Asian Works of Art | Skinner Auction 2512 by Bonhams Skinner

SKINNER Asian Works of Art Sale 2512

June 25 & 26, 2010

Boston

Asian Works of Art SPECIALISTS IN CHARGE

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Tianyue Jiang 508.970.3274

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AUCTION 2512 Session I: Friday, June 25, 2010 at 3 p.m. Session II: Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 10 a.m. 63 Park Plaza Boston, Massachusetts

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Session I - Lots 1-700 to be sold Friday, June 25th at 3 p.m.

1. Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajputana narrative scene, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, framed, 14 x 9 1/2 in. $300-500

2. Company School Miniature, India, 19th century, study of a temple column, stone pillar at Madura, unframed, 15 1/2 x 9 in. $250-350

3. Indian Miniature Painting, ink, color, and gilt on paper, a scene of a woman smoking a hookah, framed and glazed, 8 x 5 1/2 in. $200-300

4. Indian Miniature Painting, 19th century, ink, color, and gilt on paper, scene of a ruler receiving his court, 8 x 6 1/2 in., (loss). $300-500

5. Indian Miniature Painting, 19th century, ink, color, and gilt on paper, scene of a raja receiving a courtier, 13 x 9 in., framed and glazed. $300-500

5A. Two Miniature Paintings, Indian School, 19th century, color and gilt on paper, one of an embracing couple (framed and glazed), the other of a standing figure of a man holding a bow and arrow, 8 1/4 x 6 3/8, 8 1/4 x 5 in. $200-300

6. Two Miniature Paintings, India, 18th century, one of courtly ladies conversing, the other of a saint seated under a tree, both framed, 7 3/4 x 5 3/4, 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. $250-350

7. Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, depiction of Shan Jahan, ink, color, and gilt on paper, framed and glazed, 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. $100-200

8. Three Miniature Paintings, India, 18th century, an amorous couple in an embrace in a courtly scene, people praying within a pair of enormous footprints on a lotus stand, and a combating scene between an equestrian and a foot soldier, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, framed and glazed, 7 3/8 x 4 1/2, 9 3/4 x 7 1/4, 8 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. $200-300

9. Indian Miniature Painting, 18th century, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, nighttime scene of a doctor conversing with a mendicant, unframed, 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. $300-500

12. Five Miniature Paintings, India, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, framed and glazed. Provenance: Descended in the Estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $300-400

10. Indian Miniature Painting, 19th century, ink, color, and gilt on paper, scene of a man paying homage to a woman, unframed, 6 3/4 x 3 in. $300-500

11. Miniature Painting, Persia, Safavid, 17th century, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, scene of courtly entertainment, signed; a calligraphic work on the back, framed and glazed, 9 x 5 1/2 in. $300-400

11A. Three Indian Miniatures, two courtly scenes of prince receiving offerings, both set within elaborate floral borders, two panels with a royal couple, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, 15 x 10 3/8, 16 1/2 x 12 1/4, 7 3/4 x 5 3/8 (each panel) in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $300-500

13. Miniature Painting, India, 18th century, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, depiction of the profile of a maiden pulling her veil, framed and glazed, 6 x 4 1/4 in. $100-300

14. Thai Painting, 19th century, Ramayana scene, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, framed and glazed, 26 x 11 1/4 in. $100-150

15. Folklore Depiction, Southeast Asia, color on paper, framed and glazed, 21 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. $100-150

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16. Reverse Painting on Glass, India, painting of a seated man holding a flower in his left hand and a sword in the right, with his dog, 19 x 13 1/2 in. $200-250

17. Kalighat Painting, Indian School, 19th century, depiction of a woman and a Brahman rake, opaque and transparent pigments and silver on paper, framed and glazed, 17 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Eleanor Kanegis Levin, East Gloucester, Massachusetts. $200-400

16A. Large Indian Watercolor, depiction of a courtly scene of a royal couple watching a musical performance, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, framed and glazed, 12 x 19 in. $300-500

18. Hand-painted Silk Panel, Burma, painted from four directions with figures praying in front of pagodas, the center with a flower roundel, color on silk, framed and glazed, 27 x 27 in. $200-300

19. Temple Panel, India, 19th century, gouache on cloth, narrative scene of Shiva the Lord of Dance with worshippers, 75 x 48 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

22. Stucco Buddha, Gandharan period, 2nd century B.C., seated figure of Amida, traces of pigment adhering, ht. 22 in. $4,000-6,000

20. Temple Panel, India, 19th century, depiction of Shiva Natraj, ink and color on paper, mounted with brocade borders, 38 1/4 x 28 3/4 in. (image), 66 1/4 x 34 1/4 in. (panel). $300-500

23. Carved Sandstone Figure, India, Medieval period, 10th-13th century A.D., standing figure of a deity, possibly Brahma, ht. 27 in. $800-1,200

21. Stone Sculpture, India, 13th century, figure of a female attendant dancing with a hand drum, wood plinth, ht. 20 in. (27 1/2 in. with stand). $800-1,200

24. Coptic Sculpture, early Christian period, c. 4th century, carved rectangular plaque, possibly the figure of Adam, 16 x 10 in. $500-700

25. Sandstone Head, Thailand, Ayuthaya period, 15th century, ht. 16 in. $2,000-3,000

26. Pen Case, Persia, 19th/eary 20th century, Qajar period, lacquered papier-mâché, with polychrome painted design of birds and flowers, lg. 8 in. $300-500

27. Tibetan Horsetrapping, 17th century or earlier, Derge work from eastern Tibet, iron with gold inlay in a design of deer, floral motifs, and thunder meanders, lg. 15 1/2 in. $500-700

28. Sword, Indonesia, 19th century, repoussé gold hilt in the form of a demon, set with clear stone cabochons, watered steel blade of seven loks, scabbard of wood and base silver, overall lg. 20 in. $500-700

29. Sword, Indonesia, 19th century, carved wooden hilt in the form of a raksha, set in brass with glass cabochons, watered steel blade of six loks, scabbard of carved wood and repoussĂŠ brass, lg. 22 in. $500-700

30. Dagger, Burma, 19th century, lg. 20 1/2 in. $100-150

31. Spear Head, Indo-Persia, 19th century, bifurcated blade with wavy edges and reinforced tips, etched and gilded with exotic animal, fish, and foliage scrolls, tapering tubular socket with a globular molding connecting to the blade, further decorated with scrolls, lg. 23 1/2 in. $200-300

31A. Indian Weapon, early 20th century, with an axe to one end and a spear to the other, cast in iron with inlay brass and openwork decoration, carved wood handle, lg. 40 1/4 in. $250-300

32. Talwar Hilt, India, early 19th century, the hilt with disc pommel, broad cross-guard, and serpentine hand-guard, decorated with flowerheads and leaves, lg. 7 in. $200-300 33. Axe Blade, India, 19th century, of crescent shape, with silver inlay decoration of wavy patterns, lg. 9 3/4, dia. 12 3/4 in. $200-300 34. Gilt and Enameled Glass Mosque Lamp, Egypt/Syria, 19th century, the slanting body and the trumpet-shaped neck decorated in blue and red enamels and gilt with calligraphy and floral scrolls, six lugs encircling the midsection, ht. 11 7/8 in. N.B. A similar example can be found in the Freerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection, Washington, D.C. $1,000-1,500 35. Qajar Lacquered Wood Mirror Case, Persia, 19th century, the exterior of the hinged doors finely painted with birds amidst floral and foliate sprays, the interior with a young woman and her suitor on either panel, enclosing a mirror with reverse-painted glass borders, 23 x 17 in. $300-500 36. Pair of Brass Candleholders, Persia, chased with panels of figures and animals, ht. 8 in. $75-100

37. Tile and Two Blocks, Persia, the square tile decorated with birds and flowers, a cartouche of bird and flower scene to one side of each block, a deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and Persian writings to the other side, 9 1/2 square, 5 x 4 in. $300-500 38. Ottoman Charger, 19th century, copper, inlaid with silver design of stylized birds with intertwined necks around a roundel with a Koranic inscription, dia. 19 1/4 in. $300-500 39. Carved Wooden Buddha, Shan culture, 19th century, in earth witnessing mudra, surface decorated with lacquer and gilt, ht. 22 in. $200-300 40. Bronze Figure, Jain, 10th century, the heavily-cast deity standing in contrapposto pose, with two hands extending forward, one empty, the other holding a cup, ht. 8 1/4 in. $400-600 41. Gilt-bronze Dakini, Tibet, dancing figure of Dakini holding a cup in her right hand, and a sacrificial knife in her left, wearing beaded festoons suspended from her waist, inset with semiprecious stone, stand, ht. 9 1/4 in. $250-350 47

42. Bronze Buddha, Southeast Asia, seated in the dhyanasana pose on a double-lotus base, right hand over the knee, left hand turned upwards holding a floret, ht. 4 in. $100-150

47. Persian Helmet, the russet-iron basinet decorated with animals and floral patterns with koftgari accentuation, with a pair of plume-holders and spike, long camail of small iron rings, basinet lg. 10 1/2 in. $200-300

42A. Bronze Sculpture, south India, of Chola style, the figure of Padmapani standing on a double-lotus base raised on a square pedestal foot, with exaggerated ear lobes, his face with a benign expression with almond-shaped eyes, holding a phurba in his right hand, ht. 17 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000

48. Capital of a Symbolic Ritual Dagger (Phurba), 19th century, ht. 21 in. (26 1/4 in. with stand). $1,000-1,500

43. Bronze Buddha, Thailand, early 20th century, surface decorated with red and gold lacquer, ht. 11 in. $200-300 44. Gilt-bronze Buddha, Thailand, seated on a three-tier pagoda throne in Bhumisparsha mudra, ht. 12 in. $100-150 45. Gilt-bronze Buddha, Thailand, 19th century, standing with both hands raised, dressed in a long robe held at the waist with a belt, eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl and beads, tightly curled hair tied into a dome, wood stand, ht. 16 in. $200-300 46. Bronze Buddha, Thailand, 15th century, the Buddha in Subduing Mara, with separate cast bronze lotus tripod stand, ht. 18 1/2 in. (26 in. with stand). $200-300

49. Bencharong Covered Bowl, Chinese export for the Thai market, 19th century, deep bowl with a cover surmounted by a stepped finial, enameled in orange and green with panels of small lotus flowers, dia. 6 3/8, ht. 4 3/4 in. (8 in. with cover). $200-300 50. Bencharong Covered Bowl, Chinese Export for the Thai market, 19th century, deep bowl with a cover set with a stepped finial, enameled in orange red and green with panels of lotus flowers, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 5 1/8 in. $100-150 51. Sandstone Head of a Bodhisattva, India, Kushan period, c. 2nd century, with heavily-lidded eyes, hair tied into a knot and secured by a foliate tiara, the stone of mottled cream and red tone, wood stand, ht. 8 3/4 in. (10 3/4 in. with stand). $2,000-3,000 52. Bucchero Ewer, Etruscan earthenware, 7th-5th century B.C., ht. 11 3/4 in. $400-600

53. Stone Carving, Thailand, carved stone head of Buddha, raised wood stand, ht. 6 3/4 in. (9 1/4 in. with stand). $200-300

54. Five Bronzes, India, two figures of Ganesha, figure of Palden Lhamo riding on a mule, Buddha seated on a double-lotus stand, and a standing figure blowing a horn, ht. 3 5/8, 3 1/4, 3 1/4, 4 1/4, 6 1/8 in. $100-150

55. Naga Halo, India, 18th/19th century, of flame shape with wavy borders, the front cast and chased with seven serpentine figures, the back with a wheel in the center on a scale ground, lg. 16, wd. 10 in. $250-350

56. Sterling Silver Mug, Anglo-Indian, early 20th century, finely decorated with repoussĂŠ designs of figures in natural surroundings with an elephant, loop handle on one side, ht. 5 1/4 in. $100-150

57. Silver Dresser Box, India, 19th century, rectangular, decorated around the sides and on the cover with chasing and repoussĂŠ ornaments of rams leaping amidst leafy scrolls, the base of the box with two elephants chasing a flower medallion, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 6 3/8, wd. 2 1/2 in. $100-150

58. Two Bronzes, a Japanese vase of quatrefoil shape, with a bulbous body and a flaring neck connected by a ribboned midsection, and an Indian parcel-gilt jar, sloping base, ht. 10 1/4 in. $200-300

59. Kapala Skull Cup, Tibet, 19th century, vessel displayed on a Buddhist altar used ritually to offer to the ferocious dharmapala (defender of the faith), the skull cup mounted in brass and heavily embossed with gilt-bronze, resting on a triangular bronze pedestal, representing a sacrificial fire with skulls, ht. 6 1/4 (with stand), 7 x 5 in. $200-300 60. Bronze Bottle Lamp, Nepal, 19th century, compressed section cast with double-chrysanthemums above the pedestal foot, below a waisted neck and flared mouth, Ganesha above the plate-shaped ladle further supported by a deity below, Parvati forming the loop handle, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300 61. Brass and Copper Temple Horn, Tibet, of elongated trumpet shape, lg. 29 3/4 in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $300-500 62. Gray Schist Panel, Gandharan period, 3rd century A.D., unusual scene of the cremation of the Buddha, 14 x 7 in. $700-900 63. Roman Glass Pitcher, 1st century A.D., with compressed spherical body, cylindrical neck with folded mouth-rim, and a broad strap handle with six vertical ribs, the glass with remaining iridescent surface, ht. 5 3/4 in. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Rabi Gallery in London in 1983. Exhibitions: Ancient Glass from the Orient, February 7-March 12, 1978, Tokyo National Museum. $200-300

66. Bronze Buddha, Java, 10th century, seated in the lalitasana pose atop a double-lotus base, with right hand in varada mudra, in front of a large petal-form aureole, ht. 6 3/4, lg. 3 1/4 in. Provenance: Lot 152, Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amsterdam, April 12, 1994. $800-1,200

67. Bronze Bodhisattva, Java, 10th-14th century, figure of Prajnaparamita, seated on a double-lotus plinth in dhyanasana posture, a lotus stem issuing from his raised left hand, ht. 4 1/4 in. $300-500

68. Textile, Persia, 18th century, needlework with repeated diagonal designs, 24 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300

69. Firman in Divani Script, 19th century, possibly an imperial order, written within flowers and acanthus leaves borders, an insignia borne on the top section, all painted in vibrant color on paper mounted on linen, 33 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. $300-500

70. Vest, Turkey, embroidered flowers and geometric designs on a blue ground. lg. 22 in. $200-300

63A. Small Bronze Sculpture, Late Empire, 4th-5th century, lg. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 63B. Canaanite Terra-cotta Figure, Late Bronze Age, 1400 B.C., wood stand, ht. 5 in. $200-300 63C. Canaanite Terra-cotta Figure, Late Bronze Age, 1400 B.C., ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 64. Wood Carving, Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, depicting a carved wooden boatman with well-modeled face, (the paddle missing), Plexiglas stand, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300 64A. Bronze Osiris, Egypt, c. 8th century B.C., ht. 3 3/4 in. $300-500 65. Joss Stick Holder, Thai, 14th-16th century, si satchanalai ware, incense stick holder in the shape of a hunchback man, ht. 3 in. Provenance: From the estate of Robert Griffing Jr. (1914-1979), the Director of Honolulu Academy of Art from 1947 to 1963. $150-250

71. Bronze Drum, Southeast Asia, first half of the 20th century, dia. 25 in. $300-400

72. Two Hiroshige Prints, Hara and Yoshida, from The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series, signed, (published by Hoeido), later 19th century impressions, (good impression, color, and condition), mounted, 14 x 9 in., respectively. $300-500

72A. Shunsho: print of an actor holding bow and arrows, (good impression and color, foxing and stain), framed and glazed, 12 x 5 1/4 in. $250-300

73. Two Prints by Shunsho, one from The Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade on 24 Sheets series, (good impression, color slightly faded, torn margin); the other unknown from a book, mounted, 9 x 6 1/4 in. $150-250

73A. Hokusai: book plates from Toto Meisho Early Printing, (good impression, faded, some stains, foxing, creases and minor loss to various sections), framed and glazed, 11 1/2 x 8 in. $150-200

74. Two Prints by Kuniyoshi, Tsumagome from The Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaidô Road series, signed, published by Minatoya Kohei, 1852-53, (good impression, color, torn edges), 14 x 9 in.; triptych The Ink Battle, signed on each panel, published in 1843, (good impression, and color, torn edges and corner), 42 x 9 in. $150-250

75. Three Japanese Prints, Kuniyoshi: Tamura Ferry Carrying Pilgrims to Ôyama in Segami Province) from series of views of Ôyama, signed, (good impression and color, slightly torn to the lower edge), mounted, 13 1/2 x 9 in.; reproduction of Hokusai’s print A Famous View of Mt. Fuji, (good impression, color and condition), mounted, 14 1/2 x 10 in.; Hokusai: woodblock print from the series Rare Views of Famous Bridges in All the Provinces, signed and sealed, (good impression and color, trimmed to the lower edge), all copies or later impressions. $100-200

76. Four Japanese Prints, two bijinga by Utamaro, (good impression, color, and condition), mounted, 15 x 10 in.; together with another bijinga and a print of a Kabuki actor. $200-400

77. Two Japanese Woodblock Prints, Hiroshige: Massaki and the Suijin Grove by the Sumida River, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, signed Hiroshige ga (good impression, color, and condition, crease to one corner); Hokusai: Mishima Pass in Kai Province, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, (generally good impression, color, and condition, some stains), each mounted on mat board, 13 x 8 1/2, 15 1/4 x 10 1/4 in., respectively. $100-300

78. Attributed to Mori Kinseki (1843-1921): Horseman on a path near stream and village below Mt. Fuji, watercolor on paper on board, Western-style, signed “K. Mori,” (fine color and condition), framed. N.B. Although mainly a Nanga painter, Mori studies Western-style watercolor painting with Takahashi Yuichi (1828-1894) in the 1870s and 1880s. $400-600 79. Terauchi Manjiro (1890-1964): Village street lined with blossoming cherries in spring rain, watercolor on paper, Western-style, signed “Terauchi,” (fine color and condition), framed. $300-500 80. Modern Painting, Japan, 20th century, sailboats on a lake in view of Mt. Fuji, watercolor on paper, Western-style, signed indistinctly, (fine color and condition), framed. $200-300 81. Modern Painting, Japan, 20th century, woodland clearing with rocky stream and distant hill, oil on canvas, Western-style, signed “M. Kinochita,” with inscriptions and labels verso, (fine color and condition), framed. $200-300 82. Modern Painting, Japan, 20th century, spring view of Mt. Fuji above a mountain valley with farmhouses, pines and plum trees by a stream, color on silk, Nihonga style, framed kakemono, signed and with seal, (fine color and condition). $200-300

83. Hiroshige: Seba, from The Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido, signed, three seals, early 20th century copy, (very good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame), 9 x 14 in. N.B. Seba (Washing Horse) is considered one of the best works in the Kisokaido series. It is also one of Hiroshige’s masterpieces. $250-350

84. Hasui: Nissaka on Tokaido, 1942, signed in Japanese in black ink as Hasui, one red seal, published by Watanabe, (good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $250-350

85. Ishiwata Koitsu: Twilight in Imamiya Street, 1932, signed in Japanese in black ink as Koitsu, one seal, (very good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $200-300

86. Shiro Kasamatsu: Two Shin hanga prints, both of scenes of peasants working in the field, signed in Japanese in black ink, one red seal, dated 1954, (good impression, color, and condition, minor foxing), not examined out of frame. $200-300

87. Hasui: Evening Snow at Ishinomaki, (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $400-600 85

88. Kasamatsu Shiro: Hazy Evening at Edge of Shinobazu Pond, (fine impression, color and condition, with some marginal creases), framed. $200-300

89. Kasamatsu Shiro: Pagoda in Rain at Dusk, (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $300-500

90. Ohara Shoson: Leaping Carp, c. 1910, signed and sealed “Koson,” (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $300-500 87

91. Ohara Shoson: Pair of Ducks among Reeds beneath a Full Moon, c. 1910, signed and sealed Koson, (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $300-500

93. Tsuchiya Koitsu: Snow at Miyajima, 1937, with seals of publisher (Doi), carver and printer, (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $400-600

92. Takeji Asano: Arashiyama, (fine impression, color and condition, with marginal printerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crease), framed. $100-200

94. Yoshida Toshi: Benkei Bridge, chuban, signed in pencil, 1941, (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $300-500

95. Hasui: Fine Day after Snow at Fuji from Tagonoura, 1932, with seals of publisher (Doi), carver and printer, (fine impression, color and condition), framed. $400-600

96. Hasui: Temple Gate Beneath a Crescent Moon, (fine impression, color and condition, with some faint marginal stains), framed. $300-500

97. Ito Takashi: Traveler on a Log Bridge Crossing a Rushing Stream through Mountain Woods, 1932, (fine impression, color, and condition, with some marginal creases), framed. $300-500

98. Four Albums and Books of Woodblock Prints, including Four Seasons of Tokyo (four prints) by Tokoriki Tomikichiro and three artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; manuals and pattern-books illustrated with color woodblock prints, (very good impressions, color, and condition, with some soiling and wear to cover of one). $100-200

99. Hiroshi Yoshida: Sarusawa Pond, from Kansai District series; Kameido Bridge, from Twelve Scenes of Tokyo; together with another print, (good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frames). $300-500

100. Takahashi Hiroaki: Catching Fireflies, c. 1920, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

101. Takahashi Hiroaki: Sekiyado at Night, c. 1920, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

102. Tsuchiya Koitsu: Akashi Harbor, Inland Sea at Seto, 1938, with seals of publisher (Doi), carver, and printer, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $400-600

103. Tsuchiya Koitsu: Nagoya Castle, 1937, with seals of publisher (Doi), carver, and printer, on paper with artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watermark at u.l. margin, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

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104. Saito Kiyoshi: Boy Carrying Little Brother, signed in pencil and with red square seal, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

106. Takahashi Hiroaki: Farm Woman Returning Home on Autumn Evening, c. 1920, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

105. Saito Kiyoshi: Girl Carrying Sleeping Child, signed in pencil and with red square seal, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

107. Takahashi Hiroaki: Geisha Playing Shamisen on Village Street beneath Crescent Moon, c. 1920, (fine impression, color, and condition), framed. $300-500

108. Takahashi Hiroaki: Night Rain at Asagaya, c. 1920, (very good impression, color, and condition, with some creases), framed. $200-300

109. Takahashi Hiroaki: Senzoku Pond, c. 1920, (fine impression, color, and condition, with slight creases), framed. $300-500

110. After Hiroshige: 20th century copy of 45th Station: Shono, from series The Fifty-Three Stages of the Tokaido, signed Hiroshige ga, (very good impression, color, and condition, tears to the border, minor creases), unmounted. $100-150

111. Hiroshige: Dog Eye Pass in Kai Province from The Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression, soiled, minor tears to the border, minor stain, fading to the color), unmounted. $100-150

112. Hiroshige: Susaki and the Jumantsubo Plain near Fukagawa, from One Hundred Famous View of Edo series, signed Hiroshige ga, late 19th century copy, (very good impression, color, and condition, slightly soiled), unmounted. $200-300

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113. Hiroshige: The Hoda Coast in Awa Province, from The Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression, color, and condition, slightly soiled, faded, abrasion to the borders). $100-150

114. Utamaro: Women Combing Another Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair, from the series Twelve Types of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handicraft, signed Utamaro hitsu, late 19th century impression, (good impression and color, slightly creased, torn, soiled, faded). Exhibitions: Eastern Winds: the Imprint of Japan on Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Western Graphics, December 11, 1982 to January 30, 1983, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts. $300-500

115. Eisen: Bijin, signed Keisai Eisen ga, (good impression and color, slightly soiled, stained, faded). $100-150

116. Toyokuni III: Actor in Female Role with Sandel, (good impression and color, slightly creased, minor loss to color along the borders), signed Utamaro hitsu, (good impression and color, slightly creased, minor loss to color along the borders). $100-150

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117. Hiroshige: White Rain on Nihonbashi, from the series Famous places of the eastern capital, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression and color, slightly faded, soiled, stained, trimmed to the bottom).

120. Hiroshige: View of Mount Fuji with Bridge in Foreground, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression, color, abrasion to the surface, stain and minor tears).

Exhibitions: See lot 114.

Exhibitions: See lot 114. $100-150

118. After Hiroshige: Mountains and rivers along the Kiso Road, (reduction from triptych), signed Hiroshige hitsu, mounted on paper, (good impression and color, slight soiling, creased to the borders).

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121. Hiroshige: Night View of Saruwakacho, from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression, color, condition, trimmed to the image). $100-150

Exhibitions: See lot 114. $100-150

119. After Hiroshige: New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Ă&#x201D;ji, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, signed Hiroshige ga, 20th century copy, (very good impression, color, and condition). $100-150

122. Two Hokusai: Lake Suwa in Shinano Province, from the series Thirtysix Views of Mount Fuji, (good impression, color, and condition, minor loss); another from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse, (good impression, tears to the edges, soiled, stained and faded), both signed Zen Hokusai Manji. $200-300

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123. Hiroshige: 51st station: Ishibe, from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, signed Hiroshige ga, later 19th century impression, (good impression, slightly faded, soiled, foxing to the borders, centre folds).

127. Hiroshige: The Yamabushi Gorge in Mimasaka Province, from the series Famous Views of the 60-odd Provinces, signed Hiroshige ga, (very good impression and color, slightly rubbed and soiled). Exhibitions: See lot 114.

Exhibitions: See lot 114.

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124. Hiroshige: Ryogoku Bridge, from the series Famous Views of the Eastern Capital, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression, color in general, slightly rubbed, soiled).

128. Kiyonaga: Interior scene with three ladies, signed Kiyonaga ga, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, 19th century impression, (good impression, slightly faded, soiled, creased). $200-300

Exhibitions: See lot 114. $100-150

125. Hiroshige: Mishima, from the series Fifty-Three Famous Views of the Tokaido, 1855, (good impression, color, and condition, with some stains and toning and loss to the lower left margin). Exhibitions: See lot 114. $100-150

129. Toyokuni I: Nakamura Daikichi I, signed Toyokuni ga, (good impression, slightly faded, rubbed, soiled, stained, creased). $100-150

130. Toyokuni I: Treasury of Loyal Retainers, signed Toyokuni I ga, (good impression and color, slightly soiled, creased, torn to the edges). $200-300

126. Hiroshige II: Akasaka-Kiribataki in Rain, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, signed Hiroshige II ga, second version, (very good impression, color, slightly rubbed and soiled to the border).

131. Hiroshige: Goten Hill at Shinagawa, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, signed Hiroshige hitsu, 1870 impression, (good impression, color, slightly soiled, rubbed, tears).

Exhibitions: See lot 114.

Exhibitions: See lot 114. $100-150

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132. Hiroshige: Rain Shower on the Embankment of the Sumida River, from the series A New Selection of Famous Places in Edo, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression, slightly faded, soiled, rubbed, trimmed to the image).

134. Sharaku: Ichikawa Komazo III in the Role of Shiga Daishichi, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga, early 20th century copy, (fine impression, color, and condition, slightly soiled and glue stain to the mounting paper, slightly rubbed to the l.r. corner), 14 1/2 x 9 7/8 in.

Exhibitions: See lot 114.

Exhibitions: See lot 114. $100-150

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133. Three Hiroshige: Dawn Clouds at the Licensed Quarter, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo; Akasaka, from the series The Fifty-Three Famous Views of the Tokaido; together with another print from the same series, all signed Hiroshige ga, (good impressions, slightly faded, soiled, rubbed, minor tear to the second one). $300-400

135. Utamaro: Lady with Teacup, signed Utamaro hitsu, (good impression, slightly faded, rubbed, soiled, creased, and minor foxing). $200-300

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136. Hiroshige: Ejiri, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, signed Hiroshige ga, (good impression and color, slightly soiled, rubbed, creased, torn to the edges, gold paint to the top and bottom margins). Exhibitions: See lot 114.

139. Thirteen Prints by Hasui: koban, mostly of Shinto shrines and environs, one framed and twelve mounted in book entitled Shinto and its Architecture by Aisaburo Akiyama, 2nd edition, Tokyo, 1955, with Hasui woodcuts as published by Shozaburo Watanabe, (fine impressions, color, and condition). $200-300

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137. Paul Jacoulet: Print of a Chinese woman, one seal, (very good impression, color, and condition), framed, 15 1/4 x 11 3/4, 20 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. (with frame). $200-300

140. Junichiro Sekino (1914-1988): Portrait of Koshiro Onchi, 1952, signed as “Jun Sekino” in white ink and in pencil, one seal, and numbered 93/100 in pencil, framed and glazed, 24 x 18 1/2 in., (good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $300-500

138. Six Japanese Woodblock Prints, Kunimasa, bijin, signed, (good impression, color, and condition), framed; Utamaro: Suited to Patterns Stocked by Izugura, from the series Summer Outfits: Beauties of Today, signed Utamaro hitsu, (very good impression, color and condition, paper slightly tinted), framed and glazed, Hiroshige: Teahouses at the Pass on Mt. Asakuma in Ise Province from the series of Famous Views of the 60-odd Provinces, signed, (very good impression, color, and condition), framed and glazed; Urushibara: two horse ink paintings, signed in pencil; together with a print of two turtles, (good impression and color, foxing on paper), (all not examined out of frame).

141. Toyokuni: Two bijin prints, framed and glazed, (not examined out of frames). $200-300

N.B. The same print of Utamaro’s Natsu ishô tôsei bijin is in the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number: 21.6586. $300-500

143. Ohara Shoson: Flower and bird print, signed and sealed Shoson, framed and glazed, (very good impression, color, and condition, water stain to the paper mount, not examined out of frame). $100-150

142. Kiyomitsu: Ladies Tagging the Herons, signed Kiyomitsu ga, (good impression and color, horizontal crease line, holes, foxing, water stain to various sections), framed and glazed, 14 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. $100-150

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144. Hokusai: Red Fuji, South Wind, Clear Sky, from the series of Thirtysix Views of Mount Fuji, signed in blue ink in Japanese, early 20th century copy published by Watanabe, (good impression, color, and condition, water stain to the paper mount, not examined out of frame), framed and glazed. $100-150

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145. Hasui: Rain at Maekawa in Sagami, signed in black ink and sealed in red in Japanese, titled and dated in black ink in Japanese on the margin, (very good impression, color, and condition), framed and glazed, 14 x 9 1/4 in. $200-300

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146. Hiroshi Yoshida: Way to the Kasuga Shrine, 1938, titled in pencil in Roman print, also titled and dated on the margin in black ink in Japanese, signed in black ink and pencil, sealed in red in Japanese, framed and glazed, (good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). N.B. The same print is in the collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, accession number 1963.30.2855. $250-350

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147. Two Japanese Prints, Hokusai: Pheasant and Peony, 19th century, signed in black ink in Japanese, 14 x 9 3/4 in.; and a woodblock print of a peacock, both framed and glazed, (fine impression and color, foxing, not examined out of frame). N.B. The same Hokusai print is in the collection of the San Francisco Art Institute, long loan L60.1967. $300-500

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148. Shiko Munakata: Two dancing nudes, signed in pencil both in Japanese and in English, one seal, dated 1958.9.18, framed and glazed, (good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $600-800

149. Yoshimune Utagawa: Triptych, woodblock print of procession of imperial ensemble along the river, signed in black ink Isshosai Yoshimune ga, (good impression, color, and condition, some staining, foxing, and soiling).

153. Utagawa Kunisada: Two woodblock prints of courtesans, signed Kochoro Kunisada ga, (good impression, color, and condition), mounted on mat board. Provenance: Gift from Steven and Anne Marie Rockefeller for assisting with Norwegian Campaign for Nelson Rockefeller, New York, 1965. $200-400

N.B. A similar triptych print (dated 1863) by the same artist is in the collection of the Edo Tokyo Museum. $200-250

154. Paul Jacoulet: Ebisu, Dieu du Bonheur Personnifie par une Courtisane du Shimabara. Kyoto, Japon, gold and silver metallic pigments, signed in pencil, seal, (very good impression, color, and condition). $300-500

150. Hiroshige: The Entrance gate at Enoshima in Sagami Province from the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, 1858, (fair impression, color, and condition, foxing, not examined out of frame). $200-400

155. Paul Jacoulet: Daikoku, Dieu de la Richesse, Personnifie par une Courtisane du Shimabara. Kyoto, Japon, gold and silver metallic pigments, signed in pencil, seal, (very good impression, color, and condition). $300-500

151. Harunobu: Print of two courtesans on the parlor, signed Harunobu ga, late impression, framed and glazed, (very good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $50-150

156. Harunobu: Courtesan Holding a Rabbit, c. 1770, (very good impression, color, and condition, with some stains, soiling, and rubbing), in a white folder. $300-500

152. Hiroshi Yoshida: Yoshikawa, 1935, signed in black ink and sealed in red in Japanese, titled in Roman script as above, dated and Jizuri seal on the margin, framed and glazed, (good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $200-400

157. Kiyoshi Saito: Hokkaido (A), 1961, titled in pencil in Roman print and dated as above, signed in white in Roman script Kiyoshi Saito and sealed in red in Japanese Kiyoshi, numbered 74/150, framed and glazed, (very good impression, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $300-500

158. Kiyoshi Saito: Onri-an Arashi-yama Kyoto, 1964, titled in pencil in Roman print and dated as above, signed in black ink and watermarked in Roman script Kiyoshi Saito, sealed in red in Japanese Kiyoshi, numbered 21/100, (very good impression, color and condition). $300-500

159. Kiyoshi Saito: Gion in Kyoto (I), 1964, titled in pencil in Roman print and dated as above, signed in black ink and watermarked in Roman script Kiyoshi Saito, sealed in red in Japanese Kiyoshi, numbered 17/100, (very good impression, color and condition). $300-500

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160. Kiyoshi Saito: Woodblock print of a dog, signed in white in Roman script Kiyoshi Saito and sealed in red in Japanese Kiyoshi, (very good impression and color, minor creases to the margin). $200-300

161. Six Assorted Prints, Kaoru Kawano: Kokeshi, numbered 65/100, and a print depicting a dancing girl in kimono, another of a portrait of a girl with garland, all woodblock prints, ink and color on paper, signed in pencil in Roman script Kaoru Kawano, sealed in red in Japanese Kaoru, (very good impression, color, condition), 22 1/4 x 15, 15 x 9, 6 x 4 1/4 in.; Kunihiro Amano: Enclosure 12, 1965, signed, dated and titled in pencil, numbered 26/30, (very good impression, color, condition), 21 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.; Tomio Kinoshita: Mask [No. 2], 1967, wood engraving, signed in pencil in Roman script, numbered 15/50, (very good impression, crease to one corner, some foxing and water stain around the margin), 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.; Clifton Karhu: Kyoto I, 1964, signed in pencil in Roman script CKARHU â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;64, numbered 11/50, (good impression and color, stain to the margin corners). $300-500

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162. Fumio Kitaoka: Fishing House (Seibutsu), 1967, titled in pencil in Japanese and dated as above, signed in pencil in Roman script Fumio Kitaoka, numbered 5/50, (very good impression, color, and condition, creases on the margin). $150-250

163. Kiyoshi Saito: Woodblock print with mica, no title, signed in white in Roman script Kiyoshi Saito, sealed in red in Japanese Kiyoshi, (very good impression, color, and condition). $300-500

164. Kaoru Kawano: Mount Fuji, signed in pencil, one seal, framed and glazed, (not examined out of frame). $100-150

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165. Kiyoshi Saito: Gion in Kyoto (H), 1964, titled in pencil in Roman print and dated as above, signed in black ink and watermarked in Roman script Kiyoshi Saito, sealed in red in Japanese Kiyoshi, numbered 24/100, (very good impression, color, and condition). $300-500

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166. Paul Jacoulet: La Balance Chinois, dai-oban, signed in pencil and with tea jar seal, titled and with carverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and printerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seals in margin, (very good impression, color, and condition, with slight foxing), framed. $200-300

171. Clifton Karhu: Two Prints: Lord Ashura IV and Lord Ashura V, shunga, 1969, signed, titled, dated and numbered 30/50 in pencil, framed and glazed, (fine impressions, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $200-250

172. Two Shunga, unsigned, framed, (very good impressions, color, and condition, not examined out of frame). $200-250

173. Two Prints by Hiroshige: Kazusa kuroto no ura (Kuroto Bay in Kazusa Province) and Toto sukiyagashi (Sukiyagashi in the Eastern Capital), from Fuji sanjurokkei (Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji) series, signed Hiroshige ga, published by Tsutaya in 1858, (good impression, color, and condition), both mounted. $100-150

174. Two Prints by Hiroshige: View of the Bay at Shiba, from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo series, (good impression and color, crease to one corner); Nissaka from 50 Famous Views of Tokaido, (good impression and color, both trimmed and loss to the right margin of one), mounted. $100-150

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167. Three Japanese Prints, Kunisada: Courtesan in Bathing Kimono, katemono, (good impression, color, and condition, with significant fading, creases, small stains, and abrasions); Toyokuni (I), prints of an actor and an actress; framed and glazed, (not examined out of frame). $200-300

168. Hiroshi Yoshida: Sacred Bridge, later edition with stamped signature and title, (good impression, color, and condition, with slight foxing and toning), in brown wrapper in slipcase. $100-150

169. Five Japanese Prints, including figure prints by Toyokuni III and Yoshikazu, a surimono and a print of white herons, (generally fair to good impressions, color, and condition, with some toning and other faults), framed. $100-150

170. Four Japanese Prints, including prints by Kuniyoshi and Toyokuni I, framed and glazed, (generally fair impressions, color, and condition, with many faults, not examined out of frame). $600-800

175. Kuniyoshi: Scene of a Slaying, from a legend or a Kabuki play, diptych, (good impression, color, and condition, with some rubbing and soiling), in plastic sleeve. $100-150

176. Utagawa Kunisada: Four woodblock prints, two of courtesans, the other two of kabuki actors, signed; together with a print of kabuki actor Bando Mitsugoro by Gokotei Sadakage, (fine impression, color, and condition), mounted on mat board, all in an album folder. $200-300

177. Pair of Framed Paintings, Japan, ink and color on paper, painting of bijin accompanied by calligraphic inscriptions of poem, framed and glazed, 7 1/4 x 6 1/2 in., (not examined out of frame). $200-300

178. Ink Painting, Japan, Saku Unsyo (1827-1909), ink on paper, depiction of chrysanthemum flowers issuing from rockwork, signed, two seals, 26 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

179. Framed Painting, Japan, red ink on tinted paper, depiction of Shoki, inscribed and signed, four red seals, mounted with brocade borders, framed and glazed, 21 x 13 5/8 in. Provenance: Ex collection Theodore Francis Green. $300-500

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180. Three Paintings, Japan, depiction of two boys and one girl, signed, one seal, framed and glazed, 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (paintings), 20 x 16 3/4 in. (frames). $250-350

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186. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, study of a wasp, a butterfly, and a frog clinging to a melon, lg. 1 5/8, wd. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

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187. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a seated blacksmith, holding a tool in his right hand, signed “Tomoshi,” ht. 1 1/8 in. $200-300

182. Embroidered Panel, Japan, 19th century, scene of an owl on a branch, 29 1/2 x 24 in., framed and glazed. $200-300

188. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of Hotei leaning on his treasure bag, signed, ht. 1, lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

183. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, carved as a seated man drinking a bowl of sake, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 1/8 in. $200-300

189. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a man and a child playing, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

184. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a daruma, with tied bow to the top, signed “Masayoshi” to the side, ht. approx. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

190. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a seated child playing with a mask, signed “Toshiharu” to the base, ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

181. Japanese Painting, framed, 20 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.

185. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 18th century, study of a monkey’s head, lg. 1 1/4, ht. 1 in. $200-300

191. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a standing male figure holding an open fan, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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192. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved with fine details as a standing man holding a basket of small figures while another man has jumped onto his back and grasps a fish, signed, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

193. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, study of a puppy at rest, signed “Misha,” lg. 2 in. $200-300

194. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a puppy hiding in a dustpan, signed, lg. 1 1/4, ht. 7/8 in. $200-300

195. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a giant octopus with curled-up tentacles, ht. 1 3/8, lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

203. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a badger, seated on its hindquarter, eyes inset with ivory (one missing), ht. 1 3/4 in. $200-300 204. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, of a shishimai dancer, signed “Gyokkei,” ht. 1, lg. 1 1/4 in. $200-300 205. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of Jurojin holding a peach in his right hand, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300 206. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a boy climbing up a jardinière with peony branches, signed “Seimin,” to the side, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

196. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a seated figure wearing a fox mask, with both hands raised, ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

207. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a badger in a welcoming posture, fur realistically rendered, incised signature to the underside, ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

197. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a drunk man sleeping, reclining against an overturned empty wine jar, signed, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

208. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 18th century, seated figure of a monk with a wide-brimmed bamboo hat on his back, ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

198. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as two mice crawling on a fish head, lg. 1 5/8, wd. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

209. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved figure of a seated actor putting on a mask, signed “Ryuzan,” ht. 1 3/8 in. $200-300

199. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of Kan-U in a warrior’s attire, holding a halberd in his right hand and stroking his beard with his left hand, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

210. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a nio sitting on a big sandal that he is mending, signed “Ju-Kazu,” ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

200. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a man kneeling on the ground, holding a double gourd in both hands, signed, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

211. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as an oni carrying a folded umbrella and suspending a tablet on its back, signed to the underside, ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

201. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a finely grained walnut, high-relief decoration of an eagle to one side, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

212. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a man kneeling on ground, leaning forward with respect, signed “Minkoku,” ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

202. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, study of a snake coiled up atop a skull, ht. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

213. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a badger in an anthropomorphic posture with one hand raised and the other resting on its prominent belly, signed “To-Min,” ht. 1 1/4, lg. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

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215. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of a rat catcher, signed “Tomochika,” ht. 1 1/8, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

216. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a chubby child holding a stuffed sack, signed, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 1 3/8 in. $200-300

217. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of Jurojin with an open scroll in front of him, bearing inscription, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 1 1/8 in. $200-300

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218. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of Kan-U carrying a halberd to his side while stroking his long beard, fully armored, signed “Gyokuzan,” ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

219. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as an oni riding on waves, carrying a sack on its back while holding a bamboo fan in its hand, ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

220. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a baby boy playing with a clam basket, signed “Miwa,” ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

221. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of a young monk wearing an eye mask, with his right palm up as if holding a flower, signed “Ryumin,” ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

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222. Boxwood and Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a wood clam shell enclosing carved ivory of amorous couple, a richlytextured conch attached to the upper shell, signed “Gyokuso” to the interior, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

223. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a seated Shinto shrine attendant caught by surprise by a mouse, signed, ht. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

224. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a seated man hiding a mask of Akuso to his back while pointing at his eye, signed “Miwa,” ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

225. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a group of five figures playing various musical instruments around a shishimai dancer, a New Year celebration scene, signed “Miwa,” ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 3/8 in. $200-300

226. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a dancing boy in costume, holding a fox mask, signed “Tomochika,” ht. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

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233. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, small jawbone with teeth, metal mounting, lg. 4 in. $200-300

234. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, Taisho period (early 20th century), carving of a child spinning a top on a mask, signed “Sokoku,” lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

235. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, group carving of a monk and two men with a drum, lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

236. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a sennin climbing atop a clamshell, incised signature to the underside, lg. 2, ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

237. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, rats rowing a boat over roaring waves, signed “Seimin,” 2 5/8 x 1 in. $200-300

238. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, of a fierce-looking writhing dragon clasping a pearl, signed, dia. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

239. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, of a dancing man in kimono with a folding fan in his left hand, his right arm extended, signed “Kiyomitsu,” ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

243. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, three men carrying while playing a drum, one in the front, two in the back, signed “Tomomasa,” ht. 1 3/8, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

244. Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a frog and a monkey on a lotus pod, the monkey holding a sweep and the frog reading a book, signed “Koku,” ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

245. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of a seated man reading a book next to a basket of fruit, signed “Ei(?)shin,” 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. $200-300

246. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of a thatched house, lg. 1 5/8, wd. 1 1/4, ht. 5/8 in. $200-300

247. Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, daruma doll with retractable eyes, face and eyes made of ivory, ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

248. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, six figures, including monks, a courtesan and royal figures, standing back to back in various attitudes, signed “Naomitsu,” ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

249. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, an oni kneeling, looking down into the mirror, confused, its right hand attempting to pull the horn off its head, signed “Mitsu-Gyoku,” ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-300

240. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, seven men engaging in leisure activities on rockwork, signed “Gyokumitsu utsusu,” ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

250. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a bear’s tooth, lg. 3 in. $200-300

241. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, an oni hiding under a tall stand, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

251. Bone Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of a toad on a lotus leaf, in an alert position, waiting to catch insects, ht. 1, dia. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

242. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a monkey in a vest wrestling a badger, both squatting on a rectangular mat, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

252. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of a man caught by surprise by a badger, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

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259. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 18th/19th century, carved as a recumbent ram with fine hair detail, legs tucked underneath, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

254. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of two men fighting, one lying on the ground, the other with a stick in his hand, signed “Masatsugu,” ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 in. $200-300

260. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a recumbent water buffalo with fine details, signed “Tomotada,” lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

255. Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, two nio sitting on a large sandal facing each other, one with its mouth open, the other with mouth shut, signed “Miwa,” lg. 2 in. $200-300

261. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 18th/19th century, carved as a boy playing a ball on the ground, with a sandal close by, the boy’s robe incised with tiny birds, signed to the underside, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

256. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of a nio sitting on a big sandal that it is mending, with a wide-open mouth and a fierce expression, signed “Tomomasa,” ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

262. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, ryusa manju, with four carved masks on one side and three on the other, signed “Tadachika,” dia. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

257. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a man prostrated on the floor, a child climbing over his back, with a daruma doll and a mask of Akuso on either side, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

263. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, figure of a man opening a box of treasure, signed to the underside, ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-250

258. Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a wolf biting a skull on the ground, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

264. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, arrangement of group of utilitarian stuff, incised signature to the underside of the drum, lg. 1 5/8 in. $100-150

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272. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carving of two people kneeling down next to a checkerboard, playing go, signed “Gyokuzan,” lg. 1 5/8 in. $100-150

273. Ivory Netsuke. Japan, 19th century, ryusa manju intricately carved and pierced in openwork with foliage scrolls, signed “Gyokuyu,” dia. 1 5/8 in. $100-150

274. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, of daruma bending forward with mouth wide open, ht. 1 1/2 in. $100-150

275. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, of daruma in the jumping position, with mouth wide open, ht. 1 3/8 in. $100-150

276. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, pillow shape, carved and pierced into floral and foliage scrolls, lg. 1 3/8 in. $100-150

277. Boxwood Netsuke, Japan, 18th century, the exterior carved as a peach borne on a leafy stem, opening from the middle to reveal a boy inside, signed “Minko,” lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

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278. Two Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, an ivory netsuke in the shape of a monkey holding a peach, signed “Seimin,” and a boxwood one carved as a snake encircling a sachet with ivory stand, ht. 1 1/2, 1 3/4 in. $300-500 279. Two Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 18th/19th century, carved figure of Fukurokuju holding a scroll, the other as Ebisu seated in a bowl, holding a huge sea-bream, ht. 3 3/8, 7/8 in. $200-300 280. Three Small Items, Japan, one ivory pomegranate, one carved wood netsuke in the form of a bull, one metal watch fob, lg. 1 3/8, 2, 4 1/4 in. $200-300 281. Lacquer Five-Case Inro, Japan, 19th century, finely decorated with three wild geese flying amidst golden sun rays, takamaki-e and hiramaki-e ornament on nashiji surface, signature on the base, attached to an ivory and wood ojime in the shape of a small monkey clinging to a trunk, signed, and a carved wood demon-mask netsuke, signed, lg. 4, 1 3/4 in. $1,200-1,800 282. Inro, Japan, 19th century, lacquered four-case inro with takamaki-e and hiramaki-e ornament of phoenix flying atop a hibiscus branch, lg. 3 1/8 in. $200-300 283. Inro and Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, painted lacquered four-case intro with takamaki-e and hiramaki-e ornament of a snake predating on a bird on one side, the other side with the snake’s body writhing around rockwork, wood and ivory ojime, wood netsuke of a shishi playing with a bell, lg. 2 7/8, 1 3/8 in. $200-300

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284. Gold Lacquered Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji period, in the shape of a butterfly, with two layers, decorated with hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, and nashiji with fanciful yet elegant details of the butterfly cover, the interior layer painted in delicate colors with chrysanthemum and other flowers, ht. 1 1/8, 5 x 2 1/8 in. Provenance: Ex Glasgow Art Galleries & Museums, Reg. No. 8 bg ‘06. $600-800

285. Bamboo Wrist Rest, Japan, 19th century, carved with devils engaging in various activities in hell, ht. 7 3/8, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

286. Inro and Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, lacquered four-case intro with takamaki-e and hiramaki-e ornament of arhats studying scripture under the pine tree on one side, and performing ritual ceremony on the other, signature on the base; together with a carved wood ojime, signed and with red kakihan, and an ivory netsuke in the shape of a seated child holding a horse-head toy, lg. 3 1/8, 1 3/4 in. $200-300

287. Inro, Japan, 19th century, four-compartment type, inro with gold lacquered surface and maki-e decoration of a dragon striding amidst flaming clouds, and the other swimming in a roaring sea, lapis lazuli ojime, signed and with red kakihan, lg. 3 1/4 in. $400-600

288. Kutani Vase, Japan, 19th century, decorated with a cartouche on either side, one depicting cranes under plum blossom trees, the other of an equestrian traveling in a landscape, reserved on red enameled ground with gilt floral patterns, flanked by animal-mask lugs, iron red mark on the base, ht. 15 1/4 in. $500-700

292. Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th century, decorated around the exterior with stylized flowers and geometric designs against lemon yellow enameled ground with fine crackles, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

293. Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th century, both in the shape of a tree trunk, the exterior of one vase finely painted in enamels and gilt with grasshoppers traveling in two separate groups across a field with a multitude of flowers including morning glories, hydrangea, chrysanthemums, and lilies reserved on a crackled ground, one group carrying fruit and flowers, the other a fan-shaped butterfly, an opening on either side imitating a hole in the tree, with vividly modeled insects residing inside; the other vase painted with frogs, butterflies, grasshoppers, and dragonflies in various attitudes interacting with their natural surroundings including flowers and a pond, decorated similarly with two tree holes, gilt mark on the lower section and base unglazed with ink writing to both vases, ht. 13 1/4 in. $400-600 291

294. Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th century, each vase fully and delicately painted with multifarious flowers, the leaves in two shades of green and also lavishly decorated in gilt, all above three bands circulating the pedestal foot, of fern, brocade, and geometric designs, respectively, covered with a creamy white glaze with fine crackles, the pair of handles modeled in the shape of cherry blossom branches, ht. 15 in. $250-350

289. Kutani Jar and Cover, Japan, 19th century, decorated in red and gilt with cartouches of plants and pond, alternating with scenes of group of monks gathering, the domed cover surmounted by a finial in the form of a peach, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500

290. Kutani Bowl, Japan, 19th century, of hexagonal shape, painted and gilt to the interior with a high officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ensemble parading in a mountain-and-river landscape, with two men kneeling under pine trees in the foreground, the exterior decorated with a similar continuous scene, all within bands of geometric designs, mark on the base, dia. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

295. Satsuma Plate, Japan, 19th century, with relief decoration of a quail in a landscape with two chrysanthemum flowers borne on a leafy branch, the borders painted with geometric designs, dia. 14 in. $250-350

296. Small Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, the turnip-shaped body finely painted in red and gilt with maple leaves, set in between bands of geometrical designs around the shoulder and the foot, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Koshidaâ&#x20AC;? mark on the base, ht. 5 7/8 in. $150-250

291. Large Satsuma Fish Jar, Japan, late 19th/early 20th century, decorated with high and medium relief of fish leaping in crashing waves, gilt collar lappets depicting dragon and flowers, the interior decorated en suite, ht. 23 in. $4,000-6,000

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302. Sumidagawa Vase, Japan, early 20th century, the orange-red biscuit body decorated with a partially-glazed figure on a boat next to a pine tree, below molded design of continuous mountain in the background, the upper section covered with thick olive green glaze in a spontaneous manner, wood stand, ht. 8 3/4 in. $150-250

303. Sumidagawa Vase, Japan, early 20th century, the orange-red biscuit body with four applied partially-glazed figures next to a big jar, the upper section covered with thick brown glaze infused with pale blue and aubergine streaks, ht. 9 5/8 in. $150-250

304. Two Chargers, Japan, a Gennai ware depicted with six cranes in flight circling a central roundel, vertical wave patterns around the well; and a kutani ware decorated in bright colors with a samurai and attendants in a rustic landscape, freehand painted iris around the exterior, dia. 14, 14, ht. 2 3/4, 2 1/2 in. $200-300

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305. Arita Vase, Japan, 19th century, of baluster shape, well painted in underglaze blue with birds perched on peony branches, above a band of petal lappets around the foot, and below brocade collar designs around the neck, ht. 24 3/4 in. $300-500

306. Porcelain Vase, Japan, 19th century, Hirado ware, square form with kylins at the corners, underglaze blue decoration of landscapes, thunder meanders and wave motifs, ht. 6 in. illustrated p. 218 $200-300

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308. Large Ceramic Vase, Japan, baluster form with waisted and slightly flaring neck, decorated in overglaze enamels with children at play amidst peony meanders, on a sky blue ground infused with fine crackles, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heng Yu Yang Yu Tang Zhiâ&#x20AC;? six-character mark in underglaze blue on the base, ht. 16 1/4 in. $200-300

309. Five Ceramic Wares, Japan, a fukagawa imari vase, painted on one side with peony and fan, with courtly couples on the other side; a kutani bottle vase decorated with butterflies amidst floral branches; a satsuma covered jar, and two hand-painted jars, ht. 11 1/4, 9, 4 5/8, 4 3/4, 4 1/4 in. each. $150-200

310. Five Tea Bowls, Japan, a white crackle-glazed bowl with underglaze blue painting of prunus blossom, a plain white crackle-glazed, a gray crackle-glazed with calligraphic and gilt decoration, an orange-red glazed with dot design, a gray bowl with symmetrical green splashes, individual Japanese wood box, dia. approx. 4 3/4, 3 5/8 (last one) in. $200-300

311. Group of Stoneware, Japan, three square plates, amber and blue glazed, lg. to 10; and an oval plate, black glaze with white and green streaks, 12 x 10 1/4; a saucer, dia. 4 1/4; three cylindrical cups of asymmetrical shape, ht. to 5 1/2; and a box of eight plates decorated with leaves and birds, dia. 6 in. $200-300

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312. Makuzu Kozan Bowl, Japan, Meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century, of compressed round shape supported on a pedestal foot, the exterior in red glaze, underglaze blue dragon roundel to the interior, ht. 4 3/8, dia. 7 1/2 in. $250-350

313. Kutani Foo Dog Censer and Cover, Japan, 19th century, modeled in the shape of a foo dog with curly mane, alerted ears, and bushy tail, its paws forming the feet of the censer, Kutani Kosen-gama iron red mark on the base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

314. Studio Vase, Japan, heavily potted, decorated with chrysanthemum and leaves on one side, with bold streaks of blue glaze drippings around the shoulder, reserved on a tea-dust ground, ht. 12 in. $100-150

315. Porcelain Buddha and Lacquered Stand, Japan, cream-color glazed seated Buddhist figure with a cat; black lacquered stand with hiramaki-e decoration of cranes in flight, the top with cherry blossoms; together with a glass ball, ht. 4 1/4, 5 7/8 in. $100-150

316. Imari Bowl, Japan, 19th century, painted in iron red, green, underglaze blue and gilt with panels of floral sprigs, pine trees, and bamboo, dia. 11 3/4, ht. 5 in. $300-350

317. Stoneware Figure, Japan, 19th century, Bizen ware, seated figure of a samurai in armor, ht. 14 in., (loss). $300-500

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318. Lacquered and Gilt Jewelry Box, Japan, of rectangular shape, with five drawer partitions of various sizes, the exterior finely decorated in takamaki-e and hiramaki-e design of floral branches and rockworks along a meandering stream on a nashiji ground, 7 1/4 x 10 x 7 3/4 in. $200-300

319. Cinnabar Jubako, Japan, ribbed design around the body raised on four short feet, fitted with finely chased brass mounts, ht. 16 7/8 in. $300-500

320. Carved Box, Japan, carved with a fan-shape cartouche of pine trees on one side, a scene of a deer in its natural surroundings on the other, the cover with pagoda and mountains, 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. $100-150

324. Circular Plaque, Japan, 19th century, carved wood, relief decoration of shishi, peonies, and rockery, polychrome surface, inlaid glass eyes, dia. 21 in. $200-300 325. Gilt-lacquered Wood Figure in a Shrine, Japan, 19th century, after Edo period, carved wood standing figure of Jizo Bosatsu, holding a shakujo (staff) in his right hand and a cintamani (wish-fulfilling jewel) in his left, his benign face with a byakugo (whirl of hair in the centre of the forehead), wearing an elaborately gilt decorated robe and with a kohai (halo) behind, set on a multi-galleried plinth consisting of a conventional double-lotus pedestal, a carved green-colored wave formation, and a lower section with a crouching lion, in a shrine fitted with chased brass mounts, figure and stand ht. 14, shrine 17 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $800-1,200

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327. Bronze Ebisu, Japan, 19th century, cast in two sections, Ebisu, the God of Fishermen and Fortune, holding a big fish in his left arm, seated on a high rock with a turtle and a frog, his robe ornamented with fine scroll and lotus inlay, the rock with red and black inlay imitating flowing seaweed, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

328. Bronze Warrior, Japan, late 19th/early 20th century, cast as the figure of Kato Kiyomasa, the Japanese daimyo of the AzuchiMomoyama and Edo period, fully armored and wearing an extravagant helmet, standing in the position of fighting with his spear, rectangular wood stand with archaic scroll feet, ht. 12 1/4 in. (16 in. with stand). $1,500-2,500

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331. Gilt-bronze Censer, Japan, the compressed body surmounted on tripod feet, flanked by crawling dragons biting at the reticulated wood cover, apocryphal Xuande mark on the base, ht. 4 5/8, dia. approx. 8 in. $250-350

330. Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th century, of baluster form, cast with birds in flight amongst grapevines, between key-fret borders around the mouth-rim and the foot, inscription on the base, ht. 14 3/4, dia. of base 5 in. $400-600

332. Bronze Censer, Japan, cast with an auspicious animal to either side, reserved on a geometric ground, the cylindrical censer supported by tripod feet and flanked by tree-branch-shaped handles, makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $300-400

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337. Bronze daruma, Japan, 19th century, wood stand, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

338. Bronze Vase, Japan, 20th century, the pear-shaped body cast with flowers and leafy scrolls, below a band of wave patterns around the mouth-rim, ht. 18 in. $400-600

339. Bronze Planter, Japan, of lobed hexagonal shape, the exterior cast with three friezes of designs, the middle band of diaper patterns, between an upper band of taotie masks and a lower one of kui dragons, both reserved on a leiwen ground, the bottom of the interior cast with a scene of cranes and a turtle amongst bamboo and peonies near a pond, seven-character inscription, dia. 11 1/2, ht. 8 in. $300-500

340. Bronze Vase, Japan, late 19th century, in the form of a woven fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basket, with a pair of loose rings suspending from animal masks flanking the shoulder, ht. 13 1/2 in. $300-500

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342. Sterling Silver Berry Set, Japan, late 19th century, eight pieces, four chrysanthemum-shaped lobed stem dishes, a pair of spoons also in the shape of a chrysanthemum; together with two berry pickers, bowl dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300

343. Three Metal Pins, Japan, one cast as a soldier combating a lion, one a crouching man holding a lantern, and the third a standing devil, ht. 2 1/2, 1 5/8, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

344. Lot of Base Metal Tobacco Lid Weights, Japan, in various forms. $100-150

345. Small Mixed-metal Box, Japan, 4 1/8 x 3 in. $300-500

346. Bronze Ewer, Japan, 19th century, in the form of an ancient ritual vessel he, cast in low relief around the exterior with stylized taotie masks against a leiwen ground, with a frieze of cicada designs right above the three stout legs cast as bats, the doomed cover with further cicada designs chained to the handle issuing from an archaic bird on one side of the body, with the handle of an elongated tiger, mouth in the form of a phoenix, ht. 5 1/2 in. (7 1/4 in. with handle). $300-500

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347. Two Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th century, both with globular body and elongated neck, one inlaid in gilt copper with birds flying amidst chrysanthemum branches, the neck surround by a pair of butterflies, maker’s signature on the base, the other with plum blossoms on an ice-crackled ground, ht. 6 1/4, 5 1/8 in. $100-150 347A. Bronze Sculpture, Japan, each part of a boy climbing up a ladder, hinged in the middle, lg. 4 3/8 in. $300-500 348. Shakudo Cup, Japan, 18th century, cast in the form of an archaic ritual bronze jue, the feet slightly curved upwards, cast separately and melded to the body, finely chased around the exterior with peonies borne on leafy stems, with the mark of fu (happiness) and shou (longevity) encircled in a medallion molded to either side, a pair of short posts on the mouth-rim, ht. 4 in. $100-150 349. Sterling Silver Bowl, Japan, late 19th century, finely decorated with repoussé designs of a scaly and ferocious dragon encircling the compressed and rounded exterior of the bowl, maker’s mark incised on the base, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300 350. Pair of Cloisonné Vases, Japan, finely decorated with multicolored chrysanthemum flowers on one side, reserved on a purple-blue ground, ht. 9 3/4 in. $150-250 351. Cloisonné Enameled Box, Japan, 19th century, enameled cloisonné on earthenware circular box and cover, decorated with a bird and flower roundel reserved on a floral scroll turquoise ground, signed “Made by Kinkozan” to the base, dia. 5, ht. 2 1/4 in. $100-150

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353. Metal Vase, Japan, 19th century, of gourd shape with orange splashes decoration on a gold-sprinkled ground, mark incised on the base, ht. 9 in. $200-300

354. Cloisonné Enameled Crane Vase, Japan, the ovoid body decorated with cranes in flight on a deep red ground, ht. 7 1/4 in. $150-200

355. Four Enameled Works, including two boxes, a buckle, and a Japanese cloisonné enameled vase. $100-150

356. Tsuba, Japan, 18th century or earlier, iron cross-form tsuba with plain design, 4 1/4 x 4 in. $100-150

357. Sword, Japan, shinto wakizashi in lacquer mounts, the tsuba embellished in relief with iris flower, a baleen-bound hilt with menuki of Ebisu riding on an enormous fish on one side, and Daikoku holding sacks, lg. 12 in. $400-600

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358. Sword, Japan, 20th century, Gunto type, lg. 39 in. $100-150

359. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carving of a standing lady dressed up as a warrior, carrying a bow and arrows, a sword resting on the ground, ht. 10 in. (11 in. with wood stand). $200-300

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360. Pair of Marine Ivory Carvings, Japan, late 19th century, carved as a pair of courtly figures in finely ornamented robes, one holding a peach, the other a fan, signed Mitsuyoku to the bases, lg. 3, 3 1/8 in. $200-300 361. Tortoiseshell Bowl, Japan, 19th century, surface decorated with cranes in gold lacquer with black and red accents, dia. 10 1/2 in. $200-300 362. Giltwood Lecturn, Japan, 19th century, with inlay decoration of birds and bamboo in mother-of-pearl, ivory, and brass, ht. 19, lg. 19 in. $500-700 363. Basket, Japan, woven with bamboo bands, with handle, dia. 8, ht. 8 in. (13 in. to the handle). $100-150 364. Large Noh Mask, Japan, black and burgundy lacquered and gilt surface, demon face, lg. 16 1/4 in. $200-300 365. Mask, Japan, face of Akuso, with gilt eyelids and protruding nose, painted in black with dark red streaks, 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. $100-200 366. Lantern, Japan, 19th century, houseboat shaped, iron with black lacquered surface inset with mother-of-pearl inlay, lg. 15, ht. 9 in. $200-300

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367. Life-Size Carved Wood Statue of Bonten, Japan, late 19th century, probably by Takamura Koun, copy of an 8th century statue of Bonten in the Hokkedo (Sangatsudo [March Hall]) at Todai-ji in Nara, carved from Japanese cypress wood, remains from the original polychrome lacquered surface, ht. approx. 78 in. Provenance: Given to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, by William Sturgis Bigelow in 1911. Deaccessioned from the Museum in 1964, and in a Massachusetts private collection since. N.B. According to the old accession card the copyist was Takayama Koun, which may have been an incorrect transcription for the 19th century sculptor who was associated with the early founders of the Japanese collection in the Museum of Fine Arts was Takamura Koun (1852-1934), also known for his Buddhist statues. $10,000-15,000

368. White Porcelain Bowl, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, covered by white glaze overall except for the foot ring, ht. 3 7/8, dia. 6 7/8 in. $100-150

369. Porcelain Box, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, of rounded form, underglaze blue decoration of floral sprigs, the character “to offer” on the finial, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

370. Porcelain Water Dropper, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, of cylindrical form, double-walled vessel carved and pierced with lotus flowers and leaves, underglaze blue decoration, seven perforations to the top for brushes, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

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371. Porcelain Vase, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, hexagonal form with a shaped, stand-like foot, underglaze blue decoration of Buddha’s hand citrons, pomegranate and flowers, under ruyi border, ht. 10 in. $300-500

372. Porcelain Covered Box, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, underglaze blue decoration of peony flowers and a stylized shou character to the recessed circular panel to the top, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

373. White Porcelain Vase, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, the bottle vase covered with white glaze, ht. 9 5/8 in. $300-500

374. Wine Bottle, Korean, Choson period, 15th-16th century, covered with white glaze, ht. 7 1/2 in. $100-150

375. White Porcelain Ewer, Korea, Choson period, 16th century, covered with cream white glaze, Japanese wood box, ht. 5 3/8 in. $100-150

376. Porcelain Wine Bottle, Korea, Choson period, 19th century, underglaze blue decoration of peony flowers and foliage, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

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377. Blue and White Bowl, Korea, Choson period, 19th century, the deep bowl painted in pale strokes of underglaze blue with peony sprays on the exterior, and a medallion in the interior of crane flying amidst clouds seeking lingzhi fungus, dia. 9, ht. 3 5/8 in. $800-1,200

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379. Blue and White Jar, Korea, decorated in underglaze gray-blue with florets amidst dotted ground, all above upright lappet around the foot, wood stand, ht. 9 1/2 in. $100-150

378. Porcelain Wine Bottle, Korea, 18th century, underglaze blue decoration of birds and a rose bush, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

380. Blue and White Bottle Vase, Korea, Choson period, 19th century, the bulbous exterior painted in underglaze blue with four bats alternating with shou (longevity) characters, ht. 12 1/2 in. $300-500

378A. Blue and White Jar, Korea, painted around the bulbous body in underglaze blue with scroll patterns, below a band of S-scrolls around the shoulder, ht. 6 in. $200-300

381. Blue and White Jar, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, the tall jar with decoration in underglaze gray-blue of a scaly dragon striding amidst clouds, below a band of lappet around the neck, ht. 16 1/4 in. $500-700

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382. Blue and White Dragon Vase, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, underglaze gray-blue decoration of a scaly dragon striding amidst clouds, ht. 11 5/8 in. $300-500

383. Stoneware Vase, Korea, Koryo period, 13th century, of maebyeong shape, celadon glaze, sangam inlay of white and black in a design of floral sprigs and reserves of children playing, ht. 13 in. $300-500

384. Celadon Cup, Korea, Choson period, late 19th/early 20th century, decorated with four roundels of characters celebrating longevity and youth, above fish net and spider web bands of design, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 6 1/4 in. $300-500

385. Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Weights, Korea, Choson period, 18th century, each in the form of a pendulum, with underglaze grayblue decoration of a leaping frog and characters, wood box, ht. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

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386. Stoneware Wine Bottle, Korea, 15th century, Punch’ong ware, celadon glaze with slip decoration, ht. 8 3/4 in. $500-700

387. Punch’ong Stoneware Celadon Bowl, Korea, Choson period, 15th/16th century, with slightly inward rims, the exterior inlaid in white slip with horizontal bands of florets, bowl strings, and pearl ground decoration, old Korean wood box, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 7/8 in. $400-600

388. Celadon Washer, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, with sangam inlay of butterfly and flower scene alternating with reserve of the character “moon,” dia. 3, ht. 1 3/4 in. $500-700

389. Celadon Water Dropper, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, finely shaped into a peach borne on a leafy branch, covered with celadon glaze infused with crackles, ht. 2 3/4 in. $600-800

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390. Celadon Oil Dropper, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, of compressed circular shape, the exterior with very rare incised decoration of bees and sangam inlay, ht. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

391. Punchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ong Stoneware Ewer, Korea, Choson period (15th-16th century), the spout shaped into a short beak, behind molded design of birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, the handle imitating a curvy tail, two bold iron-painted wing-shaped patterns on either side amidst slip decoration of dots and strings around the body, ht. 3 in. $800-1,200

392. Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, with sangam inlay in a design of chrysanthemum reserves and foliage scrolling around the exterior, iris and willow designs in the interior, dia. 5, ht. 2 1/8 in. $400-600

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393. Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, shallow bowl with plain surface, dia. 6 1/4, ht. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

394. Celadon Stirrup Cup, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, of wide conical shape, with sangam inlay in a design of flower reserves, dia. 3, ht. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

395. Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, of conical shape with plain surface, dia. 6 5/8, ht. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

396. Celadon Box, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, the cover with sangam inlay of geometric designs interspersed with florets, the base with a circular recessed center, dia. 3 5/8, ht. 1 1/4 in. $400-600

397. Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo period, 13th century, sangam inlay of floral sprigs, dia. 7 in. $300-500

398. Wine Jar, Korea, the heavily potted body glazed overall in white suffused with dark crackles to one side, plate-shaped mouth-rim, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

399. Lacquered Box, Korea, late 19th century, black lacquer with inlay of tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass wires, design of dragons and pearls, engraved brass mounts, 12 x 12 x 10 in. $1,500-1,800

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400. Pair of Bronze Bowls, Korea, Koryo period, 12th/13th century, dia. 6 3/8, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

402. Low Table, Korea, 18th/19th century, surface inlaid with tortoiseshell, ox horn, mother-of-pearl, and brass wires, 39 1/2 x 28 x 14 in. $800-1,200

401. Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Two-Part Lacquered Cabinet, Korea, 19th century, the pair of hinged door panels finely inlaid with mother-ofpearl of a landscape scene with cranes flying atop an enormous pine tree and a boy and deer in the foreground, the interior elegantly decorated with prunus branches issuing from a vase, ten drawers in total, six inside and two on top and bottom each, all elaborately ornamented with birds in flight amidst a multitude of flowers, the sides decorated with Immortal and attendant welcoming a guest traveling on horseback under a pine tree, the top of the cabinet with a pair of phoenix amongst peach branches encircling a shou (longevity) roundel, geometric borders and plain back, the stand with floral and foliage borders, all fitted with delicately chased brass mounts, lg. 28 1/4, dp. 16 1/2, ht. 43 in. (51 1/2 in. with stand). $1,000-1,500

403. Stoneware Vase, Korea, 19th century, faceted abacus jar, surface covered with a black-brown glaze, drilled for a lamp, ht. 10, dia. 10 in. $300-500 404. Circular Box, Korea, 18th/19th century, wooden framed, surface lacquered and inlaid with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass wires, dia. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 405. Turquoise Vase, Japan, the exterior with a band of molded decoration of blades enclosing lotus flowers, below a narrow band of lotus sprays around the shoulder, covered with turquoise glaze thickened to a darker tone along the edges, ht. 12 in. $150-250

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406. Framed Painting, Korea, 19th century, ink and color on paper, depiction of an Immortal riding on a tiger in a landscape, accompanied by an attendant, framed and glazed, 7 3/4 x 19 in. $200-300

407. Framed Painting, Korea, Kim Ki-Chang (b. 1913), ink and color on canvas, depiction of a gathering in front of blue and green mountains and water, signed, two seals, framed and glazed, 14 3/4 x 17 in. $400-600

408. Framed Painting, Korea, Cho Suk-Jin (1853-1920), ink and color on paper, mountain and water motif, one seal of “Haman’s people,” framed and glazed, 30 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. $400-600

409. Ink Painting, South Korea, Suh Se-Ok (b. 1929), ink and light color on paper, abstract painting of two pagodas separated by water, framed and glazed, 26 1/2 in. (square). N.B. Graduated in 1950 from the School of Painting at Seoul National University, where he served as professor and Dean, Suh SeOk has exhibited widely in Korea, the United States and Europe. He is well known for the ability to transfer the calligraphic power of brush into the rendering of abstract ink painting. $300-500

410. Ink Painting, South Korea, Suh Se-Ok (b. 1929), ink and light color on paper, abstract painting of a person meditating in a Zen circle, framed and glazed, 26 1/2 in. (square). $300-500

411. Hanging Scroll, Korea, 19th century, figure of a deity with a tiger and an attendant, ink and colors on paper, 37 1/2 x 24 in., framed and glazed. $300-500 412. Ancestor Portrait, Korea, 19th century, ink and color on silk, portrait of a man in a Chinese-style red dragon robe, framed, 12 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300 413. Framed Painting, Korea, 18th century, ink and color on paper, scene of the King of Hell and other demons, framed and glazed, 48 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. $300-500 414. Modern Painting, Korea, Lee Soh Ji, ink and color on paper, depiction of a folk performance scene, framed and glazed, 18 x 17 3/4 in. $300-500 415. Modern Painting, Korea, Ha Tae Jin, 1971, abstract ink composition of a cottage in a landscape, two seals, framed and glazed, 12 1/2 x 24 in. $300-500 416. Ten-Panel Folding Screen, Korea, 19th century, ink and color on paper, scenes of figures in mountain landscapes, 72 1/2 x 170 in., (20th century mounts). $500-700

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417. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Shimada Gentan (1778-1840), Bird on Magnolia Branch, ink and color on silk, signed, two seals, 10 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. $300-500

418. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Nagasaki School, 18th century, depiction of two birds on a plum blossom branch, ink and color on silk, three seals, wood box, 14 x 40 1/2 in. $300-500

419. Hanging Scroll, Chinese School, Ten Birds Among Flowers, late Ming dynasty, ink and color on silk, one seal, ivory pulls, 23 x 48 in. $300-500

420. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Kano Tanshin, Three Birds near Stream and Branch, c. 1700, ink and color on silk, signed, one seal, 13 x 30 1/2 in. $300-500

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421. Hanging Scroll, Japan, landscape, possibly a 19th century copy of Sesshu, ink on paper, two seals, 12 3/4 x 48 1/2 in. $300-500

423. Hanging Scroll, Japan, calligraphy of Confucian texts, 18th century, ink on paper, two seals, 6 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. $300-500

422. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Gyosen, Scull among Weeds, with poetic inscription, c. 1910, ink on silk, signed, one seal, 7 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. $300-500

424. Hanging Scroll, Japan, possibly Meiji/Taisho period, ink and color on paper, depiction of manzai dancers, two drunken men dancing under the red moon of the New Year, signed, one seal, 12 x 50 1/4 in. $300-500

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425. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Kano Yasunobu (1613-1685), landscape, ink on paper, signed, one seal, 21 x 11 in. Provenance: Mathias Komor. $300-500

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427. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Nantembo (1839-1925), daruma, 1916, ink and color on paper, inscribed by the painter, â&#x20AC;&#x153;daruma sits facing the wall in meditation. He looks like melon or eggplant grown in Yawata field of Yasmashiro province. (signed) Nantembo when 77 years old,â&#x20AC;? five seals, pawlonia wood box, 9 1/2 x 42 in. Provenance: Mathias Komor, 1980.

426. Hanging Scroll, Japan, 19th century, ink and color on paper, depiction of a mother and her children in the garden, signed, one seal, 8 1/2 x 41 in. $300-500

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428. Hanging Scroll, Japan, Kushiro Unsen (1759-1811), ink on paper, depiction of the Red Cliff, two seals, wood box, 12 x 50 in. $300-500

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429. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on paper, depiction of winter landscape with figures, signed, one seal, 12 x 48 in. $300-500

431. Hanging Scroll, China, calligraphy in standard script, signed Huangyun shu, three seals, 18 x 57 in. $300-500

430. Hanging Scroll, Japan, calligraphy, three seals, 13 3/4 x 13 in. $300-500

432. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depiction of a lone man walking among pine trees, signed Chen Pu (1820-1887), two seals, dated jiazi dong shiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er yue, equivalent to the winter of 1864, 16 x 49 in. $300-500

430A. Three Buddhist Scrolls, Japan, 19th century, color and gilt on paper, depiction of Kannon, a winged divinity, and Buddha, 36 x 13 1/2, 24 x 10, 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. $200-300

433. Unmounted Calligraphy, Japan, Okubo Sakujiro (1890-1973), three seals, 58 x 16 in. N.B. Born in Osaka, Okubo Sakujiro studied in the Western-style painting division of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. He was a founding member of the Shinseiki Bijutsu Kyokai, and in 1959 he won the Japan Art Academy Prize. $100-150

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434. Japanese Painting, Western-style scene of houses and boats by a river, watercolor on paper, signed Bunya, framed and glazed, 11 1/2 x 5 1/4 in., (not examined out of frame). $100-150

435. Paperback Picture Books and Album, Japan, early 20th century, Retrospective on the Eighty Year History of Bakumatsu, Meiji, and Taisho period, vol. II, III, and X, published in 1934; together with an album titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Japan Today-A Portfolio of Sketches-Tokyo-Yokohama Area-1945-1946.â&#x20AC;? $300-400

436. Toyokuni III: Fifty-Four Chapters of Genji, 1852, published by Sanoki, chuban format, (very good impression, color), wood cover. $400-600

437. Plaque of Benjamin Franklin, Japan, 19th century, relief rectangular metal plaque of Franklin, signed by the maker, 8 5/8 x 6 5/8 in. $400-600

438. Pair of Framed Panels of Bodhisattva, Japan, ink and color on paper, standing figure of Bodhisattva from the fresco paintings of Horyuji Temple, mounted with brocade border, wood frame, 70 x 28 1/2 in. $400-600

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439. Japanese Screen, mid-19th century, ink and color on gold sprinkled paper, four fan paintings of figurative subjects on each of the six panels, 67 3/4 x 24 in. (each panel). $600-800

441. Four-Panel Egret Screen, Japan, ink and light color on gold sprinkled paper, depiction of egrets and reed pond, 23 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (each panel). Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family.

