24.4 cm); Weight: 5.24 troy oz (161 g)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

19th Century

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

The tapered form with an undulating dragon handle to one side, the geometric diaper patterned ground set with Chinese, Japanese and Hawaiian silver coins that are visible to both sides. Length: 9 3/8 inches (23.8 cm);Weight: 2.27 troy oz (73 g)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Francis White, the American Ambassador to China and Persia before WWII.

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

3165 A Large Repoussé Silver Belt Ornament

3164 A Very Rare Sterling Silver Bookmark

Lot 3166

Furniture

Lot 3171 Lot 3172 3171 A Massive Elmwood Altar Table The substantial single-panel top terminating in a short everted flange at each end, supported by thick square-form legs and decorative panels pierced with ruyi head designs. 35 x 138 x 31 1/4 inches (89 x 350.5 x 79.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3172 A Large Lacquer-Painted Elmwood Altar Table

3173 A Carved Huanghuali Painting Table

The long slender top with an everted flange at each end, intricately designed aprons and spandrels carved with stylized scrolls and key-fret bands, molded decorative panels inset between the legs depicting mythical beasts and figures with stone embellishments. 37 x 128 x 18 1/4 inches (94 x 325 x 46.5 cm)

Of rectangular form with a three-panel top set within a thin frame, heavily carved with a lingzhi fungus design to the aprons and continuing down the thick convex legs, the shorter sides with stretchers supporting the legs and carved en suite with a large plume form decoration above. 33 x 68 x 29 1/4 inches (83.8 x 172.7 x 74.3 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

Lot 3173

Lot 3174

Lot 3175

3174 A Huanghuali and Mixed Hardwood Table

3175 A Huanghuali Low Table

The square-form single-panel top set within a thin frame, above decorative aprons displaying openwork foliate scrolls to each side, raised upon slender square-form legs. 29 3/4 x 29 3/4 x 29 3/4 inches (75.5 x 75.5 x 75.5 cm)

Of rectangular form, the aprons with rounded scroll designs alternating with oval rings and flattened spheres, supported upon cabriole legs of circular-section. 11 1/4 x 30 x 15 3/4 inches (28.5 x 76 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3176 3176 A Large Ming Style Rosewood Altar Coffer Circa 1900 The single-panel top within a rectangular frame with everted ends and set on thick legs of square section, above three drawers deeply carved with dragons confronting a pearl carved to the central panel, two doors similarly carved with dragons chasing pearls fitted flush around the removable center stile, framed by the shaped apron and spandrels further carved with dragons in pursuit of pearls, brass hardware incised with lotus scrolls, with lock and key. 35 x 76 x 19 inches (89 x 193 x 48 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Acquired in Beijing in 1921, and thence by descent within the family to the present owner. A very similar, but shorter (65 7/8 inches), altar coffer was sold at Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York, March 19, 2009, lot 647.

Lot 3177

3177 A Hardwood Hall Bench Late 19th Century With arms and a solid seat raised upon square legs, the back with three shaped marble insets, carved in openwork with birds and flowers to the thick apron, decorated throughout with mother-of-pearl inlay displaying elaborate scrolling flowers and incised details. 43 x 74 x 24 1/4 inches (109.2 x 188 x 61.5 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 3178 A Pair of Hardwood Armchairs with Marble Insets Heavily carved to the back and arm rails with a lotus pond motif, each back splat inset with an inscribed circular marble plaque, the stones of various hues and markings indicative of a mountainous landscape, raised upon stepped cabriole legs terminating in beast-head feet. Each: 43 5/8 x 27 1/8 x 20 3/8 inches (111 x 69 x 52 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Lot 3178

Lot 3179

Lot 3180

3179 A Carved Hardwood Display Cabinet

3180 A Pair of Hardwood â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fu Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Columns

19th Century

Late Qing Dynasty

With square corner posts enclosing alternating tiered shelves, further framed by elaborately carved openwork scrolls incorporating stylized bats, butterflies, prunus and auspicious objects, the lower right with a drawer carved with a pair of bats, the reticulated side panels displaying various flowers and trees, all supported upon a two-drawer bottom chest carved in relief with clouds and auspicious emblems. 71 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches (181.6 x 95.5 x 49.5 cm)

Each of rectangular form, the midsection set between a carved plinth and a footed platform, carved in relief to three sides with scrolling lotus flowers, bordered by a bamboo stalk decoration, each column topped with a wide-eyed fu dog. Height: 43 inches (109.2 cm) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Textiles 3186 Four Embroidered Silk Purses The first a pair of kidney-form purses with a cream-colored ground, depicting various colorful antiquities and auspicious objects embroidered in Peking knot and outlined by couched metallic-wrapped threads, joined by endless knot and cash tassels; the last two constructed as wallet-style purses with two flaps attached and backed by a strip of dark blue satin, each displaying vibrant scenes of flowers, birds and insects embroidered in Peking knot and chain stitch. Width of First: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Compare to purses sold at Christie’s New York, The Imperial Wardrobe: Fine Chinese Costume and Textiles from the Linda Wrigglesworth Collection, March 19, 2008, lots 63 and 67, respectively.

Lot 3186

Lot 3187 3187 Three Imperial Embroidered Roundels Qing Dynasty The two dragon roundels worked in satin stitch and couched gold-wrapped thread to depict a five-clawed front-facing dragon; the first of slender sinuous form with finely embroidered scales entwining a ‘wanshou’ medallion at the center, surrounded by green and blue cloud florets above rolling waves; the second shown wide-eyed while in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst cloud meanders and bats; the third smaller roundel of the Yuanshikai period and executed in a blue palette, bearing five of the twelve Imperial symbols including an ax, temple cup, grains of millet, sea grass and a central ‘fu’ emblem, all enclosed by swirling clouds. Diameter of Largest: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm)

Roundels of this kind appeared on court surcoats as a clear indication of rank and status. The five-clawed dragon denotes imperial ranking, with the clockwise turn of each dragon’s body designating these roundels for placement on the left shoulder. Similarly, during the Yuanshikai Period (1912-1915), these roundels were worn by officials, with both the number of roundels on the surcoat, and the number of Imperial symbols included, signifying status. Closely related examples of these three roundels sold at Christie’s New York, The Imperial Wardrobe: Fine Chinese Costume and Textiles from the Linda Wrigglesworth Collection, March 19, 2008, lots 11, 32 and 81, respectively.