440. Six-Panel Folding Screen, Japan, ink and color on gilt paper, scene of mountain, river and pine trees, ht. 36, panel wd. 18 in. $800-1,200

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442. Two-Panel Screen, Japan, 19th century, painted in ink and light color on silk with drunken monks along the river, signed, one seal, mounted with brocade borders, foldable, wood box, 23 1/2 x 33 in. (each panel, screen), 18 x 30 in. (each panel, painting). $300-500

443. Embroidered Panel, Japan, finely embroidered with a peacock, birds, and butterflies amidst peony branches, on a lemon yellow ground, black tassels around the borders, 53 1/4 x 60 1/4 in. $200-300

444. Framed Painting, Korea, 19th century, ink and color on silk, depiction of an Immortal and attendant taming a tiger in a landscape setting, framed and glazed, 36 x 42 in. $700-900

445. Framed Painting, Korea, Choson dynasty, Buddha Striving for an Ideal World, ink and Dangchae dyes on silk, framed, 27 1/4 x 36 1/2 in. $400-600

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446. Japanese Painting, Meiji period, ink and color on silk, depiction of Daikoku, inscription reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kano Dorin Fujiwara Yoshinobu kingaâ&#x20AC;? (a man named Dorin of the Kano School, whose name had been Yoshinobu, reverentially painted), two red seals, framed and glazed, 20 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. N.B. Daikoku is regarded as the patron of farmers and businessmen and one who chases demons away. He wears a peculiar kind of hat and holds a mallet, with which he is supposed to be able to produce wealth. He stands on bales of rice and holds a sack, which is said to contain precious objects. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $300-500

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447. Giltwood Amida Triad, Korea, 19th century, a central Buddha flanked by smaller figures of Buddha, ht. approx. 27 and 23 in. $800-1,200

448. Large Giltwood Kwannon, Korea, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana posture, right hand in abhaya mudra, ht. approx. 40 in. $1,000-1,500

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449. Three-Panel Screen, Japan, 19th century, painted in ink and color on mica paper with floral decoration, 49 x 22 in. $300-350

451. Kano Painting, Japan, ink and light color on paper, Bird on Winter Tree, signed and two seals, framed, 33 x 15 1/4 in. $200-300

450. Four-Panel Screen, Korea, 19th century, ink and color on paper, depiction of a winter hunting scene, 40 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. $200-300

452. Framed Painting, Korea, 19th century, Buddhist painting, ink and color on paper, framed and glazed, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. $200-300

458. Three Ivory Carvings, Japan, 19th century, an old man seated and holding a fan, a merchant selling a big fish, and an old man holding a fan in his right hand and his beard in his left, ht. 2 1/8, 2 1/8, 2 3/4 in. $500-700 459. Nineteen Pieces of Ivory, Japan, including six netsuke, a lion in repose, an Immortal on horseback, dog figural group, small figures; together with a wood fan and a carved wood miniature landscape set in a frame. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $300-500 460. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carving of a standing Geisha, her kimono finely incised with cherry blossom patterns, her right hand raised up, holding a folded fan in her left hand, ht. 9 in. $200-300

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453. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, of cylindrical shape, carving of a winged female mythical figure playing flute to one side and a male figure striding in clouds to the other, all between brocade borders, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

454. Ivory Carving, Japan, three monks walking in the woods, one half blind, the other two blind, carrying umbrellas, inro, sandals, sacks, and walking sticks, signed on the base, ht. 3 3/8, lg. 6 3/4 in. $250-300

455. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carving of a man standing on a rock with a walking stick, fine incising and coloring on the ivory to accentuate different textures, wood stand, ht. 6 1/4 in. $300-500

456. Ivory Carving, Japan, ivory sphere carved in the shape of a dragon boat, with God of Longevity and other Daoist figures standing next to a gigantic coral branch on the boat, all floating on a roaring sea with turtles and fish, wood stand, dia. 2 in. $200-300

457. Ivory Carving, Japan, Tokyo School, 19th century, finely carved okimono of fisherman carrying fishing nets and a basket on his back, fish in his left hand, ht. 10 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

461. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved head of Guanyin, the hair finely combed into a topknot under a diadem, elongated earlobes, wood pedestal, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 462. Ivory Carving, Japan, carved as a seated Buddha holding a ball in his right hand and beaded strand in his left, his robe decorated with incised taiji patterns, wood stand, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 463. Ivory Shell, Japan, the half-opened shell revealing two monks sitting below an enormous pine tree, with a thatched cottage in the background, wood stand, lg. approx. 2 5/8 in. $100-150 464. Ivory Carvings, Japan, early 20th century, nine presentation pieces of ivory carvings from Taisho to Meiji Emperor as a gift, dated January in the 43rd year of Meiji reign (1910) on the wood box, nine figurines in total: an old man with a walking stick, a lady sitting on firewood bundle, a child holding a book, a mother carrying a child on her back, a man playing a drum, a boy playing a flute, a boy dancing with a dragon mask, a child reaching out, and a mother holding a child in her arms, each figure with a number in Japanese incised on the foot (except number five), wood presentation plate and custom box with partitions, ht. 4 3/4, 3 3/4, 3 1/4, 4 5/8, 4 3/4, 5, 5, 4 3/4, and 3 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500 465. Two Ivory Carvings, an Indian girl holding a water jar, together with a bracelet, lg. 6 1/8, dia. 4 in. $200-300 466. Ivory Carving, India, carving of a carriage with intricately decorated canopies surmounted by semiprecious beads, pulled by a pair of bulls, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 5 3/8, wd. 2 in. $100-150

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467. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carving of a seated figure of Shou Lao carrying a peach sprig to his right ear, with a pair of smaller peaches attached to the belt, wood stand, ht. 5 in. (6 1/2 in. with stand). $200-300

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468. Ivory Incense Vase, China, 19th century, in the shape of an elongated meiping, characters carved around the surface in cursive script, along with three carved seals of wan wu (play things), the ivory of a warm amber-honey color, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

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469. Ivory Stand and Ball, India, 19th century, the stand finely carved and pierced with a religious object, ferocious lions, a small sphere, a battle scene, and a circular stand with peony scrolls, the sphere on top with fourteen circular apertures revealing concentric spheres inside, ht. 21 5/8, dia. (ball) approx. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 469

470. Carved Ivory Sphere, China, early 20th century, pierced and carved as figures promenading under pine trees, the base carved as chrysanthemum petals, dia. 2 in. $200-300

471. Ivory Decorated Brush Pot, China, 19th century, of subtly curvilinear cylindrical form, the bitong carved on each side with Daoist Immortals in a landscape setting, the ivory of warm, slightly yellowish tone, ht. 5 3/8, dia. 2 3/4 in. $600-800

472. Ivory Carving, China, seated figure of Shou Lao holding a peach in his left hand, wood stand, ht. 4 1/8 in. $200-300

473. Ivory Carving, China, the oval-shaped plaque carved and pierced with gathering scene of Immortals in pavilion, wood stand, dia. 3 x 4 in. $150-200

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474. Ivory Carving, China, figure of Guanyin seated on a double-lotus plinth, with a lotus sprig issuing from the side, accompanied by two praying attendants, ht. 5 1/8 in. $150-200

475. Ivory Carving, China, figure of a finely-attired lady seated on a low bamboo stool while playing pipa, with lapis lazuli, turquoise, and other semiprecious stone inlay along her collar, wood stand, ht. 5 in. $200-300

476. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an Immortal holding a tiny tortoise in both hands, carved mark to the back, wood stand, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300

477. Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, polychrome ivory group of two courtly ladies, wood stand, mounted as a lamp, ht. 15 1/2 in. $300-500

478. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, of rectangular shape, finely carved with multiple Daoist figures amongst clouds, wood stand, 11 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. $600-800

481. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of Shou Lao holding a peach in his right hand and a walking stick topped by a double gourd in his left, wood stand, ht. 6 7/8 in. $200-300

482. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of Guanyin holding a basket in her right hand and a ruyi scepter in her left, wood stand, ht. 8 1/8 in. $250-350

483. Ivory Glove Stretcher, China, late 19th century, hinged in the middle, carved cartouche decoration on each stem, one of peony branches, the other of scholars and attendants in a pavilion, lg. 9 3/8 in. $200-300

484. Ivory Box, China, rectangular shape, the cover carved and incised with two monkeys resting in the grass, one teasing a youngling with a pomegranate sprig, 1 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. $200-300

485. Carved Ivory Horn on Stand and Another Carved Stand, China, 19th century, the crescent-shaped ivory horn finely carved and pierced as Daoist figures in various attitudes to each side of an enormous pine tree, supported by a two-part stand shaped as open rockwork; together with a hongmu stand carved with peaches, grapes, and plum blossoms borne on leafy tendrils, horn lg. 19 1/2, ht. 9 (with stand), stand dia. 3 3/4, ht. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

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479. Ivory Carving, China, standing female figure in late Qing-style attire, carrying a child on her back, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

480. Ivory Cribbage Board, China, carved with three cartouches among peony scrolls further reserved on diaper ground, each cartouche carved in high relief with figures engaging in scholarly activities in front of a pavilion in a garden, lg. 9 1/2, wd. 3 in. $200-300

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486. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan holding a lotus branch from which emanating ruyi-head clouds and a bird, a foo dog clinging to his foot, wood stand, ht. 6 3/4 in. $500-700

487. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Budai, holding a strand of beads in both hands, wood stand, ht. 6 5/8 in. $500-700

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488. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan caressing a cat on his lap while resting his left hand on rockwork, the cat staring at two mice eating from a rice bowl, ht. 7 in. $500-700

492. Ivory Carving, China, carved as a standing female warrior, possibly a protagonist from an opera scene, wood stand, ht. 10 1/4 in. (11 1/2 in. with stand). $400-600

489. Ivory Chess Set, China, first half of the 20th century, missing three pieces (king, queen, and bishop), tallest piece ht. 6 in. $2,000-3,000

493. Ivory Puzzle Ball, Zhuanxinqiu, China, 19th century, the outer sphere carved and pierced with figures in a landscape, with fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, dia. 1 5/8 in. $100-150

490. Ivory Rosary, China, 19th century, ivory rosary beads interspersed with four larger green tinted ivory beads, lg. 51 in. $100-150 491. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, figure of Shou Lao standing on rockwork, holding a walking stick in one hand and an auspicious object in the other, accompanied by a crane holding a ruyi scepter in the mouth, wood stands, ht. 10, 9 1/2 in. $300-400

494. Two Ivory Carvings, seated figure of a monk, and an Indian lady in a sari carrying a basket of fruit on her head, wood stands, ht. 3, 6 1/8 in. $100-150 495. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan playing a flute, with a phoenix standing nearby, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $500-700

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496. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan petting a foo dog while reading a book, with an enlightened expression, wood stand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $500-700 497. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan striking a hand drum, two rabbits playing in a tall tree stump, wood stand, ht. 7 1/4 in. $500-700 498. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan playing a gong, with a solemn expression, a foo dog at his feet, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $500-700

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503. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing female figure carrying a peony branch in her right hand and a whisk in her left, with a sword on her back, a crane nearby holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, carved wood stand, ht. 14 in. $600-800 504. Ivory Fan in a Gilt-lacquered Box, Chinese export, 19th century, the ivory fan with intricately carved and pierced dragon and peony borders and boys at play panels, with silk embroidered decoration of six fish swimming amongst aquatic plants, in a fitted gilt-lacquered box, lg. 10 1/4 in. $300-500

499. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan holding a lance in his right hand and a whisk in his left, the end of which is held by a foo dog, wood stand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $500-700 500. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan marveling at a miniature pavilion supported on ruyi-head clouds rising up from his right hand, his right elbow resting on a tall gnarled tree stump, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $500-700 501. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan teasing a dragon with a pearl, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $500-700 502. Large Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing female figure holding a peony bouquet in her right hand and a bamboo stick in her left, wood stand, ht. 16 in. (18 in. with stand). $600-800 502

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505. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan with two foo dogs, one resting on his lap, the other clinging from rockwork, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $500-700

506. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan, picking ear while resting his left hand on open rockwork, with a foo dog at his feet, wood stand, ht. 6 7/8 in. $500-700

507. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a Luohan seated in a chair, his right elbow resting on the top of the back, with two foo dogs playing hide-and-seek, one on his lap, the other under the chair, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $500-700

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508. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a seated Luohan wearing big loop earrings in his elongated earlobes, a foo dog pulling one of the earrings, his left hand in abhaya mudra, wood stand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $500-700

509. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, figure of an elegantly attired lady holding a plum blossom sprig in her right hand and a strand of hair in her left, wood stand, ht. 11 in. $300-500

510. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of He Xiangu holding a peony sprig, with a magpie in her updo, wood stand, ht. 9 3/4 in. $300-500

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511. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of a shepherdess, holding a small animal in her left hand and a stick in her right, with three rams at her feet, carved wood stand, ht. 9 3/4 in. $600-800 512. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of one of the Eight Daoist Immortals, Li Tieguai, carrying an iron stick in his left hand and holding a gourd bottle in his right, with ruyi-head clouds and a bat emanating from the gourd, an attendant and a foo dog at his feet, carved wood stand, ht. 11 1/4 in. $600-800 513. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an old fisherman with two boys, each carrying fish, carved wood stand, ht. 12 in. $600-800

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514. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an Immortal beating a leopard with a whisk, carved wood stand, ht. 12 in. $600-800

515. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an Immortal, holding a ruyi scepter in his left hand and a gnarled stick in his right, a foo dog nearby, carved wood stand, ht. 12 in. $600-800

516. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an official in a robe carved with dragon roundels, attired with matching beaded necklace and hat, wood stand, ht. 13 in. $300-500

519. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an old man with long beard and a hat, carrying a walking stick in his left hand and a pipe in his right, wood stand, ht. 11 3/4 in. $300-500 520. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, figure of Guanyin standing on top of a scaly dragon striding on crashing waves, holding a flower sprig with birds and bats, wood stand, ht. 15 3/4 in. $800-1,000 521. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, figure of God of Wealth standing on top of a scaly dragon striding on crashing waves, holding a dragon spear and a basket of flowers, intricately carved attire with cash coins, ruyi head, precious sword, and other auspicious symbols, wood stand, ht. 15 3/4 in. $800-1,000 522. Large Ivory Carving, China, finely carved as the Nine-Dragon Wall (Jiu Long Bi) at the Forbidden City, ht. 13 1/4, lg. 32 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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523. Large Ivory Carving, China, a birthday celebration scene with seven Immortal figures in an celestial courtyard setting, ht. 9 1/2, 25 x 11 1/2 in. (base). $1,500-2,500

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517. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of an old man holding a bamboo walking stick while carrying a basket, wood stand, ht. 11 3/4 in. $300-500

524. Ivory Carving Mounted as a Lamp, China, figure of Shou Lao carrying a walking stick topped with a double-gourd in his right hand and a folded scroll in his left, mounted as a lamp, wood stand, ht. 11 in. (24 1/2 in. with mounting and stand). $250-350

518. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of Budai, with a bat in his right hand and a foo dog clinging to his feet, carved wood stand, ht. 11 in. $600-800

525. Small Ivory Vase, China, 19th century, of elongated quatrefoil form, each side carved in medium relief with an Immortal with attribute, beneath an expansive cloud, ht. 4 3/8 in. $400-600

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526. Ivory Carving, China, carved as seated Guanyin in dhyanasana posture, holding a ruyi scepter in her right hand, left hand in vitarka mudra, hair and face painted, double-lotus wood stand, ht. 4 5/8 in. (5 7/8 in. with stand). $200-300

527. Ivory Carving, China, carved as a scholar seated on rockwork, with an attendant kneeling in front reaching towards a flower basket, wood stand, ht. 6 5/8 in. $300-500

528. Ivory Brush Pot, China, 19th century, of cylindrical form, the exterior elaborately carved in high relief of Immortals engaging in various activities among pavilions and pine trees, all between floral and foliage borders, dia. 4 1/8, ht. 5 in. $500-700

529. Ivory Pomander, China, 19th century, of double-gourd form, carved in high relief with prunus branches against a finely pierced brocade ground, red tassel, lg. 3 in. $200-300

530. Ivory Pomander, China, 19th century, of double-gourd form, carved in high relief with prunus branches against a finely pierced brocade ground, magenta tassel, lg. 3 in. $200-300 531. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a reclining nude female figure, with finely-accentuated details, scroll-foot wood stand, lg. 11 in. N.B. The original function of this type of figurine is for doctors to point out locations of ailments. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $200-250 532. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, of slender cone shape, carved as a dragon striding amongst clouds and floral branches, lg. 9 1/4 in. $200-300 533. Pair of Ivory Plaques, China, finely carved in high relief with peasants harvesting, children playing with a dog on the ground, and swallows flying around willow trees, wood stands, 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. $200-300

536. Silver and Parcel-gilt Wine Cup, China, Kangxi period (1662-1723), finely applied and chased decorated around the exterior with quatrefoil panels enclosing landscape and floral sprays, all reserved on punched ground, ht. 4 7/8 in. $3,000-5,000

537. Silver Ladle, China, possibly Tang dynasty (618-907), the tip of the handle modeled in the shape of a goose head, with engraved pattern of floral and leafy scrolls against a pearl ground along the handle, lg. 10 in. $500-700

538. Iron Box, Tibet, 16th century, Derge work from Eastern Tibet, carved and pierced with a design of dragons and clouds, traces of gilt remaining, dia. 7 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

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534. Trousse, China, 19th century, decorated with the Eight Immortals among clouds, encasing a knife with jade hilt, a pair of ivory chopsticks, and a bone pin, with tassels hanging from an endless knot, lg. 10 3/4 in. $100-150

535. Ivory Carving, India, standing figure of a lady flanked by deer, mounted on rectangular wood stand, ht. 6 1/8 in. $200-300

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539. Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, cast into two friezes of wave patterns around the body, with various realistic and mythical aquatic creatures, including fish, conch, and sea horse, two chilong crawling onto the rim, their coiling bodies forming a pair of handles, the censer supported by three elephant-mask cabriole legs, the cover cast in openwork with clouds, surmounted by Shou Lao riding on a deer as finial, six-character seal mark engraved on the base, ht. 12 in. $300-500

540. Bronze Foo Dog, China, seated figure of a foo dog with its paw on a brocade ball, carrying a small jar on its back, wood stand, ht. 3 in. (4 1/2 in. with the stand). $200-300

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541. Bronze Censer, China, of rectangular shape, all four sides and the reticulated dome cover cast with dragons striding amongst crashing waves, a dragon roundel on the base, characters cast on one side of the interior, 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $250-350

542. Parcel-gilt Silver Comb, China, possibly Tang dynasty (618-907), the arched upper section in chase and repoussĂŠ design of a stylized flower borne on a leafy tendril reserved on a pearl ground, enclosed by beaded borders, accentuated by gilding, wood stand, the lower section of the thin sheet of silver cut with narrow teeth, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 4 1/2 in. $250-350

543. Metal Flint Set, China, 19th century, mounted with reticulated brass, the metal blades intended for striking light, inner pocket for holding flammable materials, with bone and brass hooks, lg. 5 1/4, 2 1/4 in. $200-300

543A. Bronze Mirror, China, cast on one side with Immortals crossing the river on the back of dragon and phoenix, set in a rustic landscape with a pavilion and pine trees, with a round knob in the center, dia. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

544. Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel and Cover, You, China, possibly Shang Dynasty, pear-shaped, raised on pedestal foot, the shoulder cast with a band of paired dragons confronting the flanges on each side, the domed cover with a similar dragon band below four segmented areas cast with birds, with a handle terminating at rings that attach to loops with bovine masks, all reserved on a leiwen background, ht. 9 3/4 in. (with cover). $500-700

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545. Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel and Cover, You, China, possibly early Western Zhou dynasty (11th-10th century B.C.), the pear-shaped body cast in relief with two taotie masks on either side, set between a narrow band of kui dragons encircling the pedestal foot and another around the neck, all reserved on leiwen grounds, flanked by notched flanges on the sides, the cover decorated in a similar fashion, surmounted by a domed finial cast with cicada patterns, with some green and azurite encrustation, ht. 9 1/2 in. $7,000-9,000

546. Pair of Archaic-style Bronze Hu, China, cast in the Warring States period style, the bulbous body crisply cast in low relief with wide horizontal bands of small, tightly coiled scrolls, separated by plain horizontal bands, all below the neck decorated with uplift triangle designs, handles attached to chains running through the jump rings on the cover and sides of the body, ht. 20 3/4 in. $500-700

547. Pair of Bronze Ritual Wine Vessels and Covers, Fanghu, China, each vase with turquoise heart-shaped inlay, jump rings suspended from two mask reliefs on the body, the cover decorated and applied with four bird-form finials that convert to supports when the cover is inverted, ht. 14 in. $500-700

548. Pair of Bronze Drinking Vessels, Jue, China, in the form of an archaic ritual bronze jue, surface cast with three bands of key-fret patterns, the feet slightly curved outwards, two columnar posts to either side, inscribed with â&#x20AC;&#x153;made in an auspicious day in the winter of the thirteenth year of Qianlong reignâ&#x20AC;? to the underside of the spout, and probably of the same period, ht. 6 1/4 in. (to the top of the posts). $200-300

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549. Gilt-bronze Archaistic Wine Vessel, Jue, China, 19th century, cast with a typical pair of short posts on the mouth-rim dividing the pouring mouth and a lip, decorated around the exterior with a band of two pairs of archaistic birds confronting each other, against a leiwen-ground, one side with a loop handle issuing from an animalhead, raised on three tapered blade legs, with jin wen engraved on the lip and the bottom, ht. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

550. Bronze Censer, China, the compressed body flanked by ram-head lugs, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xuande Nian Zhiâ&#x20AC;? mark cast on the base, bronze tripod stand, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 3/8 in. (3 1/2 in. with stand). $100-150

551. Bronze Censer, China, in the shape of archaic ritual food vessel gui, either side cast with simplified taotie masks centered on a flange, the C-scroll handles modeled as dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head suspending a ring, pedestal foot, engraved with apocryphal Xuande four-character mark on the base, ht. 3 1/8, dia. 4 in. $200-300

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552. Bronze Ewer, China, Ming dynasty, bottle vase shape, cast with plum blossoms around the body, its gnarled branch forming the handle of the vase, with short spout on the other side, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300 553. Pair of Bronze Gu Vases, China, cast to the central section with taotie masks separated by four vertical raised flanges, all between a band of cicada patterns on the flaring neck, and auspicious symbols amidst volute and key-fret scrolls around the spreading the foot, ht. 11 1/4 in. $200-300 554. Bronze Censer, China, 18th century, of archaic bronze gui shape, flanked by lion-mask lugs, engraved with Xuande six-character mark on the base, dia. 7 1/4, ht. 3 7/8 in. $300-500 555. Bronze Gu Vase, China, 18th century, the trumpet-shaped neck cast in low relief with four cicada blades, which are repeated in smaller scale on the spreading pedestal foot, the center section with two taotie masks separated by curved flanges, with mottled patina, base engraved with a seal, ht. 11 3/4 in. $300-500

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556. Two Bronzes, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), a tripod censer with openwork foo dog lid, and a zun vase supported by a caparisoned elephant stand, ht. 5, 5 7/8 in. $100-150

562. Pair of Bronze Vases, China, of hu form on a pedestal foot, flanked by dragon handles, cast with a band of archaic motif on leiwen ground below the neck, ht. 7 3/4 in. $500-700

557. Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of archaic ritual bronze vessel gui shape, flanked by handles, Xuande six-character mark cast to the base, dia. 7 3/4, ht. 5 in. $400-600

563. Pair of Bronze Zun Vases, China, in the form of an archaic ritual drinking vessel, the exterior cast with key-fret and floret patterns, the neck flanked by handles suspending jump rings, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

558. Two Ritual Bronze Vessels, China, Qianlong period, dated 1781, jue type, ht. 6 1/4 in. $250-350

564. Gilt-bronze Amida Buddha, China, Ming-style, standing figure of Amida Buddha, ht. 25 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

559. Bronze Censer, China, supported on tapering tripod feet, with ribbed designs around the body and two upright loop handles on either side of the mouth-rim, ht. 5, dia. 4 in. $100-150

560. Bronze Bell, China, 18th century, the body cast into four reserves above the bow-string patterns interspersed with molded circular decorations, surmounted by a pair of addorsed dragons with interlocking bodies holding a vase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long Xing Siâ&#x20AC;? (a temple in Zhengding, Hebei province) engraved in one of the reserves, ht. 14, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

561. Pair of Shih So Bronze Vases, depicting scenes of an official traveling back to town, with fu (happiness) and lu (Wealth) characters around the neck, ht. 8 1/2 in. $250-350

565. Bronze Censer, China, cast in the form of archaic ritual food vessel ding, the exterior decorated in medium and low relief of kui dragons on a key-fret ground, with two standing loop handles on the rim, set on a stylized wood stand and surmounted by a wood cover with pierced design of three ruyi heads, 6 1/2, (9 1/2 in. with stand and cover). $200-300 566. Silver Inlaid Bronze Beaker Vase, China, 19th century, in the shape of archaic drinking vessel Gu, silver inlaid patterns of cicada blades above and below a central horizontal band of pairs of kui dragons, inscribed Shih So on the base, wood stand, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300 567. Bronze Tripod Censer, China, cast in the form of an archaic ritual food vessel ding, the exterior decorated with a band of stylized taotie masks reserved on a key-fret ground, two upright loop handles on the rim, ht. 8 3/8 in. to the handle. $200-300

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568. Bronze Jue, China, supported on slender tripod legs curving up on the end, the exterior of the jue cast with a pair of archaic birds on a key-fret ground, inscriptions on either side, dated the eighth year of Tianshun (1464) below the spout, ht. 8 in. $300-500

569. Bronze Vase, China, the compressed globular body cast with a band of florets reserved on a diaper ground, above a band of blade and ram designs, the tubular neck with cicada band, flanked by C-scroll handles, mark on the base, ht. 10 5/8 in. $100-150

570. Four Bronzes, China, a pair of small hu vases, a quatrefoil censer cast with turtles and lotus pond design, and a gui censer with flanked by dragon handles, ht. 4 7/8, 2, 2 5/8 in. $100-150

571. Inlaid Bronze Vase, China, of hu shape, the neck surrounded by a thick band cast with a pair of medium-relief archaic birds in profile in gilt inlay, reserved on a leiwen ground, the vase flanked by tubular lugs with parcel-gilt design of transformed taotie marks, ht. 14 1/8 in. $400-600

572. Bronze Censer, China, supported by four animal-mask cabriole legs, and surmounted by two upright handles on the rim, the rectangular body flanked by lion masks, ht. 8 3/4 in. $100-150

573. Pair of Bronze Jars, China, cast with a band of stylized taotie masks below a band of cicada blades around the shoulder, further separated by double bow strings, another band of classic foliage scroll under the lip mouth-rim, ht. 6 in. $100-150

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574. Pair of Bronze Vases, China, of faceted double-gourd shape, ht. 8 in. $100-150 575. Bronze Vase, China, of water chestnut shape, the elongated neck encircled by a chilong, ht. 10 3/4 in. $100-150 576. Bronze Wine Vessel, China, of archaic ritual wine vessel gu shape, the exterior decorated with two bands of abstract bird forms, the handle issuing from a bovine mask and decorated on each sides with archaic scroll patterns, malachite encrustation overall, ht. 7 in. $800-1,200 577. Bronze Vase, China, cast in the shape of an archaic drinking vessel hu, with bow strings around the body, flanked by animal-mask handles suspending loose rings, on a pedestal hexagonal-paneled feet, ht. 14 1/2 in. $300-500 578. Bronze Censer, China, the ovoid body raised on slender tripod feet, flanked by archaic bird handles, cast with a cartouche of dragon fish to one side and butterflies to the other, integral bronze stand, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 579. Bronze Censer, China, the round body raised on tripod feet, with inlaid wire decoration of cloud scrolls, the openwork lid surmounted by a foo dog, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 580. Bronze Censer, China, of ovoid shape and raised on tripod feet, the lid cast in openwork as a chrysanthemum flower, wood stand, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

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581. Bronze Censer, China, supported by tripod feet, flanked by lionmask lugs, small carved dragon roundel to base, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

582. Parcel-gilt Shou Lao, China, 16th/17th century, figure of Shou Lao standing on rockwork, holding scrolls in his arms, his elongated sleeves flowing lightly upwards, ht. 8 in. $200-300

583. Bronze Hu Vase, China, flanked by stylized beast-mask lugs, the exterior decorated with double bow strings, apocryphal Xuande sixcharacter cast mark on the base, ht. 5 1/8 in. $200-300

584. Bronze Military Passport, China, possibly Han dynasty, rectangular shape, the top section modeled as a two-armed beast, flat surface carved with characters. $200-300

585. Bronze Brush Pot, China, of hexagonal form, each panel cast in relief with a continuous narrative scene, wood stand, ht. 5 7/8 in. (7 3/4 in. with stand). $200-300

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586. Gilt-bronze Figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated in the dhyanasana pose on a waisted double-lotus base, his hands crossed in front his chest in vajrahumkara mudra, with a pair of lotus stalks emanating from his hands and rising on either side of his shoulders, supporting a vajra and ghanta respectively, wearing a close-fitting dhoti and further embellished with richly beaded ornaments, beaded disk earrings decorated with rosettes, his hair pigmented blue, arranged in a conical topknot, and secured by a fiveleaf diadem, base plate incised with a symbol, ht. 6 1/2 in. $600-800 587. Gilt-bronze Figure of Usnisavijaya, Tibet, 18th century, the eightarmed three-headed divinity seated in the dhyanasana pose on a double-lotus throne, her primary hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa mudras, her secondary right hand in vitarka mudra, and the remaining arms posed elegantly around her, one hand holding a small figure of Buddha, wearing close-fitting dhoti with beaded ornaments, two heads with benevolent expression, and the left with menacing face, base plate intact, ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 588. Gilt-bronze Buddha, figure seated on a double-lotus, inlays of turquoise and coral, ht. 4 in. $400-600 589. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, figure of Maitreya seated on a double-lotus throne, holding a lotus in his left hand, ht. 4 in. $800-1,000

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591. Bronze Figure, China, of a seated Immortal holding a scroll in his right hand, an archaic censer in the front, circular flat base, ht. 3 7/8 in. $300-500

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592. Bronze Image of a Divinity, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated figure in a court costume, traces of gilt remaining, ht. 10 in. $1,000-1,200

593. Large Gilt-bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, finely cast seated in the dhyanasana pose on a double-lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra and his left hand in dhyana mudra, wearing a dhoti draped over his left shoulder falling to crisp folds, round face with a raised ushnisha, closed bottom, ht. 8 1/2 in. (with stand). $1,200-1,500

594. Gilt-bronze Figure of Tara, Sino-Tibetan, finely cast, seated in lalitasana pose on a stepped pedestal, her right hand in varada mudra and holding a stem issuing padma rising above her right shoulder, wearing close-fitting dhoti with scroll borders and ornamented with beaded festoons, her conical coiffure secured by a five-leaf crown, base plate intact, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300

595. Gilt-bronze Figure, Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, cast figure of Kubera riding a horse, with his right hand raised and left hand holding a mongoose, wearing a heavy breastplate and thick armor beneath a long robe, various sections inset with turquoise beads, with a pedestal bearing wave patterns on top and mountain designs around all sides, ht. 4 3/4, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

596. Gilt-bronze Figure of Vajradhara, Sino-Tibetan, seated in dhyanasana posture on a double-lotus throne, a lotus flower issuing from each hand in front of his chest, wearing beaded jewels and his head surmounted by a foliate tiara, hair painted in blue, set on a stand as aureole, ht. 7 in. $2,500-3,500

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597. Bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, seated figure of Maitreya in dhyanasana posture atop a double-lotus base, supporting a vajra in both hands, ht. 12 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

602. Gilt-bronze Amida Buddha, China, 18th century, figure of Buddha seated in dhyanasana posture on a square throne, both palms facing upwards, his diaphanous robe hanging down properly to the front, ht. 7 1/2 in. $1,500-1,800

598. Bronze Sculpture, Sino-Tibetan, 18th/19th century, the figure of Vajrasattva seated on a double-lotus base, supporting a vajra in his right hand and holding a ghanta bell in his left, wearing diaphanous dhoti with beaded hems, ht. 6 5/8 in. $500-700

603. Bronze Figure of Tantric Deity, Sino-Tibetan, the eight-armed deity seated in dhyanasana posture on a beaded lotus throne, his primary hands in bhumisparsa mudra, the remaining arms poised gracefully around him, beaded festoons and three additional heads, ht. 16 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

599. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the figure of Buddha seated in the dhyanasana pose on a double-lotus base, ht. 7 3/8 in. $900-1,200

600. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, figure of Maitreya seated in dhyanasana posture on a double-lotus throne, main hands closed in front his chest, the other two raising to the sides, inset with turquoise beads, ht. 6 in. $1,500-2,000

601. Gilt-bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, finely cast seated in the dhyanasana pose on a double-lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra and his left hand in dhyana mudra, wearing a dhoti draped over his left shoulder falling to parallel folds, round face with a raised ushnisha, ht. 6 1/2 in. (with stand). $1,000-1,200

604. Copper Alloy Buddha, 15th century, ht. 5 in. (7 in. with pedestal). $800-1,200 605. Parcel-gilt Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated figure of Guanyin holding a pu shan in her right hand, and a double-gourd vase in her left, face and hands gilded, wood stand, ht. 12 in. $500-700 606. Bronze Plaque, Tibet, 18th century, repoussĂŠ design of a divinity and a lion, displayed on a stand, ht. 11, wd. 9 1/4 in. $600-800 607. Lacquered Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, the figure of Buddha seated in the dhyanasana pose on a double-lotus base, his right hand in abhaya mudra, and his left hand in dhyana mudra, wearing jeweled festoons in the front, his hair tied into a knot and secured by a cusped diadem, his face in a serene downcast expression, ht. 11 1/2 in. $400-600

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608. Bronze Figure of Standing Avalokiteshvara, China, 19th century, depicted standing and holding a lotus blossom in his right hand, which signifies the purity of compassion, with richly beaded ornaments and a robe with incised floral scroll borders, wearing a five-leaf diadem, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300 609. Bronze Maitreya, China, 16th century, seated in lalitasana posture, framed and glazed, ht. approx. 4 1/4, 12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (frame). $200-300 610. Bronze Sculpture, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), standing figure of a scholar looking downward contemplatively, robe cast into crisp folds simulating wind-swept effect, traces of gilt visible, wood stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500 611. Gilt-bronze Divinity, Sino-Tibetan, standing in front of an aureole, holding a staff in each of his four hands, ht. 10 in. $600-800

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614. Bronze Figure, China, casting of a scene of Wu Song fighting a tiger, ht. 12 1/2 in. $100-150

615. Iron Guanyin, China, cast as the figure of Guanyin holding a rosewater bottle in her right hand, standing on a lotus stand, ht. 4 7/8 in. $100-150

616. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as infant Buddha standing on a double lotus plinth, his left hand pointing upwards while his right hand points downwards, his loincloth intricately chased with patterns of flower scrolls on a pearl ground, base plate intact, ht. 12 3/4 in. (to the tip of the finger). $5,500-6,500

617. Gilt-bronze Maitreya, China, seated in Royal Ease posture on an openwork circular stand supported by lions, ht. 6 in. $250-350

612. Bronze Taoist Divinity, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated figure of a bearded man holding a begging bowl, ht. 11 1/2 in. $1,000-1,200

618. Bronze Figure, China, 19th century, standing figure of a monk on a lotus base, with long robes, elongated earlobes, his hands held together in front his chest, wood plinth, ht. 10 1/2 in. (12 1/4 in. with stand). $250-350

613. Bronze Figure, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Liu Hai the Daoist God of wealth and prosperity, standing on a pedestal with a toad clinging to his left foot, a cash coin in his left hand and an ingot in his right, ht. 6 1/2 in. $250-350

619. Bronze Equestrian Figure, China, of Zhang Guolao riding a donkey, ht. approx. 19 1/2 in. $300-500

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620. Pair of Bronze Elephants, China, each elephant standing on an intact pedestal platform, with upturned trunk, and an elaborate caparison over a bejeweled tasseled cloth, carrying a Zun-shaped vase with pair of taotie-mask handles suspending jump rings, ht. 17 1/2 in. (with stand). $400-600

621. Ordos Bronze Plaque, China, 4th-3rd century B.C., cast in a square openwork design of a deer with extravagant horns, leafy borders, metal stand, 4 x 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex collection of Ms. Patti Cadby Birch. $1,200-1,500

622. Bronze Vase, China, of zun shape, cast with a band of stylized taotie masks around the shoulder, above a band of blade and cicada designs, and below kui dragons around the neck, all reserved on a leiwen ground, flanked by animal-mask handles suspending loose rings, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500

623. Silver Box, Japan, late 19th century, the cover with repoussé design of a scaly dragon, with another dragon circulating all sides of the box, incised mark to the base, 2 x 6 x 3 7/8 in. $100-150

624. Bronze Censer, China, the flaring circular body supported on tripod ram’s-head feet, bird and scroll carved designs on the base, ht. 3, dia. 5 in. $150-250

625. Bronze Square Censer and Foo Dog Vessel, China, the censer with a pair of handles to either side, carved wood stand; the vessel cast in the form of a reclining foo dog supporting a jar, its bushy tail pointing upwards clinging to the jar, ht. 2 1/2, 5 3/4 in. $100-150 626. Pair of Bronze Gu Vases, China, the central section of each cast with taotie masks separated by four raised flanges, a band of cicada patterns encircling the flaring neck, ht. 8 3/4 in. $150-250 627. Bronze Hand Warmer, China, the square body and cover with openwork decoration of double gourds among carved patterns of leafy scrolls, ht. 4 5/8 in. $100-150 628. Bronze Ear Cup Lamp, China, ovoid shape, decorated with inlaid wire design of clouds, double gourd mark with Chinese character le (happiness) carved to the base, ht. approx. 2 1/2 in. $100-150 629. Pair of Bronze Bookends, China, cast as a seated Immortal holding a scepter in his right hand, his robes with parcel-gilt and cloisonné enameled designs, ht. 7 1/2 in. $100-150 630. Lot of Five Items, China, a bracelet, two jade pendants, one of spinach green color, the other of pale celadon color, and two enameled miniature flower baskets. $200-300

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631. Three Metalworks, China, a gilt-bronze tripod censer with incised patterns, a bronze bianhu, and a compressed globular box with cover, decorated with An Baixian designs in turquoise and aubergine enamels, ht. 5 5/8, 6 1/8, 2 7/8 in. $100-150

632. Five Bronzes, China, pair of bronze vessels, of archaic ritual vessel zun shape, each cast with a cartouche of tortoise and lotus pond scene on one side, and birds and peony on the other, the bulbous compressed midsection flanked by elephant-head handles, surmounted on a pedestal foot, the flaring upper part with galleried mouth-rim, fine patina; a smaller zun with flanges; and two sculptures of Buddhist deities, ht. 6 3/4 (each), 3 3/8, 9 3/4, 8 3/4 in. $100-150

633. Silver Case, China, 20th century, repoussĂŠ of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, 4 x 3 in. $100-150

634. Silver Box, China, decorated on the cover and around the sides in repoussĂŠ designs of dragons of various sizes striding amongst florets, the box flanked by lion masks suspending loose rings, the cover surmounted by a ruyi-shaped knop inset with semiprecious stones, 2 5/8 x 6 x 4 in. $100-150

635. Table Screen, China, 19th century, finely carved rosewood screen with mother-of-pearl inlay of antique objects and peony to one side and inscription to the other, ht. 8 3/8, lg. 6 in. $5,000-6,000

636. Rosewood Ruyi Scepter, China, early 20th century, finely carved with antique objects, the two ends and the middle section set with ivory plaques carved in openwork as lotus flowers, lg. 16 in. $600-800

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637. Wooden Plaque, China, 19th century, of rectangular shape, carved with bamboo skin of God of Wealth (Caixing) and attendants, accompanied by auspicious birds flying amidst a myriad of floral and foliage branches, the sides covered with bamboo skin, ivory hook, 7 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. $800-1,200

638. Pair of Bamboo Perfumers, China, 19th century, of cylindrical form, carved and pierced with a tea drinking scene in a pavilion under a pine tree, marker’s mark “Zong Yu” on the backside, ht. 9 1/4 in. $700-900

639. Bamboo Root Carving, China, 18th/19th century figure of a caparisoned elephant with rice plants and attendants, ht. 14 1/2 in. $300-500

640. Bamboo Wrist Rest, China, 19th century, the front side carved with precious objects, the back incised with poems in seal script, 9 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. $100-150

641. Bamboo Wrist Rest, China, 19th century, the surface carved with auspicious fruit including peach, pomegranate, and Buddha’s hand citron, with inscriptions, lg. 10 in. $100-150

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642. Bamboo Carving, China, 19th century, in the form of Buddhist hand citron, lg. 8 in. $300-500

643. Bamboo Pot, China, cylindrical shape, the exterior carved as overlapping lotus leaves viewed from above, with frogs and lotus blossoms, fixed handle, ht. 12 1/8 in. $100-150

644. Bamboo and Hardwood Brush Pot, China, late 19th century, carved in relief with two scholarly figures pointing at a pine tree, while two monks standing on an overhanging rock amongst clouds, one holding a ruyi scepter, the other carrying a treasure box, inscribed “an autumn day in jichou year,” ht. 5 1/4, dia. 3 1/2 in. $100-150

645. Bamboo Censer, China, supported on three animal-mask feet, the compressed round body carved with lotus scrolls below a key-fret band at the rim, set on each side with a pair of beast-mask handles suspending loose rings, the domed cover pierced and carved with a frieze of lotus designs and an intricate openwork finial, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

646. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 20th century, cylindrical form, carved on one side with three cabbages and a grasshopper, the other side incised with a poem and signature, ht. 6, dia. 4 5/8 in. $200-300

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647. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, of curved cylindrical form, carved in high relief on one side with a man riding on a buffalo, with a crouching ram close by, in a landscape with gnarled willow trees, pine trees, and rockwork, ht. 6 3/8 in. $200-300 648. Huanghuali Brush Pot, China, of cylindrical form, the undecorated natural wood surface showing some ghosting and furring, fine patina, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-500 649. Hardwood Brush Pot, China, 19th century, scene of Shao Lao with an attendant and a deer in a mountainous landscape, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

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654. Burlwood Cup, China, of asymmetrical shape, carved with wild geese flying amongst reeds, tinted ivory stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. $800-1,200

655. Rosewood Libation Cup, China, finely carved in a continuous fashion with scholars traveling in a mountainous landscape, ht. 4 3/4 in. $500-700

656. Wood Carving, China, in the form of a tree trunk, carved with birds perched on a prunus tree, ht. 5 7/8 in. $600-800

650. Hardwood Brush Pot, China, of cylindrical form, carved as a section of a gnarled tree, the surface with rich, dark patina, makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark above the foot, ht. 6 3/8, dia. 5 4/3 in. $100-150