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

3188 An Embroidered Skirt with Fox Fur Trim The pleated pale coral-red fabric decorated with shaped reserves depicting figures and landscapes against a gilt ground of metallic-wrapped threads, with various woven ribbons, black piping and blue borders embroidered with figures in lush garden settings, finished by a fox fur trim. Length: 39 1/4 inches (99.7 cm)

3189 An Embroidered Blue-Ground Jacket The deep navy-blue silk embroidered with large blue and white medallions of swastika meanders, stylized lotuses, bats and clouds, all above a skirt designed with waves, rocks and auspicious emblems. Length: 43 1/2 inches (110.5 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 3188

3190 An Embroidered Red-Ground Manchu Lady’s Jacket The deep coral-red-ground decorated with large colorful butterflies and flowers in both satin and knot stitches, the edges, cuffs and skirt finished by an embroidered cream and teal border with woven ribbons. Length: 41 1/2 inches (105.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 3191 An Embroidered Lady’s Robe Lot 3189

Lot 3190

The overall black robe with applied decorations embroidered in satin stitch, displaying crane medallions surrounded by various flowers and insects, all above a skirt of Buddhist objects, dragons and waves crashing upon jagged rocks, a thick lishui border below. Length: 55 1/2 inches (141 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 3192 A Child’s Embroidered Silk Jacket

Lot 3192 Lot 3191

The deep navy blue ground embroidered in satin stitch with large colorful medallions enclosing flowers and garden rocks on each shoulder, above a similarly designed scene at the hem depicting butterflies amidst flowers, rockwork, mountains and waves. Length: 18 3/4 inches (47.6 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900 3193 A Lady’s Red-Ground Embroidered Gauze Robe The deep red fabric embroidered in satin stitch with large blue and white peonies, butterflies, gourds and additional floral sprigs, with vines and branches of gilt-wrapped couched threads, all above rolling waves and a thin lishui skirt; mounted, framed and glazed. Overall: 57 1/2 x 57 1/2 inches (146 x 146 cm) including frame

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Lot 3194 Lot 3193

3194 An Embroidered Purple Silk Robe Of vibrant purple fabric woven with medallions of butterflies and flowers, bordered by black-ground embroideries depicting birds and leafy flowers, the skirt trimmed with white fur. Length: 54 inches (137.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 3195 Two Kesi-Woven Hanging Panels 17th Century Each woven to depict a large front-facing four-clawed dragon with large eyes under bushy brows, shown leaping around a flaming pearl amidst clouds and water motifs, between two peaches and a cartouche featuring a pair of stylized confronting chilong dragons and resting qilin beasts, all picked out in bold shades of green, blue, salmon, black, yellow and gold threads against a rich coral-red ground. 61 3/4 x 22 (156.8 x 55.9 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 3196 Lot 3195

3196 A Woven Yellow and Black Thangka of Shakyamuni

3197 Two Embroidered and Woven ‘Dragon’ Textile Fragments

The central figure shown seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal, his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the left resting on his lap while holding a vessel, surrounded by additional figures beneath the shade of a fruitful leafy tree, each figure framed by a radiating mandorla, with inscriptions in Mongol, Manchu, Chinese and Tibetan at the top, all framed by borders containing the eight Buddhist emblems, striding dragons, flaming pearls and clouds, a lotus scroll to each corner, framed and glazed. Overall: 56 x 35 3/4 inches (142.2 x 91 cm) including frame

The first of quatrefoil form, the blueground woven with four front-facing dragons encircling a dragon medallion at the center; the second of square form embroidered in gilt-wrapped threads with four front-facing dragons amidst blue cloud meanders to an aubergine ground. Widest: 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900 Lot 3197

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 3198 Two Woven Panels The first with a ‘children at play theme’ below a thick band of phoenixes and flowers, further enclosed by archaistic and geometric borders, all against a pale gold-ground; the second displaying elaborate stylized lotus scrolls to a green-ground between borders of geometric scrolls and swastika meanders. Larger: 84 3/4 x 54 1/2 inches (215.3 x 138.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

3199 A Metallic Thread Embroidered ‘Dragon’ Panel Depicting a large medallion of archaistic dragon meanders above a leafy peach emblem and sinuous dragon to the bottom, surrounded by a flower and swastika border, designed with metallic-wrapped couched threads to a pale orange ground; framed and glazed. Overall: 66 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches (168.3 x 54.6 cm)

Lot 3198

Lot 3199

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books Michaan’s is honored to offer nineteen lots of classical Chinese paintings from the estate collection of Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966). Senator Green once served as a Democratic governor and U.S. senator in the state of Rhode Island. He held a seat in the U.S. Senate from 1936-1961, and at the time of his retirement at the age of 93, was the oldest person serving. Senator Green’s illustrious political career also lead to his selection by then President Harry Truman to serve as a delegate to the 7th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 1952. It was during this period that Senator Green befriended individuals who would gift these pieces as a way to show their appreciation for his services at the UN. Michaan’s is also offering five classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy lots from the Edward W. Tom Collection, which was formed during his travels in Japan immediately after WWII. The highlight of the collection is lot 3217, a monumental landscape painting by Li Yin 李寅 (early Qing dynasty). Li Yin belongs to the Yangzhou artistic scene, and was an active painter of large format landscapes. Turing to lot 3218 is an exordinary album of thirty-five fan paintings and calligraphy by various well-known artists from the Ming and Qing dynasties. They include, but not limited to, Zha Shibiao 查士標, Shang Rui 上睿, Shen Zhenlin 沈振麟, Zhu Lunhan 朱倫瀚, Zhang Dalai 張大來 and Cai Jia 蔡嘉. Other works from this magnificent collection include classical paintings in the style of Bada Shanren 八大山人 (lot 3219), Dong Qichang 董其昌 (lot 3213), and Wen Boren 文伯仁 (lot 3212).

Also included in this section are five lots of fine Chinese silk fan paintings from the Reynold Tom Collection (lots 3226-3230). These paintings are dated to the late Qing dynasty and Republic period, with the majority of the pieces featuring finely painted figures, flowers, birds and landscapes. Five similar lots were offered in our December 11, 2012 Fine Asian Works of Art Auction, with all being highly sought after and ultimately achieving remarkable results. Rounding out the section are three paintings by the famous 20th century Chinese artist, Qi Baishi 齊白石 (1864-1957). Lot 3231, a painting of shrimps, and lot 3223, a painting of chicks, are from the Joseph Kwok Collection, which was formed in the 1940s in San Francisco. Lot 3233 is a small format painting of three chicks, gifted by the artist to Vaughn A. Pierce, an American military engineer who stationed in post-WWII China and Japan, in 1948.

Lot 3206 3206 After Li Tang (1066-1150): Figures on Horseback, Qing Dynasty Hand scroll, ink and color on silk, the right side bearing a signature ‘Li Tang;’ connected to an edict with Manchu inscriptions. 11 1/2 x 46 inches (29 x 117 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

3207 In the Style of Li Tang (1066-1150): Fisherman under SnowCovered Bamboo Ming Dynasty Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, unsigned, four seals; titled and attributed to Li Tang to the right mount, the inscription dated 1524. 38 x 18 inches (96.5 x 45.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family. This painting is an example of the Zhe School’s style of Song Dynasty painting. Zhe School was a painting circle formed in the 15th Century based in the Zhejiang area. Zhe School painting masters include Dai Jin (1388-1462) and Wu Wei (1459-1508). The painting style mainly developed from the Southern Song and Yuan Dynasty traditions, but with a free, quick and succinct manner. Since paintings of the Zhe School share a similar style to their Song and Yuan counterparts, they were at times attributed wrongly to the Song and Yuan masters. One example is “Raising a Cup to the Moon in Jest,” of the National Palace Museum,Taipei. The painting had long been considered a work by the Southern Song artist Ma Yuan (c. 1160-1225) up till the 1970s, recent scholars have determined that painting, and the hidden seal mark, belongs to Zhong Li (active late 15th Century). Although this painting was attributed to the Song dynasty painter Li Tang (1066-1150), the free and unrestrained brush works indicate this painting to be by a Zhe school painter in the Ming Dynasty.