657. Two Brush Pots, China, 19th century, one of sandalwood with plain surface and slightly waisted cylindrical shape, the other of bamboo and finely carved with high and medium relief decorations of Immortals and attendants engaging in various activities in a mountainous landscape, dia. 6 5/8, ht. 6 7/8 and dia. 6, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

651. Inlaid Brush Pot, China, the cylindrical hardwood body decorated with multi-colored soapstone inlay of a bird perched on prunus branch issuing from rockworks, inlaid inscriptions on the other side, ht. 7 7/8, dia. 7 3/4 in. $250-350

658. Wood Brush Pot, China, cylindrical form, dark stained wood, ht. 8 7/8, dia. 9 in. $100-150

652. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, the exterior fully carved with Immortals playing chess in front of a precipitous cliff, below a thick canopy of pine trees, with cranes and bamboo grove nearby, ht. 6 1/2 in. $500-700 653. Huanghuali Brush Pot, China, of cylindrical form supported on three low bracket feet, the sides with fine bone inlay of calligraphic writings, the wood of fine and even patina, ht. 6 3/4, dia. 6 5/8 in. $2,500-3,500

659. Hardwood Rhyton, China, carved as a ram holding a lingzhi sprig as the stand, and its body with tucked hooves and circular decoration as the cup, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

660. Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone, China, the finely grained gray stone forming a wellbalanced and dynamic diagonal, its surface with typical texture, wood stand, 4 1/2 x 6 in. $100-150

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661. Large Calligraphy Brush Pen, China, the handle made of seven hardstone rings with various tones and textures, lg. 11 3/4 (handle), 16 1/2 in. (with hair). $100-150

668. Carved Wood Guanyin, China, the figure seated on a triple lotus base surmounted on a pagoda, with intricately pierced flame-shaped halo behind, ht. 10 in. $200-300

662. Hardwood Brush Rest, China, carved as mountains rising from crashing waves, mark to the back, lg. 6 1/8, ht. 5 1/8 in. $100-150

669. Carved Wood Guanyin, China, standing figure of Guanyin holding a folded scroll in her left hand, her robe falling into crisp folds, ht. 9 7/8 in. $100-150

663. Burlwood Carving, China, standing figure of an Immortal holding a walking stick, with a prunus sprig attached to his robe, wood stand, ht. 9 in. $100-150

664. Root Carving, China, of the poet Li Bai reclining against a gnarled tree trunk, drunk and holding a scroll, ht. 7 1/4, lg. 7 in. $100-150

665. Carved Wooden Figure, China, 19th century, standing image of Buddha with hands clasped in prayer, gilt-lacquered surface, ht. 45 in. $1,200-1,500

666. Wood Sculpture, China, 19th century, carved as the figure of Manjusri seated atop a lion, the wood with fine patina, ht. 7 1/2, lg. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

667. Carved Boxwood Guanyin, China, standing figure of the Goddess of Mercy, her right hand raised, her sleeves and skirt falling into crisp folds, ht. 18 in. $200-300

670. Wood Carving, China, figure of Guanyin in lalitasana posture riding a foo dog while holding a pomegranate, inlaid wire design on the robe, glass inlaid eyes, ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300

671. Two Bamboo Carvings, China, of God of Wealth and Mi Le Buddha standing, one holding a gold ingot, the other with a whisk, ht. 18 1/2, 15 3/4 in., respectively. $300-500

672. Bamboo Carving, China, 19th century, well carved around the sides with scholars gathering in a mountainous landscape, two resting under a pine tree, two climbing stairs, two playing chess, and two looking down from a pavilion at the top, ht. 22 in. $200-300

672A. Bamboo Carving, China, 19th century, depicting Zhong Kui standing holding a folded fan, ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300

673. Carved Wood Buddha, China, the carved figure seated in the lalitasana pose on an elephant, gilt remaining on the face, ht. 21, lg. 15 in. $200-300

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674. Hardwood Carving, China, well carved as Immortals contemplating under a gnarled pine tree in front mountain ranges, the wood of even tone patina, fitted wood stand, ht. 16 in. $300-400

679. Carved Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, 19th century, carved and pierced in the form of a naturalistic gnarled trunk along the arched stem towards the rounded end, lg. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

675. Display Cabinet, China, 18th/19th century, carved wit archaic scrolls, the two-door panels in the lower section carved with bats and chilong suspending carved boxwood pendants, rectangular cloisonnĂŠ enameled panels as handles, 24 x 16 in. $400-600

680. Boxwood Scepter, China, 19th century, surface carved in relief with an inscription, bats, and a Shou medallion and archaic scrolling. $150-250

681. Carved Wood Carp, China, 17 1/4 x 5 in. 676. Lacquered Buddha, China, 19th century, figure of Buddha standing on a lotus base, with his hands clasped and forefingers raised, ht. 47 1/2 in. $300-500

677. Opium Pipe, China, bamboo pipe set with brass and bowenite, lg. 21 1/2 in. $100-150

678. Sandalwood Fan, China, with silk embroidery of birds and grasshoppers amongst flower branches on one side, and a pair of birds in flight amongst peonies on the other, the sandalwood plates carved and pierced, in a wood box with matching designs in gilt, lg. 11 in. $200-300

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682. Rosewood Lamp, China, square shape, rosewood carved borders with painted glass panels, 17 1/2 x 15 in. $200-300

683. Pair of Carved Wood Monkeys, Japan, bookstands, ht. 7 in. $200-300

684. Rosewood Tabouret, China, rosewood inset with red marble, aprons carved and pierced with foliage scrolls, supported on four legs carved with beast masks, feet in the shape of a lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paw holding a ball, ht. 18, dia. 17 in. $200-300

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685. Rosewood Tabouret, China, rosewood inset with red marble, aprons carved and pierced with foliage scrolls, supported on four legs carved with beast masks, feet in the shape of a lion’s paw holding a ball, ht. 18, dia. 17 in. $200-300

686. Carved Keyaki Carpenter’s Trumpline, Japan, 19th century, lg. 13 in. $300-500

687. Guanyin Head, China, early 20th century, polychrome painted plaster wood Guanyin head, ht. 19 in. $300-500

688. Carved Stone Head, China, Buddha’s head with elongated earlobe and benevolent expression, carved from white marble, stand, ht. 10 1/4 in. $200-300

689. Embroidered Robe, China, late 19th century, decoration of birds and flower roundels on a turquoise blue ground. $200-300

690. Kesi Robe, China, late 19th century, flower sprigs decoration on a turquoise blue ground. $200-300

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691. Two Robes, China, late 19th century, a yellow robe with flower roundels, and a light silk top and pants. $200-300

694. Embroidered Skirt, China, late 19th century, red wedding skirt embroidered with scenes from The Romance of the West Chamber. $300-500

692. Embroidered Robe, China, late 19th century, decoration of flower roundels on a red ground, lishui and wave and rock patterns around the border. $300-500

695. Embroidered Skirt, China, late 19th century, wedding skirt with ribbons and panels of dragon and phoenix. $300-500

693. Court Robe, China, late 19th century, with magnificent dragons on a dark blue ground. $300-500

696. Two Embroidered Robes, China, late 19th century, one with dragon, flower sprigs, and butterflies on a royal purple ground, the other with dragon designs. $100-150

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697. Kingfisher Feather Court Woman’s Headdress, China, 18th/19th century, the wire-framed soft-silk-woven crown decorated with sprigmounted motifs inlaid with kingfisher feathers, the central front with a pearl-ornamented bat on a Shuangxi-character ground, flanked by a roundel on either side, one with peony, peaches, and a bat, the other with a butterfly flying atop flowers, the back dominantly and lavishly decorated with kingfisher feathers interspersed with coral, tourmaline, colored glass teardrops, pearls, and gilding, with auspicious motifs such as antique objects, phoenix, flowers, undulating leaves, and butterflies, ht. 7 1/2, lg. 11 in. $600-800

698. Official’s Hat, China, late 19th century, summer-type, woven bamboo with a taut silk gauze covering and red lining, coral-colored finial with a scarlet tassel. $200-300

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699. Two Military Rank Badges, China, 18th/19th century, fifth-rank military official’s insignia, with a bear, one in square, the other in two parts, lg. 10 3/8 in. $200-300

700. Framed Badge, China, 19th century, embroidered with a forefronting dragon above crashing waves, against an apricot ground, framed and glazed, 13 1/2 in. (square). $300-500

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701. Two Rank Badges, China, a pair of fifth-rank civil official’s insignia badges each showing a silver pheasant, framed and glazed, 11 3/8 in. $200-300

705. Lot of Seven Framed Textiles, China, embroidered textiles of various sizes, framed and glazed, 24 1/2 x 12, 8 3/4 x 6 1/2, 13 x 9 1/2, 9 1/2 x 9 (two), 21 x 6 (two), and 10 1/2 in. square. $300-500

702. Rank Badge, China, 19th century, embroidered fourth-rank civil official’s insignia badge displaying wild geese, framed and glazed, 13 in. (square). $100-150

706. Framed Embroidery, China, of two pairs of butterflies encircling peony sprays, reserved on green ground, surrounded by floral and foliate border, framed and glazed, 20 x 14 in. $200-250

703. Four Textiles, China, 19th century, a brocade panel with dragons and phoenixes on an orange ground; a kesi panel with a bird amidst flower on a deep blue ground; an embroidered roundel with flowerand-butterfly design; and a fourth-rank civil official’s insignia badge displaying a wild goose, 19 1/2 x 9 3/4, 33 x 9 3/4, dia. 5 3/4, 13 x 13 3/4 in. $200-300

704. Three Silk Panels, China, a vertical panel embroidered with peonies and butterflies in pairs, two square insignia badges, one displaying a paradise flycatcher, the other a pheasant, framed and glazed, 23 x 12 3/4, wd. 10 3/4, 7 1/2 in. $200-300

707. Framed Embroidery, China, 19th century, finely embroidered with a birthday celebration scene at the Palace of Fen Yang, framed and glazed, 58 1/2 x 12 in. $300-500 708. Embroidery Panel, China, depicting a paradisiacal scene with auspicious birds in a mountain and water setting, inscription “Shou Bi Nan Shan” (Wish you live as long as the South Mountain), framed and glazed, 21 x 16 in. $400-600 709. Painting and Embroidery, China/Japan, ink and color on silk, depiction of a man and two horses resting in a rustic landscape, inscribed “Painted in the style of Tang, by Zhao Zi’ang”; the other piece embroidered with peacock, cranes, and magpies among peony branches, both framed and glazed, 15 1/2 x 12, 23 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. $100-150

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710. Framed Embroidery, China, embroidered with a celestial goddess holding a tray of peaches, wine ewer, and jue cups, accompanied by a phoenix, her robe finely decorated with delicate flowers, all reserved on an imperial yellow ground, wood frame, and glazed, carved dragon head to each end of the top section, 59 x 28 in. $600-800

711. Dragon Tapestry, China, 19th century, kesi work, dragons and auspicious emblems such as cranes, double fish, bats above crashing waves and rockwork, all on a deep blue ground, surrounded by lishui border, framed and glazed, 29 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. $400-600

712. Silk Panel, China, 19th century, the rectangular panel finely embroidered with a Chinese New Year celebration scene with nearly 100 figures in various attitudes, some playing folk musical instruments, some engaging in dragon dance, some holding lanterns with auspicious characters or in exotic shapes, others merely spectators, the upper border embroidered with pavilion scenes, other borders with floral scrolls, eight-color tassels on the lower side, 81 x 20 1/2 in. $200-300

713. Embroidery Panel, China, 19th century, depicting a cavorting foo dog and two cubs, playing with a beribboned ball in a garden scene, inscription â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guangxu ershiyi nianci yiwei zhongxiaâ&#x20AC;? (1895), all reserved on an apricot-colored ground, framed and glazed, 26 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. $200-300

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714. Dragon Robe, China, late 19th century, embroidered with dragons leaping above crashing waves and auspicious symbols against a purple ground, lishui patterns around the sleeves and rims of the robe. $200-300

716. Kesi Thangka, China, depiction of Amida Buddha seated on a double-lotus pedestal, holding attribute, with a halo and multicolored concentric circles of aureole, reserved on a light green ground, framed and glazed, 31 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. $300-500

715. Large Kesi Panel, China, 19th century, finely woven with Sanxing, Shou Lao (God of Longevity), Cai Xing (God of Prosperity), and Fu Xing (God of Happiness), in a paradisiacal landscape with attendants, accompanied by cranes resting amongst lingzhi fungus, embellished with auspicious symbols (peony, bats, peaches), three seals, mounted as a hanging scroll with brocade borders, 60 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

717. Pair of Embroidered Panels, China, Qianlong period (1736-1795), one finely embroidered with two courtly ladies in a garden scene, watching a phoenix flying by, with birds and cranes amidst a myriad of flowers, the other with two ladies in a water-front pavilion, surrounded by herons and peacocks, reserved on a yellow ground, wood frame with carved borders in openwork inset with mother of pearl and floral scroll in brass, glazed, 17 1/4 x 23. Provenance: Tritton Antiques, Cannes, France, August 1927 (original document attached to the back). $2,000-3,000

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718. Large Silk Hanging Panel, Sino-Tibetan, gilt pagoda surround by Tibetan and Chinese characters of Buddhism content, reserved on a deep orange silk ground, 79 x 54 in. $100-200

720. Thangka, Tibet, 18th century, gouache on heavy cloth, depiction of Yama and other heavenly kings, on a green ground, framed, 17 x 12 3/4 in. $300-500

719. Framed Painting, China, watercolor on paper, abstract landscape with waterfall, dated 1969, inscribed and two seals, approx. 20 1/2 (painting), 32 3/4 in. (frame), framed and glazed. $250-350

721. Thangka, Tibet, color and gilt on cloth, brocade borders, depiction of Mahakala and Tara and other divinities, 29 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. $200-300

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722. Thangka, Tibet, depiction of Mahakala shown in his six-armed manifestation, holding curved knife, rosary of skulls, and damaru in his right hands, and scull-cup, trident, and lasso in his left, trampling an elephant-headed deity, ground mineral on cotton cloth mounted with brocade borders, framed and glazed, 28 1/2 x 18 in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $300-500

723. Lokapala Painting, framed and glazed, 32 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. $100-150

723A. Thangka, depiction of Buddha flanked by Bodhisattva, golden thread embroidery on an orange ground, 27 3/4 x 19, 43 x 26 in. (with borders). $200-300

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724. Two Ancestor Portraits, China, 19th century, a man wearing a second-rank military official’s pu fu with insignia badge displaying a lion in together with an official’s hat chao guan set with coral, and a portrait of a female possibly the official’s wife, 42 3/4 x 25 1/4, 39 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

725. Pair of Hanging Scrolls, China, 19th century, finely painted color on paper, one of Guan Yu, the other of a Bodhisattva, 31 x 52 in. each. $300-500

726. Modern Painting, He Jiaying (b. 1957), ink and color on paper, nude with striped towel, mounted in hanging scroll format, two seals, 49 x 25 in. $200-300

725 (pair)

727. Hanging Scroll, China, copy of Bada Shanren, ink on silk, depicting a pair of mandarin ducks under a prunus tree, signed, four seals including three collector’s seals, 41 x 14 1/2 in. $200-300

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728. Hanging Scroll, China, ink painting of lotus flowers, with poem, signed, two seals, 35 x 22 1/2 in. $250-300

729. Framed Painting, China, painted with two cloisonné jardinières and floral blossoms on ochre silk ground, framed and glazed, 23 x 13 in. $200-300

730. Landscape Painting, China, ink and light color on silk, landscape in the spring time, trimmed from a hanging scroll, signed, one seal, framed and glazed, 27 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. $200-400

731. Framed Chinese Painting, Chiang Er-Shih, Rain on Roof-World is All Right, ink painting of cottages in mountains on gold paper, framed and glazed, 17 x 13 3/4 in. $200-300

732. Cranes Painting, China, ink and color on paper, depiction of three cranes amongst pine trees, two seals, framed and glazed, 38 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. $150-200

733. Four Chinese Export Gouaches on Pith Paper, four panels, two mounted together, finely painted in brilliant color of interior scenes of officials and their family, 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. each panel. $200-400

734. Seven Chinese Paintings, Agnes Steyant, ink and color on paper, of landscape, figure, and interior scenes, framed and glazed, the largest of 31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. $300-500

735. Pair of Hanging Scrolls, China, ink on paper, each painted with two fans, one with bamboo and calligraphic inscription in running script, the other with plum blossoms and inscription in standard script, four seals each, 39 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. $300-500

736. Five Embroidered Panels: China, 19th century, roundels between two horizontal bands with gold-threaded, geometric designs on light blue silk satin ground, each roundel with leaf, floral and root and branch motifs surrounding courtly figures—sages, female dancers and musicians in narrative scenes—all finely embroidered with gold and colored silk threads, framed, each approx. 17 1/2 x 8 in. $200-300

737. Hanging Scroll, in the style of Wang Yuanqi (1642-1715), “Xi Shan Yuan Tiao Tu” (Panoramic View from Mount Xi), ink and light color on paper, dated summer in renwu year (1702), signed “Lutai Qi,” two seals, “Shishi dao ren” and “Yuanqi” respectively, inscriptions by Xu Zhai (Qing dynasty), one seal, Hei Weipu (Republican period), two seals, Jin Cheng (1878-1926), two seals, and five other collector’s seals, 51 x 26 in. $300-400

738. Erotic Book, China, 19th century, consisted of eleven album leaves, ink and color on silk, each mounted with brocade borders, wood covers. $200-300

739. Chinese Photo, “Watch Your Credit International News Photos— Chinese Bankers,” Los Angeles Bureau, July 18th, 1933; press photo of S. C. Yang, prominent broker of Shanghai, China as the salvation of American International Commerce, en route to the Century of Progress at Chicago, interviewed on his arrival at Los Angeles Harbor, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. $100-150

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740. Framed Reverse-painted Mirror, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the mirror divided into six sections by carved wood decoration of pair of peacocks, birds, and double fish, all painted and gilded, reversepainting of a traditional folklore tale, ht. 35 1/2, lg. 32 1/2 in. $500-600 741. Reverse Painting on Glass, China, 19th century, depiction of a mother holding a child who is playing a gong, framed and glazed, 19 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. $300-500 742. Reverse Painting on Glass, China, 19th century, depiction of a mother holding a child who is playing a horn, framed and glazed, 19 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. $300-500

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743. Reverse Painting on Glass, China, 19th century, painting of a woman in Qing dress holding a peony spray, against a deep blue ground, framed and glazed, 19 x 13 in. $300-500 744. Reverse Painting on Glass, China, 19th century, depiction of a seated lady holding a flute in her left hand, her right arm resting on a red stand, framed and glazed, 19 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. $200-250 745. Land Document, China, dated 12th year of Châ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ia Châ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ing (1808), ink on paper with eight vermillion seals, 29 x 17 in. $200-300 746. Hanging Scroll, China, Wang Xuetao, ink and color on paper, two fans one with calligraphic inscription and the other depicted with praying mantis amongst flower branches, 28 3/4 x 24 1/4 in. $200-300

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747. Four Hanging Scrolls, China, ink and color on paper, each depicting birds and flower of the season, signed “Yan Bolong,” and dated on the painting as dinghai year (1947), two seals, 38 1/2 x 13 in. $200-300

751. Album of Gouache Paintings, China, 19th century, ink and color on rice paper, an album of twenty-nine leaves, twenty-one depict Buddhist images, eight of legendary people in Chinese history, hard cover, 10 1/2 x 6 in. Provenance: See lot 750.

748. Hanging Scroll, China, in the style of Qi Baishi, ink and color on paper, depiction of a Chinese cabbage, 24 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. $150-250

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749. Eight Album Leaves, China, in the style of Niu Shihui, ink on paper, depiction of birds perched on branches in various attitudes, signature “Niu Shihui” resembling “Sheng bu bai jun” (Never kneel down before the (Qing) emperor when I am alive), one or two seals, mat board, 12 7/8 x 17 3/4 in. Provenance: Ex collection Theodore F. Green, ex Governor of Rhode Island (1933-1937) and United States Senator (1937-1961). $400-600

750. Large Album of Gouache Paintings, China, 19th century, ink and color, consisted of approximately 280 illustrations on rice paper, depicting various trades, customs, punishment scenes, and transportation methods in late Qing China, most accompanied with vivid descriptions on the right side, 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex Bonhams from collection of James Russel Brazier, Chief Secretary of the Imperial Maritime Customs, China, from 1899. His daughter Helen Hope Brazier (1899-1999) (who had the book S. Hoe, Women At the Siege, Peking 1900, Oxford, 2000, dedicated to her memory as ‘the last survivor of the Western women in Peking’ at the time of the Boxer Rebellion). Thence by descent in a private Scottish collection. $3,000-5,000

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752. Modern Painting, China, 20th century, ink and color on paper, lotus pond in the style of Zhang Daqian, signed, one seal, 17 x 12 1/2 in., framed and glazed. $300-500

753. Modern Painting, Fan Zeng (b. 1938), Portrait of Zhongkui, ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed, four seals, mounted with silk borders, ht. 37, wd. 17 3/4 in. Provenance: Private collection in California. Gift from the artist in the 1980s. $3,000-4,000

754. Hanging Scroll, Huang Zhou (1925-1997), Peasant Woman with Roosters, ink and color on paper, dated 1978, signed, three seals, 54 x 27 1/4 in. Provenance: Purchased from a friend of the artist, who received it from him in the 1980s. $2,500-3,500

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755. Two Modern Paintings, Liu Wenxi (b. 1933), Revolutionary Painting of Three Generations, ink and color on paper, dated June 1997 in Xi’an, signed, two seals, mounted as hanging scroll; Uyghur Women and Children, ink and color on paper, dated August 1990 in Xinjiang, signed, one seal, mounted, 70 x 37 1/2, 46 1/2 x 38 1/2 in. each. $3,000-4,000

756. Hanging Scroll, Qi Baishi (1863-1957), ink on paper, Crabs, signed, stamped, and inscribed “Ba shi ba sui Baishi lao ren wuzi qiu ke jing hua,” dated wuzi year (1948), 40 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. Provenance: Ex lot 261 in Christie’s Hong Kong Fine 19th & 20th century Chinese Paintings Auction, April 30, 1995. $1,000-1,500

757. Album Paintings, in the style of Qi Baishi, ink and color on paper, various motifs, twenty-two leaves, each inscribed and stamped, 12 x 8 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex collection of a WWII serviceman’s estate in Florida. $500-700

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758. Pair of Coromandel Screens, China, 19th century, each with four panels decorated in red and gold on a black lacquered surface, scenes of landscape, ht. 91 3/4 in. $6,000-8,000

758A. Folding Screen, China, 19th century, five black lacquered panels depicting the Eight Immortals, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, jade, red lacquer, and enhanced with gilt decoration of mountains, bamboo, and clouds in the background, the back of the panels finely painted with iris and plum blossoms, ht. 27, lg. 37 1/2 in. $200-300

759. Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Table Screen, China, 19th century, three panels, the middle panel of the wood screen decorated in mother-ofpearl with a scene of birds flying amidst peonies, flanked by panels with a rustic landscape scene, the lower section decorated with two small cartouches of fishing and a landscape scene, carved borders around the panels, ht. 32, lg. 26 in. $500-700 760. Pair of Chinese Framed Paintings, in the style of Wen Tingrui, probably Republican period, ink, color, and gilt on heavy paper, one panel depicting a battling scene from “Sui Tang Yan Yi” (Dramatized History of Sui and Tang), the other from “Water Margin,” dated gengzi year (1720), framed, 37 x 70 1/2 in. N.B. Wen Tingrui was a central figure in the anti-Qing provincial military group in the Jiangxi region. He was arrested in 1734 under the Yongzheng reign. The pair of paintings depicting famous outlaws’ rebellions in the Chinese history insinuate Wen’s stance against the Qing dynasty. $600-800

761. Framed Seven Album Leaves, China, 19th century, ink and color on paper, depiction of Buddhist figures, brief descriptions on the back, 11 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. (each leaf). $300-500

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762. Four Framed Porcelain Panels, China, 20th century, each panel of two main registers, with the upper section depicted in famille rose palette with interior scenes, the lower one showing four out of the Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin, Han Xiangzi, Zhongli Quan, and Cao Guojiu, each 33 x 6 1/2 in. (39 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. with frame). $200-300

763. Porcelain Plaque, China, Republican period, painted in enamels of mountain, river, and pavilion scene, framed, 9 1/2 x 16 in. (plaque), 20 x 28 in. (frame). $250-350

764. Blue and White Screen, China, consisting of eighteen rectangular porcelain plaques, painted in sapphire blue with landscape scenes, wood frame, 34 1/2 x 22 in. (frame). $400-600

765. Three-Panel Framed Porcelain Screen, China, Republican period, the plaque in the middle painted in famille rose palette with a heron resting by a lotus pond, flanked by smaller rectangular plaques, one with a crane and roses, the other with a sparrow flying amidst hibiscus blossoms, each with calligraphic inscriptions, wood frame, (plaque size) 19 1/4 x 13 1/2, 18 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. $200-300

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The Collection of Charles J. Chu (Lots 766-887)

Charles Chu practicing painting in his studio

Charles Chu with Zhang Daqian and Shao F. Wang, 1960s

Charles Chu with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wang (Wang Fangyu)

Charles Chi-Jung Chu (1918-2008) Featuring the personal collections of paintings, calligraphy, books, and small collectibles of Charles J. Chu (1918-2008), much loved and admired professor, painter, calligrapher, curator, collector, scholar, and educator. Lots 766-887. Born in a small farming village in Hebei Province, China, Chu went to study at the National Central University in China. In 1945, he came to the United States to pursue graduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley and later at Harvard University. Chu then taught at Yale University for fifteen years before establishing and directing the Chinese program at Connecticut College. Jonathan Spence, the Sterling Professor of History at Yale and one of the foremost scholars of Chinese civilization, said Chu broke ranks with his colleagues by creating a program that set Chinese in the context of the liberal art; and that the Connecticut College program was one of the first to focus not just on language, but on politics, culture and art. Following Chu's retirement from teaching, he teamed up with Hughes Griffis to compile a special collection of East Asian art for Connecticut College. As founding curator, Chu oversaw the development of the Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection, which flourished with the support of numerous donors from this country and from China and Taiwan. Chu’s personal collection features paintings from as early as Ming dynasty, to works of modern Chinese artists, including, among others, Qi Baishi, Wang Yachen, Zhang Daqian, Wang Fangyu, Huang Binhong, Wang Jiqian, Pan Gongkai, Fu Xiaoshi, Zhao Shao’ang, Wang Dongling, many of whom Chu had known personally. A connoisseur in and scholar of Chinese art, Chu dedicated his whole life to art collection and appreciation. His take on how to form a collection reveals the taste of a true collector. At one time, Chu told a story of a friend with whom he once shared a garden. The two planted beans together, and his friend became anxious when they didn’t sprout right away. “After one week he said, ‘Charles, how come the beans are dead?’ Chu asked his friend how he knew the beans were dead, and he replied. “I took them out (of the ground) to see what’s wrong.” The growth of a collection, like a garden, Chu said, requires patience. Its growth will be slow, steady, and unpredictable. This is history. This is culture. It takes time. Be patient.” A skilled painter and calligrapher himself, Chu demonstrated in his work his conversance with traditional Chinese art history, his enthusiasm of life, as well as a unique observation of, and way to depict, nature. He was mostly concerned with the exquisite and changing aspects of landscape. To him, a true painter is also a poet or scholar and a connoisseur of sensation. In the 1989 ink painting Snow Clearing over East Rock, one can experience Chu’s spirited use of various shades and texture of ink, his energetic yet sensitive brushstrokes in capturing the essence and each transient moment, and the incorporation of the principles and techniques of calligraphy into painting. Chu said, “Once a picture has begun, it must be carried through without interruption. There is no turning back to correct mistakes. It must be a spontaneous outpouring, because it is visual poetry.” Chu once asked in the inscription on his painting East Rock Still Touched by Morning Fog, “Must men always be in conflict? Can’t we be satisfied with a spot of land and a dozen good books?” In viewing his collection, we share and savor Chu’s predilection for a spot of land and a dozen good books.

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766. Large Ivory Seal, China, probably Qianlong period (1736-1795), of columnar form, the top section carved in high relief of five sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, four in profile in various attitudes around the sides, one of frontal view on the top, the carving in seal script, reads, “Zhen Lu Yu Bao” (Imperial Treasure Protecting the Land), the ivory of warm honey tone, ht. 3 3/8, base 2 3/8 in. square. $1,000-1,500 767. Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the figure of Guanyin wearing a robe finely incised with floral borders, trace of gilt on various areas, wood stand, the hair tied into a knot under a hair dress in the shape of a phoenix in flame, 11 1/2 in. (13 1/4 in. with stand). $200-300 768. Collection of Coins, thirty-two coins from Japan, Korea, and China, including a few from Kangxi (1662-1723), Qianlong (1736-1795), and Jiaqing (1796-1820) reigns, and one from the Han Dynasty (179 B.C.87 A.D.). $200-300 769. Inkstone, China, in the shape of a cicada, decorated with color and gilt, with box, 2 3/4 x 1 in. $200-300 770. Famille Rose Wine Cup, China, Guangxu period (1875-1908), finely modeled and painted as a lotus blossom, the slender curved handle in the form of a leafy branch, with “Da Qing Guangxu san shi si nian Anhui Taihu fu jin qiu cao jinian bei” (Souvenir cup made for the occasion of autumn military training in the Taihu area of Anhui province in the thirty-fourth year of Guanxu reign in Qing dynasty” (equivalent to 1908) rare mark on the back of the handle, 4 3/4 x 5 in. illustrated p. 202 $150-200 767

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771. Handscroll, China, probably Ming dynasty, ink and color on silk, blue and green landscape painting in the style of Li Zhaodao (675-730), signed Zhaodao, ten seals, jade clasp, 73 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

774. Calligraphy, Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998), running script, dated 1960, 33 1/2 x 12 in. Provenance: Given to Charles Chu By Yang Lien-Sheng.

Provenance: In the collection of Professor Wu Dayuan at Tsinghua University in the 1940s; given to Professor Yang Lien-Sheng at the Yenching Institute at Harvard, and has been in Charles Chu’s collection since the 1980s, recorded in the colophon by Professor Yang and also on the original handwritten document. $1,000-1,500

772. Handscroll, China, ink and color on silk, landscape painting in the style of Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), one seal, with a separate section of a poem in running script by the artist, two seals, 54 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (painting). $1,000-1,500

773. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, scene of gnarled trees in front of rocky mountains, dated on the painting the sixth month, spring, xuyin year (1638), signed Qi Zhijia, one seal, 50 1/2 x 14 in. $200-300

N.B. Zhao Shao’ang, together with Guan Shanyue, Li Xiongcai, and Yang Shanshen, are known as the Four Masters of the second generation of the Lingnan School of Guangdong painters, who are known for Western-inspired realism in their work. Zhao, in particular, is noted for his skills in flower and bird paintings, as well as his calligraphy. $200-300

775. Hanging Scroll, Wang Yani, ink and color on paper, chickens with flowers, dated 1987, 58 x 13 1/4 in. $200-300

776. Hanging Scroll, ink on paper, scene of scholars in a landscape, signed Shang Shouzhe, three seals, dated jiachen year, 63 x 34 in. $200-300

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777. Album Leaves, China, ink and color paintings as well as calligraphic work by artists who once visited Charles Chu’s house, ten paintings and four calligraphic pieces in total, 24 x 12 in. each. $200-300

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779. Hanging Scroll, China, Yang Wencong (1597-1645), ink on silk, scholars in a landscape, signed, two seals of the artist “Yang Wen Cong” and “Long You,” ivory pulls, custom wood box, 73 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. Provenance: Purchased from Christie’s, December 1, 1986. $300-500

778. Chinese Painting, Jiang Jianfei, ink and color on paper, depiction of an owl perching on a plum blossom tree, signed, one seal, 12 1/2 x 16 in. $100-150

780. Album Leaf, Wang Yachen (1894-1983), three ink paintings, on the theme of iris, chrysanthemum, and flower-and-bird, respectively, all dated autumn of gengzi year (1960), signed, one seal, 11 1/2 x 14 in. each. $100-150

781. Album Leaf, China, ink and color on silk, depiction of a demon killing a dragon, mounted flat, 15 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. $100-150 782. Chinese Painting, Zhuo Hejun (b. 1943), ink on paper, depiction of pavilions among pine trees and mountains, mounted on silk, eight seals, 15 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. $100-150 783. Hanging Scroll, Zheng Shanxi (b. 1932), ink and color on paper, depiction of a tiger walking in woods, with poem inscriptions, signed, four seals, dated gengwu year (1990), 27 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. $400-600

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784. Three Items, Wu Peixiu (b. 1958), ink and color on paper, landscape of pine trees and mountain, dated xinyi year (2001), two seals; rubbing of a lady with calligraphy, unmounted; anonymous, calligraphy on gold-sprinkled paper, 26 x 27, 54 x 27, 12 x 12 in., respectively. $300-500 785. Calligraphy, Qiu Xing (b. 1914), seal script, four seals, dated autumn in xuchen year (1988), 34 x 22 1/2 in. $200-300 786. Calligraphy, Ge Hongzhen (b. 1946), signed, one seal, dated 1980, 52 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. $200-300 787. Hanging Scroll, Zhang Shen, ink and color on silk, landscape, signed, one seal, 62 1/2 x 15 in. $200-300

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788. Calligraphy, Fang Sheng, seal script, dated 1993, signed, two seals, 54 x 27 in. $200-300 789. Seven Album Leaves, ink and color on silk and mounted on silk., style of Shen Zhou (1427-1509), 19th century copy, weeping willow and boat after Hui Chong (?-c. 1017), one seal; Huang Youtian (?), scholar and attendant under pine tree, signed, one seal; style of Yu Ji (1738-1823), lady peering from behind curtain, one seal; Run Fu (active late Ming early Qing), landscape, signed, one seal; Han Gui (?), calligraphy, dated winter of renshen year, one seal; style of Hong Ren (1610-1664), plants, dated late autumn of year gengzi, one seal; style of Gu Jianlong (1606-1687), scholar and attendant, one seal, each approx. 17 x 10, 17 x 12, 16 3/4 x 11 1/2, 14 x 8 3/4, 14 3/4 x 10, 17 x 9, 15 x 11 in., respectively. $200-300 790. Calligraphy, Li Muqiao (b. 1931), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mei zhu xiang huiâ&#x20AC;? (Plum Blossoms and Bamboo Add Splendor to Each Other), signed, three seals, mounted on silk with no scrolls, 51 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. $200-300 783

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791. Handscroll, China, “Si ji shang wan tu” (Appreciating the Four Seasons), ink and color on silk, 18th century copy of a handscroll painted in the autumn of the twenty-first year of Chenghua reign (equivalent to 1485), as dated on the scroll, one collector’s seal, jade clasp, 303 1/2 x 18 in. Provenance: Purchased in 1985 from Professor Yang Lien-Sheng’s (unknown) friend at Harvard University. $3,000-5,000

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792. Calligraphy, Fu Shen (b. 1937), dedicated to Charles Chu, dated summer in xuzi year (2008), mounted on silk with no scrolls, 24 x 19 3/4 in. N.B. Fu Shen currently serves on the faculty of the Graduate Institute of Art History at the National Taiwan University. Dr. Fu received his Ph.D. from Princeton University, and has held distinguished posts in the world of art, from Senior Curator of Chinese Art at the Sackler and Freer Galleries at the Smithsonian Institute, to being an associate professor at Yale University. In addition, Dr. Fu has written numerous scholarly works concerning the history and connoisseurship of Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy. $200-300

793. Two Calligraphic Works, one by Pan Liangzhen, dated mid-autumn of jiaxu year (1994), signed, two seals; the other dated three days before the beginning of winter of jiaxu year, signed, two seals, both in handscroll format and with jade clasps, 200 x 8, 167 x 8 in. $200-300

794. Pair of Hanging Scrolls, Lin Sheng, ink and color on paper, one depicting a pair of blue jays perching on a maple tree, the other of two birds on an orange tree, both dated wushen year (1968), signed, two seals, 27 x 6 in. each. $200-300

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795. Hanging Scroll, Huang Binhong (1865-1955), ink and color on paper, landscape with tall mountains, dated jiawu year (1954), signed, one seal, 40 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

796. Hanging Scroll, Wu Zengbao (1867-1945), ink on paper, depiction of lotus flowers, with inscription “Yi Chen Bu Ran” (Not soiled by a speck of dust)”, dated yihai year (1935), signed, two seals, 31 1/2 x 13 in. Provenance: Gift to Charles Chu from Lin Fengzao, brought back from Nanjing by June Patterson on November 15th, 1987. $200-300

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798. Chinese Painting, ink and light color on paper, scene of Mount Huang in clouds, signed Hua Tuo, one seal, dated spring in 1980, mounted on silk with no scrolls, 26 3/4 x 16 in. $200-300

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797. Chinese Paintings, one depicting a feitian (flying apsara) from the Mogao cave paintings in Dunhuang, color and gilt on olive green ground on paper; the other depicting a fantan pipa figure, color on paper, both unmounted, signed Gao Tian, one seal, together with two color rubbings, one of an interior scene, the other of kui dragon, 36 1/2 x 17 1/2, 26 x 17, 12 1/2 x 16, 15 x 21 in., respectively. $100-150

799. Chinese Painting, Lu Ying, ink on paper, shrimp painted in the style of Qi Baishi, mounted on silk with no scrolls, signed, two seals, 34 1/2 x 18 in. N.B. Lu Ying is a student of Qi Baishi. $200-300

800. Calligraphy Couplet, Xue Jun, hanging scroll format, signed, three seals, dated mid-summer in xinji year (2001), 46 x 11 in. each. $200-300

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801. Two Sets of Calligraphy Couplets, Fang Sheng, “Yun shan qi han mo, xing dou huan wen zhang” (Mountains in clouds give rise to literary inspiration, stars and consolations add luster to the prose) in clerical script, and “Di nuan hua chang fa, lin you niao ren ge” (Flowers ever blossom on warm earth, birds twitter as they wish in serene woods) in jinwen, dated 1994, signed, one seal, each 53 x 13 in. $200-300 802. Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, ink and color on paper, depiction of twin mountains behind a creek; calligraphy, poem after Chen Zi’ang’s “Deng Youzhou Tai Ge,” signed Tian Yi, both dated 1960, mounted on silk with no scrolls, 47 x 7 in. each. $100-150

803. Hanging Scroll, China, Xue Xuan, in the style of Chen Hongshou (1598-1652), ink and color on silk, scene of Zhang Huaimin and Su Dongpo watching the moon in the garden, also described in the inscription, signed Xue Xuan, two seals, 62 x 16 in. N.B. Xue Xuan, original name Xu Hao, a painter in the Song Jiang area in the Qing dynasty. He specialized in figurative paintings of his contemporaries in the Kangxi period (1654-1722). $300-500 804. Hanging Scroll, Pu Baorui, ink and color on paper, in the style of Sheng Mao in Yuan dynasty, depiction of willow trees in a landscape with a pagoda, dated one day before the start of the summer in Kangxi dingmao year (1687), one artist seal Rui Mucun and one collector’s seal, 12 x 12 in. $200-300

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805. Hanging Scroll, attributed to Gu Luo (1762-after 1837), scene of two gentlemen conversing on a boat, with one seal Ximei, 12 1/4 x 17 in. $300-500 806. Hanging Scroll, China, anonymous, 18th/19th century, ink on silk, landscape with boat on river, 52 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. $200-300 807. Hanging Scroll, Dong Shouping (1904-1997), ink on paper, depiction of bamboo, signed, one seal, dated beginning of 1973, 34 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. $200-300

808. Two Modern Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, iris under pine trees, mounted with no scrolls, two seals, dated the fourth month of wuzi year (1948), 34 x 14 1/2 in.; Li Muqiao, ink on paper, bamboos, with inscription, 54 x 12 1/2 in. $100-200

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809. Various Chinese Works on Paper, Ma Xiuying, ten folk paintings, 25 x 18 in. each; two calligraphic pieces, one by Huang Junshi, the other by K.S. Wang, unmounted, 49 x 7 in. each; hanging scroll, Li Damu, ink and color on paper, depiction of peonies and rockwork, dated mid-winter in the jiayin year (1974), one seal, 72 x 16 1/2 in.; pair of Chinese paintings, anonymous, one of seven birds in flight, the other of two cranes, ink and color on silk, combined with embroideries of certain areas, 31 1/2 x 17 and 20 x 15 1/2 in. each; calligraphy, attributed to Zhang Chou (1577-1643), originally a front piece to a handscroll, reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Qun fang xian shouâ&#x20AC;? (Thousands of flowers offered at a birthday celebration), mounted on silk, 37 x 17 in. $100-150

810. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink on paper, depiction of bamboo, signed, one seal, 30 x 10 in. $200-300

811. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and color on paper, scene of squirrels and grapes, signed, one seal, 32 x 12 in. $200-300

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812. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink on paper, shrimp painted in the style of Qi Baishi, signed, one seal, 31 x 12 in. $200-300

813. Woodblock Prints and Works on Paper, China, 1930s, four woodblock prints of people and revolution; two works on paper dedicated to Comrade Nym Wales and Edgar Snow, dated 1939, 8 1/2 x 10, 7 x 6, 8 3/4 x 6 1/2, 7 1/2 x 5, 10 x 8, 11 x 8 in., respectively. Provenance: Ex Helen Foster Snow collection. $100-150

814. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and color on paper, landscape of pine trees on rocks, dated 1964, signed, one seal, 28 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. $200-300

815. Calligraphy, Charles Chu (1918-2008), signed, two seals, 35 x 13 in. $200-300

816. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and light color on paper, Lotus, dated 1995, signed, one seal, 39 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. $200-300

817. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and color on paper, Sunset, dated 1997, signed, one seal, 17 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

818. Hanging Scroll, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink on paper, Dancing Geese, dated 1994, signed, two seals, 34 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. $200-300

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819. Chinese Painting, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and light color on paper, depiction of grapes, with bold calligraphy by Wang Fangyu (1913-1997), “Get the truth after you get drunk,” 1960, inscribed and signed, one seal, framed and glazed, 30 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. $600-800

823. Calligraphy, Wang Dongling (b. 1945), cursive script, signed, two seals, unmounted, 27 x 18 in. $300-500

824. Calligraphy, Wang Dongling (b. 1945), signed and with nine seals, dated xuchen year (1988), 20 1/2 x 20 in. 820. Chinese Painting, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and light color on paper, depiction of crabs in Qi Baishi style, 1999, inscribed and signed, two seals, framed and glazed, 13 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. $300-500

821. Chinese Painting, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink and color on paper, depiction of grapes, 1988, inscribed and signed, two seals, framed and glazed, 13 1/2 x 12 in. $300-500

822. Chinese Painting, Charles Chu (1918-2008), ink on paper, Snow Clearing over East Rock, 1989, inscribed and signed, two seals, framed and glazed, 13 1/2 x 12 in. $400-600

N.B. Wang Dongling graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts, Zhengjiang Province, in 1981 and currently teaches there. Trained in classical calligraphy and most noted for his cursive script, Wang is defining modern calligraphy in many new directions. In this work, he experiments with the capability of ink and brush strokes, as well as the intriguing visual effect by juxtaposing different scripts in an orderly manner while introducing chaos by randomly interspersing seals in between. Wang’s works were in the exhibitions, including, among others, Chinese Five Thousand Years Civilization, Guggenheim Museum, New York, and Bilbao, Spain, 1998; Brush and Ink: The Chinese Art of Writing, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2006; and are in the collections of the British Museum, Harvard Art Museum, and various other museums and private collections. $600-800

825. Hanging Scroll, Li Weihong, color on gold-sprinkled paper, depiction of a hawk in flight, signed, one seal, dated 2005, mounted on silk, 17 x 17 in. $150-250

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826. Four Modern Paintings, Yang Lien-Sheng (1914-1990), ink and light color on paper, Waterfall, dated summer of yichou year (1985), signed, two seals; Great Wall, dated winter of guiyou year (1993), signed, one seal; Mountains, dated autumn of guihai year (1983), signed, one seal; abstract rockworks, undated, signed, one seal, unmounted, 10 x 13, 15 1/2 x 20, 11 x 9, 9 x 11 1/2 in., respectively. $300-500

827. Calligraphy, Wang Fangyu (1913-1997), one of “Long hu he zheng” (dragon and tiger combating); the other two each of a single Chinese character in cursive script, two seals, unmounted, 15 x 13, 8 x 6, 7 x 6 in., respectively. $600-800

828. Calligraphy, Yang Lien-Sheng (1914-1990), three calligraphic works in cursive script, dated March of bingchen year (1976), summer of renxu year (1982), and summer of xinyou year (1982), 42 x 16, 18 x 16 1/2, and 54 x 13 1/2 in., respectively; together with a painting, ink and light color on paper, view from the top of Mount Huang, dated summer of guichou year (1973), signed, one seal, mounted on silk, with no scrolls. $200-300

829. Calligraphy, Kong Decheng (1920-2008), signed, one seal, mounted on silk with no scrolls, 13 x 25 in. N.B. Kong Decheng: The 77th generation of descendants of Confucius; 7th president of the Examination Yuan of Taiwan. Charles Chu met him at Yale when he was a visiting scholar. $200-300

830. Calligraphy, Kong Decheng (1920-2008), after Su Shi’s poem, signed, one seal, 26 1/4 x 14 1/4 in, $200-300

831. Two Calligraphic Works, Kong Decheng (1920-2008), one after Su Shi’s (1037-1101) “Zhong qiu yue” (Mid-Autumn Moon), signed, one seal; the other after Huang Tingjian’s (1045-1105) “Zhu xia ba sa” (Drinking under Bamboo), signed, one seal, unmounted, 27 x 15 in. each. $200-300

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832. Set of Four Paintings, Tao Rong (1872-1927), color on paper, Flowers from Four Seasons, plum blossoms (winter), iris and cherry blossoms (spring), lily and morning glories (summer), and chrysanthemums (autumn), mounted on silk without scrolls, winter painting signed Tao Baoru, two seals, dated winter of renyin year (1902), others with one seal each, 51 1/2 x 12 1/2 in., respectively. $800-1,200

833. Album Leaves, China, ink paintings and calligraphy by various artists, 4 x 6 in. Provenance: Given to Charles Chu by his professor Zhang Huai-wen in Shanghai. $200-300

834. Hanging Scroll, Ge Hongzhen (b. 1946), ink and color on paper, scene of houses in southern China, dated 1988, signed, two seals, 26 1/2 x 18 in. $200-300 835. Handscroll, Zhang Shen, 19th century, ink and color on paper, scene of scholars amongst pavilions and mountainous landscape after the rain, signed Cha Nong Zhang Shen, five seals including two collectors’ seals, one reads Lanling Miu Shi Zhencang, 76 1/2 x 9 in. $300-500 836. Modern Painting, Ge Hongzhen (b. 1946), ink and color on square paper, depiction of swimming fish, dated guiwei year (2003), signed, three seals, unmounted, 20 x 20 in. $150-250 837. Framed Modern Painting, Qi Baishi (1863-1957), ink on paper, Shrimp, inscribed with “Qiwu xiansheng qingyuan wuzi, bashiba sui Baishi,” dated 1948, signed, one seal, framed, 41 x 13 1/2 in. Provenance: Given to Charles Chu by Eva and Robert Tharp. Robert Tharp is the author of “They Called Us White Chinese”, an autobiography of his missionary journey to China in the early 1900’s. The inscription says it was dedicated to Mr. Qiwu, which may have been a Chinese nickname for Tharp. It was painted when Qi Baishi was eighty-eight years old. $20,000-30,000 838. Hanging Scroll, Qi Baishi (1863-1957), ink on paper, depiction of five crabs, signed Baishi shan weng, one seal, 29 x 12 in.

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Provenance: Given to Charles Chu by Eva and Robert Tharp. Robert Tharp is the author of “They Called Us White Chinese”, an autobiography of his missionary journey to China in the early 1900’s. $20,000-30,000

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839. Hanging Scroll, Qi Baishi (1863-1957), ink and color on paper, Chrysanthemums, signed Bin sheng Baishi zhi zi ye, ren duo bu zhi Baishi, one seal, 39 1/2 x 13 in. $15,000-25,000

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840. Two Modern Paintings, Wang Yachen (1894-1983), ink and light color on paper, depiction of swimming fish, with inscription, signed, one seal, dated spring of jiawu year (1954); together with a daffodil painting, ink and color on paper, anonymous, both unmounted, 11 1/2 x 17, 12 1/2 x 17 in., respectively. $300-500

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841. Three Modern Paintings, Charles Chu (1918-2008) and Wang Yachen (1894-1983), ink and color on paper, depiction of a sparrow on a willow tree, signed, one seal of Wang Yachen; together with a painting of two quails resting under peony blossoms, and another of swimming fish in the style of Bada shanren, unmounted, one seal each, 14 x 9, 21 x 13, 17 1/2 x 12 in., respectively. $300-500

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842. Modern Painting, Wang Yachen (1894-1983) and Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), ink on paper, depiction of two sparrows on a willow tree, signed, dated yiwei year (1955), unmounted, 24 x 17 in. $2,000-3,000

843. Calligraphy, Wang Fangyu (1913-1997), cursive script, signed, two seals, dated xinwei year (1991), unmounted, 35 x 16 in. $600-800

844. Hanging Scroll, Fu Xiaoshi (b. 1932), ink and color on paper, depiction of a lady in the garden, dated spring in wuchen year (1988), dedicated to Professor Lin Fengzao in Nanjing, signed, one seal, 26 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. N.B. Fu Xiaoshi, son of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), is noted for his boneless style and novel application of traditional mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ink and color. His female figures are often modeled with a pronounced threedimensional presence as those in oil paintings. The current lot probably portrays a female protagonist from the Chinese classical masterpiece Dream of the Red Chamber. The diagonal composition, vast areas of intentional void, and the vigorous yet abstract brushstrokes in depicting the trees, all contribute to bringing attention to the central figure and her complicated emotional state. $300-500

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845. Hanging Scroll, Chen Xiongli (b. 1939), ink and light color on paper, depiction of deer standing next to rockworks, two seals, 26 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. N.B. Chen Xiongli, student of Duan Luqing, Lou Shibai, and later Li Kuchan, specializes in painting deer. His work has been exhibited in many museums in the world and is widely collected. $200-300

846. Hanging Scroll, Lou Shibai (b. 1918), ink and light color on paper, depicting two frogs near a rock, signed, one seal, 29 1/2 x 16 in. 845

N.B. Lou Shibai was a student of Qi Baishi. $200-300

847. Calligraphy, Yang Lien-Sheng (1914-1990), text can be roughly translated as “Crumbling pieces of old stuff in this little shop; In this humble room we talk about Buddha, Confucius and other spiritual matters. It is all about human feelings—we can make friends all around the four seas,” dated yichou year (1985), 26 1/4 x 11 in. N.B. Yang Lien-Sheng was a professor emeritus at Harvard University, whose extensive research on Chinese history and Sinology spanned nearly four decades. He was the author of several books, including Money and Credit in China, a Short History, (Harvard University Press, 1952 and 1971). With Y. R. Chao, he also compiled the Concise Dictionary of Spoken Chinese, (Harvard University Press, 1947). In 1957, Professor Yang was presented with a gold medal by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China for achievement in the humanities. $200-300

848. Hanging Scroll, Pan Gongkai (b. 1947), ink and light color on paper, depiction of lotus flowers, dated 1993, signed Gongkai, three seals, 17 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. N.B. Pan Gongkai, son of Pan Tianshou (1897-1971), was the President of the China Academy of Art in Hongzhou from 1996 to 2001, and has been the President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing from 2001 to present. He emphasizes on the grasp of structure, order, and force in painting, and advocates to develop modern painting by incorporating the Eastern and Western influences. $500-700

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849. Modern Painting, China, ink and color on paper, depiction of magnolia flowers, one seal, unmounted, 27 x 18 in. $100-200

854. Hanging Scroll, Li Wei, Cranes, ink and color on paper, signed, two seals, dated spring of gengwu year (1990), 41 x 13 in. $200-300

850. Calligraphy, Gong Baocheng (1900-1995), clerical script, poem after Su Shi, dated wuchen year (1988), three seals, 53 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $300-500

855. Calligraphy, Ge Hongzhen (b. 1946), oracle bone inscription, dated the beginning of the summer in dingmao year (1987), signed, three seals, 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

851. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, scene of Hua Tuo, the Master of Medicine, with a child under a tree, dated yichou year (1985), two seals, 27 x 18 in. $200-300 852. Calligraphy, Li Muqiao (b. 1931), reads “Gao huai jian wu li, he qi de tian zhen” (people with high mind can perceive the essence of things, whereas those in harmony with others can enjoy the simplicity of life), signed, two seals, 34 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. $200-300 853. Calligraphy, Ge Hongzhen (b. 1946), oracle bone inscription, dated guiyou year (1993), signed, two seals, 36 x 13 in. $200-300

856. Calligraphy, Wang Jiyuan (1893-1975), horizontal format, two seals, 33 x 13 in. $200-300

857. Calligraphy, Li Muqiao (b. 1931), after a poem by Qianlong emperor and Ji Xiaolan, “Yi pian yi pian you yipian”, two seals, 25 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. N.B. Text can be roughly translated as, “One snow flake after another, two three four five, six seven eight and nine flakes, fly onto reed flowers and all disappear.” $200-300

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858. Calligraphy, gift to Charles Chu, reads “Qia dao hao chu” (just perfect), 53 x 13 1/2 in. Provenance: Dedicated to Charles Chu by the President of Korean Calligraphy Association, 1970s at Tokyo Club, New York. $200-300

859. Calligraphy, Dong Shouxi (b. 1910), cursive script, after Du Mu’s (803-c. 852) “Shan Xing” (Walking in the Mountains), dated autumn in xinyou year (1981), three seals, 27 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

860. Calligraphy, Lin Naidong, dated the beginning of the winter in wuwu year (1978), one seal, 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

861. Calligraphy, Wang Jiqian (C.C. Wang) (1907-2003), bold characters in modern style on ink-washed paper, dated yiwu year (1985), two seals, mounted as hanging scroll, 24 x 18 in. $800-1,000

862. Calligraphy, Wang Jiqian (C.C. Wang) (1907-2003), bold characters in modern style on gold-sprinkled paper, two seals, unmounted, 26 x 25 1/2 in. $800-1,000 863. Calligraphy, Wang Jiqian (C.C. Wang) (1907-2003), cursive script on ink-washed paper, after Zhou Bangyan’s (1056-1121) poem “Huan Xi Sha—Lou Shang Qing Tian Bi Si Chui”, two seals, unmounted, 27 x 26 1/2 in. N.B. Text can be roughly translated as, “From upstairs I see the blue sky as a canopy hanging down from all directions, in front of the house fragrant grass extends away until it reaches the distant horizon, I advise you not to climb to the highest level for the view; the tiny bamboo shoots have already grown into tall and slender bamboo, blossoms have fallen on the earth and blended into the swallow’s nests, how can I bear listening to the melancholy sound of the cuckoos?” $700-900 864. Modern Chinese Painting, Huang Zhou (1925-1997), ink on paper, Five Donkeys, signed, inscribed, stamped (two seals), dated 1976, framed and glazed, 35 x 18 1/2 in. Provenance: Given to Charles Chu by Niu Man-Chiang (1912-2007) in 1980. $4,000-6,000

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865. Calligraphy, Qianshen Bai, after Li Bai’s (701-762) poem “Zao Fa Baidi Cheng” (Downstream to Jiangling), dated renshen year (1992), three seals, 45 x 13 1/4 in. N.B. Text can be roughly translated as, “At daybreak I leave Baidi amidst clouds aglow, a thousand miles to Jiangling is a mere day’s flow. Whilst monkeys cry incessantly from bank to bank, I’ve skiffed past a myriad mountains row after row.” Qianshen Bai is a professor of Asian and Chinese Art at the Department of Art History in Boston University. $200-300 866. Hanging Scroll, China, anonymous, ink and light color on paper, landscape with houses in front of mountains, dated jiazi year (1984), one seal, 24 x 16 in. $200-300 867. Three Modern Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, mountains, with inscriptions, one seal; anonymous, pine trees in mountains; Zheng Shanxi, two puffins, signed, one seal, dated xinhai year (1971), all unmounted, 34 1/2 x 19, 27 1/2 x 14 1/2, 9 x 9 in., respectively. $300-500 868. Two Modern Paintings, China, Horse, ink on paper, signed, three seals; Rooster, ink and color on paper, signed, one seal, both unmounted, 16 x 24, 27 x 15 in., respectively. $100-150 864

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869. Two Modern Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, depiction of a Uyghur lady making milk tea, signed, three seals, dated yimao year (1975); another painting of a standing lady, with inscriptions, signed, two seals, dated gengzi year (1960); together with calligraphy, reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zang hua tuâ&#x20AC;? (Scene of burying flowers), two seals, unmounted, 24 x 19, 26 1/2 x 13 1/2, 7 1/2 x 12 1/2 in., respectively. $200-300

870. Three Modern Paintings, China, ink on paper, Grapes, with inscription, signed, three seals; Bamboo, signed, two seals, dated wushen year (1968); Pines and Mountains, signed Mu Shi, one seal, unmounted, 25 1/2 x 13, 13 1/2 x 18 1/2, 18 x 13 in., respectively. $100-150

871. Six Modern Paintings, Loquat Fruits, ink and color on paper; Chrysanthemum, with inscriptions (mounted on paper); Pine Tree, signed, two seals; two paintings on horse, signed, one seal (mounted on silk), others unmounted, 22 x 15, 27 x 13 1/2, 12 x 11 1/2, 10 x 12, 13 1/2 x 15 1/2 in., respectively. $100-150

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872. Calligraphy, (?) Xishan, bold and seal script, signed, two seals, 36 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

873. Hanging Scroll, (?) Zixin, ink and color on paper, Plum Blossoms, signed, one seal, 38 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

874. Hanging Scroll, ink and color on paper, landscape of Guilin, dated 1985, signed, one seal, 26 3/4 x 18 in. $200-300

875. Hanging Scroll, China, painted in the style of Sun Kehong (15331611), ink and color on paper, depiction of Bodhidharma in red robe crossing the river on a straw, signed, two seals, 31 x 12 1/2 in. $200-300

878. Group of Rubbings, China, including four rubbings after Zheng Xie (1693-1765), one after Luo Ping (1733-1799), six on Confucius, Mount Tai and Guan Yu, four loose rubbings; together with fine reproductions of a painting with Qianlong Emperor’s inscriptions and seals, nineteen sections (#2 and 13 missing), and four other reproductions of paintings. $200-300

879. Six Album Leaves, 19th century copies, mounted on silk, style of Ren Xun (1835-1893), ink and color on paper, chrysanthemum and rockwork, dated autumn of guiwei year, one seal; style of Xi Gang (1746-1803), ink and color on paper, iris on rockwork, one seal; style of Huang Yi (1744-1802), ink on paper, leafless trees, one seal; style of Dai Xi (1801-1860), ink on paper, landscape, one seal; style of Li Liufang (1575-1629), ink on paper, two gentlemen conversing on a rocky outcrop, one seal; style of Lan Ying (1585-1664), ink and color on silk, landscape with boat and pavilion, one seal, approx. 18 x 13 in. each. $200-300

880. Hanging Scroll, Zheng Shanxi (b. 1932), ink and light color on paper, scene of two figures watching a waterfall, dated spring in dingwei year (1967), signed, one seal, 24 x 12 1/2 in. $200-300

881. Helen Foster Snow (1907-1997), manuscripts, correspondence, documents and photographs, including partial manuscript for her book Notes on the Left-Wing Painters and Modern Art in China (Madison, Conn., 1961), and a letter to Henriette Herz, Edgar Snow’s literary agent, explaining the reason she chose the pen name “Nym Wales,” most of the letters are dated 1930s.

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876. Calligraphy, Dong Zuobin (1895-1963), oracle bone inscription in red ink, poem after Su Shi, dated a winter day in jiawu year (1954), signed, one seal, 16 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. N.B. Dong Zuobin, the pioneer scholar in oracle bone inscription, was the archaeologist who first found oracle bones at the Ruins of Yin (from Shang dynasty) in the Xiaodun village in Anyang, and organized the excavation of the site in the 1920s and the 30s. Dong was also among the first group of archaeologists who found the site of Longshan culture in Shandong province, China. $250-350

877. Six Calligraphic Works, one in cursive script, dated wuxu year (1958); one in cursive script, with five seals; “Yong ju” (Ode to the Chrysanthemum), from “Dream of the Red Chamber”; “Long fei feng wu” (Flying Dragon Dancing Phoenix); “Yi ming jing ren” (Amaze the World with a Single Brilliant Feat); Chu Ge (b. 1932), “Jian peng shi” (Poem of Having Friends Over), signed, two seals; together with a painting, ink and color on paper, loquat fruits, unmounted, 26 1/2 x 52, 18 x 61, 26 1/2 x 23 1/2, 53 x 27, 70 x 19, 37 1/2 x 13 1/2, 53 1/2 x 12 in., respectively. $250-350

N.B. Helen Foster Snow was an American journalist who reported the development of revolution in China under the pen name “Nym Wales” during the 1930s. She later published many books on various aspects of China during that specific historical period. $200-300

882. MFA Chinese Paintings Book, Portfolio of Chinese Paintings in the Museum (Yuan to Ching Periods), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1961, including 178 plates and a descriptive text in English by Kojiro Tomita and in Chinese by Hsien-Chi Tseng. $100-150

883. Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Another Book, San guo zhi quan tu yan yi (Romance of the Three Kingdoms with Pictures), vol. I to VIII (First Part), published by Zhuye Book Bureau in the third month of the ninth year of Guangxu reign (1883); together with another book, Zhao Wenmin gong song xue zhai quan ji, vol. I to IV, published by Shanghai Tongwen Book Bureau in the fifth year of the Republic of China (1916). $300-500

884. Qi Baishi Books, Qi Baishi zuo pin ji, People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, three vols., vol. I Painting, vol. II Seals and Calligraphy, vol. III Poems; Beijing Rong Bao Zhai shi jian pu, two vols., 1953; Beiping Rong Bao Zhai shi jian pu, two vols., yihai year (1935). $300-500

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885. Qi Baishi Books, Qi Baishi hua ji, Rong Bao Zhai xin ji, Beijing, 1952; Baishi mo sha, Rong Bao Zhai, Beijing, 1959. N.B. Baishi mo sha was a picture book for Xu Beihong painted by Qi Baishi in 1948 when he was eighty-eight years old. $300-500

886. Chinese Painting Books and Others, Immortal Chinese Paintings, two vols., published by Xiyuan Publishing House, 1998, first edition, collector’s box; Three Hundred Masterpieces of Chinese Painting in the Palace Museum, vols. 4-6, selected and compiled by an editorial committee of the Joint Board of Directors of the National Palace Museum and the National Central Museum Taichung, Taiwan, 1959, first edition; Qi Baishi hua ji, Zhonghua Book Bureau, with a preface by Xu Beihong in June of xinwei year (1931); Bian Shoumin lu yan ce, Wenming Book Bureau, 1936, eighth edition; Chen Daoshan hua hui ce, Shenzhou Guoguang Book Bureau, 1929, first edition; Xu Tianchi hua hui ce, Shenzhou Guoguang Book Bureau, 1931; Wang Yachen hua ce, 1951; Bada Shanren hua ce, 1961; Qian jia ming ren shou zha, and Ming dai ming ren shou zha, The Commercial Press, Ltd., 1973; Wang Zhuangwei shu Lu You ru shu ji jie ben, 1991; together with a copy of Bada Shanren’s bird painting. $100-150

887. Later Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: 1800-1950, Robert Ellsworth, published by Random House first ed., 1987, three volumes, hard cover and gift box. $700-900

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888. Pair of Hanging Scrolls, China, 19th century copy, ink and color on silk, one with depiction of chrysanthemum, three seals, the other with birds and prunus and calligraphic inscription to the top section, inscribed Jiajing wushen year, three seals; together with four Kutani hanging weights, 34 1/4 x 15, 49 x 20 1/2 in. $300-400

889. Bamboo-Veneered Snuff Bottle, China, Qianlong period (17361796), of flat pear shape, either side finely carved into a cartouche with an archaistic kui dragon atop waves, the stopper surmounted by a round knob, ht. 2 1/4 in. N.B. The snuff bottle was possibly made in the Imperial Palace Workshops in Beijing. Similar bottles were sold at Christie’s New York, March 2006, lot 72; and Christie’s Hong Kong, December 2009, lot 1998. Other examples can be found in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Volume 47 - Snuff Bottles, Hong Kong, 2003. $300-500

890. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, of flattened vase form, cleverly utilizing a vertical dark streak in the stone and carved elegantly into a slender bamboo shoot, contrasting with the semi-translucent emerald green color, coral stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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891. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a coiling dragon fish, the stone of white color with some russet markings, 3 x 2 1/4 in. $300-500

892. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved in the shape of double fish, lg. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

893. Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the well-hollowed bottle finely carved with figures engaging in agricultural activities, archaic scroll borders, openwork brass stopper in dark green color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

894. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, of flat hu form, each side with a cartouche of poetic inscriptions in seal characters, flanked by writhing dragons, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

895. Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened form, carved on one side with a pavilion and a carp, two hermits in a mountainous landscape on the other, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

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896. Two Glass Snuff Bottles, China, one of well-hollowed white glass, the other of flattened ovoid shape simulating agate, both with metal stoppers inset with semiprecious stones, lg. 2 3/4, 2 1/2 in. $200-300

897. Simulating-Realgar Glass Snuff Bottle, 19th century, of orange-red color with dark red streaking, jadeite stopper, well-hollowed ovoid shape, ht. 2 1/8 in. $100-150

898. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, 19th century, ovoid shape, the red surface with openwork design of phoenix and dragon striding amongst clouds, lg. 2 3/4 in. $100-150

899. Lac BurgautĂŠ Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rectangular shape with slanting shoulders, well hollowed, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

900. Jade Snuff Bottle, white jade with opaque mottling, jadeite and brass stopper, well hollowed, ht. 2 1/8 in. $100-150

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901. Jade Snuff Bottle, 19th century, spinach green color with dark mottling, of flattened form in the shape of a flask, coral and pearl stopper, ht. 2 in. $100-150

902. Agate Snuff Bottle, carved with a pair of bats embracing a peach sprig, the stone of translucent pale violet color with russet markings, agate stopper, ht. 2 5/8 in. $100-150

903. Turquoise Snuff Bottle, of flattened meiping shape, each side finely carved in medium relief of plum blossoms grown on rockwork, the stopper made of matching turquoise, ht. 1 5/8 in. $100-150

904. Coral Snuff Bottle, surface carved in high relief with tree peonies, coral stopper, ht. 1 3/4 in. $100-150

905. Jade Snuff Bottle, early 19th century, finely carved in the form of three persimmon on leafy stems, the stone of pale celadon color, without stopper, ht. 2, wd. 1 1/2 in. $300-500

906. Amber Glass Snuff Bottle, flattened rounded form, with raised panels in the form of a lion mask holding a ring on either side, wellhollowed interior, coral stopper, ht. 2 in. $100-150

907. Amethyst Snuff Bottle, China, flattened surface, one side carved with a pair of chilong contending a flaming pearl, the other side plain, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

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908. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, of cylindrical form, painted in underglaze blue and red with a pastoral scene, lg. 3 1/8 in. $100-150 909. Assorted Snuff Bottles, China, a rhodochrosite bottle carved with bat and cash coins, two other bottles of flattened round shape, of agate and petrified wood each, two wood stands, lg. 2 1/2, 2, 2 in. $200-300 910. Assorted Snuff Bottles, China, a ceramic bottle decorated with Immortals traveling on waves, an agate bottle with bird-and-flower carvings to both sides, and a coral bottle finely carved with flower branches, wood stands, lg. 2 1/2, 1 7/8, 1 5/8 in. $200-300 911. Two Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, a small ivory bottle incised with a cottage in rustic landscape to one side, poetic inscriptions carved to the other side; together with a brass bottle inset with hardstones and carved ivory plaques, lg. 1 1/2, 4 1/4 in. $200-300 912. Two Ivory Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, of cylindrical shape, the sides carved in medium relief with children in pay in a bamboo garden, brass stopper inset with stones; together with another bottle well carved with peony branches to one side, ivory stopper, wood stands, lg. 3 5/8, 2 in. $200-300 913. Pure White Jade Snuff Bottle, well-hollowed, finely carved with a scene of children in play to either side, ht. 2 3/8 in. $500-700 914. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, pure white stone, wellhollowed, surface carved with an Immortal with rams to one side and two children playing to the other, ht. 2 3/4 in. $500-700

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915. Jade Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th century, gray-celadon color, wellhollowed, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

916. Two Jade Snuff Bottles, one carved as a conch with red stone stopper, the other as an eggplant with coral stopper, jade of pale celadon color with opaque markings, lg. 3, 2 3/4 in. $100-150

917. Three Snuff Bottles, an agate bottle, an amber glass one incised with landscape on one side and inscribed with poem on the other, a porcelain one with figure decoration and Kangxi six-character mark on the base, ht. 2, 2 3/8, 3 1/4 in. $200-300

918. Three Snuff Bottles, one porcelain, one shadow agate Suzhou-style, and one white marble bottle carved in shallow relief with dragon roundel on one side, well hollowed, ht. 2 3/8, 2, 2 1/2 in. $200-300

919. Five Jade Pieces, an emerald green jade plum holder, four pendants, one of celadon jade with russet carving of Shou Lao, one in the shape of cat, one of a pheasant, one of circular shape carved and pierced into two female dancers, lg. 4 3/4, 4 1/4, 1 7/8, 1 5/8, 2 in. $200-300

920. Six Snuff Bottles, a lavender quartz bottle with similar stone stopper, a black soapstone bottle modeled into a cicada, a cylindrical porcelain bottle painted with erotic subject, a rock crystal reverse painted bottle with gilt stopper, two white jade bottles, one with vertical fluting and openwork jade stopper, the other of flattened round shape with red stone stopper, ht. 1 7/8, 2 1/2, 3, 2 3/4, 1 5/8, 2 1/2 in. $300-500

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928. Glass Snuff Bottle, of flattened round form, with multicolored glass overlay design of An Baxian to the surface, flanked by aubergine overlay lugs, stopper carved as a peony bloom, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

929. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, Republican period, of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, with figural scene to one side and inscription to the other, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

930. Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, early 20th century, pear-shaped body with stylized lotus flowers borne on a leafy meander, reserved on a green enameled ground, domed stopper with chrysanthemum design, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

931. Famille Rose Snuff Bottle, 19th century, lobed silhouette, both sides decorated with a cartouche of a recluse in a serene landscape setting, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

932. Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, the pear-shaped body with a cartouche of peony and prunus branches to one side and magnolia to the other, reserved on a turquoise ground, domed stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

933. Tourmaline Snuff Bottle, carved as a Buddha’s hand citron, with coral stopper, the stone of pink color with light green markings, lg. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

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934. Hornbill Stuff Bottle, 19th century, flattened form with slightly slanting shoulders, carved with a bat suspending double-fish pendant to one side, bat and peach sprig to the other, the stone of warm orange-yellow tone, horn collar and domed stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

935. Glass Snuff Bottle, purple-blue colored glass, carved with leaping frog in lotus pond to one side and a pair of carp fish to the other, lg. 2 3/4 in. $150-200

936. Glass Snuff Bottle, in the shape of a frog, with burgundy glass overlay of a tiny frog on the surface, lg. 2 3/8 in. $150-200

937. Glass Snuff Bottle, either side of octagonal shape and with a glass overlay spider on a web, lg. 2 1/4 in. $150-200

938. Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, of flattened round shape, painted with panda to one side and deer to the other, flanked by carved foo dogmask lugs, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300

939. Three Jade Snuff Bottles, China, two of flattened ovoid shape, one of double gourd shape, carved with fish leaping above lotus pond, squirrel and bat, and Buddhist hand citron, respectively, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet, bright green, and lavender markings, lg. 2 1/2, 2 1/2, 2 3/4 in. $200-300

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940. Opal Snuff Bottle, China, of flattened hu shape, carved in low relief with a dragon and fish leaping from waves to one side, and pine trees to the other, coral stopper, wood stand, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

946. Glass Snuff Bottle, of ovoid form, with opaque glass overlay design of birds perched on a prunus tree to one side, and butterflies around lingzhi sprigs to the other, blue stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

941. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened ovoid shape, decorated with a continuous scene of scholars traveling in bamboo groves to one side and others resting in a pavilion beneath an overarching pine tree, reserved on a turquoise ground, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300

947. Amber Snuff Bottle, 19th century, rectangular form, plain sides flanked by animal-mask lugs, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300

942. Red Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the pearshaped body decorated with leafy meanders suspending double gourds, reserved on milky white ground, lg. 2 in. $200-300

943. Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, probably 19th century, the compressed ovoid body finely painted in enamel on copper body with a continuous scene of boat sailing along mountains and pavilions, a pair of deer resting on the river bank, dome stopper, Qianlong mark on the base, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

944. CloisonnĂŠ Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the pear-shaped body finely enameled with a pair of cavorting foo dogs contending a beribboned brocade ball amidst flowing clouds, the domed stopper with ribbon design, wood stand, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

945. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, well-hollowed round shape, the jade of apple green color with white mottling, wood stand, lg. 2 in. $200-300

948. Turquoise Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, flattened hu shape, carved in high relief with two boys in play to one side, and magnolia flower growing from rockwork to the other, the stopper carved with a peony sprig, wood stand, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

949. CloisonnĂŠ Snuff Bottle, China, 18th century, well enameled with two cartouches of cranes in a landscape, reserved on a turquoise ground with stylized lotus blooms with leafy scrolls, between an upright lappet border above the base and ruyi band around the neck, the cover decorated with a lotus flower, ivory spoon, ht. 2 7/8 in. (with cover). $150-250

950. Tiger-eye Pendant, boulder shape, one side carved in high relief of Budai, the reverse with a reclining dog set against a stylized lotus flower, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

951. Tianhuang Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent dragon-fish riding on crashing waves which issued from its mouth, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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952. Two Jade Carvings, one seal, uncarved, surmounted by a foo dog, of pale celadon color; the other carved as a winged mythical animal, of celadon color, lg. 1 3/4, 2 3/4 in. $100-150 953. Two Jade Carvings, one carved as a fish basket borne on curved lotus leaves, with fish in crashing waves and crab clinging to the side, the celadon-color stone with russet markings; the other of white jade, carved as a pair of bats in openwork to the side of a bamboo, lg. 2 1/2, 3 1/8 in. $100-150 954. Two Jade Carvings, one finely carved as two chi dragons circulating a jade band, the stone of pale celadon color; the other as a reclining foo dog, white jade with minor dark markings, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4, lg. 1 7/8 in. $100-150 955. Two Jade Pendants, one carved as a phoenix with elaborate tail perched on bamboo, the jade of translucent white color with some opaque markings; the other carved as a stylized flower, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2 3/4, dia. 2 7/8 in. $100-150 956. Jade Tray, China, well carved into a lotus leaf with curled-up edges, the stems, pod and flower cleverly highlighted using the reddishbrown markings of the stone, fine incising to accentuate the veins on the leaf, wood stand, lg. 5 3/4 in. $200-300 957. Pair of Planters, China, 19th century, each cloisonnĂŠ enameled planter with decoration of stylized lotus flowers on a turquoise ground, flower branches inset with turquoise, jade, coral, tourmaline, and other semiprecious stones, ht. approx. 15 1/2 in. $500-700

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958. Jade Tray, China, carved into lotus leaves borne on stems and encircled by lotus flowers and pod, fine incising both to the surface and underside, the stone of spinach green color, wood stand carved as lotus leaves, lg. 7 1/8 in. $200-300

959. Jade Pendant, China, carved as a boy holding a lotus flower on his back, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 in. $300-500

960. Jade Pendant, China, of elongated oval shape, carved in high relief with chilong and ruyi fungus to the front, and incised archaic scrolls to the back, the stone of pale celadon color with dark markings, lg. 3 in. $300-500

961. Jade Carving, China, possibly Han dynasty, carved as a recumbent bixie with its head turned around, its bushy tail tucked in, the stone of yellow-celadon color with russet marking, fitted wood stand, lg. 3 in. $400-600

962. Jade Carving, China, possibly Han dynasty, carved as a bixie, the stone of yellow color with russet markings and dark mottling, fitted wood stand, lg. 3 1/8 in. $400-600

963. Jade Carving, China, possibly Han dynasty, carved as a bixie with bushy tail curled up to one side, the stone of pale celadon color wit russet markings, fitted wood stand, lg. 3 in. $600-800

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964. Two Jade Carvings, China, one of celadon jade with dark markings carved as a curled-up cat, the other of white jade with gray markings, carved as a pair of chilong atop a buckle with archaic scrolls, lg. 2, 2 3/8 in. $200-300 965. Three Jade Carvings, China, one of rectangular shape carved in medium relief with chilong and lingzhi fungus, one as chilong, peach, and double-gourd group, one as melons, the stone of bright green and white color, lg. 1 7/8, 1 5/8, 1 3/4 in. $200-300 966. Three Jade Carvings, two pendants, one carved as a Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hand citron, the other as a melon borne on a leafy tendril, both of bright green color with dark and russet markings; together with a carving of a seated Budai, holding lingzhi sprigs in both hands, semitranslucent white stone with apple green markings, lg. 2 1/4, 2 5/8, 2 1/8 in. $200-300 967. Jade Pendant, of two boys in play, forming a square shape, the jade of pale celadon color with russet markings, 2 in. $200-300

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970. Jade Pendant, white jade, carved in the form of a lock with intricate openwork scroll designs on the top, 2 x 2 in. $200-300 971. Jade Plaque, rectangular, finely carved and pierced of bats suspending cash coins above archaic scrolls, the top carved as a pair of dragon rising from either side, jade of very pale celadon color, 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. $300-500 972. Jade Pendant, 18th century, of rectangular shape, carved in shallow relief with scholar meeting an Immortal to one side and calligraphic inscription to the reverse, with confronting dragons to the top, the stone of white color with pale celadon tone, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. $600-800 973. Jade Pendant, of flattened rectangular shape, finely carved in low relief with antique objects to one side, and an Immortal traveling on waves to the other, confronting archaic dragons to the top, slightly flanged borders, the stone of semi-translucent white color, 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. $200-300

968. Two Jade Pendants, openwork oval-shape carving of magnolia flower borne on a leafy branch, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings; fu (happiness) character pendant of even tone celadon color, lg. 1 1/2, 1 5/8 in. $200-300

974. Jade Pendant, 18th century, rectangular jade plaque of off-white color, finely carved on one side with an Immortal and attendant in a rustic landscape scene, the reverse side with thirty Chinese characters in seal script, all between archaic geometric borders, 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. $300-500

969. Eleven Hardstone Figurines and Seals, China and Japan, eleven small animal carvings from hardstone including jade, pink quartz, turquoise, agate, and soapstone; together with a celadon jade openwork plaque set on a wood stand. $700-900

975. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, in the shape of a Neolithic bi disk, carved on the front in high relief of two chilong circling around the center, ruyi scrolls on the reverse, the stone of grayish-white color, dia. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

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976. Jade Plaque, rectangular shape, carved in shallow relief of a summer scene, the stone of pale celadon color, 4 1/2 x 3 in. $200-300 977. Large Jade Pendant, carved in medium relief to one side of Bodhidharma crossing the river, the stone of pale gray color with russet markings, wood stand, ht. 3 3/8 in. $100-150 978. Shadow Agate Pendant, China, carved in high relief of Immortal and attendants resting on rocks under the moon, with inscriptions on both sides, 2 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300 979. Jade Plaque, China, carved and pierced with two cranes flying amidst reeds and lotus flowers, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. $200-300 980. Jade Pendant, celadon green color with russet markings, rectangular, carved on one side with peach sprig, the other side depicts a scholar in a landscape, 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300 981. Pair of Jade Pendants, 18th century, white jade of butterfly shape surmounted by openwork of a pair of intertwined dragons, one side finely carved with two boys at play, the other side with a poem; 19th century, celadon jade carved as a bat embracing two cash coins, each side incised with auspicious sayings, 2 x 2, 3 3/8 x 1 7/8 in., respectively. $300-500

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982. Green Jade Pendant, China, carved into double-gourd form wrapped by lingzhi fungus, melon, and leafy scrolls, the stone of bright apple green color with dark streaking, lg. 3 1/4, wd. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

983. Two Jade Archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rings, one of celadon color with russet markings, the other of pale celadon color with carving of a dragon, 1 1/4 x 1 and 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. $100-150

984. Jade Pendant, celadon color with russet markings, relief carving of two boys below a plantain tree, 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. $100-150

985. Jade Pendant, pale green stone carved in low relief of lotus and leaf border, with two rotating Daoist figures in two openings, dia. 2 1/4 in. $600-800