Lot 3208

Lot 3207 inscription Lot 3207 3208 After Xu Longjiu (Southern Song Dynasty): Landscape Hand scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed with poems, signed; the lower left with a signature ‘Xu Longjiu,’ multiple seals; accompanied by a rosewood box. 17 3/4 x 142 1/2 inches (45 x 362 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

3209 Anonymous (Yuan Dynasty): An Album of Three Paintings The first depicting a rabbit, ink and color on silk; the second of a crane, ink and color on paper, with a seal marked ‘Xuanhe Yu Bi’; the third is a copy of Zhao Mengfu’s “Training the Horse,” ink and color on silk. Second: 11 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches (30 x 28.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family. Among the three paintings, the first one is especially of fine quality. The exquisite detail of the rabbit is akin to the painting style established by the Northern and Southern Song Academy of painting. A fine example is “Calico Cat and Peonies” by a Song dynasty anonymous painter, of the National Palace Museum, Taipei. The application of small dots on the rocks and ground is a technique developed in the Southern Song dynasty, and the technique is carried over to subsequent dynasties.

Lot 3209 3210 Attributed to Wang Yuan (14th Century): An Album of Twelve Paintings Eleven depicting birds and flowers, the last of a landscape; each painted in ink and color on silk, multiple seals; the last page with a seal by Chen Baochen (1848-1935). Album Size: 13 x 13 3/4 inches (33 x 35 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family. Wang Yuan (Yuan Dynasty) specialized in both landscape and birds and flowers paintings. He was influenced by Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322), and other old masters including Guo Xi (Northern Song Dynasty) and Wang Quan (Five Dynasties period). For another example of Wang Yuan’s bird painting, please see “Pheasants with Peach and Bamboo.” of the Beijing Palace Museum. Chen Baochen (1848-1935) was an official and instructor of the emperor Pu Yi. He was also a collector of seals.

Lot 3210

3211 Anonymous (Ming Dynasty or Earlier): Birds and Flowers Ink and color on silk, mounted. 17 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches (44.5 x 35 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 3211

Lot 3212

Lot 3213

Lot 3216 Lot 3215

Lot 3215 inscription

3212 In the Style of Wen Boren (1502-1575): Landscape

3213 In the Style of Dong Qichang (15551636): Landscape

Hand scroll, ink and color on silk, the upper left inscribed and dated 1569, with a signature ‘Wufeng Wen Boren,’ three seals; two colophons to the left, the first marked Feng Mengzhen, one seal; the second marked Tang Wenxian, one seal. Painting: 11 3/4 x 75 1/4 inches (30 x 191 cm)

Hand scroll, ink on silk, the left side inscribed, with a signature ‘Xuanzai,’ four seals; accompanied by wood box. 9 3/4 x 90 1/4 inches (25 x 229 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Tom, Japan, 1940s.

Lot 3214

Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Tom, Japan, 1940s. Feng Mengzhen (1548-1605) and Tang Wenxian (Late Ming Dynasty) were Ming dynasty officials during the Wanli reign.

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

3214 After Zhou Zhimian (Late Ming Dynasty): Hundred Magpies and Flower Trees, Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the upper left dated, with a signature ‘Zhou Zhimian,’ one seal; accompanied by wood box. 46 1/2 x 14 inches (118 x 35.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

3215 Anonymous (17th Century): Sparrows and Prunus Tree Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, titled to the right mount and attributed to Bian Luan (Tang Dynasty). 36 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches (92 x 46.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (18671966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

3216 After Gui Zhuang (1613-1673): Bamboo and Rock Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, with a signature ‘Gui Zhuang,’ one seal. 32 1/4 x 22 inches (82 x 56 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 3217 Li Yin (Early Qing Dynasty): Mountainous Dwellings Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the upper right inscribed and dated to 1701, signed ‘Li Yin,’ two seals. 71 1/2 x 38 3/4 inches (180.5 x 98.5 cm)

Estimate: $25,000 / 35,000 Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Tom, Japan, 1940s. Accompanied by three commentary letters: the first two from Thomas Lawton, the assistant curator of Chinese Art, Smithsonian Institute Freer Gallery of Art, dated January 11th and April 29th of 1968; the third from James Cahill, professor of Chinese art at the University of Berkeley, dated April 19th, 1968. For another example of Li Yin’s landscape painting of similar size, please see “Travelers in Autumn Mountains,” of the National Palace Museum,Taipei. The painting was Li Yin’s imitation of Guo Xi, another Northern Song Dynasty master painter.

Lot 3217

Lot 3218 3218 Various Artists: An Album of Thirty-Five Fan Paintings and Calligraphy Ming and Qing Dynasties Each painted in ink and color on paper, with signatures including, but not limited to Zha Shibiao (1615-1698), Shen Zhenlin (Late 19th Century), Shang Rui (b. 1634), Zhu Lunhan (1680-1760), Yang Yi (1488-?), Qiugu (Zhang Qiugu, 18th Century), Ji Nanyang (Early Qing Dynasty), Jiang Dalai (18th-19th Century) , Cai Jia (Early Qing Dynasty) and Chen Zun (18-19th Century), multiple seals; accompanied with a wood box. Album Size: 10 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches (26 x 56.5 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000 Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Tom, Japan, 1940s.

Lot 3219

Lot 3220

3219 In the Style of Bada Shanren (1642-1717): Mountain and Stream Hanging scroll, ink on silk, the upper right inscribed, with a signature ‘Bada Shanren,’ one seal. 28 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches (71.5 x 15.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Tom, Japan, 1940s.

3220 After Wang Hui (1631-1717): Scholars and Mountains

Lot 3221

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the upper left inscribed, with a signature ‘Gengyan Sanren Wang Hui,’ three seals. 33 1/2 x 20 inches (85 x 51 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3221 Anonymous (18th Century): Amitabha and Attendants Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the lower right inscribed ‘Da Ming Chenghua Qiyue Zhi, feng zhi (Imperially commissioned and made in July of the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty)’. 86 1/4 x 50 1/2 inches (219 x 128 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000 3222 Anonymous (Qing Dynasty): Flowers and Insects Two hanging scrolls, ink and color on silk. 21 x 8 3/4 inches (53.5 x 22 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 3222

3223 Liu Yi (?-1853): Lady by the Lotus Pond Originally a fan painting, now mounted, ink and color on silk, the upper left titled and dated 1845, signed ‘Zhongfang Yi,’ one seal. Diameter: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

Lot 3223

3224 Anonymous (Qing Dynasty): Figures in a Village Ink and color on paper, mounted. 43 x 55 1/4 inches (109 x 140.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 3224

3225 Zhong Hui (Late Qing Dynasty): An Album of Ten Paintings Each painted in ink and color on silk, some dated 1880, signed ‘Xiaofan Zhong Hui,’ multiple seals; label on the wood cover with a signature ‘Hegong (Qiu Hegong, 1874-1950),’ one seal. Album Size: 14 1/2 x 17 inches (37 x 43 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family to the present owner. Qiu Hegong, or Qiu Fu, was an activist and educator during the late Qing dynasty and Republic period.

Lot 3225

3226 Anonymous: Nine Fan Paintings Of circular shape featuring flowers, peaches and birds, each painted in ink and color on silk, the verso kept blank. Largest Diameter: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

3227 Anonymous: Four Fan Paintings of Figures Each painted in ink and color on silk, three inscribed, signed You Shan, Huang Yurun and Wang Hongfan, multiple seals; the last one with no signature. Widest: 10 1/2 inches (26.5 cm)

Lot 3227

Lot 3226

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

3228 Various Artists: Nine Fan Paintings and Calligraphy

3229 Anonymous: Seven Figural Fan Paintings

Five of circular form and three of twelve-sided polygon shape depicting archaistic decorations, birds and flowers, landscape, shrimps and calligraphy, each painted in ink and color on silk, by various artists including, but not limited to, Hong Yongzhou, Ding Foyan (18781931), Wang Yirong (1845-1900), and Dai Zhaochun (Late Qing Dynasty), multiple seals. Diameter: 10 inches (25.5 cm) of largest

Each depicting arhats, ink and color on silk, signed ‘Shanggu Languang,’ multiple seals; the verso inscribed with different sutras and poems. Diameter: 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) of largest

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

Lot 3228

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

3230 Anonymous: Ten Fan Paintings Each depicting Guanyin, ink and color on silk, signed ‘Shanggu Languang,’ multiple seals; the verso inscribed with different sutras and poems. Longest: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

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

Lot 3230

Lot 3229

3231 Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Shrimps Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscription to the left and dated 1948, signed ‘Baishi,’ one seal. 30 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches (77 x 36 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000 Provenance: Joseph Kwok (1896-1976), and thence by descent within the family to the present owner.

3232 Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Chicks Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscription to the left, signed ‘Baishi,’ one seal. 26 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches (68 x 33.5 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000 Provenance: Joseph Kwok (1896-1976), and thence by descent within the family to the present owner. This painting features big round dots to the chicks’ body and drier brush works to depict their legs, which is typical of Qi Baishi’s style in his late sixties.

3233 Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Chicks

Lot 3231

Lot 3232

Ink on paper, framed, the upper left inscribed ‘gift to Mr. Pierce,’ dated ‘Wuzi (1948),’ signed ‘Qi Baishi,’ one seal. 13 x 13 inches (33 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000 Provenance: Vaughn A. Pierce, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Ever since a fortune teller informed Qi Baishi that he would have a hard life when he reaches the age of seventy-five, he then decided to add two years to his age. Thus, although Qi Baishi inscribed eighty-seven years old for this painting, he was actually eighty-five years old in 1948.

Lot 3233

Mr. and Mrs. Pierce A.Vaughn, late 1940s, Japan

Lot 3234

Lot 3235

3234 In the Style of Wu Hufan (1894-1968): A Calligraphy Couplet

3235 Attributed to Liu Kuiling (1885-1967): Monkeys on a Tree

Hanging scrolls, ink on paper, with a signature ‘Wu Hufan,’ two seals. 51 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (131 x 29 cm)

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the lower right inscribed and dated Gengchen (1940), with a signature ‘Liu Kuiling,’ two seals. 52 3/8 x 12 3/4 inches (133 x 32.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,600

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Lot 3236

3236 Attributed to Liu Kuiling (1885-1967): Dogs Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, with a signature ‘Yaochen,’ one seal. 52 3/4 x 12 1/4 inches (134 x 31 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 3237

3237 Attributed to Liu Kuiling (1885-1967): Squirrel and Pine Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, with a signature ‘Yaochen Liu Kuiling,’ two seals. 52 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches (132.5 x 32 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 3239 3238 After Xu Beihong (1895-1953): Cat Ink and color on paper, mounted, the upper left inscribed, with a signature ‘Beihong,’ two seals. 35 1/4 x 27 1/4 inches (89.5 x 69 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Published: Zhongguo Dangdai Mingjia Mobao, published by Changsha Guoji Wenhua, p. 2.

3239 Wu Jiahang (20th Century): Four Landscape Paintings Lot 3238

Ink and color on paper, each titled and dated ‘Wushen (1968),’ signed ‘Wu Jiahang,’ two seals; framed and glazed. Each: 28 x 13 1/2 inches (71 x 34.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,600 3240 Liu Haisu (1896-1994): Mount Huang in Splashed Color Ink and color on paper, mounted, the upper left titled and dated 1988, signed ‘Liu Haisu,’ four seals. 26 3/8 x 53 3/4 inches (67 x 136.5 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000 Published: Chinese Painting by Liu Haisu, edited by Mei Ling, Taipei, 1996, p.154, no. 177.

Lot 3240

3241 Wang Mingming (b. 1952): Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the lower left titled and dated 1999, signed ‘Mingming,’ three seals. 55 x 13 3/4 inches (139.5 x 35 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 3242 Nine Woodcuts Taken From ‘Shizhuzhai Shuhua Pu’

Lot 3242

Of various artists, each depicting flowers. 10 x 12 5/8 inches (25.5 x 32 cm) Each Approximately

Estimate: $900 / 1,300 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

3243 Anonymous: Two Large Embroidered Oil Paintings Depicting figures in an outdoor setting, oil on canvas with embroidered detail, framed. 83.5 x 51 1/2 inches (212 x 131 cm) Each Approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Lot 3241

3244 A Rare Catalog on Song and Yuan Dynasty Paintings No. 230 out of 250 limited copies, fitted in a hardcover box lined with silk, published in 1932 by Jyuraku-sha, Tokyo.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

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Lot 3247

3245 A Rare Book on Song Dynasty Paintings from the Previous Collection of Tianlai Studio With an inscription on the interior cover page reading: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To honorable Senator Theodore Francis Green, a famous collector on Chinese painting. Very sincerely yours, Chao-ming Chen, August 27, 1941â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; fitted in a hardcover box lined with silk.

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

3246 A Group of Eleven Books on Chinese Snuff Bottles A full book listing is available upon request.

Lot 3248

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 3247 A Group of Ten Books on Jade, Ivory Carvings and Furniture A full listing is available upon request.

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3248 A Set of Three Auction Catalogues of the Edward T. Chow Collection Together with four books on Chinese Art, a full book listing is available upon request.

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3249 Five Books on Chinese Ceramics A full book listing is available upon request.

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3249

Religious Art

Lot 3257

3256 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara in the form of Sadaksari 18th Century

Lot 3256

The four-armed Bodhisattva seated in dyanasana on a lotus base layered on top of a footed triangular platform, a celestial scarf hangs over his primary arms the hands of which are brought together in namaskar mudra, additional hands are brought up to shoulder height holding a padma and a string of beads, wearing a dhoti, beaded jewelry and an ornate five-point crown headdress. Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000 3257 Two Cast Bronze Buddhist Figures The first is of Green Tara shown seated on a lotus base, her right foot resting on an extended lotus pedestal, her right hand in varadamudra and her left hand raised in vitarkamudra, with a lotus blossom at her left shoulder, her face in a benevolent expression flanked by hooped earrings and surmounted by a tiara; the second is of a male figure seated in lalitasana upon a lotus base covered with a tiger skin, his right hand in bhumisparsamudra and his left hand in varadamudra. Tallest: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3258 A Gilt-Painted Mixed-Metal Head of Mahakala Depicting the fierce Tibetan Buddhist deity with an opened mouth displaying sets of pointed teeth and fangs, wearing an ornate headdress with skull decorations, his upright flame-like hair painted with an fiery-orange pigment, the rest of his head covered in gilt and heightened by colorful pigments. Height: 24 3/4 inches (62.8 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 3258