986. Three Jade Pendants, one of celadon color, highly polished and carved in the shape of a coiling dragon, one of pale celadon color as two bats encircling an endless knot, and one of pale celadon color with russet markings carved as eggplant, lg. 2 1/4, 2 3/4, 2 1/2 in. $200-300

987. Jade Buckle, China, Ming period (1368-1644) or possibly earlier, oval form with two chilong, stone of a celadon color with tan markings, 3 x 2 1/4 in. $300-500

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988. Jade Water Coupe, China, Ming period (1368 - 1644), mountain shaped with a deeply hollowed well, surface carved with cranes and pine trees, dark green color, 3 1/2 x 2 in. $300-500

989. Two Jade Carvings, a pendant in the shape of a double gourd with bats and crawling chi dragon, the stone of emerald color with spinach green markings; together with a carving of a heron catching a fish from a bamboo basket, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2, 1 1/4 in. $200-300

990. Pair of Jadeite Plum Holders, cylindrical, fitted with brass mounts and transformed into pendants, the exterior carved and pierced as a dragon and phoenix flying amidst floral and foliage meanders, the stone of emerald color with bright apple green markings, ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

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991. Jadeite Plume Holder, highly translucent emerald green stone, ht. 4 1/8 in. $100-150

992. Jade Censer, China, stone of yellow color with gray and russet markings, globular body with bail handles, archaic-style carving of taotie masks and flanges, ht. 7 in. $1,000-1,500

993. Jade Vase, China, celadon colored stone, rhyton shaped, surface carved with dragons and clouds, Jiaqing mark on the base, lg. 6 in. $2,000-3,000

994. Jade Brush Holder, China, celadon-gray color, cylindrical form, surface carved in relief with figures in a mountainous landscape, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 4 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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995. Jade Brush Washer, China, 19th century, celadon-colored stone, carving of a lotus plant, 7 x 6 in. $1,000-1,200

996. Pair of Jade Vases, China, 19th century, Mughal-style carving, stone of a pale celadon color, well hollowed, surface carved in relief with stylized floral scrolling, foliated jump rings, ht. 9 in. $8,000-10,000

997. Jade Covered Jar, China, 19th century, stone of gray celadon color, fanghu form with archaic style carving of bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heads and taotie masks, ht. 9 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

998. Jade Carving, standing figure of Guanyin holding a lotus branch in her right hand, and the flowing belt in her left hand, the stone of semi-translucent green color with apple green and russet markings, ht. 5 1/8 in. $400-500

999. Jade Carving, China, carved as a pair of birds perched under a flower tree, the jade of white color with green markings, wood stand, ht. 7 in. $800-1,200

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1000. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, of elongated hu shape, covered to one side with high-relief carving of flower branches issuing from rockwork forming the base, a pair of pheasants resting on a branch to the other, the domed cover with further flower sprigs, the jade of semi-translucent white color, wood stand, ht. 4 3/8 in. $400-600 1001. Jade Carving, carved as an auspicious bird perched on rockwork (with broken pieces of flower branches), the stone of green color, wood stand, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300 1002. Jade Carving, carved as an auspicious bird perched on rockwork with its beak between two roses, the stone of bright green color, wood stand, ht. 4 1/2 in. $400-600 1003. Jade Boulder, China, carved in low and medium relief with a scholar contemplating in front of a waterfall in a mountainous landscape, the reverse side carved with a pine tree growing from a precipice, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, wood stand, 5 3/8 x 4 in. $1,000-1,500 1004. Jade Carving, China, of spinach green jade, finely carved as the standing figure of Guanyin holding a peony sprig in her right hand, with openwork aureole to the back, wood stand, ht. 9 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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1005. Jade Carving, China, of pale green jade, carved as figure of Guanyin seated on rockwork, with an aureole to the back, accompanied by a flying phoenix holding a strand of beads in its mouth, carved wood stand, ht. 6 1/4, lg. 4 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500

1006. Jade Bowl, China, of spinach green jade and Mughal-style carving, the gui-shaped bowl forming an open chrysanthemum flower with finely delineated concentric petals from top view, flanked by flower handles suspending jump rings, dia. 6 7/8, 10 (from handle to handle), ht. 1 7/8 in. $1,000-1,500

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1007. Jade Vase, China, of bianhu shape, the body carved in low relief with triangular blade panels of archaic dragons, flanked by dragon handles with jump rings, attached by interlocking chains to a jade carving of chilong biting on its tale, the neck of the vase and the phoenixsurmounted dome cover each surrounded by four lugs with small ring pendants, pedestal foot, the stone of pale lavender color with apple green and russet mottling, fitted wood stand carved with ruyi clouds, ht. 8 1/4 in. $1,200-1,500

1008. Jade Vase, the square hu-shaped vase elaborately covered with high-relief carving of prunus, peony, and magnolia branches, extending around the body and forming the backdrop to the pair of pheasants on the cover, with a cat looking upwards coveting at another bird on a suspended perch, the stone of celadon color with dark green areas, wood stand, ht. 8 in. $400-600

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1009. Jade Censer, China, Mughal-style, 19th century, thinly carved with foliage scrolls to the body supported on tripod curled acanthus leaf feet, flanked by hibiscus flower handles with ring pendants, the domed cover with openwork design of lotus scrolls surmounted by an intricately carved flower finial with small rings, the highly translucent stone of pale celadon color, ht. 4 7/8 in. $600-800

1014. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, of flattened hu shape, covered with high-relief carving with chilong and phoenix resting on rockwork forming the base to one side, dragon and chilong striding in clouds to the other, the short neck flanked by elephant-head lug suspending loose rings, the cover surmounted by a foo dog, the stone of bright green color with apple green markings, ht. 7 in. $800-1,200

1010. Jade Cup, China, 19th century, with a central band incised with a pair of dragons confronting a whorl, flanked by lugs with fine incising, the jade of translucent gray-white color, dia. 2 3/4, ht. 1 1/4 in. $300-500

1015. Jadeite Censer, China, 19th century, either side of the ovoid body carved with a taotie mask, flanked by dragon-head handles suspending loose rings, set on tripod cabriole feet, the cover with a foo dog, ht. 6 in. $400-600

1011. Jade Cup, China, 19th century, in the form of an archaic ritual drinking vessel yi, the exterior carved with a band of boss designs, the handle as a dragon biting the mouth-rim, the jade of celadon color with russet marking, lg. 4 3/4, ht. 1 1/2 in. $400-600

1012. Jade Cup, China, 19th century, carved in the form of an archaic ritual food vessel gui, embellished with bosses, the stone of translucent pale celadon color, wood stand, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 3 in. $250-350

1013. Jade Carving, China, carved cabbage with fine details of curved leaves and veins, the jade of translucent gray-white color with some emerald markings around the stem, lg. 6 in. $200-300

1016. Two Jade Table Screens, China, one with round top, the stone of bright green color with dark streaking, the other of ovoid shape, with overlay hardstone overlay design of peony branches issuing from rockwork, set on a yellow jade, carved wood stands, 4 7/8 x 3 1/2, 6 x 4 3/8 in. $400-600 1017. Jade Brush Holder, China, of cylindrical form, the sides carved in relief with Immortals at leisure in a mountainous retreat, with pine trees and bamboo issuing from rockwork, the stone of dark spinach green color, apocryphal Qianlong mark on the base, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 3 5/8 in. $400-600 1018. Jade Vase, China, carved as a phoenix perched next to lingzhi fungus, the stone of semi-translucent bright green color with opaque mottling, wood stand, ht. 6 1/4 in. $600-800

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1019. Malachite Carving, China, the flattened hu-shaped vase covered to one side with high-relief carving of cranes resting under an overarching pine tree, the cover decorated en suite, wood stand, ht. 3 3/4 in. $500-700

1020. Pair of Tiger-eye Incense Boxes, China, each carved as a quail, wood stand, lg. 3, ht. 2 in. $300-400

1021. Jade Carving, China, greenish stone with russet markings and dark inclusions, well carved with two pheasants perched on rocks, wood stand, ht. 4, lg. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1022. Jade Covered Vase, China, of archaic ritual drinking vessel zun shape, carved with a reserve of birds perched on flower branches on either side, the shoulder flanked by dragon handles suspending loose rings, cover set with Indian lotus knop, the jade of green color with white mottling, ht. 8 in. $200-300

1023. Three Jade Carvings, China, two hu vase, one with bulbous body and lotus bud finial to the lid, the other with tapering body and its cover surmounted by a foo dog; together with a small gu vase, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 7, 7, 4 3/8 in. $150-250

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1024. Jade Cylinder, China, of elongated octagonal shape, each side carved in standard script of poetic inscriptions, the jade of spinach green color, lg. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1026. Jade Figurine, China, depicting a man in the Han Dynasty style, the stone of spinach green color with dark inclusions, ht. 7 1/8 in. $100-150

1027. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, figure of a boy playing a flute and seated on the back of a water buffalo, the stone of dark celadon green color with russet markings, fitted hardwood stand, 6 1/4 x 5 in. $200-300

1028. Jade Carving, China, 18th century, pale green jade with russet markings, carving of an elephant, wood stand with archaic scroll feet, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 3/4 in. $600-800

1029. Jade Carving, China, pale celadon jade with russet markings, carving of two boys playing atop a caparisoned elephant, ht. 3 1/8, lg. 3 in. $700-900

1030. Jade Mountain, carved as horses resting in front of a mountain with cascades, and pine trees which extend to the reverse side, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. $200-300

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1031. Two Jade Carvings, one carved as a reclining foo dog, with bushed tail resting on its back; the other as standing figure of Zhong Kui, carrying a sword and warding off ghosts, the stone of semitranslucent pale celadon color with some opaque markings, lg. 3 1/4, 3 3/4 in. $100-150

1032. Jade Censer, China, first half of the 20th century, stone of opaque lavender-gray, animal-form finial and jump rings, ht. 6 1/2 in. $500-700

1033. Jade Animal, China, 18th century, white stone with areas of russet, pebble form carved as a lion and phoenix, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1034. Pair of Large Jade Vases, China, each of flattened baluster form, carved on either side in low relief with a pair of dragons contesting a pearl, flanked by dragon-head handles suspending loose rings, the cover surmounted by a finial carved as a crouching lion, further flanked by smaller handles and rings, with chained handle suspended from top of the wood frame, the pale celadon stone with areas of opaque mottling and white and spinach green markings, ht. 14 (vase), 18 1/2 (with cover), 35 1/2 in. (with stand and chain handle). $6,000-8,000

1035. Jade Mountain, China, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, carving of scholar and attendants among pavilions and pine trees, hardwood stand, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. $6,000-8,000

1036. Jade Rooster, China, white with apple green markings, carving of a rooster standing on rockwork, ht. 11 in. $200-300

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1037. Jade Foo Dog Carving, China, of celadon color, depicting a foo dog holding a brocade ball, with its head turned to the young foo dog clinging to its back, wood stand, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. Provenance: Collection of Melvin B. Nessel, Boston, Massachusetts. $200-400

1038. Jade Qilin, China, carved as the mythical animal Qilin, with dragon’s head, deer’s antler, fish scales, lion’s tail, and ox’s hooves, the animal shown carrying an ingot on its back while walking on waves, the stone of pale celadon color with lavender markings, wood stand, ht. 5, lg. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1039. Pair of Jade Figurines, China, carving of standing female figures, one holding a sweep in her hands, the other holding an opened scroll, the stone of emerald green color with russet markings, wood stand, ht. 7 1/2, 8 in. $500-700

1040. Jade Carving, reclining Qilin facing front, holding a lotus sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/8, ht. 2 in. $200-300

1041. Jade Carving, China, standing figure of a goddess scattering lotus blossoms from a flower basket, the stone of semi-translucent white color with apple green and spinach green markings, wood stand, ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500

1042. Jade Horse Group, China, of two recumbent horses in a line, the stone of semi-translucent white color with apple green markings, lg. 10 1/2 in. $300-400

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1043. Jade Vase, China, 20th century, of pale celadon color with apple green markings, carved in the shape of a flower and fruit tree, intertwining rockwork, wood stand, ht. 5 3/4 in. $300-500 1044. Jade Box, China, a pair of celadon jade plates carved as a box with cover, the cover carved with a central medallion of five bats encircling a shuangxi character, dia. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 1045. Celadon Jade Hanging Vase and Cover, China, the hu-form vase finely carved on either side of the rounded body with stylized leafy meanders, the neck flanked by loop handles with loose rings joined by chained handles with bat at the top end, for the suspension on the hardwood stand, the cover with carved finial, Qianlong four-character seal mark, ht. 5 1/4 in. $150-250 1046. Jade Vase, China, flattened cylindrical form with irregular rim, the sides well carved in high relief with a continuous landscape of mountains, pavilions, bamboo, pine trees, and lingzhi fungus, with a scholar-recluse on each side, one riding on a boat, the other crossing a bridge with a walking stick, the semi-translucent stone of pale celadon color with some white mottling, wood stand carved and pierced as pine and bamboo grown on rockwork, lg. 5 1/2, ht. 5 3/4 in. (8 1/4 in. with stand). N.B. The current lot can be a vase or a bitong. Similar items were offered at Christie’s New York as lot 329 in sale 2027, and Christie’s Hong Kong as lot 1524 in sale 2388. $12,000-15,000 1047. Jade Vase, China, in the archaic drinking vessel hu shape, with low relief carving of a central band of stylized taotie masks, in between two bands of leaf blade designs, the waisted neck flanked by scroll lugs, domed cover, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

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1048. Rosewood Box and Jade Cover, China, 19th century, each panel of the quatrefoil lobed box carved with a dragon, the jade cover of translucent pale green color, carved with a bat flying atop a peach offering, jade 5 x 4 1/4, box ht. 3 in. $300-500

1049. Opal Boulder, China, carved with an Immortal and attendant under a pine tree in a mountainous landscape setting, wood stand, ht. 4 1/4, lg. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

1050. Jade Vase, China, early 20th century, covered with intricately carved openwork design of squirrels jumping amidst grapevines with clusters of grapes vividly modeled, the cover decorated en suite, rockwork forming the base, the stone of pale lavender color with bright green markings, wood stand, ht. 6 in. $600-800

1051. Jade Boulder, China, carving of a scholar standing below a pine tree, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, ht. 4 3/4, lg. 3 in. $100-150

1052. Jade Tray, China, early 20th century, spinach green jade quatrefoil tray, with medium relief carving of two chilong contending a flaming pearl, 10 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1053. Jade Box, China, the stone of semi-translucent white color, the rectangular box and cover incised with key-fret borders along the rims, with a rooster standing next to a lingzhi branch on the cover, and the mark of “meng xuan” on the base, the incising filled with color, ht. 1 3/8, 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. $200-300

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1054. Jade Carving, China, depicting a fish, a small perforation in in the lower lip as the hole of the pendant, the stone of celadon color, lg. 4 1/8, wd. 2 in. $200-300

1057. Jade Carving, pale yellow color, carving of a bird perched on rockery; together with a turtle of pale green color, lg. 6, 2 1/2 in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $100-150

1055. Jade Carving, China, carving of two Buddhist monks seated behind a drum, one carrying an ingot, the other holding a lingzhi sprig, the stone of white color with russet markings, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 1056. Jade Group, China, 18th century, carving of a three geese riding in line on frothy waves, each holding a lotus pod in its mouth, fitted rosewood stand finely carved with wave patterns, echoing the motif of the bottom section of the jade group, the stone of yellow-white color, lg. 10, ht. 3 3/4 in. $8,000-10,000

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1058. White Jade Vase, China, 19h century, flattened hu shape, the waisted neck flanked by lingzhi-shaped lugs with ring pendants, recessed foot, the domed cover with a knop, the jade of semitranslucent white color with some opaque mottling, wood stand, ht. 4 in. $400-600 1059. Jade Carving, China, carved in the shape of an archaic ritual drinking vessel gong in the form of a bird, with flanges and leiwen design, supporting a covered vase on its back, the cover attached to the body by interlinking chains, the stone of semi-translucent white color, wood stand, ht. 4 in. $500-700

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1060. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a grasshopper resting atop a turnip, the stone of semi-translucent green-white color with apple green markings, carved wood stand, lg. 4 7/8, ht. 3 in. $600-800

1061. Jade Covered Jar, China, carved as a plum vase with openwork peach branches issuing from rockwork to one side, boys in various attitudes amidst the branches, two other boys embracing a peachshaped finial of the lid, the stone of gray-green color with russet markings, ht. 8 in. $700-900

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1062. Large Jade Vase, China, in the shape of a double gourd, either side carved with auspicious characters, xi (happiness) and ji (fortune) surrounded by foliage scrolls, the top gourd flanked by bat and ingot lugs in high relief, the cover surmounted by lingzhi fungus-shaped finial with two pendant rings, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, wood stand, ht. 11 1/8 in. $4,000-6,000 1063. Large Jade Vase, China, flattened hu form, the waisted neck flanked by twin dragon lugs and pendant rings, reserve carved in low relief of birds in flight above a lotus pond to either side, pedestal foot, dome cover surmounted by an oviform knop, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, wood stand, ht. 11 in. $4,000-6,000 1064. Jade Carving, China, carved in the shape of a mountain, with animals clinging to and chasing after An Ba Xian, including a horse, lion, foo dog, dragon, ram, and elephant, the stone of mottled spinach green color, wood stand, ht. 10, lg. 6 3/4 in. $250-350 1065. Jade Cong, China, carved in the form with a circular inner section and a square outer section, incised with leiwen on the exterior, the stone of spinach green color, wood stand, ht. 3 3/4 (4 7/8 with stand), dia. 5 in. $200-300 1066. Jade Group, China, carving of a flattened hu vase decorated on one side with bird and peony flowers, with a pair of butterflies amidst morning glories on the other side, the cover surmounted by a fullyblossomed peony, the stone of semi-translucent emerald green color with some russet and apple green markings; together with a miniature planter, wood stand in the shape of a scepter, ht. 6 1/4 (8 1/2 with cover), 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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1067. Jade Incense Box, China, carved as a quail, the stone of spinach green color with white, black, and celadon green inclusions, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 5 in. $150-250 1068. Jade Carving, China, carved as a reclining foo dog, the stone of emerald color with white mottling, lg. 3 in. $100-150 1069. Pair of Jade Horses, China, carving of two horses, the stone of deep celadon color with some white markings, wood stand, ht. 4 1/4 (5 1/2 in. with stand). $200-300 1070. Pair of Jade Birds, China, carving of two pheasants perched on tree stumps, the stone of gray-green color with some white inclusions, ht. 8 in. $200-300 1071. Jade Carving, pale green stone with russet markings, carved as two small monkeys clinging to a big monkey, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300 1072. Spinach Green Jade Elephants, Japan, finely carved as a pair of elephants facing each other, standing on a rectangular plinth fitted with sterling silver mounts, inscribed on the base with makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yamanaka 04636-48,â&#x20AC;? plinth 14 1/2 x 4 1/8, elephant 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $200-300

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1073. Jade Carving, China, the jade of emerald color with apple green and violet markings, carving of a pheasant perched on a tree trunk, with a smaller bird nearby, wood stand, box, ht. 6 in. $200-300 1074. Carnelian Agate Vase and Cover, China, of archaic hu shape, the stone of predominantly rich orange tone with semi-translucent areas of gray and opaque creamy-white, carved in high relief of prunus branch to one side, the upper shoulder flanked by dragon-head handles suspending loose rings, the cover surmounted by a foo dog, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500 1075. Jade Box, China, the spinach green jade box and cover with a surface layer of russet skin carved into An Ba Xian, the interior of double-gourd shape, lg. 4 3/4, ht. 1 3/4 in. $100-150 1076. Jade Carving, semi-translucent pale celadon color, finely carved as a tiny mouse crawling on top of pods on a leafy tendril, lg. 4 in. $300-500 1077. Jade Carving, white color with dark and milky white opaque markings, carved as chi dragons intertwined amidst lingzhi fungus branches, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 1078. Jade Mountain, carved with a scene of Immortals sailing beneath a peach tree to one side, the reverse side with a serene mountainous landscape, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, wood stand, 3 7/8 x 3 in. $100-150

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1079. Pair of Jade Bowls, each large bowl with a slightly flaring rim, the stone of semi-translucent spinach green color, dia. 7 7/8, ht. 3 1/4 in. $400-600 1080. Jade Boulder, China, carved with deep undercutting with a scene of scholar and attendant viewing from a high bridge beneath a pavilion and pine tree, the stone of spinach green color, wood stand; together with eight coins from Qing dynasty, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-400 1081. Jade Carving, China, of pale celadon color, carving of a pheasant perched on rockwork near a peach tree, ht. 5 1/2, lg. 3 in. $200-300 1082. Jade Vase, China, 20th century, of flattened cylindrical shape, with Daoist symbols of longevity and prosperity, a ram, crane, and child amidst â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Three Friends of Winterâ&#x20AC;? (pine, plum, and bamboo) issuing from rockwork, carved and pierced in high relief around the vase, the stone of white color with sporadic dark inclusions, ht. 7, lg. 6 1/2 in. $200-300 1083. Jade Mountain, carved in medium relief with a scholar and attendant in front of a pavilion to one side, a scholar crossing a bridge to the other, the stone of pale celadon color with dark green markings, wood stand, ht. 3 1/8, lg. 4 1/2 in. $150-250 1084. Jade Mountain, pale celadon color with russet markings, carving of Bodhidharma in meditation in a grotto, the reverse side carved in medium relief with a pine tree, wood stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

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1085. Jade Covered Vase, China, carved in high relief with peony branches to one side continuing to the lid, issuing from rockwork which forms the base of the vase, the stone of gray-white color with apple green markings, ht. 6 in. $200-300

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1090. Jade Carving, China, finely carved into a chilong crawling on a similarly shaped stone, the jade of semi-translucent white color with russet markings, 3 x 1 1/4 in. $200-300

1086. Jade Carving, pale green jade, carved and pierced as a pair of birds holding a leafy branch in their mouths, next to a snuff bottle, 3 x 1 1/2 in. $400-600

1091. Jade Garment Hook, China, 19th century, the arched form tapering towards the horse-head hook, the stone of light charcoal color with contrasting white areas modeled into the face of the horse and the intricate monkey and peach decoration, with a rounded knop on the underside, lg. 5 1/4 in. $3,200-3,400

1087. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a bat on top of two peaches on leafy stems, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings on the bottom, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 2 3/8 in. $500-700

1092. Jade Buckle, 19th century, dragon-head finial, surface with carved and pierced chi dragon, the jade of pale celadon color, lg. 3 1/2 in. $100-150

1088. Jade Mythical Animal, celadon jade with brown markings, modeled as a crouching bixie, with its long tail wrapped around its hindquarters, 2 x 1 1/4 in. $100-150

1093. Jade Box and Cover, China, rectangular, the stone of semitranslucent yellow color, with russet markings carved in high relief as two bats biting ruyi-shaped clouds on the cover, brocade box, ht. 1, lg. 2, wd. 1 1/2 in. $250-350

1089. Jade Box, China, 19th century, the box and cover carved in medium relief as a Chinese cabbage, the stone of white color, lg. 2 5/8 in. $150-250

1094. Jade Water Coupe, China, in the shape of a curled lotus leaf, carved on the exterior in high and medium relief of stems and leaves, and a crab clinging to the side, the stone of yellowish green color with some dark markings, dia. 3, ht. 1 1/8 in. $300-400

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1095. Two Jade Carvings, China, a snuff bottle carved in the shape of a dog, the jade of celadon color with russet and dark areas, coral stopper; together with a carved bird holding a floral sprig in the mouth, the stone of gray-white color with dark markings, wood stands, lg. 2, 2 3/4 in. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; $200-300

1096. Amber Foo Dog, China, finely carved as a small foo dog with ferocious expression clinging to the hindquarters of a larger one, its claws holding a brocade ball, the amber of rich golden orange color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1097. Soapstone Carving, flattened shape, carving of a makara, 2 5/8 x 2 in. $200-300

1098. Jade Brush Pot, China, Qianlong period (1736-1795), raised on tripod ruyi-shaped feet, the cylindrical body finely carved with an Immortal and attendant traveling in a mountainous landscape, the stone of translucent pale celadon color, ht. 4, dia. 2 in. $1,500-2,500

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1099. Jade Horse, China, 18th century, carving of a recumbent horse with its head turned towards its back and four legs tucked in, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 4 in. $400-600

1102. Jade Vase, China, late 19th/early 20th century, stone of an apple green with lavender-gray, tan, and forest green markings, carving of pine tree and cranes, ht. 11 in. $3,000-5,000

1100. Jade Carving, of a reclining horse turned back gazing at its youngling, the stone of gray-white color with dark markings, lg. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1103. Jade Censer, China, early 20th century, stone of a white color with large areas of bright green and olive green markings, animal-form feet, dragon jump rings and finial, ht. 8 in. $800-1,200

1101. Jade Censer, China, early 20th century, olive green stone with russet markings, animal-form finial and jump rings, ht. 7 in. $800-1,200

1104. Jade Carving, China, standing figure of Guanyin holding a rose water bottle, accompanied by attendant, the stone of pale gray color, ht. 4 3/8 in. $100-150

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1105. Jade Box, China, rectangular shape, the cover carved and pierced with two boys in play, fitted with brass mounts, chased with floral patterns, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

1108. Jade Carving, of a carp riding on waves, with finely accentuated details, pale celadon jade with russet markings, wood stand, lg. 4 5/8, ht. 4 in. $400-600

1106. Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Luohan in dhyanasana posture, serene expression and slender torso, the stone of celadon color with some opaque mottling, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

1109. Pair of Jade Ink Screens, China, 19th century, spinach green jade plaques, carved on one side in relief with a rustic landscape of cottages among mountains and rivers, the reverse side incised with a female Immortal and characters â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zhu shou tuâ&#x20AC;? (scene of celebrating longevity), one wood stand, 2 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. $800-1,200

1107. Jade Foo Dogs Group, carving of a foo dog playing with a cub, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

1110. Set of Three Jade Plaques, 18th/19th century, in the form of ruyi scepter, the jade of a pale greenish white color, thinly carved, with relief decoration of the immortal at Po Shan, 5 1/2, 5, and 3 in., respectively. $800-1,200

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1111. Large Jade Plaque, 18th century, in the form of a ruyi scepter, the jade of a white color, thinly carved, decorated with a relief of a central shuangxi character surmounted by a tasseled stone and surrounded by a canopy, a catfish, a vase, and a hibiscus flower, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. $500-700

1114. Jade Plaque, 18th/19th century, in the form of a ruyi scepter, the stone of a yellow white color, thinly carved with relief decoration of a canopied shou character with a flower, catfish, and a vase, 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. $400-600

1112. Jade Plaque, 18th/19th century, in the form of a ruyi scepter, pale green with russet marking, relief decoration of a pair of cranes in a landscape, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in., (chips). $400-600

1115. Jade Boulder, pale celadon stone, carving of two Immortals, one playing zither under a pine tree, the other listening attentively, 5 x 4 in. $200-300

1113. Jade Plaque, 19th century, in the form of a ruyi scepter, celadon green stone with a russet marking, surface carved with gourd plants, 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. $300-500

1116. Jade Boulder, China, deep undercutting of scholars in pavilions and under pine trees, celadon green jade with russet marking, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. $250-350

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1123. Celadon Jade Ram Group, San Yang Kai Tai, China, the ram carved with its young laying on its side, all holding in the mouth ribbons attached to a celestial ball, on a carved and pierced hardwood stand, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 4 1/4 in. $400-600

1124. Carnelian Agate Vase and Cover, China, of flattened hu shape, carved in high relief of rose branches issuing from rockwork to one side, continuing onto the cover, wood stand, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

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1117. Jadeite Box and Cover, China, the cover carved with scrolls emanating from a lotus blossom, Qianlong carved mark on the base, the stone of pale emerald color with apple green and russet markings, 1 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. $200-300

1118. Jade Carving, China, carved as Buddha in dhyanasana posture, holding a bo in the palms of both hands, the stone of celadon color with some areas of russet streaking, ht. 5 in. $200-300

1119. Jade Carving, semi-translucent white jade, carved as lotus pond scene with flower, curled leaf, pod, and openwork rock, lg. 4 7/8, ht. 2 7/8 in. $200-300

1120. Jade Vase, China, carved in imitation of the shape and texture of a bamboo basket, with chained handles, the stone of pale and dark green color with some dark mottling, wood stand, ht. 4 in. (5 5/8 in. with stand). $150-250

1121. Jade Peach Coupe, China, 18th century, carved as a peach on a leafy branch, with five bats, white jade with russet markings, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200

1122. Jade Cup, China, 18th century, finely carved in the shape of a magnolia flower, the openwork leafy branches meandering around the bottom and one side, forming the base and the handle, the jade of translucent yellow green color, polished to a soft luster, lg. 5, ht. 3 in. illustrated p. 162 $800-1,200

1125. Pair of Incense Cylinders, China, each pierced and carved in low relief of leafy tendrils, the stone of mottled spinach green color, surmounted by a hardwood cover with flattened knop and pierced cartouches, wood stand, ht. 7 3/4 in. (8 3/4 in. with cover). $300-500

1126. Jade Table Screen, China, spinach green jade plaque, carving of nine dragons in swirling clouds contending flaming pearls, carved and fitted rosewood stand, 8 1/2 x 5 1/4, overall ht. 11 3/8 in. $300-400

1127. Jade Censer, China, the compressed globular body flanked by dragon-head handles suspending loose rings and set on tripod lionmask and paw cabriole feet, the lid surmounted by a coiled dragon finial circulated by three small lugs and loose rings, the stone of yellow green color, ht. 5 5/8 in. $300-500

1128. Jade Carving, China, 18th century, pale celadon color, carving of a reclining child holding a ruyi, with shuangxi on his undergarment, 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. illustrated p. 162 $600-800

1129. Jade Pot and Cover, China, 18th/19th century, carved in the shape of a lotus pod, entwined with lotus flowers and leaves, the stone of half white and half celadon green, crabs crawling on the pod of russet color, leaves, the boy climbing over the spout, and the frog finial on the cover of emerald green, carved rosewood stand, custom wood box, lg. 6, ht. 2 1/2 in. (3 1/2 in. with cover). illustrated p. 162 $800-1,000

1130. Gilt-bronze Ruyi Scepter with Jade Plaques, China, the arched body embellished with the Eight Buddhist Treasures on the front and with finely chased designs of lotus scrolls on a pearl ground on the back, the top end inset with cloud-shaped jade plaque of celadon color, the evenly-hued stone polished to a soft luster, further inset with turquoise, amber, lapis lazuli, soapstone, and other semiprecious stones in a spring scene of a prunus flower tree and rockwork, the bottom end of the scepter with a smaller jade plaque shaped into a lingzhi fungus, decorated in a similar fashion with lingzhi trees, attached with tassels via an endless knot, lg. 18 1/2, jade plaques 3 3/4 x 3 1/4, 3 x 2 in. $12,000-15,000

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1131. Wood Scepter, China, inlaid with three carved Peking glass plaques, depicting Immortals and attendants, pine tree and cranes, and deer under a pine tree, lg. 21 in. $200-300

1136. Three Jade Carvings, stone of pale green color, depicting two cats at play, a phoenix plaque, and a brooch carved as a boy set with white brass mounts, lg. 1 1/2, 2 1/8, 3 in. $200-300

1132. Jade Inlaid Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, with three carved pale celadon jade plaques, lg. 20 1/4 in. $400-600

1137. Tortoiseshell Bracelet, China, consisted of seven oval sections, each one finely carved into a scene with Immortals engaging in various activities, tea drinking, riding in a landscape, crossing a river, appreciating antiques, playing chess, conversing, and receiving offerings, lg. 7 in. $200-300

1133. Jade Inset Ruyi Scepter, China, each end of the arched body and the middle section inset with a jade plaque, carved and pierced as wild geese amidst leafy scrolls, the jade of pale celadon color, (scepter) lg. 19 1/2, (jades) 3 x 3 3/4, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2, 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1134. Tourmaline Rosary, China, 19th century, twenty beads, two purple, the others yellowish-green, attached with a pendant consisting of a small plaque of two bats holding a Shuangxi medallion, two eggplantshaped drops, and clusters of tiny pearls, lg. 12 in. $1,200-1,500

1135. Jade Bracelet, China, yellow jade with white inclusions, the outer surface carved with a kui dragon on either side, dia. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

1138. Jade Pendant, semi-translucent emerald green and white stone, carving of a pair of recumbent foo dogs atop a pile of cash coins, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

1139. Jade Pendant, emerald green stone, carving of a peach encircled by bats and cash coins, with one side inscribed the Chinese character fu (happiness), lg. 1 1/2 in. $300-500

1140. Jade Pendant, semi-translucent emerald green with bright green markings, finely carved as a mythical animal riding on a peach, with bat attached to the corner, lg. 1 1/2 in. $300-500

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1141. Jade Pendant, semi-translucent bright green stone, carving of a squirrel and a bat around an eggplant, lg. 1 1/2 in. $300-500

1144. Pair of Jade Bracelets, China, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon with aubergine and bright green markings, dia. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1142. Jade Pendant, emerald green stone, carving of a double gourd with a flower sprig to on side, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

1145. Jade Bracelet, China, 20th century, stone of emerald color with apple green markings, inner dia. 2 1/2, thickness 1/2 in. $200-300

1143. Jade Pendant, highly translucent emerald green stone with minor areas of dark markings, carving of a mouse crawling on a fruit sprig, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

1146. Jade Glass Box and Three Pieces of Jewelry, China, the rectangular glass box mounted with incised white brass borders, with translucent pale green jade plaque on the cover, carved and pierced as leaves; a bracelet inset with turquoise and another one with aventurine, a green jade pendant carved into a makara, 2 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/2, lg. 6 3/4, 7 1/4, 1 7/8 in. $200-300

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1147. Jade Bowl, China, 19th century, of archaic ritual vessel gui form in profile and with an oval shape from top view, Mughal-style carving, thinly carved into multiple layers of chrysanthemum petals emanating from the center, flanked by floret loop handles, suspending jump rings, the stone of translucent gray-green color, 7 1/2 x 4 1/4, ht. 1 7/8 in. $800-1,200 1148. Jade Seal, of flattened rectangular shape, carved in medium relief with standing figure of Budai holding a fly-whisk to one side, poetic inscription and a rustic landscape scene to the other, the stone of gray-white color with apricot inclusions, 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300 1149. Jade Seal, of flattened square form, incised with characters on each side, surmounted by a coiling dragon, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, ht. 2 1/2, 3 in. (square). $1,000-1,500

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1150. Jade Seal, China, the finial carved as a crouching foo dog, the stone of pale green color, highly polished, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1151. Jade Seal, of flattened square shape, surmounted by addorsing dragons, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with areas of opaque and russet markings, seal uncarved, ht. 2 1/8, 2 1/4 in. (base). $200-300

1152. Jade Seal, China, of rectangular form surmounted by a vividly carved turtle, the stone of translucent celadon green color, inscription reads, bai xue dong jian (winter sword in the snow), ht. 2 5/8, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

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1155. Peking Glass Water Pot, China, the compressed globular body with cameo design of stylized shou (longevity) character alternating with double bats, ht. 2 1/8 in. $50-75

1156. Pair of Peking Glass Bowls, China, with everted mouth-rim, each bowl with overlay green glass design of mandarin ducks in lotus pond, dia. 6, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-400

1157. Glass Censer, China, the tripod censer flanked by dragon-head handles suspending loose rings, the cover surmounted by a crouching foo dog, the glass of pale lavender color, ht. 4 5/8 in. $200-300 1153. Pair of Peking Glass Vases, China, of ruby color, each globular vase carved around the body in medium relief with men carrying a plum vase, note tablet, and sword, amongst mountains in clouds, rockwork, and a pine tree, Qianlong four-character mark engraved in the base, ht. 5, dia. approx. 5 in. Provenance: Lot 21, sale 7508, Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York. $700-900

1154. Yellow Peking Glass Bowl, China, the footed deep bowl made of mustard yellow glass, ht. 3, dia. 6 in. $300-500

1158. Pair of Amethyst Glass Cups, China, wine cups, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 2 in. $100-150

1159. Large Rose Quartz Carving, China, carved as two birds in a lotus pond, wood stand, lg. 7 1/2, ht. 5 3/4 in. $400-600

1160. Rose Quartz Coupe, China, the shallow coupe surrounded by highrelief carving of prunus branches, ht. 1 1/4, lg. approx. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

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1161. Rock Crystal Carving, China, 19th century, of a flattened covered jar flanked by elephant lugs holding jump rings, further flanked by attendants in a lotus pond, with toad and bat, the lid decorated en suite, wood stand, ht. 8 1/4, lg. 8 in. $400-600

1162. Rock Crystal Carving, China, finely shaped into two dragon fish leaping towards a multi-ranged mountain, concave base, lg. 7 3/8, ht. 9 5/8 in. $1,200-1,400

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1163. Agate Vase, China, 18th century, carved in the shape of a tree trunk surrounded by morning glories, lingzhi, and pomegranate branches, the stone of white, ochre, and ruby colors; together with a finely carved and green-tinted ivory and hardwood stand, custom wood box, ht. 4, lg. of stand 4 5/8 in. $800-1,000

1164. Rock Crystal Carving, China, 19th century, carving of a goddess, accompanied by a water buffalo guided by a boy on its back, supporting a round object, wood stand, lg. 8 1/2, ht. 8 1/4 in. $600-800

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1173. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as a goddess, 3 1/2 in. $300-500 1174. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as two court ladies, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 1175. Large Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as pheasants on prunus branches, lg. 6 1/4 in. $500-700 1176. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as squirrels and birds on prunus branches, 3 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. $300-500 1164

1165. Rock Crystal Carving, China, of a standing rooster with exaggerated tail, wood stand, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300 1166. Rock Crystal Carving, China, of a caparisoned elephant with tusk tossed up, ht. 4 3/8 in. $200-300 1167. Two Rock Crystal Carvings, China, of seated Budai, ht. approx. 2 3/4, 2 1/4 in. $200-300 1168. Rock Crystal Brush Rest, China, carved as a five-crested mountain with incised wave patterns to the lower section, lg. 3 1/4, ht. 2 3/4 in. $100-150 1169. Rock Crystal Sphere, China, the sphere set on a bronze stand supported by tripod dragon-mask feet with key-fret borders, dia. approx. 2 1/4 in. $150-250 1170. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as prunus branches growing from a planter, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500 1171. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as a goddess, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 1172. Large Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as phoenix and other birds on prunus branches, 7 x 3 3/4 in. $500-700

1177. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as pheasants perched on prunus branches, lg. 4 1/4 in. $300-500 1178. Small Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as a goddess holding a scepter, with tall hairpiece in the form of ruyi clouds, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 1179. Large Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as the standing figure of Shou Lao with two flower branches issuing from his back, lg. 7 3/8 in. $500-700 1180. Large Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as the standing figure of a goddess leaning against a floral branch while playing a pipa, lg. 6 in. $500-700 1181. Large Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as a goddess standing atop and leaning against a floral branch, lg. 5 in. $500-700 1182. Large Coral Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as birds perched on prunus branches, lg. 6 3/4 in. $500-700 1183. Coral Beads, China, double-strand beaded necklace. $200-300 1184. Coral Beads, China, small quadruple-strand beaded necklace. $200-300 1185. Coral Carving, China, late 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure of a goddess riding on waves while holding a ruyi scepter, lg. 5 in., (loss). $200-300

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1186. Coral Carving, China, carving of three goddesses and a phoenix, wood stand carved in high relief with clouds, ht. 9 in. (11 in. with stand). $250-350 1187. Coral Carving, China, finely carved as Guanyin riding with one foot on a foo dog and the other on the tip of a flowing ribbon, with a dancing phoenix bringing a strand of beads to adorn her hairdo, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500 1188. Agate Vase, China, carved with taotie masks to either side, between upright petal lappets above the foot and a band of pointed leaves around the neck, with a pair of tiger-head handles suspending loose rings, cover surmounted by a lion finial, the stone of translucent gray color, ht. 7 in. $200-300 1189. Pair of Jade and Hardstone Trees, China, early 20th century, flower branches with coral, aubergine, orange, and green hardstone blooms and leaves mounted in a celadon jade planter, wood stands, ht. approx. 12 in. $300-500 1190. Hardstone Vase and Cover, China, the stone of deep aubergine color, the vase and cover wrapped with birds perching on peach braches and rockwork carved in high relief on one side, with rose flowers carved in similar fashion attached to the other side of the body, ht. 4 3/4 in. (6 3/4 in. with cover). $300-500 1191. Hardstone Covered Vase, China, of Zun shape, supported on pedestal foot, each side of the body carved with a taotie mask, with fluted neck and two jump rings suspending from chilong handles, the cover with further fluting design, two fledges and a finial, ht. 5 3/8, (7 3/4 in. with cover). $200-300 1192. Hardstone Table Screen, China, six rectangular panels mounted in a wood frame, further surmounted by an intricately carved and fitted rosewood stand, each panel carved with a female Immortal holding an attribute and accompanied by an auspicious animal, the back carved extensively with texts, 6 x 3 1/2 (each panel), overall lg. 22, ht. 14 1/2 in. $250-350 1193. Lapis Lazuli Jar, China, surrounded by high-relief carving of dragons leafing amidst lotus blossoms borne on crashing waves, the cover surmounted by a writhing dragon, wood stand, ht. 2 3/4, dia. approx. 3 1/2 in. $200-300 1194. Lapis Lazuli Carving, China, carved as Bodhisattva holding a lotus branch, standing on a lotus base, with lotus leaf, pod, and blossoms to each side, wood stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