Lot 3260

Lot 3259

3259 A Gilt-Copper Mask of Mahakala The fierce Dharmapala modeled openmouthed while displaying sets of menacing pointed teeth and fangs, wearing an ornate headdress with skull decorations and large roundel earrings. Length: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 3260 A Tibetan Silver-Mounted Skull Cup The mouth of the cup lined with a band of skulls to the exterior, the interior floor featuring an applied stylized lotus flower in silver with an inlaid turquoise stone at the center. Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3261 Three Pairs of Sino-Tibetan Mixed-Metal Meditation Bells â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tinshaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mid-19th Century Of various sizes with the largest and smallest pairs each displaying two incised dragons striding amidst clouds and double vajra emblems Diameter of Largest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Lot 3261

Chinese Ceramics 3266 A Painted Pottery Figure of a Camel Tang Dynasty Standing foursquare on a rectangular base with its head raised high and its mouth open, its two humps fitted with a saddle laden with bulging saddle bags, traces of pigment. Height: 20 1/8 inches (51.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3267 A Yaozhou Celadon Bowl Northern Song Dynasty The exterior of the bowl molded with elongated petals, the interior left undecorated, covered overall in a glaze of grayish-olive color that falls to the edge of the foot. Diameter: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3268 A Small Longquan Celadon Dish Song Dynasty Potted with shallow rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the interior decorated in relief with a pair of scaly fish swimming in opposition, covered overall in a sea-green glaze with exception to the unglazed foot rim. Diameter: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: According to label, formerly in the National Museum of the Philippines, Manila, registration no. 808360.

Lot 3266

Accompanied by a Certification of Authenticity issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture, National Museum, Philippines.

3269 A Longquan Celadon-Glazed Charger Yuan/Ming Dynasty The interior well with a molded decoration of peony flowers, the walls with a continuos molded ribbed band, covered entirely with an olive-green crackle glaze, the base with an unglazed circle burnt orange during the firing. Diameter: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 3269

Lot 3270

Lot 3271 3270 A Longquan Celadon Charger

3271 Two Longquan Celadon Chargers

Yuan/Ming Dynasty

Molded with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the incised-decorated curving well rising toward an everted rim, covered with a creamy olive-green celadon glaze with exception to the foot rim. Diameter: 14 inches (35.6 cm)

The first thickly potted with a barbed rim and curving well molded with a band encircling a peach-bearing branch, covered in a muted celadon glaze with exception to an unglazed circle burnt orange during the firing; the second with molded decoration including a stylized lotus flower to the center of the well, covered with an olive-green celadon glaze with exception to the foot. Diameter of Larger: 13 1/4 inches (33.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3272

Lot 3273

Lot 3274

3272 A Large Longquan Celadon Charger

3273 A Celadon-Glazed Charger

3274 Five Small Stoneware Vessels

Yuan/Ming Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Heavily potted, the interior floor carved with a stylized lotus and trailing foliage, covered in an even celadon glaze of sea-green tone, an unglazed ring to the base burnt orange in the firing. Diameter: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm)

The deep well with fluted sides, the glaze of a deep olive-green tone. Diameter: 12 1/8 inches (30.6 cm)

Comprising a crackle glazed jarlet, a crackle glazed dish with a foliated rim, a white-glazed circular container with molded decoration, a celadon-glazed dish with molded decoration of a flower to the well, and an unglazed circular lidded box. Diameter: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) of celadon glazed dish

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $700 / 900

3275 A Blue and White Scroll Pot Late Ming Dynasty The heavily potted cylindrical vessel finely painted with a continuous courtyard scene featuring officials and warriors. Height: 11 7/8 inches (30.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Los Angeles private estate collection.

Lot 3275

3277 A Blue and White Gu-Form Vase Kangxi Period The bulbous central section painted with two archaistic taotie masks reserved on a diaper ground, between narrow bands of key fret and chevron designs, the flaring upper and lower sections painted with alternating plantain leaves and blades filled with archaistic motifs. Height: 19 1/4 inches (48.9 cm)

Lot 3276

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000 3276 A Blue and White Sleeve Vase

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

Transitional Period The cylindrical vase decorated around the exterior in vibrant shades of cobalt blue to depict a warrior in a garden, accompanied by a lady with her child, all between incised borders and below pendent leaf tips to the waisted neck. Height: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)

A similar beaker vase (47.7 cm. high), also dating to the Kangxi period, decorated with archaistic decorative motifs including a stylized taotie mask, is in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum - 36 - Blue and White Porcelain with Underglaze Red (III), Hong Kong, 2000, p. 41, no. 34.

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

3278 A Blue and White Bowl First Bowl: Kangxi Mark and Period Delicately potted with gently rounded walls rising from a short straight-cut foot, painted in vibrant tones of blue with peony flowers borne from meandering leafy scrolls, all above a band of overlapping petals encircling the base, the interior similarly decorated, the mark displayed on the base; together with an exact copy of the bowl of a later period. Diameter: 4 5/8 inches (11.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: Ruth Gillard, East Bay, acquired in China during the 1960s.

Lot 3277

Lot 3278

3279 A Blue and White Ewer Qianlong Mark The globular body with loop handle and straight spout, raised on four slender cylindrical supports, painted to the body with the bajixiang, the eight Buddhist emblems, the wide rim and supports displaying lingzhi sprays amidst scrolling tendrils, with a six-character seal mark on the base. Height: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 3279

3280 Two Blue and White Dishes Qianlong Marks Both decorated with leafy flower scrolls to the center of the interior and as a continuous frieze around the exterior, the recessed bases displaying Qianlong seal marks in cobalt blue. Diameter: 7 13/18 inches (19.9 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3280

3281 A Blue and White â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ogeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bowl Qianlong Mark and Period The exterior painted with two five-clawed dragons striding amidst clouds and flames, the interior painted with a central medallion containing a leaping dragon, all within double blue line borders to the floor, rims and foot, the six-character seal mark painted to the recessed base. Diameter: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Provenance: Ruth Gillard, East Bay, acquired in China during the 1960s.

Lot 3281

3282 Three Blue and White Vases 19th Century The first a compressed globular vase decorated with two landscape panels on a blue background featuring bats and swirling clouds; the second a candlestick with a rising central holder in the form of a lotus flower, surrounded by five lobed openings, the exterior decorated with dragons and leafy tendrils, a mark to the base; the third a gu-form vase with dragons amongst leafy tendrils and flowers, the top and bottom with decorative bands. Tallest: 9 3/4 inches (14.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3282

3283 A Blue and White Porcelain Plaque

3284 A Large Blue and White Jar

19th Century

Qing Dynasty

Of square format, depicting figures engaged in leisurely activities and on boats, all set within a lush landscape of rolling hills and a body of water, framed. 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (34.3 x 34.3 cm) approximately

Of bulbous form with a short neck and tapering to the foot, painted in cobalt blue with a continuous garden scene depicting the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Star Godsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and two boy attendants, between borders of floral reserves against a diaper patterned ground and lappets encircling the foot. Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,500 / 4,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Lot 3283

3285 A Blue and White Vase 19th Century The square-form baluster vessel heavily decorated with butterflies amidst gourds with leafy tendrils between patterned bands, flanked by a pair of faux mask-and-ring handles. Height: 16 1/4 inches (41.3 cm)

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

Lot 3284 Lot 3285

Lot 3286 base view

Lot 3286 top view

3286 Nine Small Wucai Wine Cups Wanli Marks and Period Each of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ogeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; form with shallow sides, the exterior rim painted with eight lotus flower sprigs, all above elaborate lanterns interspaced with boys and pine trees, the interior floor painted with a front-facing fourclawed dragon within double blue rings, a six-character Wanli mark to the base surrounded by an unglazed foot rim. Diameter: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm) each

Estimate: $70,000 / 90,000 Provenance: Acquired in Suzhou prior to 1950, and thence by decent within the family to the present owner.

Lot 3286 side view

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Lot 3288

Lot 3289

Lot 3290

3287 A Small Doucai Bowl

3288 A Small Doucai Dish

Qianlong Mark

Chenghua Mark, Kangxi Period

Finely potted with an everted rim and raised on a recessed base bearing a Qianlong six-character mark, the exterior painted with three stylized lotus flowers adorned with leafy tendrils. Diameter: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Painted to the center with a stylized design of a pomegranate borne from extensive foliage, the rim with scattered pomegranate, vine and rose sprays, an underglaze blue six-character Chenghua mark to the base. Diameter: 5 5/16 inches (13.5 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $700 / 900

3289 A Pair of Famille Verte Vases

3290 A Pair of Famille Verte Chargers

19th Century

Executed in mirror image of each other, both of elongated ovoid form depicting the legendary female warrior, Mulan, with her steed and attendant in a garden setting, double blue rings on each base. Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) each

Each painted in delicate famille verte palette with two beauties watching over four children at play to the interior, with a decorated band painted in iron-red and blue enamel by the mouth, the exterior with three evenly spaced bamboo branches executed in grisaille enamel. Diameter: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm) each

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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

3291 A Large Gilt and Molded Hu-Form Vase Qianlong Mark and Period Molded and carved to the body with various bands of archaistic decorations including two registers of angular dragon scrolls reserved on a leiwen ground, the lower body and neck featuring bands of triangular blades, with a pair of large mask-and-ring handles applied to either side of the shoulder, all reserved on a ground of robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s egg blue enamel and gold, further repeated on the interior of the neck and on the base surrounding a molded gilt six-character Qianlong mark. Height: 20 1/2 inches (52 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000 Provenance: THE CHIA-CHU AND SIAO-MEI CHANG COLLECTION United States private collection, prior to 1968, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. This vase comes from Chia-chu (C.C.) and Siao-mei (S.M.) Chang. Siao-mei Djang came from a wealthy Ningbo family, and was one of the first Chinese female doctoral graduates of the London School of Economics. Dr. Siao-mei Djang was hired by Chang Jia-ao (Chang Kia-ngau), Governor of the Central Bank of China, to be Director of the Research Department. Chang Jia-ao introduced his younger brother Chang Chia-chu, the acting director of the Foreign Trade Bureau, to Siao-mei Djang. She was made Director of the Chinese Economics Research Institute due to her many publications focused on raw materials and finance in South-West China. C.C. and S.M. were married in 1934. C.C. and S.M. were acquainted with Zhang Daqian when they were living in Chongqing from 1942 to 1946. They moved to Shanghai in 1946, and beginning in 1949, lived in Japan for four years. They then moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil from 1953 to 1967, and finally settled in San Francisco from 1967 until 2000. For C.C. and S.M. their friendship with Zhang Daqian further developed when in Sao Paulo, Brazil where they shared some meals together. The families eventually grew very close, and they visited Zhang Daqian from San Francisco when he moved to Carmel. C.C. passed away in 1985 and S.M. passed away in 2000.

Lot 3291

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3292 A Famille Rose Vase Guangxu Mark and Period, and dated by inscription to 1902 Of square section and archaistic ‘cong’ form, one side decorated with two male figures in the presence of the ‘Mother of the West’ and her attendants, the opposite side with a landscape scene bearing an inscription by Yu Ziming (d. 1931), the other two sides featuring lengthy inscriptions in various scripts, flanked by a pair of elephant-head handles, the shoulders with prunus branches, a six-character Guangxu mark to the recessed base, wood stand. Height: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 3293 A Famille Rose Vase Daoguang Mark The olive-form vessel painted to the exterior in colorful enamels with warrior figures surrounded by trees and rocks. Height: 13 5/8 inches (34.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 3293

Lot 3292

3294 A Pair of Famille Rose Vases Tongzhi Marks, 19th Century Each with a bulbous body rising to a garlic-form head, the body featuring a tall vase holding millet sprigs and wrapped in silk, surrounded by various auspicious objects, the mouth decorated with a ruyi-head band, the base with an iron-red four-character Tongzhi mark. Height: 15 5/8 inches (39.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 3294 3295 A Famille Rose Ogee-Form Bowl Chenghua Mark, 19th Century The canted rim flange of the bowl finished with a scalloped edge and gilt paint, the exterior enameled with three roosters in a garden of flowers and rocks, the interior with a pomegranate branch bearing flowers and fruits, the six-character mark on the base. Diameter: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Lot 3295

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

Lot 3296

Lot 3297

Lot 3298

Lot 3299

3296 Two Famille Rose ‘Marriage’ Bowls

3297 A Pair of Famille Rose Saucer Dishes

Guangxu Marks and Period

Each painted to the exterior with a dragon and a phoenix confronting a flaming pearl, between a key fret and wave border at the rim and foot, an iron-red six-character Guangxu mark to the base. Diameter: 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm) each

Each painted and gilt around the central lotus flower symbol with inscribed ‘fu lu shou xi’ (fortune, prosperity, longevity and happiness) and other auspicious symbols, the rim with a band of stylized lotus flowers, the exterior with four bats, the base displaying the six-character mark in blue. Diameter: 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

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

3298 A Gilt-Decorated Famille Rose Bowl

3299 A Famille Rose and Blue and White Bowl

Daoguang Mark

Guangxu Mark, 20th Century

The shallow bowl painted to the body with the bajixiang, the eight Buddhist emblems, with two gilt-painted ruyi-head bands by the mouth and foot rims, the blue six-character seal mark on the base. Diameter: 5 7/8 inches (15 cm)

The exterior painted in the famille-rose palette to depict a grasshopper amidst various flowers, the interior painted in the cobalt-blue palette to depict stylized lotus leaves and flowers, the six-character mark displayed on the base. Diameter: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

3300 A Famille Rose Vase Qianlong Mark, Republic Period Of bulbous form rising to a flaring mouth, the body with foliated cartouches featuring birds and flowers interspersed with additional flowers, all on a light turquoise sgraffiato ground, the recessed base bearing a six-character Qianlong mark. Height: 9 3/16 inches (23.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3301 A Famille Rose Lantern Early 20th Century The hexagonal shaped vessel raised on a matching base, the reticulated rectangular side panels further decorated with circular reserves depicting various female figures, all surrounded by intricately enameled floral borders between alternating blue and yellow panels pierced with openwork flowers. Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 3300