1195. Carved Fluorite Budai with Wood Altar, China, ht. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

1196. Fluorite Vase, China, of archaic ritual bronze vessel fangzun shape, flanked by foo dog mask lugs, each side with relief carving of flower branches, the cover surmounted by a phoenix holding a peony sprig in its mouth, wood stand, ht. 17 3/4 in. $200-300

1197. Fluorite Carving, China, depicting a group of three foo dogs, the larger one watching two younglings contending a ball, fitted wood stand, ht. 4 1/4, lg. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1198. Pair of Fluorite Carvings, China, one of pale celadon green color in the form of a censer with cover, the other an emerald green bottle vase with cover, wood stands, mounted as lamps, ht. 6 1/4, 10 1/4 in. (20 1/2, 23 1/2 in. with stand and mounting). $250-350

1199. Pair of Bowenite Bowls, China, each of quatrefoil shape, carved around the exterior with lotus scrolls, elephant mask in high relief on either side, suspending loose rings, stone of celadon color with white inclusions, supported by four feet, 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 3 in. $400-600

1200. Bowenite Censer, China, set on tripod feet, the ovoid body flanked by bovine-mask handles suspending jump rings, the dome cover surmounted by a reclining foo dog, fitted wood stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

1201. Pair of Bowenite Bowls, China, each deep bowl with slightly tapering side and flaring rim, the stone of semi-translucent spinach green color with opaque white and dark mottling, dia. 4, ht. 1 7/8 in. $100-150

1202. Bowenite Carving, China, carved as a recumbent foo dog, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 7 3/4, ht. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

1203. Four Carvings, China, a pair of ferocious dark bowenite foo dogs seated on the their hindquarters, a red soapstone qilin, and a light brown soapstone qilin with its head turned to the back, ht. 5, 4 7/8, 3 in. $150-250

1204. Two Bowenite Carvings, China, a censer set on a stepped pedestal, carved on either side with taotie designs, flanked by dragon handles suspending loose rings; a two-section pagoda, with coiled dragon on the top, ht. 9 3/4, 16 3/4 in. $200-300

1205. Four Bowenite Carvings, China, carvings of a bird perched on a peony tree, a standing lady holding peach offerings, and a pair of foo dogs, ht. 7 1/2, 9, 2 1/2 in. $100-150

1206. Bowenite Jade Vase and Cover, China, finely carved on either side with stylized taotie masks, the neck with a pair of lugs carved as birds in high relief, suspending a pair of loose ring pendants, with further small scrolls flanking the lower side of the body, the cover surmounted by a carved quail, wood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. (7 3/4 in. with cover). Provenance: Collection of Melvin B. Nessel, Boston, Massachusetts. $400-600

1207. Three Bowenite Carvings, China, two covered hu vases, the stone of pale celadon color; together with a carved figure of female Immortal standing on rockwork, with a lotus sprig in her hand, dark celadon stone, ht. 7 3/8, 7 1/4, 7 in. $100-150

1208. Bowenite Carving, China, carved as a dragon fish coiling back and biting its tail, the stone of light olive green and dark spinach green color, lg. 4 1/4 in. $300-400

1209. Three Soapstone Carvings, China, a pair of rectangular plaques, each carved in high relief of chrysanthemum growing from a planter, set on a window sill, the stone of dark brown color; and a square light ochre colored plaque carved with a female Immortal with attendant, set in a gilt-lacquered frame, 5 x 4, 4 1/8 in. square. $200-300

1210. Soapstone Guanyin, China, carved as seated figure of Guanyin carrying a basket in her right hand and holding a scroll in her left hand, her robe incised with cloud patterns, wood stand, ht. 5 3/4 in. $100-150

1211. Soapstone Carving, China, figure of Shou Lao carrying a lingzhi sprig in his right hand and a peach in his left, standing on a pedestal, mounted as lamp, ht. 14 in. (27 in. with the mounting). $200-300

1212. Two Soapstone Carvings, China, seated figure of Shou Lao holding a peach in his right hand, a vase carved with openwork chrysanthemum branches and rockwork stand, ht. 5, 7 in. $200-250

1213. Soapstone Carving, China, of female figure kneeling on the ground while holding a lotus branch, her robe finely incised with flower and cloud patterns, with a foo dog clinging to her right knee, wood stand, ht. 3 1/2 in. (5 in. with stand). $200-300

1214. Soapstone Vase Lamp, China, finely carved in high relief of two Immortals with an attendant, one of them Shou Lao, in a rustic landscape with birds and peony blossoms, two-part stand, one cast with bird and flower designs, the other of stepped form, vase ht. 12 1/2, 19 3/4 (with stands), 36 in. (with lamp). $200-300 1215. Soapstone Figure, China, of a Daoist immortal carrying a peach branch on his shoulder, his robe engraved with ruyi clouds, peaches, and Shou characters, all symbols of longevity, ht. 15 in. $150-250 1216. Soapstone Figure, China, 19th century, carving of a female figure holding a peony spray, carved and pierced soapstone of pale ivory color with dark inclusions, wood stand, ht. 13 in. (15 3/4 in. with stand). $200-300 1217. Soapstone Carving, China, 20th century, of Daoist immortals and attendants at leisure among mountainous landscape, wood stand and brocade box, ht. 8 in. $200-300 1218. Soapstone Carving, China, 20th century, of seated Luohan holding a bo in his left hand, with foo dog clinging to his left knee, robe decorated with floral and geometrical patterns, brocade box, ht. 6 in. $200-300 1219. Soapstone Censer, China, the gui-shaped body flanked by extending handles in a reticulated design, supported by tripod cabriole feet, the dome cover surmounted by high-relief foo dog group, integral stand carved with a band of dragons, ht. 10 1/8 in. $100-150 1220. Soapstone Box, China, rectangular shape, the cover and sides carved with cartouches of pheasants and phoenixes flying amongst peony branches, reserved on incised wave pattern ground, the stone of red color with marbled markings, 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. $100-150 1221. Soapstone Carving, China, seated figure of an official, holding a whisk in his right hand, carrying a sword on the back, integral rectangular stand, ht. 6 1/8, 7 1/4 in. with stand. $100-150 1222. Soapstone Carving, China, carving of a Daoist Immortal holding a bamboo fan, teasing a foo dog next to him, with integral stand, ht. 13 in. $200-300 1223. Carnelian Carving, China, of two birds perched on high branches, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

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1224. Carnelian Carving, China, carved as a bird in profile perched on rockwork, with flower branches on its back, the stone of pale gray color with red-orange markings, ht. 5 1/8 in. $200-300

1225. White Agate Animal, China, carving of the mythical animal qilin, white agate carved with fine details of scales and manes, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 2 1/4 in. $100-150

1226. Agate Censer, China, supported on tripod feet and flanked by foo dog mask lugs suspending loose rings, the domed cover surmounted by a foo dog, wood stand, ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

1227. Small Agate Teapot, China, the body and the dome cover decorated with vertical fluting, the stone of transparent buff color, ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

1228. Agate Vase, China, of archaistic drinking vessel hu-form, the vase carved on either side with a taotie mask below a band of hanging leaf motifs around the neck, flanked by cloud-scroll handles suspending loose rings, the cover with a foo dog finial, the stone of grayish-white color, ht. 6 1/4 in. (10 in. with cover). $300-500

1229. Carnelian Agate Flattened Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, carved using the contrasting semi-translucent orange and gray-white stone, with prunus branches in high relief to one side and a prunus sprig on the cover, wood stand, ht. 4 1/2, (5 1/2 in. with stand). $200-300 1230. Agate Vase, China, carved as a flattened hu-vase set on a pedestal foot, surrounded by carvings of magnolia branches issuing from rockwork, with a bird perched on top about to dash down, the domed cover attached with more flowers, the stone of greenishyellow color with magnolia petals accentuated by the reddish-orange streaks, wood stand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300 1230A. Small Agate Censer, China, the ovoid body set on three curling legs, beast masks around the shoulder, dome cover with elaborate finial, ht. 4 1/2 in. $100-150 1231. Huanghuali Cabinet, China, late Ming/early Qing dynasty (17th/18th century), fitted with white brass mounts, with shelves and drawers inside, 80 1/2 x 42 5/8 x 24 1/4 in. $20,000-30,000 1232. Rosewood Table, China, 18th century, surface carved and pierced with stylized floral scrolling and thunder meanders, lg. 60, wd. 24, ht. 30 in. $1,000-1,500

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1233. Southern Officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat Armchair, China, 18th century, huanghuali chair with white brass mounted feet, ht. 21 1/4 (45 3/4 with back), lg. 22, wd. 17 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

1234. Pair of Southern Officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat Chairs, China, 19th century, hongmu, ht. 20 1/4 (41 3/4 with back), lg. 20 1/2, wd. 16 1/2, and ht. 20 1/2 (42 1/2 with back), lg. 20 1/4, wd. 17 in., respectively. $600-800

1235. Rosewood Two-Part Cabinet, China, 19th century, of two sections, the lower section with carved borders of interlocking ruyi heads, ht. 76, lg. 38, dp. 14 1/2 in. $400-600

1236. Pair of Hongmu Display Cupboards, China, 18th century, the top section of one shelf with three open sides, each cupboard fitted with numerous smaller drawers and cupboards, finely pierced with geometric diapers and carved with coiled archaic scrolls, fitted with delicately chased white brass mounts, the pulls of the drawers in the form of twin fish, the wood bearing a mellow patina, light tube set inside the top shelf, ht. 55, lg. 35 1/2, dp. 13 3/4 in. Provenance: Ex Sprink & Son Limited; Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $1,500-3,000

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1237. Chinese Export Gilt-lacquer Chest on Stand, 19th century, rectangular with front doors opening to reveal shelving space and drawers, designed on the raised panels to the front with figures amongst pagodas and landscape, reserved on flower-and-bird ground, further encircled by dragon borders, the sides decorated with similar landscape themes, all in gilt against black lacquered ground, set on a stand with shaped apron and cabriole legs with feet in the shape of lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paws clasping a ball, brass handles to each side (one missing), lg. 38 3/4, dp. 21 3/4, ht. 52 in. (76 in. with stand). $800-1,200

1238. Blue and White Moon Flask, China, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), the flattened round body heavily potted and finely painted in underglaze blue simulating â&#x20AC;&#x153;heaping and pilingâ&#x20AC;? effect with a myriad stylized flowers borne on leafy meanders, between a band of wave patterns around the mouth-rim and above the foot, the neck flanked by blue glazed lugs in the shape of archaic chi dragons, ht. 14 3/8, dia. 10 1/4 in. $8,000-10,000

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1239. Blue and White Hu Vase, China, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), the round body painted in underglaze blue simulating â&#x20AC;&#x153;heaping and pilingâ&#x20AC;? effect with two bands of stylized flowers borne on leafy scrolls separated by double bowstring lines, set between bands of plantain leaves and wave patterns, the shoulder flanked by blue glazed lugs in the shape of elephant heads suspending fixed rings, ht. 12 3/8 in. $6,000-8,000

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1240. Blue and White Porcelain Kendi, China, 17th century, painted around the slightly ribbed body in underglaze blue of plantain trees and fruit sprays, the bulbous spout on the shoulder also ribbed, with a band of scroll and dot decoration around the shoulder, ht. 8 in. $300-500

1246. Pair of Blue and White Bowls, China, the exterior painted with a garden scene of children in play, the interior with a central medallion of rock and wave patterns, Jiajing six-character apocryphal mark on the base, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 3 in. $250-300

1241. Porcelain Jar, China, 19th century, barrel shape, decorated with a band of boss designs around the upper and lower section, flanked by beast masks suspending fixed rings, covered by soft celadon glaze, carved wood stand, ht. 6 3/8 in. $300-400

1247. Blue and White Charger, China, 20th century, the central medallion painted in underglaze blue of figures in leisure amongst pavilions and mountainous landscape, encircled by a band of cartouches with floral sprays set against a brocade ground, the exterior painted with bamboo leaves, dia. 16 1/4 in. $100-150

1242. Celadon Vase, China, 19th century, of hu form, the bulbous body decorated with carved design of a winged mythical animal in a medallion on either side, between a band of upright chrysanthemum lappets around the foot and scrolls below the mouth, flanked by lugs in the shape of the head of a beaked creature, covered with pale celadon glaze, ht. 6 5/8 in. $200-300

1243. Blue and White Flask, China, each side painting in underglaze blue with a roundel of a pair of dragons contesting a flaming pearl, amongst floral borders, foo dog set on the dome cover, ht. 10 in. $150-200

1244. Blue and White Jardinière, China, painted in underglaze blue with a pair of scaly dragons striding amidst peony scrolls, apocryphal Kangxi four-character mark on the base, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

1245. Pair of Blue and White Bowls, China, each painted with a man in winter robe, standing under a pine tree teasing a monkey in a distance with a fruit, Guangxu six-character mark on the base, dia. 5 1/8, ht. 2 1/4 in. $250-300

1248. Pair of Blue and White Plates, China, probably late Ming, the central medallions painted with scenes of wild geese in lotus pond, and birds in flight amidst flower trees and rockworks, the everted wide rims are decorated with lappets of peaches alternating with precious objects, ht. 2, dia. 14 1/4 in. $300-500

1249. Blue and White Brush Pot, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the bitong of cylindrical shape, decorated around the exterior in underglaze blue with a famous prose Ode to the Sound of Autumn written by Ou Yangxiu (1007-1072) in year 1059, together with an iron red seal, the base with a wide unglazed ring encircling a small recessed center, ht. 6 1/4, dia. 8 in. $300-500

1250. Blue and White Vase, China, finely painted around the bulbous exterior with fruit branches, including pomegranate, Buddha’s hand citron, persimmon, and peach, with simulated “heaping and piling” effect, below bands of upright leaf-tips, key-fret border, and ruyi-head lappets above the shoulder, and above lappet and foliage scrolls around the foot, carved wood stand, ht. 8 1/4 in. $250-350

1253. Blue and White Vase and Cover, China, of baluster form, decorated with cartouche on either side of scholar with attendants in a garden scene, reserved on flower and bird ground, all between a band of prunus florets around the base and brocade patterns with cartouches above the shoulder, the cover surmounted by a foo dog finial, apocryphal Xuande four-character mark on the base, ht. 12 1/2, (15 in. with cover). $200-300

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1254. Eight Ceramic Items, China, four blue and white wares, a washer, a bowl painted with two striding dragons on the exterior, a baluster vase with foo dog lugs and molded chilong designs, a brush pot with two panels of bird perching on peony branches, with Kangxi fourcharacter mark on the bottom; a famille rose cup with gilt mouth-rim and painted with auspicious characters; a pink enameled bowl with stylized lotus, upside-down bats, and shou characters; a lobed pearshaped stoneware vase; a large red and black glazed bowl with dragon and phoenix striding amongst clouds, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 2 1/2; ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 1/2; ht. 12; ht. 10, dia. 4; ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 1/2; ht. 2, dia. 1/2; ht. 9; ht. 5, dia. 11 3/4 in. $200-300

1255. Blue and White Planter, China, 19th century, well-potted body, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with various antique objects, between a band of upright lappets above the foot and ruyi-head designs around the rim, a small circular hole in the base, dia. 9 1/8, ht. 6 1/8 in. $200-300

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1256. Blue and White Censer, China, 17th/18th century, painted with qilin in a cartouche on either side of the censer, reserved on a scale ground, the underglaze blue smudged during firing, dia. 8, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

1257. Three Porcelain Pieces, China, a blue and white bottle vase decorated with phoenixes and clouds, a bowl and cover painted in enamels with stylized lotus flowers and auspicious symbols, and a blue and white double-gourd vase with morning glories borne on leafy scrolls, ht. 8 1/2, 4 1/4, 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1258. Blue and White Jar, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), painted around the exterior with a scene of figures engaging in various musical activities, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300 1251. Blue and White Bottle Vase, China, decorated in underglaze blue with stylized lotus flowers born or leafy meander, below ruyi collar band around the neck, apocryphal Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 7 7/8 in. $500-700

1252. Blue and White Pilgrim Flask, China, medallion on each side with two dragons contesting a peony spray, the sides decorated with stylized lotus scrolls continuing to the neck, flanked by dragon lugs, ht. 10 in. $100-150

1259. Two Porcelain Jars and Covers, China, an ovoid jar painted in famille rose palette with dragon boat celebration scene on one side, and parade and temple on the other, the flat cover decorated en suite; another jar painted in underglaze purple-blue with a man on boat and two men conversing on a cliff, ht. 8 3/4, 9 1/2 in. $200-300

1260. Blue and White Jar, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), painted with cartouches of antique objects, reserved on a prunus and ice-crackled ground, ht. 8 5/8 in. $200-300

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1261. Blue and White Jar, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), painted in underglaze blue with an overall decoration of ruyi heads encasing lotus blossoms, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

1262. Blue and White Ginger Jar, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), with three reserved panels of a variety of antique objects on a prunus and ice-crackled ground, ht. 8 1/8 in. $200-300

1263. Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, finely painted in underglaze blue to one side of birds perching and in flight among peony branches issuing from rockwork, the dish-shaped mouth-rim decorated with scroll patterns, ht. 13 3/4 in. $150-250

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1266. Large Blue and White Bowl, China, Wanli period (1573-1620), Zhangzhou ware from Binh Thuan shipwreck (c. 1608), the deep bowl decorated in the interior with a central medallion of beribboned lanterns encircled by four mirror-shaped cartouches of chrysanthemum, prunus, and lanterns in the cavetto, all on a checkered ground, the broad everted mouth-rim with peony, prunus sprigs, and bamboo amongst rockwork, the exterior with lotus designs painted in freehand style, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 12 in. N.B. In the late 1990s, a large ship was discovered offshore of Binh Thuan province in the South Vietnam. The ship contained ceramic wares made in the Zhangzhou area of China in the late 16th/early 17th century. Characteristics of Zhangzhou pieces, such as kiln grits adhering to the base, the heavy potted bodies, and the use of various shades of blue and freehand painting style full of spontaneity and vivacity, can be seen on the current bowl. A similar bowl was offered in Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melbourne, Australia, March 1-3, 2004, sale 1047, lot 13. $300-500

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1264. Blue and White Teapot, China, of angular hexagonal shape, the exterior painted in underglaze purplish-blue with lions playing with brocade balls in various attitudes amongst clouds, below a shoulder section with similar designs of clouds, the spout decorated with an elongated shou character and a pair of bats, the plate-shaped cover in a lighter shade of blue, metal handle, ht. 6 5/8 in. $100-150

1265. Three Blue and White Vases, China, one quatrefoil lobed vase painted with reserve of a landscape alternating with lotus blossoms on the side; a bottle vase decorated with roundels of phoenix, bat, and dragon; and a vase with peony and rockwork design, ht. 8 1/2, 6 1/2, 6 7/8 in. $250-350

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1267. Blue and White Censer, China, cylindrical shape, painted in underglaze gray-blue with antique objects, supported on tripod feet, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 4 in. $500-700 1268. Blue and White Vase, China, of Yen-Yen form, painted in sapphire blue with prunus, bamboo, and chrysanthemum growing from rockwork, ht. 12 in. $200-300 1269. Blue and White Censer, China, 19th century, painted around the cylindrical body in underglaze gray-blue with lotus meander, wood stand, dia. 7 3/4, ht. 7 1/8 in. $100-150 1270. Large Blue and White Censer, China, painted in underglaze cobalt blue with two confronting dragons striding amidst clouds, between crashing wave patterning above the foot and ruyi collars below the rim, dia. 15, ht. 12 7/8 in. $250-350 1271. Blue and White Jar, China, 19th century, painted in underglaze blue of two military figures alternating with writings, “Chang Ming Fu Kui” (Longevity and Wealth) mark on the base, ht. 7 in. $200-300 1272. Blue and White Dragon Cup, China, the exterior of the deep sides painted in underglaze blue with writhing dragons leaping from crashing waves into ruyi clouds, the interior with a dragon roundel, Jiajing mark to the recessed base, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300 1273. Blue and White Garden Seat, China, 19th century, the exterior well painted with a serene scene of scholars in a rustic landscape with mountains, river, and pavilions, some conversing on the ground, some taking a leisure walk, others crossing bridges, a pair of cash coin openwork to either side, with drum boss borders, ht. 17 3/4, dia. 12 in. $500-700

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1274. Blue and White Stem Bowl, China, Republican period, the interior of the shallow bowl painted in sapphire blue with beribboned “An Baxian” circulating a shou roundel, band of ruyi collar lappets around the rim, the exterior covered with pale olive green glaze, apocryphal Yongzheng mark to the recessed base, dia. 8 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in. $400-600 1275. Pair of Blue and White Stem Plates, China, late 19th century, the plate with shallow round sides rising from a short stem, the interior painted in underglaze blue with stylized lotus scrolls, simulating “heaping and piling” effect, the exterior decorated with a band of ruyi collar and tassels, Qianlong six-character seal mark in a line along the foot rim, dia. 6, ht. 2 5/8 in. $600-800 1276. Blue and White Vase, China, of columnar shape with slightly everted rim, painted in underglaze blue with a children and maids playing in the garden, Kangxi four-character mark to the base, ht. 12 in. $200-300 1277. Blue and White Vase, China, the exterior of the yuhuchun vase finely painted in underglaze blue with a dignitary traveling on horseback in a landscape setting, accompanied by rams, bulls, and deer, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300 1278. Blue and White Bowl, China, with slightly flaring rim, the exterior painted with a panel of a traveling boat in a landscape to one side, and poem inscribed to the other, dia. 4 3/4, 2 1/4 in. $200-300 1279. Blue and White Brush Pot, China, 19th century, of cylindrical shape, painted with scholars and antique objects, a garden rock to the other side, base unglazed, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 6 in. $200-300 1280. Pair of Blue and White Vases, China, the bulbous body and beaker neck painted in underglaze blue with a lady watching two men in the garden from the antic window, the neck flanked by ruyi-shaped lugs, mark to the base, ht. 6 in. $200-300

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1281. Blue and White Teapot, China, painted in underglaze blue with dragon to one side and a phoenix to the other, mark to the base, ht. 3 7/8 in. $200-300

1282. Blue and White Tea Caddy, China, the columnar body painted in underglaze blue with dragons in various attitudes chasing flaming pearls, the cover with cloud patterns, ht. 5 5/8 in. $100-150 1283. Blue and White Tea Caddy, China, of hexagonal shape, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with dragons leaping amidst flaming clouds, raised on six ruyi-shaped feet, brass mounts around the edges, ht. 7 1/4 in. $100-150 1284. Blue and White Tea Caddy, China, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, brass mounts around the edges, “Jin Tang Fu Ji” mark to the base, ht. 6 3/8 in. $100-150 1285. Blue and White Teapot, China, painted in underglaze blue with a rustic landscape scene, the cover surmounted by a peach-sprig finial, brass mounts around the rims, “Yong Tang Fu Ji” mark to the base, ht. approx. 4 1/2 in. $100-150 1286. Pair of Blue and White Jars, China, decorated in underglaze blue with dragon roundels, the dome cover surmounted by a finial in the shape of a peach sprig (missing one cover), ht. 3 1/8 in. $100-150

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1287. Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, of yuhuchun shape, the exterior finely painted in underglaze blue with auspicious fruit sprigs including pomegranate, peach, and lychee, between key-fret and collar lappet bands about the neck and double-fish lappets above the foot, Qianlong six-character apocryphal mark on the base, ht. 9 1/8 in. $600-800

1288. Blue and White Jar, China, 18th century, painted around the bulbous body with a pair of phoenix flying amongst peonies and peaches borne on leafy scrolls, the neck encircled by a band of ruyi-heads in underglaze blue, ht. 13 1/4 in. $300-500

1289. Large Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with phoenix amongst peony blossoms, ruyi collar around the shoulder, below the beaker-shaped neck, ht. 19 5/8 in. $200-300

1290. Blue and White Guan Jar, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century, the heavily potted body boldly painted in cobalt blue with three fourclawed dragons striding above crashing waves, between a band of lotus flowers under the neck and rock and water design above the foot, base unglazed, ht. 11 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

1291. Blue and White Beaker Vase, China, Kangxi period (1662-1723), finely painted in various shades of blue with a scholar traveling in a landscape and encountering a fisherman, with mountains, waterfall, and expansive water surface as backdrop, incised pattern borders, foot unglazed, ht. 9 3/4 in. $800-1,200

1292. Triple Gourd Vase, China, painted in underglaze blue with a phoenix amidst peony blossoms and foliage meander, reserved on a creamy white ground with a network of fine brown crackles, interior glazed similarly, ht. 23 in. $300-500 1293. Blue and White Dish, China, painted as two scaly dragons contending a flaming pearl amongst clouds, the exterior with four bats, Xianfeng six-character mark on the base, custom brocade box, dia. 7 1/4, ht. 1 3/8 in. $200-300 1294. Blue and White Jar, China, 20th century, late Ming style, the bulbous body separated by double bow strings into three sections, the midsection painted in the “windswept” style with scenes of officials traveling on horseback flanked by attendants in a landscape, above a band of plantain leaves and below another of peony sprays alternating in profile and viewed from above, all below narrow bands of wave and key-fret design, ht. 14 1/4 in. $200-300 1295. Blue and White Beaker Vase, China, 19th century, the central bulbous section painted with pavilion and lake scene, above a pedestal foot decorated with fruits from different seasons including pomegranate, persimmon, and Buddha’s Hand citron, the flaring neck painted with upright leaf lappets, ht. 12 1/2 in. $300-500 1296. Blue and White Dragon Bowl, China, the exterior painted in iron red of scaly dragons emerging from crashing waves in underglaze blue, dragon roundel to the interior, mark to the base, dia. 7 1/4, ht. 3 in. $300-500 1297. Pair of Blue and White Bowls, China, 19th century, each bowl painted in underglaze blue with stylized lotus scrolling, interspersed with An Baxian in polychrome enamel, dia. 6 1/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300 1298. Blue and White Bowl, China, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with rocks in crashing waves, rising sun and ribbon-like clouds in iron red, the central medallion to the interior decorated en suite, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 6 1/4, ht. 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1299. Iron red Vase, China, of baluster form surmounted by a bowl-shaped mouth, painted in iron red with dragon and fish leaping above crashing waves, phoenix and shou-character roundels around the neck, further flanked by gilt foo-dog mask lugs, Guangxu mark to the base, ht. 17 1/4 in. $200-300 1300. Dragon Stem Bowl, China, painted in iron red enamel with a scaly dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl and a phoenix chasing a ruyi cloud, below a border of bats alternating with wan symbols, a band of crashing waves in green enamel around the base, and a coiling dragon medallion in the interior, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 4 7/8 in. $200-300

1301. Blue and Red Enameled Plate, China, 19th century, the interior painted in underglaze iron red enamel of five catfish swimming in various attitudes among flowers in iron red and waves in underglaze blue, the exterior of similar decoration, base glazed with underglaze blue double circle, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 13 7/8 in. $200-300

1302. Famille Verte Charger, China, Kangxi style, 19th century, with warrior scene, dia. 15 3/4 in. $200-250

1303. Porcelain Dish, China, 19th century, leaf shaped rose mandarin design of the Immortals, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1304. Famille Verte Plate, China, Kangxi style, 19th century, the interior finely painted with a scene from The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, depicting Lu Bu shooting an arrow at Gate Yuan in order to prevent the imminent military combat between general Ji Ling and Liu Bei, the exterior painted with three butterflies, dia. 10 5/8, ht. 2 in. $200-300 1305. Blue and White Beaker-Shaped Stand, China, painted with stylized lotus and peony scrolls in underglaze blue simulating “heaping and piling” effect, all within brocade borders, ht. 15 1/8 in. $200-300 1306. Blue and White Vase, China, the elongated body painted with the Three Friends of Winter (bamboo, pine, and prunus) issuing from an open rockwork, ht. 18 in. $200-300 1307. Blue and White Square Vase, China, each side depicting a recluse and attendant in a landscape setting, the beaker-shaped neck with a band of plantain leaf tips, ht. 15 7/8 in. $200-300 1308. Blue and White Jar, China, the bulbous body raised on a pedestal foot, painted in underglaze blue with elegant ladies and children in a garden scene, prunus sprig border around the neck (no cover), ht. 13 1/8 in. $200-300 1309. Blue and White Covered Jar, China, in the shape of Jiangjun guan (general’s jar), the exterior painted in underglaze blue with dragon roundels, against a carved in reverse ground of lotus scrolls, the dome cover decorated en suite surmounted by a peach-shaped finial, ht. approx. 20 1/2 in. $200-300 1310. Blue and White Vase, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), Yen Yen form with a design of prunus on an ice-crackled ground in sapphire blue, ht. 15 in. $200-300

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1311. Blue and White Rouleau Vase, China, finely painted in underglaze blue to one side with a cartouche of men catching fish in a reed pond, the other side with a variety of antique objects, ht. 9 7/8 in. $200-300 1312. Blue and White Square Vase, China, of archaic ritual bronze vessel zun shape, decorated with mountain and water scene to the front and back facets and poetic inscriptions to the sides, flanked by tubular lugs, “Kangxi Xinhai Zhonghe Tang Zhi” mark to the base, ht. 14 1/2 in. $200-300 1313. Blue and White Jar and Cover, China, 19th century, the ovoid body with a pair of dragons traveling amidst foliage scrolls, contending a peony blossom, below collar lappet border, ht. 13 1/4 in. $300-500 1314. Blue and White Dice Bowl, China, of Xuande-style, the well potted bowl with thick rounded sides, the exterior painted in rich cobalt blue with areas of “heaping and piling,” with two sinewy dragons traveling clouds, all between wave border around the mouth-rim and upright lappets above the foot, mark to the interior, dia. 15 7/8, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

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1315. Group of Eight Porcelain Items, China, a blue and white hexagonal teapot, a magenta enameled lotus teapot, a blue enameled lotus longevity bowl and cover, a wucai bowl and cover painted with Immortals, a blue and white lobed bowl with bagua designs, a blue and white dragon and phoenix bowl, a shallow bowl with flaring sides, an iron red hexagonal bowl, ht. 7 3/4, 3 1/4, dia. 7 3/4, 5, 7, 5, 6 1/2, 8 1/4 x 5 in., respectively. $200-300 1316. Six Porcelain Wares, China, three small dragon plates with overglaze iron red and underglaze blue decoration, a blue and white dragon plate, a phoenix seal paste box, and a bird and flower gu vase, dia. approx. 5 5/8 (each), 6 3/8, 2 3/4, ht. 10 in. $100-150 1317. Five Blue and White Wares, China, a pair of cylindrical pheasant and peony vases, an ovoid vase depicting landscape and pavilion, and a pair of covered vases painted with dragon striding amidst floral scrolls, ht. 8, 8 3/8, 6 1/2 in. $100-150 1318. Pair of Porcelain Vases, China, painted in iron red and gilt with Shou Lao and attendants in a celestial scene, the reverse side with inscriptions, ht. 10 5/8 in. $200-300

1319. Blue and White Jar and Cover, China, decorated with plum blossoms on an underglaze blue ground, wood stand with reticulated cash coin sign in the center, ht. 9 7/8 in. $100-150

1320. Six Blue and White Cups and Saucers, China, each petal-rimmed cup and saucer painted in underglaze blue with pairs of boys holding a jardinière in a garden scene, mark to the base, dia. 3 1/8, 5 in. $200-300

1321. Blue and White Teacup, China, including cup, cover, and stand, each painted in underglaze blue with foo dogs playing with brocade balls, ht. 3 in. $50-75

1322. Blue and White Ginger Jar, China, the exterior painted with a landscape scene, ht. 6 1/4 in. $100-150

1323. Blue and White Vase, China, of hu shape, the exterior decorated with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy meanders in underglaze blue, covered by transparent glaze with a network of dark crackles, a pair of small elephant-head lugs, ht. 9 in. $100-150

1324. Blue and White Jar and Cover, China, decorated with plum blossoms on an ice-crackled ground, apocryphal Kangxi sixcharacter mark on the base, stand, ht. 5 7/8 in. $150-200

1325. Blue and White Wine Cup, China, the exterior of the deep cup painted in dark underglaze blue with dragons striding amidst flaming clouds, “Fu Gui Chang Chun” mark to the base, dia. 3 3/8, ht. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

1326. Blue and White Pot, China, the body in the shape of a peach, painted in underglaze blue with a garden scene of Shou Lao and other Immortals, pedestal foot, ht. 5 3/4 in. $100-150

1327. Two Blue and White Bowls, China, each shallow with everted rim, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with dragons in various attitudes chasing flaming pearls on one bowl, and cavorting foo dogs on the other, brass mounted rims, dia. 7 5/8, 7 1/8 in. $100-150

1328. Blue and White Bowl, China, the exterior of the petal-rimmed lobed bowl painted in underglaze blue with a tranquil scene of mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, brass-mounted rim, dia. 9 1/4 in. $100-150

1329. Blue and White Bowl, China, of compressed ovoid shape with a slightly flaring neck, painted in underglaze blue with a pair of scaly dragons contending a flaming pearl amongst clouds, dia. 7 5/8, ht. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1330. Yellow Dragon Square Bowl, China, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1507-1567), each side of the square bowl painted with a sinuous dragon rising above crashing waves in underglaze blue burnt black, the interior rim with a band of floral scroll, covered with egg-yolk-colored glaze overall, ht. 4, 7 1/2 in. (square). $1,500-2,000

1331. Yellow Enameled Eggshell Bowl, China, the exterior decorated with stylized lotus scrolls below a band of ruyi-head collar around the rim, the interior with bats suspending endless knot alternating with shou roundels, all reserved on a lemon yellow ground, dia. 5, ht. 2 in. $200-300

1332. Yellow Enameled Globular Vase, China, 20th century, the round body incised with a central band of boys in play, between a band of lotus scrolls above the base and the upright leaf tips around the neck, the exterior covered with light yellow glaze, ht. 9 1/2 in. $100-150

1333. Pair of Yellow Enameled Bowls, China, Republic period, the exterior to each deep bowl painted with roundels of festive lanterns and antique objects, reserved against a lemon yellow ground with double gourd vines, Daoguang mark to the base, dia. 7 1/2, ht. 4 in. $300-500

1334. Yellow Vase, China, of double-gourd shape, the exterior covered with lemon yellow glaze, ht. 6 7/8 in. $400-600

1335. Yellow Molded Vase, China, of archaic ritual drinking vessel zun shape, with a cartouche on either side with relief design of an Immortal in the company of auspicious animals, reserved on molded ground of ruyi-head clouds, flanked by archaic dragon handles, covered with egg-yolk-colored glaze, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

1336. Yellow Enameled Jar, Japan, painted with a pair of pheasants amongst magnolia, prunus, and tree and herbaceous peony branches, reserved on a lemon yellow enameled ground, intricately carved and pierced wood dome cover and stand, ht. 12 3/4 in. $100-150 1337. Blanc-de-Chine Reticulated Cup, China, Ming Dynasty, the slightly rounded body decorated with flowers against a diaper ground in openwork, covered overall with fine milk-white glaze, base with openwork in the shape of a coin, wood stand, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 2 3/4 in. Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

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1338. Famille Verte Eggshell Cup, China, 18th century, depicted continuously around the exterior in red, yellow, green, and blue enamel with foo dogs leaping in high spirit, the center of the interior with a gilt foo dog outlined in red, underglaze blue mark on the base, wood stand, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 2 3/8 in.

1341. Small Pink Enameled Bowl, China, Yongzheng four-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735), with shallow rounded side covered on the exterior with an opaque enamel of magenta color in contrast to the white interior, base, and the slightly everted mouth-rim, wood stand, ht. 2, dia. 3 5/8 in.

Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

1339. Dragon Water Pot, China, 19th century, the rounded body painted in underglaze blue with two four-clawed scaly dragons, one striding amidst flames and clouds, the other emerging from crashing waves, covered with transparent glaze suffused with wide golden-brownstained crackles, apocryphal Xuande four-character mark on the bottom, wood stand, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 2 3/4 in.

1342. Moon White Bottle Vase, China, 18th century, the rounded body carved with chrysanthemum branches on one side, and insects in flight on the other, with carved double bow strings around the shoulder, covered overall with moon white glaze except for the foot ring, with carved wood stand, ht. 6 in. Provenance: Ex Freemyer Collection 1930s.

Provenance: Ex Freemyer Collection 1930s. $300-500

1340. Blanc-de-Chine Water Coupe, China, 18th century, the shallow soft paste circular body finely incised with a frieze of standing water pattern in between two registers of classic strolls, covered overall with cream-white glaze, ht. 3/4, dia. 2 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $200-300

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1343. Famille Verte Vase, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the turnipshaped vase well painted in famille verte palette with insects amongst camellia, herbaceous peony, and chrysanthemum growing around pierced blue rock, all between a band of underglaze blue scroll design around the neck and double lines above the bottom, the foot ring and neck unglazed, domed wood cover, ht. 5 7/8 in. (6 1/4 in. with cover). Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

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1344. Famille Verte Double-Gourd Vase, China, 18th century, the heavily potted body in the double-gourd shape decorated with stylized chrysanthemum flowers in red, blue, yellow and aubergine on leafy scrolls in a famille verte palette, foot ring unglazed, carved wood stand, ht. 7 1/8 in.

1347. Famille Verte Pear-shaped Vase, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the yuhuchun vase painted in famille verte palette with insects and butterflies amidst chrysanthemums and herbaceous peonies growing around rockwork, foot ring unglazed, carved rosewood stand, ht. 4 5/8 in.

Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $400-600

Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

1345. Blanc-de-Chine Wine Pot and Cover, China, 19th century, the cylindrical body covered inside and out with transparent glaze suffused with a network of small crackles, except for the mouth-rim and the foot ring, molded around the body with two chilong crawling across a molded line, one positioned upside down with its curled body cleverly forming the handle, the other climbing towards the shoulder with its opening jaw forming the spout, a tiny chilong coiling on top of the cover, forming the finial, apocryphal Chenghua fourcharacter mark carved on the base, ht. 4 3/4 in. (5 3/8 in. with cover). Provenance: Ralph M. Chait, 1929.