Lot 3301

Lot 3302

Lot 3303 3302 A Famille Rose Lotus-Form Libation Cup The deep rounded well molded in the likeness of a large lotus flower, shaped overlapping petals of deep pink glaze fading to white at the tips, the green speckled stem forming a spout and displaying an inscription down one side; together with an additional repaired cup. Width: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

3303 A Famille Rose Vase Qianlong Mark, Republic Period The baluster form intricately painted with a mille fleur ground surrounding five circular reserves of birds and flowers, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in iron-red. Height: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

3304 A Famille Rose Vase

3305 Three Famille Rose Jardinieres

Qianlong Mark, Republic Period

Republic Period

The globular body finely enameled with alternating dragon and phoenix roundels all between decorative bands against a pale yellow ground, the flaring neck densely decorated with stylized lotus and bats to a pale green ground, flanked two pierced chilong shaped handles in pale blue, the base with an apocryphal iron-red Qianlong seal mark. Height: 14 7/8 inches (37.8 cm)

The first painted with an outstretched peach tree and lingzhi fungus by the trunk; the second depicting two peony trees with white and pink flowers respectively; the third decorated two swallows amongst a peony tree with pink flowers, an iron-red four-character Hongxian mark to the base. Tallest: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

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

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

Lot 3304 Lot 3305

3306 Four Famille Rose Food Containers Republic Period Including two similarly painted circular containers, the larger one with the original cover and the smaller one without, both with peaches and inscriptions, a Dunben studio mark to each base; the third a bowl painted to the exterior with peaches, yellow flowers and lingzhi fungus, a factory mark to the base; the fourth a small saucer painted to the interior with chrysanthemums, the base with a four-character mark. Diameter: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm) of large container

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

3307 A Famille Rose Vase Qianlong Mark, Republic Period Of globular form with a slightly flaring slender neck and animal-head handles holding mock rings, its walls painted with opposing reserves of figures in a garden surrounded by flowering leafy branches and rocks to a bright yellow-ground, the recessed base bearing the four-character mark surrounded by turquoise enamel also finishing the interior of the neck. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3306

Lot 3307

3308 An Enamel-Painted Porcelain Plaque Early 20th Century The vertical format plaque depicting a landscape scene featuring a countryside dwelling surrounded by water and in front of rolling hills, the lower left corner with a seal, set within a wood frame. 17 1/2 x 10 inches (44.5 x 25.4 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3309 A Pair of Large Copper-Red and GrisailleDecorated Vases Each with a rounded body rising to a short flaring neck, painted to the exterior with a continuous scene of celestial figures amidst swirling clouds and mythical beasts, both with a six-character mark to the recessed base. Height: 24 inches (61 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Lot 3309 Lot 3308

Lot 3311

Lot 3310 3310 A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques

3311 A Pair of Enameled-Porcelain Plaques

Signed Zou Furen (1916-2012), dated by inscription to 1991

Signed Zou Guojun (1913-1997), dated by inscription to 1990

Both of fan form, the first depicting two birds perched on a garden rock behind an orchid, inscribed, dated, signed and with three seals; the second depicting an eagle perched on a pine tree and overlooking mountains, inscribed, dated, signed and with three seals. Each: 10 x 22 inches (25.4 x 56 cm) approximately and excluding frame

The first plaque titled ‘Ten Thousand Pine Pinnacle’, signed, dated and with an artist’s seal; the second plaque titled ‘Surmising Galaxy’, signed, dated and with an artist’s seal. Each: 15 x 10 inches (38 x 25.4 cm) approximately and excluding frame

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 3315

Lot 3316

3312 A Crackle-Glazed Tripod Censer

3313 A Red-Glazed Bowl

18th Century

Yongzheng Mark

Of cylindrical and slightly waisted form, covered in a soft grayish-celadon bubble-suffused glaze with a network of russet crackles, all raised upon three short feet, unglazed base. Diameter: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

With an everted rim and raised on a recessed foot, the exterior covered in a rich red glaze, the interior incise-decorated with a pair of five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls and covered with a white glaze, the base bearing the six-character mark in blue. Diameter: 8 1/4 inches (20.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3314 A FlambĂŠ-Glazed Stickneck Vase

3315 A Green-Glazed Meiping Vase

3316 A Pair of Yellow-Glazed Baluster Vases

19th Century

The lower globular body covered in a faintly crackled glaze of crushed-strawberry tone that thins to a light yellow color on the mouth, the crackled glaze on the base of an ivory tone. Height: 16 7/8 inches (42.8 cm)

With high rounded shoulders on a tall spreading base below a short flaring neck, covered on the exterior with a creamy pale green glaze, an underglaze blue six-character Yongzheng mark to the base. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Each of slender baluster form rising to a slightly flaring neck encircled by a raised band, the exterior covered in a vibrant yellow crackled glaze. Height: 18 1/4 inches (46.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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

Lot 3318

Lot 3317

3317 A Small Claire-de-Lune Glazed Vase

3318 Five Blue-Glazed Porcelains

Kangxi Mark

Guangxu Marks and Period

The slender baluster vase with tall rounded shoulders rising to a trumpet neck, the exterior covered in a fine pale sky-blue glaze except for a section by the foot, bearing the six-character mark on the recessed base, wood stand. Height: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Including a pair of dishes, a pair of saucers, and a bowl painted to the floor with bats encircling a ‘shou’ medallion, each with a six-character Guangxu mark to the base. Diameter: 8 1/8 inches (20.7 cm) of dishes

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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

3319 A Green Langyao-Type Vase 19th Century Of globular body rising to a stick form neck, the exterior covered in a crackled applegreen glaze, the interior and base unglazed. Height: 11 1/4 inches (28.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Provenance: San Mateo private estate collection.

3320 A Flambé-Glazed Vase Guangxu Mark, First Half of the 20th Century The compressed globular body rising into a straight neck, covered in a streaked purple and lavender glaze, an incised six-character Guangxu mark to the base. Height: 12 7/8 inches (32.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3319

Lot 3320

Japanese Works of Art

Lot 3328

Lot 3326 3326 A Pair of Japanese Enameled Vases

3327 A Satsuma Covered Vessel

17th Century

Meiji Period

Each of pear shape rising to a long neck and a flaring mouth, the neck painted with two dragons amidst flowers, the body decorated with additional flowers against a turquoise ground, all between two large bands of overlapping blueground leaves, marks to each the base. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) each

Raised upon three shaped feet, decorated with enamel and gilt designs surrounding foliate reserves enclosing arhats, the body marked ‘Teikoku Dai Nihon Nishida Sei,’ the lid marked ‘Kozan.’ Height: 8 7/8 inches (22.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

These vases were most likely made for the Dutch market during the 17th century.

3328 A Satsuma Charger Meiji Period With lobed walls rising to a corresponding foliated rim, the interior painted with shaped reserves containing various figures, including Buddhist figures, all on a brocade ground, the base marked ‘Dai Nihon Myokozan’. Diameter: 12 3/4 inches (32.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3329 A Satsuma Type Covered Vase Meiji Period

Lot 3329

The globular body with a long straight neck ascending to a slightly flaring mouth, painted with landscape reserves of arhats reversed by a scholar and a boy, flanked by a pair of molded tassel-form handles, topped by a flat circular cover with ovoid finial. Height: 10 1/8 inches (25.7 cm) including cover

Estimate: $700 / 900 Lot 3327

Lot 3330 3330 Two Small Satsuma Vases Meiji Period The first of baluster form with a foliated mouth, the body with two large reserves contained within raised tassel-form borders featuring various figures in a landscape, all on a brocade ground, the base marked ‘Hododa Zo’; the second of hexagonal bottle form painted to the body with female figures dressed in elaborate kimonos and set in a garden with wistarias and irises, the base marked ‘Kozan’. Tallest: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

Lot 3331

Estimate: $700 / 900 3331 A Polychrome and Gilt-Painted Ewer 17th Century Of kinrande style, the pear shaped vessel rising to a tall cylindrical neck, terminating with a broad cupped mouth, both sides with a peach-shaped panel containing three boys amongst peony sprays, with lotus scrolls applied in gilt below bands of stiff leaves and floral sprays around the neck and the splayed foot, the gracefully arched strap-handle and the elegantly curved spout with a floral pattern, attached to the body with a scroll-shaped strut, the flattened domed cover surmounted by a canine finial, the base with a six-character mark. Height: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm) approximately

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

Lot 3332

3332 A Samurai Sword, Wakizashi Edo Period, Unsigned The slightly curved blade with a forging pattern measuring 16 7/8 inches (42.8 cm), with a gilt-iron tsuba, a black lacquered scabbard, gilt bronze fittings, and sting ray leather binding, accompanied by a registration card. Length: 24 3/4 inches (62.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 3333 Two Samurai Swords, Wakizashi Edo Period, Unsigned The first with a slightly curving blade measuring 17 1/2 inches (44.6 cm) and displaying a forging pattern, with a gilt-iron tsuba, black lacquered scabbard, giltbronze fitting, and sting ray leather binding; the second also with a slightly curving blade measuring 19 1/8 inches (48.5 cm) and displaying a forging pattern, with a wood scabbard and hilt. Longest: 28 1/4 inches (71.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 3333

Lot 3334

Lot 3335

3334 A Japanese Copper Alloy Space Heater 19th Century The compressed globular vessel with domed lid of a pierced rattan basket weave pattern, the main body with a pair of c-form handles, an incised three-character mark on the base. Width: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200 3335 A Japanese Mixed Metal Model of a Tiger Meiji Period Cast in a outstretched striding position with its mouth wide open roaring, the muscular body emphasized with striped patination, a cast character mark to the underside, carved wood base. Length: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900 3336 A Japanese Patinated Standing Lamp with CloisonnĂŠ Decoration Of overall tapered cylindrical form ascending to a bulbous top with raised bands dividing the body in sections, decorated with stylized geometric patterns, scrolling flowers and birds in pale polychrome enamels. Height: 61 inches (155 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3336

3337 A Fine Five-Piece Japanese Export Silver Tea Service Meiji Period, Circa 1890-1910 Including a teapot, creamer, covered sugar with tongs and a disposal container; each finely decorated to the exterior with raised iris flowers borne from the water below, all against a hammered ground, flanked by slender sinuous dragon handles with long undulating whiskers, the covers designed en suite, each with a stamped ‘Konoike’ mark to the base, accompanied by an original velvet-lined fitted wood box. Height of Teapot: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) excluding handle; Weight: 54.5 troy oz (1.69 kg)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

Lot 3337

3338 A Five-Piece Japanese Sterling Silver Tea Service Early 20th Century Comprising a kettle with associated stand and burner, a coffee pot, a teapot, a covered sugar, and a covered creamer, each side chased with peony flowers, further decorated with peony sprays to the handles and covers, each cover with a peony-form finial, stamped with a maker’s mark and ‘sterling’ to each base, accompanied by original velvet-lined fitted wood boxes. Height: 18 inches (45.7 cm) of kettle on stand; Weight: 157.45 troy oz (4.9 kg)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 3338

Lot 3339 3339 A Pair of Cast Iron Stirrups Edo Period (17th/18th Century)

3340 A Japanese Patinated Standing Lamp

Each decorated with a grape vine motif, the insteps with overall patterns of stylized triangular iroko (fish scales) alternating in black lacquer and mother-of-pearl, the bases with incised signatures. Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) each approximately

The cylindrical form rising to a lotus bud top with overlapping petals, decorated with raised flowers, birds and dragons encircling the body, supported upon a baluster form base with four beast-headed cabriole legs. Height: 68 inches (172.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3340 3341 A Gilt Wood Figure of Buddha Edo Period (19th Century) The figure seated in dhyanasana wearing long flowing robes open at the chest, before a gilt and lacquer-painted mandorla of cloud florets, seated upon a double lotus base fitted within tiered hexagonal platforms of a water motif. Height: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3341

Lot 3342

3342 A Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen Intricately painted with various birds, insects and turtles against a mottled yellowish-brown ground. Each Panel: 54 x 25 inches (137.2 x 63.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 3343 3343 Various Artists: Six Woodcuts a) Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950): Suzukawa, Jizuri seal, with the artist’s name and title to the bottom, dated 1935. b) Shotei ‘Hiroaki’ Takahashi (1871-1945): Junks in Inatori Bay, the lower right dated 1926. c) Hasui Kawase (1883-1957): Morning at Nijubashi Bridge, Watanabe publisher’s mark to the lower right, title to the lower left margin. d) Hasui Kawase (1883-1957): Cloudy Day, Mizuki, Ibaragi. Watanabe publisher’s mark to the lower right, title to the lower left margin, dated 1946. e) Hasui Kawase (1883-1957): Snow at Shiba Park, Watanabe publisher’s mark to the lower right, title to the lower left margin. f) Koitsu Ishiwata (1897-1987): Twilight in Imayama Street, Choshi, titled and dated 1932 to the left. First: 9 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (24 x 37.5 cm)

Lot 3344

Lot 3345

3344 Shonen Suzuki (1848-1918): Kingfisher Under Wisteria and Maple

3345 A Book of Japanese Woodcuts by Various Artists

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the lower left signed ‘Shonen,’ two seals; accompanied by cloisonné enamel scroll ends. 52 x 20 inches (132 x 51 cm)

Titled ‘Mokuhan Ukiyo-e Taika Gashu,’ including the history of Ukiyo-e Woodcuts by Shizuya Fujikakei, published by Ukiyo-e Kenkyukai in 1915. 16 1/4 x 12 inches (41 x 30 1/2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966), Rhode Island, and thence by descent within the family.

Estimate: $700 / 900

3346 Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese, Vol. I, III, V, IX, and X Written by Eminent Japanese Authorities and Scholars, published by J. B. Millet Co. in 1898, limited edition no. 112 of 750 copies. 16 x 12 1/2 inches (40.5 x 31.5 cm) each

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

End of auction

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Fine Jewelry Auction June 7, 2013 at 10am Previews: May 31 - June 2, 7 and by appointment

Inquiries: Rhonda Harness rhonda@michaans.com (510) 227-2525

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Estimate: $60,000/80,000 Jade, Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Ring Estimate: $16,000/18,000 Jade, Diamond, 14K White Gold Ring Estimate: $11,000/15,000 Diamond, Platinum Ring Estimate: $15,000/20,000 Jade, Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Ring Estimate: $8,000/10,000 Jade, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring Estimate: $9,000/10,000

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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 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, indicates 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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