1348. Blanc-de-Chine Beaker-shaped Vase Gu, China, 18th century, the gu-shaped body finely incised with two friezes of leaf tips above and below the three molded rings around the waist, all below a band of incised ruyi-heads around the rim, covered with milk-white glaze that continues over the mouth-rim, the base and the bottom of the foot left unglazed, with carved wood stand, ht. 5 in. Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

$400-600 1346. Ruby Enamel Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, painted with overglaze ruby-color enamel of a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl among clouds, all between crashing wave pattern above the base and double lines around the mouth-rim, apocryphal Yongzheng four-character mark in underglaze blue on the base, carved wood stand, ht. 7 in. Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

1349. Famille Verte Plate, China, 18th century, the interior of the shallow plate finely painted with pomegranates and melons in su sancai palette of yellow, aubergine, and two shades of green with black contour lines, the exterior decorated in the similar palette with Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand citron and peaches borne on leafy branches, apocryphal Xuande six-character mark in underglaze blue on the base, ht. 1 1/4 , dia. 6 3/8 in. Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

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1350. Blanc-de-Chine Beaker-shaped Vase Gu, China, 19th century, the Gu-shaped body incised with two friezes of leaf tips above and below a molded band with incised key-fret design around the waist, covered with white glaze suffused with some crackles, foot ring unglazed, with carved wood stand, ht. 4 5/8 in. Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500 1351. Famille Rose Meiping, China, Qianlong six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1736-1795), the vase decorated on the exterior with two bats amidst stylized lotus borne on elaborate scrolling foliage, and smaller blossom and peaches emerging from leafy tendrils, all between ruyi-head lappet shoulder in yellow enamel and underglaze blue scroll patterns around the rim, and a band of upright leaf tip and petal designs above the base, the mark on celadon-glazed base, carved rosewood stand and ivory cover, ht. 5 in. (5 5/8 in. with cover). Provenance: Ex Ralph M. Chait; Ex Freemyer Collection since 1920s/1930s. $300-500

1352. Brush Pot, China, of cylindrical shape, painted in iron red with Zhong Kui vanquishing a ghost to one side, dia. 2 3/8, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1353. Famille Verte Brush Pot, China, of cylindrical shape, painted with Cai Shen (God of Wealth) with attendants, dia. 2 1/2, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

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1354. Famille Verte Brush Pot, China, cylindrical shape, painted with an Immortal accompanied by a recumbent ram in a pastoral landscape, Daoguang six-character iron red mark to the base, dia. 2 3/8, ht. 4 5/8 in. $200-300 1355. Three Brush Pots, China, of cylindrical form, painted with overglaze polychrome enamel of a lady and a foo dog, two ladies in a garden scene, and a lady watching two boys wrestling, respectively, Tongzhi four-character iron red mark to the base, ht. 4 1/4, 5, 4 5/8 in. $400-600 1356. Two Brush Pots, China, one cylindrical, painted with a ferocious tiger climbing down Mount Yue, the other quatrefoil shape, decorated with cartouches of praying mantis on flower branches reserved on a floral scroll turquoise ground, ht. 5 5/8, 3 1/8 in. $100-150 1357. Blue Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical shape with molded decoration of a sinuous dragon pursuing a flame pearl among clouds, reserved on a blue glazed ground, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wang Bingrongâ&#x20AC;? mark on the base, dia. 3 1/4, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300 1358. Famille Rose Brush Pot, China, Jiaqing six-character iron red mark and of the period (1796-1820), of cylindrical form, finely painted with a scholar interrupted from study by his attendant who is pointing to him the first signs of spring in the pastoral landscape, dia. 2 5/8, ht. 4 7/8 in. Provenance: Lot 1115 in Beijing Hanhai, December 2002 auction of Chinese writing materials. $5,000-7,000

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1359. Scholar’s Rock, Meng Zhao (b. 1967), brown stoneware, unglazed, wood firing, ht. 16 in. N.B. The Chinese appreciation of rare rocks can be traced back as early as the Tang dynasty (618-907), during which the four criteria to judge the aesthetic qualities of rocks had emerged: thinness (shou), openness (tou), perforations (lou), and wrinkling (zhou). In the Song dynasty (960-1279), the literati class started to collect certain kinds of rocks and placed them on their studio’s desk as a way to introduce nature to the interior. In Ming dynasty (1368-1644), wooden stands were used for the display of scholar’s rocks, which indicated that the literati viewed these tokens of natural world in the same light as collectable antique items. Meng Zhao studied in the Ceramic Department of the National Academy of Fine Art, Hang Zhou, China, from 1988-1992. He came to the United States in 2002 hoping to expand the definition of contemporary ceramic art by incorporating the traditional art forms and sensibilities, experimenting with the full capacity of the material, and challenging the categorization of artwork, in his case, sculpture versus ceramic art. The various forms and textures of scholar’s rocks are determined by the interplay of earth, water, air, fire, and time. To Zhao, the process of making a sculptural ceramic rock is a combination of mimicking the natural force of water (modeling the clay) and creating controlled accident (glazing and firing). Anyone who has observed Zhao working is amazed by his dexterous way of creating the indentations, winding holes, and overlays in shaping the clay. Sometimes, he uses a sponge with water as to “put himself in the position of lake water eating away the stone.” Zhao once said, “I am very fond of the concept of water in Taoism. In the ‘Dao De Jing,’ Laozi regarded water as the supreme good, because it gives life to all things in nature and is happy to stay in a low place…To me, following the natural course without much struggle is the ideal status of being.” The art of making a rock requires a calculated balance between spontaneity and precision. In his 2009 stoneware work Xianglongshi, in order to recreate the auspicious dragon rock in Song Huizong’s (r. 1101-1125) handscroll painting, Zhao studied the reproduction image of the rock carefully while giving it a threedimensional form. Other times, he simply follows the feeling of his hands, imaging water or incense running through from the top to the bottom. His other scholar’s objects, such as the celadon brush rest pieces resembling waves, Buddha’s hand citron, roots, stalagmites, islands, etc., are created in the similar fashion. In Zhao’s work, the demarcation between perception and preconception is often blurred. The scholar’s rock is a popular motif for several contemporary Chinese artists. For example, Zhan Wang (b. 1960) uses stainless steel to make sculptural rocks. Often exhibited as public art, his rocks carries an immaculate and reflective surface which simultaneously mirrors the images of the floating clouds as well as the urban landscape and its dwellers, therefore acting as the artist’s commentary on modern culture. Liu Dan’s (b. 1953) painstakingly conceived ink paintings of scholar’s rocks intend to reveal the complex compositional structure on a two-dimensional surface. Zeng Xiaojun (b. 1954), on the other hand, is more interested in showing his rock objects in an isolated atrophied form, implying the loss of meaning in an age of disintegration of the old culture. Compared with these artists, Meng Zhao’s work is significant in the sense that he chooses a challenging material when refashioning a cultural object that usually takes hundreds or even thousands of years to form. With ceramics, the success rate drops with an increase in the size and the complexity of construction. Different clays, various ways of firing (electricity/gas kiln versus wood firing), firing temperature, positioning of other objects in the kiln, and glaze versus non-glaze, can all contribute to the final effect of the work. “Firing is the biggest challenge,” Zhao said, “It is full of surprises.” $5,000-7,000

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1360. Porcelain Brush Rest, Meng Zhao (b. 1967), in the shape of Buddha’s hand citron, covered with celadon glaze, signed and dated on the base by the artist, wood stand, lg. approx. 5, ht. 3 in. $800-1,200 1361. Porcelain Brush Rest, Meng Zhao (b. 1967), finely shaped into a ruyi scepter with intricately modeled ends, covered overall with celadon glaze, signed and dated on the base by the artist, wood stand, lg. approx. 7 1/2, ht. 2 5/8 in. $800-1,200 1362. Scholar’s Rock, Meng Zhao (b. 1967), white stoneware, blue glaze, ht. 14 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 1363. Famille Rose Brush Pot, China, painted with a winter hunting scene, below a key-fret border under the rim, dia. 6, ht. 3 1/2 in. $100-150 1364. Small Famille Rose Teapot, China, painted with legendary figures in Chinese history, accompanied with inscriptions, the finial of the cover shaped into a gilt peach, ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150 1365. Famille Rose Lantern, China, the thinly-potted round body finely painted with three reserves of bird and flower scenes, on a ground with a multitude of flowers in different enamel colors, the stand decorated with an Immortal and attendant, ht. 7 1/2 (lantern), 12 1/4 in. (with stand). $200-300

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1366. Famille Rose Plate, China, decorated with a scene of Lin Daiyu, the female protagonist of the “Dream of Red Chamber,” playing zither, with accompanying poetic inscriptions, iron red mark on the base, dia. 7 3/8 in. $100-150

1367. Pair of Porcelain Plates, China, central medallion with incised green and aubergine dragons, reserved against an egg-yolk-colored glazed ground, cranes and clouds in green enamel circling the exterior, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 5 1/8 in. $200-300

1368. Pair of Porcelain Cups, China, Xuantong six-character underglaze mark and of the same period (1908-1917), each with flaring sides and flat foot, painted in polychrome enamel with a pair of quails with peony flowers and rockworks, dia. 3 1/4 in. $500-700

1369. Porcelain Water Coupe, China, the compressed globular body painted in green enamel of two dragons chasing flaming pearls, reserved on a lemon yellow ground, underglaze blue “Yu Tang Jia Qi” mark within double circles on the base, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 2 in. $400-600

1370. Pair of Famille Rose Bowls, China, each finely painted with three cartouches of peony sprigs on a lemon yellow ground, all reserved on a red enameled ground, Tongzhi six-character underglaze blue mark on the base, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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1371. Enamel Bowl, China, the exterior decorated with three iron rededged medallions enclosing two children in play, all reserved on a ground with interlocking geometric patterns in overglaze blue, apocryphal Qianlong four-character mark on the base, ht. 2, dia. 4 1/2 in. $100-150

1372. Blue and White Vase, China, the bulbous body with underglaze blue decoration of dragon and phoenix striding among clouds, further cloud patterns on the neck, with Yongzheng six-character mark on the base, ht. 13 1/2 in. $200-300

1373. Blue and White Bowl, China, painted in underglaze purple-blue with boys playing in a garden setting, endless knot mark to the base, dia. 4 5/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1374. Large Porcelain Plate, China, decorated with stylized lotus blossoms borne on leafy tendrils reserved on a black enameled ground, dia. 14 3/8 in. $100-150

1374A. Celadon Vase, China, the exterior of the heavily-potted vase decorated with carved design of flowers, all in olive green glaze with a network of fine crackles, the unglazed foot ring burnt to orange during firing, ht. 10 3/4 in. $200-300

1375. Large Famille Noire Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, the exterior well painted with birds perching on plum blossom and magnolia trees, the relief-decorated designs in overglaze enamel of white, green, and red posing striking visual effect in contrast with the black ground, ht. 17 3/4 in. $300-500

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1376. Celadon Charger, China, of lobed mouth-rim, the interior decorated with a medallion molded with foliate designs, encircled by a band of leafy scrolls carved in a freehand style in the ribbed cavetto, all under an olive green glaze, wood stand, dia. 13 1/8 in. $300-500 1377. Pair of Porcelain Plaque Stands, China, 19th century (plaque), the top of each inset with a rectangular porcelain plaque, with a quatrefoil cartouche depicting landscape scene in famille verte palette, reserved on a lemon yellow ground with floral sprays, ht. 26, 21 1/4 x 15 in. $600-800 1378. Pair of Blue and White Saucer Dishes, China, each painted with partial view of a gnarled pine tree to the interior, four bats on the exterior, Guangxu mark to the base, dia. 6 in. $200-300 1379. Blue and White Dragon Plate, China, painted with a ferocious dragon chasing a flaming pearl to the interior, Kangxi six-character mark to the recessed area in the base, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-300 1380. Small Covered Box, China, of quatrefoil shape, the compressed body decorated with a cartouche on each side of a landscape scene, reserved on a sea-green glazed ground, gilt borders, ht. approx. 2 1/4 in. $200-300 1381. Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, one painted with boys in play, the other with female figures in a landscape, each flanked by blueglazed foo dog lugs suspending fixed rings, ht. 7 7/8 in. $200-300 1382. Porcelain Bowl, China, 20th century, orange ground decorated with peony flowers on mustard-colored reserved with foliate borders, Guangxu mark on the base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

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1383. Pair of Cups with Stands and Saucers, China, the exterior of each cup decorated in overglaze enamels of the Eight Buddhist Treasures, two tied together into a beribboned pair, the cup stand, and the saucer dish which can be inverted and used as a cover, decorated en suite, Qianlong four-character iron red mark on the base of the saucer, ht. 4 in. $200-300

1384. Pair of Polychrome Enameled Cups, China, Republican period, each finely painted with Immortals riding on waves with a crane, the interior with three bats in iron red, Yongzheng apocryphal mark to the base, dia. 3, ht. 1 5/8 in. $600-800

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1387A. Famille Rose Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, finely painted with various antique objects with a myriad flowers and plants including lotus, hibiscus, chrysanthemum, Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand citron, and plantain leaves, the waisted neck flanked by sprig lugs, ht. 9 7/8 in., (repairs). $150-250

1388. Triple-Gourd Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, mustard-colored glaze over an engraved design of dragons and clouds, Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ang Hsi mark on the base, ht. 15 in. $300-500

1385. Porcelain Teapot, China, 18th century, painted in polychrome enamel with dragons, the handle in the shape of a chilong, spout in the form of a bird, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600

1386. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, rectangular shape with slanting sides, with molded design of two pairs of geese flying above rockwork chasing a full moon, finely painted in overglaze enamel, reserved on a blue and white ground of afterglow and reeds, Yongzheng four-character mark on the base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600

1387. Pedestal Dish, China, 19th century, the shallow well of the plate decorated in famille rose palette with four peach sprigs encircling a central medallion of four bats holding a shuangxi character in underglaze blue further surrounded by four pairs of peaches, the slightly rounded exterior with bats in blue enamel alternating with cranes in underglaze blue, raised on a pedestal foot with leaf-tip band above the base, ht. 3 7/8, dia. 7 5/8 in. $200-300

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1392. Famille Rose Charger, China, with everted rim, the interior decorated with a central medallion depicting a bird perched amidst chrysanthemum branches, circulated by panels of a myriad of flowers in the well, 16 7/8 in. $200-300

1393. Large Dragon Charger, China, 19th century, finely painted with three sinewy dragons each in pink, green, and blue enamel, striding amidst flaming clouds, all reserved against an egg-yolk-glazed ground, the exterior in magenta glaze, dia. 20 1/2 in. $600-800

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1394. Famille Rose Fish Bowl, China, the compressed rounded body painted with a band of dragons amidst stylized lotus blossoms, reserved against an orange-red glazed ground, between yellowglazed floral borders, dia. 8 1/8, ht. 7 3/8 in. $100-150

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1395. Large Famille Rose Vase, China, Republican period, octagonal form, each panel finely painted with a figure from the Eight Taoist Immortals, the slanting shoulders decorated with pairs of chilong flanking a shou character, reserved on a yellow ground, interior with turquoise glaze, Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue to the base, ht. 17 in. $600-800

1389. Famille Rose Jar, China, painted with a military official on horseback with an attendant offering an officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat to him, ht. 6 1/4 in. $100-150

1390. Pair of Polychrome Enameled Vases, China, Republican period, each of simple hu form, finely painted with a crane resting on rockwork beneath an overarching pine tree, Guangxu mark to the base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-400

1396. Three Porcelain Wares, China, a famille rose plate and a pair of rose medallion covered bowls, dia. 9 7/8, 5 3/4 in. $150-250

1391. Pair of Hexagonal Planters, China, Republican period, of two sections, each side finely painted with flowers of four seasons, accompanied by various birds, alternating with panels of calligraphic inscriptions, mark to the base, ht. 12 1/4, dia. 11 1/2 in. $300-500

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1397. Polychrome Porcelain Vase, China, in the shape of yuhuchun vase, painted with birds and flowers design, ht. 13 3/4 in. $300-400

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1398. Famille Rose â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mille-Fleurâ&#x20AC;? Vase, China, early 20th century, of ovoid form with flaring neck and spreading foot, applied to either side with a blue-glazed foo dog mask holding gilt fixed-ring handle, a reserve of boys at play to one side and one of a female figure instructing a boy to the other, enameled all over with a multitude of flowers including prunus, morning glory, peony, magnolia, and hydrangea reserved on a gilt ground, the neck decorated en suite, with a band of stylized lotus scrolls against a yellow-enameled ground around the shoulder, Qianlong four-character mark on the base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-500

1399. Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, the exterior finely painted with dragons striding amongst ruyi-head clouds reserved a white ground, incised with floral scrolls, each dragon painted with different colored enamels and in various attitude, molded decoration of four chi dragons circling around the neck, the interior covered with magenta enamel, mark on the base, ht. 13 in. $300-400

1400. Famille Rose Bowl, China, with slightly everted petal rim, the exterior painted with phoenix and peony blooms, the border both of the interior and exterior depicting lotus flower alternating with An Baxian, reserved on a pink ground, mark to the base, wood stand, dia. 6 3/8, ht. 2 3/4 in. $150-250

1401. Famille Verte Covered Jar, China, 19th century, one side vividly depicting seven men catching fish in a pond, spring scenery on the other side, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

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1402. Pair of Famille Rose Bowls, China, of petal-lobed rim, the exterior of each shallow bowl painted with butterfly alternating with bamboo shoot, Tongzhi four-character iron red mark on the base, dia. 7 1/8, ht. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1402A. Pair of Vases, China, decorated in overglaze orange and gilt with birds perching on plum blossom branches and in flight, between an underglaze blue key-fret border above the base and ruyi and tassel band around the neck, apocryphal Qianlong six-character iron red seal mark on the base, wood stand, ht. 8 in. $200-300

1403. Doucai Bowl, China, 19th century, the exterior finely painted with stylized wing and wave patterns, the interior with a central medallion of elaborate foliage scroll, Qianlong six-character underglaze blue mark on the base, brocade box, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 2 1/4 in. $300-400

1404. Pair of Doucai Bamboo Cups, China, painted around the exterior with two clusters of bamboo, the sticks in grass green enamel, and the leaves in sea-green color, with an apocryphal Chenghua sixcharacter mark on the base, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1405. Yellow-Glazed Wine Cup, China, of upright bell form, the exterior covered with lemon yellow glaze, dia. 2 3/8, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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1406. Pair of Canton Enameled Bowls, China, enameled on copper bodies with scene of elegant ladies engaging in leisure activities in pastoral landscape, dia. 4 1/8, ht. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 1407. Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, the exterior painted with peaches and bats embracing shou (longevity) characters, all between iron red bat border below the mouth-rim and green-enameled wave band above the foot, Tongzhi four-character mark on the base, dia. 6 7/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300 1408. Pair of Enameled Vases, China, each painted with an emperor conversing with officials under a pine tree, with antique objects and books on display, ht. 11 5/8 in. $300-400 1409. Famille Rose Vase, China, 19th century, the bottle vase painted with a winter scene of boys playing in a garden, the neck with stylized lotus and flanked by orange glazed archaic dragons, Shen De Tang Zhi mark to the base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $600-800 1410. Pair of Famille Rose Covered Jars, Chinese export, each painted with an official examining four boys together with the teacher, set in a garden scene, the cover painted with a rustic landscape, ht. 7 1/4 in. (8 1/2 in. with cover). $250-350 1411. Famille Rose Budai, China, seated figure of Budai wearing flowing famille rose decorated robes, holding a sack in his left hand and a strand of beads in the right, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 1412. Famille Rose Vase, China, painted with boys playing in a garden, the neck decorated with stylized lotus with leafy meanders reserved on a burgundy ground, flanked by dragons, the interior and the base covered with powder green glaze, Qianlong six-character iron red mark on the base, ht. 10 1/4 in. $200-300

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1413. Famille Rose Baluster Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, of jiangjun guan shape with the cover surmounted by a brass finial in the form of a lotus bud, famille rose decoration of peony, camellia, plum blossoms, pomegranate, and other auspicious symbols, ht. 11 1/2 in. (14 1/2 in. with cover). $200-300 1414. Pair of Covered Bowls, China, 20th century, with stylized floral design and shou characters against a blue enameled ground, the cover surmounted by a tiny foo dog, iron handles suspended from two loops, Tongzhi four-character mark in iron red on the base, ht. 5, dia. 6 in. $200-300 1415. Pair of Famille Rose Bottle Vases, China, decorated with landscape and inscription around the body, the neck with a multitude of flowers against pink enameled ground, ht. 13 in. $100-150 1416. Famille Rose Water Pot, China, of three boys carrying an enormous peach, fitted wood stand, ht. approx. 4 3/4 in. $200-300 1417. Pair of Famille Rose Stem Bowls, China, the exterior of the flaring bowl depicted with flowers of the four seasons, peony, lotus, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom sprays, set on a pedestal foot with crashing wave designs, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 1418. Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, finely painted with recluses in a mountainous landscape, one meditating on the river bank, the other fishing from a pavilion, ht. 10 in. $200-300 1419. Large Famille Rose Bowl, China, 19th century, painted on the exterior with four shuangxi characters, reserved on a pale pink ground with stylized lotus meander interspersed with bats, dia. 8 1/4, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

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1420. Blue and White Bowl, the exterior of the deep bowl painted in underglaze blue with two phoenixes flying amidst lotus scrolls, the interior with a central medallion of lotus sprig, Jiajing six-character mark on the base, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 1 7/8 in. $700-900

1421. Ruby Ground Bowl, China, the exterior enameled with three roundels enclosing figures in an idyllic landscape scene, all reserved on a ruby ground, the interior decorated in underglaze blue with a central medallion of peony and plum blossoms, encircled by four groups of floral sprigs in the well, Daoguang seal mark on the base, dia. 6, ht. 2 in. $200-300

1422. Doucai Bowl, China, the deep side painted in polychrome enamel with a narrow band of floral scroll, between key-fret band below the mouth-rim and ruyi-heads above the foot, Jiaqing mark in underglaze blue on the base, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 1/2 in. $700-900

1423. Doucai Bowl, China, the flaring exterior painted with foliage roundels alternating with peach sprigs, with apocryphal Qianlong six-character mark on the base, dia. 7 1/8, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800

1424. Famille Rose Pillow, China, of rectangular shape, each side painted with a scene of courtly ladies engaging in leisure activities in varied settings, within brocade borders, 4 x 15 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. $300-500

1425. Five Enameled Wares, China, a fan-shaped vase, a pair of jue vases, a quatrefoil bowl, and an ewer, all painted in enamels on copper body with flower scrolls reserved on a lemon yellow ground, ht. 7 1/2, 4 7/8 (each), 2 1/2, 9 3/4 in. $100-150

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1426. Pair of Famille Rose Bowls, China, the exterior decorated with a pair of phoenixes resting amongst peony branches, Tongzhi iron red mark on the recessed base, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 4 1/4 in. $100-150 1427. Famille Rose Vase, China, 19th century, the bulbous body and trumpet-shaped neck painted with cockerels in a garden scene with butterflies flying amidst peony branches, ht. 15 1/4 in. $200-300 1428. Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, 19th century, each painted in overglaze enamel with a phoenix and a dragon contending a flaming pearl amidst ruyi clouds, gilt border, dia. 7 1/8, ht. 3 1/4 in. $600-800 1429. Porcelain Water Coupe, China, 18th century, painted with overglaze enamel and underglaze iron red with peony sprig, Kangxi sixcharacter mark in underglaze blue to the base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 1430. Porcelain Dish, China, 19th century, the central interior medallion painted in iron red depicting five bats forming a circle, further encircled by bats in the well and on the exterior, Daoguang sixcharacter underglaze blue mark on the base, dia. 8, ht. 1 1/2 in. $700-900 1431. Polychrome Enameled Plate, China, 18th/19th century, finely painted to the interior with insects flying amidst peony branches, apocryphal Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 7 in. $300-400 1432. Famille Rose Basin, Chinese export, decoration of a central reserve of a peacock and peonies, design of antiques in the well, dia. 15 1/2, ht. 5 in. $100-150

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1433. Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, cartouche on either side, one with peacocks near prunus trees and peony branches, the other with a pair of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond, reserved on a diaper ground, the flaring neck decorated with smaller cartouches with bird and flower designs, ht. 23 3/4 in. $400-600

1434. Pair of Porcelain Saucer Dishes, China, 18th/19th century, design of peony flowers in blue enamel with gilt branches, dia. 6 in. $1,000-1,500

1435. Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, Daoguang mark and the period (1821-1850), designs of Immortals in underglaze blue on a wave pattern rose enameled ground, dia. 9 in. $10,000-12,000

1436. Pair of Famille Rose Bowls, China, Jiaqing mark in red and probably of the period, decoration of flowers and butterflies, dia. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

1437. Pair of Doucai Saucer Dishes, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722) with Chenghua mark to the base, design of a central dragon with cloud surrounded by a fish and wave motif, dia. 6 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

1438. Black and Green Enameled Dish, China, painted with green dragon in the central medallion, encircled with two dragons striding amidst flaming clouds in the well, reserved on a black ground, dia. 8 1/4 in. $400-600

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1439. Pair of Famille Rose Cups, China, probably 18th century, famille rose design of flowers on a “crackled ice” ground, interior painted with flowers and butterflies, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 3 1/2 in $800-1,200

1440. Famille Rose Bottle Vase, China, decorated around the body with a scene of boys celebrating the New Year, all in brightly colored attire and holding various auspicious items including twin fish, five bats, and lotus flowers, between stylized lotus borders around the shoulder and above the foot, repeated under the mouth-rim, upright plantain leaf band around the neck, ht. 15 1/4 in. $200-300

1441. Famille Verte Covered Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, of jiangjun guan shape, decorated with four cartouches of birds amidst flower and fruit branches, all reserved on a green ground with butterflies amidst a multitude of flowers, above four smaller cartouches of antiques, the cover decorated en suite, surmounted by a crouching foo dog, 15 in. (18 1/2 in. with cover). $300-500

1442. Famille Rose “Mille-Fleur” Vase, China, 20th century, pear-shaped and finally enameled all over with a multitude of flowers including peony, chrysanthemum, magnolia, gardenia, lotus, and prunus, the underside with an apocryphal underglaze blue Qianlong six-character seal mark, ht. 7 1/4 in. $100-150

1443. Doucai Jar, China, finely painted with butterflies amidst peony sprigs, between floral collar lappet around the shoulder and a band of upright leafy tips above the foot, Jiaqing six-character iron red mark on the base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

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1444. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, 19th century, finely painted in overglaze enamel with an Immortal and attendant in a garden scene, below prunus trees, dia. 3 7/8, ht. 4 3/4 in. $1,200-1,500

1445. Porcelain Vase, China, Republican period, of ovoid shape, underglaze red dragon to either side, Kangxi six-character underglaze blue mark to the base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

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1446. Famille Rose Ewer, China, 19th century, the Tibetan-style ewer elaborately painted with stylized lotus blossoms borne on leafy meanders, set on a pedestal foot, the curvilinear spout modeled in the shape of the tusk of a mythical animal, turquoise-glazed top and base, apocryphal Qianlong mark on the base, ht. 8 in. $700-900

1447. Pair of Famille Rose Jars, China, 19th century, the exterior finely depicted with a central theme of peonies issuing from rockwork, with lingzhi fungus and aster flowers in the periphery, all below a band of a multitude of flowers around the neck, ht. approx. 8 1/4 in. illustrated p. 202 $600-800

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1448. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, modeled in the shape of a deep bamboo basket, the front side with molded design of lotus blossoms and halberds in a hu vase, reserved on a yellow glazed ground with brown markings simulating darker areas of the bamboo skin, ht. 10 1/8 in. $200-300

1453. Pair of Famille Rose Figures, China, of two female figures each holding a gilt jar, their skirts finely decorated with cranes in flight amongst clouds, the top with floral and leafy scroll patterns, the hem of the skirts with rock and wave designs, molded mark Wei Hongtai zao on the base, ht. 10 in. $200-300

1449. Dragon Jar, China, of ovoid shape, the exterior painted in iron red and green enamel with a scaly dragon striding in crashing waves, chasing a flaming pearl, Daoguang mark on the base, ht. 3 7/8 in. $100-150

1454. Set of Five Altar Pieces, China, the set consists of a censer, a pair of zun-shaped vases, and a pair of candleholders, all painted in famille rose palette with â&#x20AC;&#x153;mille-fleurâ&#x20AC;? decoration, ht. 6 5/8, 5, 5 3/4 in. $200-300

1450. Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, enameled surface of landscape scene, with pavilion and river in the foreground, and a pagoda on mountain top in the distance, framed, 15 x 10 in. $200-300

1455. Prunus Dish, China, late 19th century, of quatrefoil shape, the exterior painted in famille rose palette with prunus branches extending into the interior, above a border of wave and rock patterns around the foot, iron red Qianlong six-character seal mark on the base, lg. 10 1/4, wd. 9, ht. 3 in. $100-150

1451. Three Framed Porcelain Plaques, China, late 19th century, one depicting two magpies perched on a peony branch, inscriptions to the side; together with a pair of plaques painted in famille rose palette, one of a garden scene with children in play, the other of an interior scene with female figure and antique objects, 14 1/2 x 9 1/2, 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. $250-350

1452. Pair of Figural Candleholders, China, each modeled as a foreign emissary in a crouching position, carrying a lotus-leaf-shaped plate on top of his head, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

1456. Three Porcelains, a set of Kyushu eggshell covered teacup and saucer; a Chinese enameled bowl with apocryphal iron red Chenghua mark; a blue and white water-chestnut-shaped vase with cut-down neck, dia. 3 3/4, 4, 5 in. $100-150

1457. Famille Rose Vase, China, 19th century, painted with bats amidst lotus flowers depicted in various styles and from different views, reserved on a light green ground, with Jiaqing six-character iron red mark on the base, ht. 14 in. $500-700

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1458. Famille Rose Vase, Chinese export, 19th century, the body finely painted with a magnificent peacock surrounded by a variety of auspicious birds, including, among others, quails, cranes, swallows, magpies, and pheasants, all in pairs, amidst tree and herbaceous peony branches above a lotus pond, the trumpet-shaped neck decorated in a similar fashion, ht. 24 in. $400-600

1459. Famille Verte Baluster Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, decoration of four cartouches reserved on a floral meander ground, one cartouche with a peacock amidst prunus and chrysanthemum sprigs, the other with birds perching on camellia and peony branches, the two smaller cartouches with flowers and antiques designs, ht. 14 in. (16 1/2 in. with cover). $200-300

1460. Square Bowl, China, decorated around the exterior with small flower medallions, all between a key-fret border along the rim and a band of leafy meander around the base, the interior and the base covered in milky green enamel, the mouth-rim gilded, ht. 3, dia. 6 1/8 in. $200-300

1461. Dragon Bowl, China, green enameled dragons chasing flaming pearls on a yellow ground, all between a band of foliage scroll around the mouth-rim and ruyi heads above the foot, with a shou medallion in the interior, Qianlong six-character seal mark on the base, dia. 4 1/8, ht. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

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1462. Doucai Cup, China, painted with underglaze blue outlines and overglaze enamel colors in doucai style, on the exterior with lotus design and stylized lotus borders, encircled apocryphal Yongzheng six-character mark on the base, dia. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

1463. Pair of Wucai Bowls, China, 19th century, the interior painted with a peony sprig in the central medallion, encircled by leaf, conch, ribbon in the cavetto, the exterior decorated with foo dogs playing brocade balls alternating with peony sprays, brown glaze around the mouthrim, apocryphal Chenghua six-character mark on the base, dia. 6 7/8, ht. 2 in. $100-150

1464. Doucai Brush Pot, China, 19th century, finely painted around the exterior with a garden scene with an official and attendants, the base with a wide unglazed ring encircling a small recessed center, wood stand, dia. 4, ht. 4 7/8 in. $300-400

1465. Yellow Glazed Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Box and Cover, China, 19th century, of elongated oval shape, the cover and the sides painted in green and aubergine enamels with pairs of phoenix flying amongst clouds, reserved on a lemon yellow ground, the box comprised of four partitions, one for ink and three for brushes, lg. 8 3/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-400

1468. Dragon Stem Bowl, China, painted in green enamel with two ferocious scaly dragons pacing around the sides through clouds and flames in pursuit of flaming pearls, with patterns of waves around the base, a narrow band of stylized scroll around the waited stem, ht. 4, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1469. Pair of Doucai Covered Jars and Two Wine Cups, China, each jar painted in underglaze blue with gilt contour lines of stylized flowers, and leafy scrolls in overglaze green and iron red color, the cover surmounted by a peach-shaped finial, the wine cups decorated in similar fashion, Guangxu six-character mark on the base of one cup and jar, ht. 3 3/4, 1 3/4 in. $100-150

1470. Porcelain Wine Cup, China, of petal-shaped rim, decorated both in the exterior and interior in underglaze blue with panels of lingzhi fungus and flower sprig, reserved on a lemon yellow ground, dia. 3, ht. 2 in. $200-300

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1466. Enameled Vase, Chinese export, 18th century, painted in overglaze enamel with amorous couple on one side and an interior scene with female figures on the other, reserved on a brocade ground with cartouches of pairs of birds, gilt design around the neck and the pedestal foot, wood stand, ht. 4 3/8 in. $250-300

1467. Doucai Jar, 19th century, the compressed globular body painted with boys playing in a garden scene, below a band of ruyi collar lappet, Jiajing six-character underglaze blue mark to the base, ht. 5 3/4 in. $600-800

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1471. Pair of Wine Cups, China, incised decoration of dragon striding amidst clouds covered by magenta glaze, dia. 2 5/8, ht. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

1472. Black and Green Porcelain Vase, China, the bulbous body and slightly flaring neck painted in green enamel with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy meanders, reserved on a mirror black ground, with Qianlong six-character apocryphal mark on the base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

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1473. Orange Enameled Vase, China, the pear-shape body decorated around the exterior with gilt patterns of a flower spray on one side and a poem on the other, all between ruyi borders around the base and the shoulder, against a bright orange ground, underside with an apocryphal unglazed blue Qianlong six-character seal mark, ht. 6 1/2 in. $100-150 1474. Famille Verte Jar, China, 19th century, painted with panels of flowers of the four seasons, brown glazed mouth-rim, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-250 1475. Bottle Vase, China, Guangxu mark and of the same period (18711908), painted in iron red and gilt with dragons, the neck with flaming clouds, ht. 15 1/4 in. $700-900 1476. Famille Verte JardiniĂ¨re, China, depicted around the body battling scenes from The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, all in between brocade border around the mouth-rim and lappets and key-fret border above the foot, ht. 17 1/4, dia. 15 1/4 in. $200-300 1477. Wucai Baluster Vase and Cover, China, Transitional period, 17th century, painted with a scene from The Romance of the West Chamber, of Zhang Sheng on return to reunite with Cui Yingying after passing the civil service examination and being appointed to high office, the other side of the vase with garden scene of plantain trees growing in front of intricate rockwork in underglaze blue, the cover painted en suite with a repaired finial, ht. 15 in. (without the cover). Provenance: Old label to the base reads "THIS IS THE PROPERTY OF HORACE W. SCHWARZ, 1946." $400-600

1478. Famille Verte Large Bowl, China, finely painted in the interior with a central medallion of peonies issuing from rockwork, and a double gourd and a wan clasp suspending from a tree, encircled by scenes of crane and deer amongst peony, magnolia, and orchid, with butterflies flying nearby, the everted mouth-rim decorated with floral sprays, dia. 11 1/4, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

1479. Pair of Beaker Vases, China, 19th century, gu form with a design of flowering trees in famille verte enamel on a yellow ground, ht. 17 in. $800-1,200

1480. Pair of Famille Verte Plates, China, 18th century, painted on the interior of a night scene with a lady in a garden peeking inside the chamber where a man is flirting with another lady, carved wood stands, dia. 6 1/8 in. $200-300

1481. Pair of Famille Verte Beaker Vases, China, 18th/19th century, painted with a gentleman and two attendants in a landscape, one carrying a parcel, the other holding a zither, plantain trees in the back and rockworks in the foreground, mouth-rim in brown glaze, ht. 13 in. $200-300

1482. Famille Verte Baluster Vase, China, 18th century, decorated around the side with a continuous scene of figures battling, on a bronze mount and converted into a lamp, ht. 12 1/2 in. $300-500

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1483. Famille Verte Framed Plaque, China, 19th century, depicting a peacock perched on open rockwork, surrounded by a joyful spring scene with insects flying amidst blossoming flower trees, hibiscus flower and antiques border, wood display stand, 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. Provenance: Brass plate on the stand inscribed “To Mr. & Mrs. J. Finnie From Yee Shum 1954.” $300-500

1484. Two Porcelain Plaques, China, Republican period, one painted in famille rose palette depicting Bodhidharma reading a scroll, seated nearby a gnarled pine tree beneath the full moon, inscribed and signed “Wang Qi”; the other painted in underglaze blue with an Immortal and attendant, inscribed, signed and stamped, both framed and mounted as hanging panels, 14 x 8 1/2, 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. $300-500

1485. Pair of Famille Verte and Blue-Glazed Covered Vases, China, each jar with a cartouche of a battle scene on either side, reserved on purplish-blue ground with gilt decoration of precious objects, the cover surmounted by a lion finial, ht. 8 5/8 in. (10 1/4 in. with cover). $200-300

1486. Famille Verte Jar, China, 19th century, with pheasants perched on rockwork surrounded by peony and magnolia blooms, brocade border around the neck, mark to the base, ht. approx. 9 5/8 in. $150-250

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1487. Pair of Famille Verte Jars and Covers, China, decorated with a cartouche of an Immortal seated nearby lingzhi fungus on one side, and peony branches on the other, reserved on a gray ground suffused with a network of fine crackles, the flat cover painted with chrysanthemum flowers, ht. 9 1/2 in. $100-150 1488. Famille Verte Baluster Vase, China, painted with a female Immortal with a deer on one side, the other side with Three Lucky Gods, Fu (Good Fortune), Lu (Prosperity), and Shou (Longevity) accompanied by attendants, auspicious fruit sprigs around the neck, ht. 15 5/8 in. $150-250 1489. Large Wucai Gu Vase, China, the beaker-shaped neck and tapering foot decorated with official and attendants in the interior and garden scene, the bulbous middle section painted with flower sprigs, base unglazed, ht. 21 5/8 in. $250-350 1490. Famille Verte Yen-Yen Vase, China, 19th century, depicted in Shunzhi-style with a reunion scene in a landscape, peony sprays around the neck, ht. 15 7/8 in. $800-1,200 1491. Famille Verte Guanyin Vase, China, 19th century, the slightly tapering body finely painted with a pair of quails in a lotus pond, mounted as a lamp, vase ht. 9 3/4 in. $100-150

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1492. Famille Jeune Baluster Vase, China, the exterior painted in overglaze enamel of four dragons, two in confronting view in green color, the other two in profile in aubergine, all reserved on a lemon yellow ground, between a band of collar lappets around the neck and lishui (standing water) design above the foot, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300 1493. Famille Noir Vase, China, the baluster body and trumpet-shaped neck painted with peonies and gardenia growing from rockwork, all reserved on a black enameled ground, ht. 18 1/8 in. $250-350 1493A. Porcelain Spoon, China, 19th century, decorated in overglaze enamel with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls and shou characters (longevity), reserved on a lemon yellow ground, gilt edge, ruyi end, the underside with five bats in iron red glaze, encircling Qianlong six-character mark, lg. 9 in. $200-300 1494. Pair of Pate-sûr-Pate Bowls, China, 19th century, the wide flaring side of each bowl decorated on the exterior in pate-sûr-pate with flowers from the four seasons, the interior with a pair of bats, all reserved on a blue glazed ground, mark to the concave base, dia. 9 in. $200-300 1495. Relief Decorated Vase, China, 19th century, the tall ovoid body with relief molded decoration of a variety of antique objects, with lotus blooms, iris, Buddha’s hand citron, prunus, lingzhi sprigs, etc. issuing from each object, further interspersed with An Baixian, all against a turquoise-blue ground, galleried mouth-rim, ht. 14 1/8 in. $300-500

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1496. Clair de Lune Porcelain Vase, China, Republic Period, of meiping form, carved dragons in reverse, one striding amidst clouds the other emerging from crashing wave, covered with a pale blue glaze, Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue to the base, ht. 15 in. $200-300 1497. Blanc-de-Chine Eggshell Vase, China, 19th century, the finely modeled hexagonal body covered by a milky white glaze, ht. 5 3/8 in. $200-300 1498. Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin, China, the figure standing on a cresting wave stand, holding a scroll in her right hand, ht. 15 in. $200-300 1499. Blanc-de-Chine Budai, China, seated figure of Budai wearing a robe and praying beads, carrying a cloth sack in his right hand while smiling contentedly, ht. 7 1/2 in. $100-150 1500. Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin, China, the seated figure holding a beaded lingzhi sprig in her left hand, right hand resting on her knee, hair tied up in a knot with two strands of hair falling down on each shoulder, ht. 6 1/4 in. $200-300 1501. Two Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin Figures, China, 19th century, depicting a seated Guanyin on open rockwork with attendants standing on both sides, ht. 9 3/4, 8 1/4 in. $200-300

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1502. Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin, China, standing figure of Guanyin holding a lingzhi fungus sprig in her left hand, with a deer carrying a basket of flowers to her left, ht. 24 in. $150-250

1505. Pair of Magenta Vases, China, Republican period, covered with an opaque enamel of deep pink color, gilt mouth-rim, ht. 12 in., (old label to the base). $300-500

1503. Five Porcelain Items, China, a pair of magenta enameled saucer dishes with incised dragon and cloud patterns; a pair of famille rose petal-rimmed bowls with peony decorations; a bowl with prunus against powder blue enameled ground, dia. 3 1/4, 4 1/2, 5 1/8 in. $100-150

1506. Magenta Saucer, China, incised in the interior with two scaly dragons pacing amongst clouds, reserved on a magenta ground, the mouth-rim and the exterior with white glaze, apocryphal Qianlong four-character iron red mark on the base, ht. 1 1/8, dia. 5 5/8 in. $100-150

1504. Porcelain Saucer Dish, China, the exterior carving with foliage scrolls, covered by aubergine glaze, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue to the base, dia. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1507. Peachbloom Vase, China, Republican period, the tapering elongated body and flaring neck covered with raspberry glaze suffused with apple green mottling, apocryphal Kangxi mark on the recessed base, extended unglazed foot fit into the wood stand, ht. 6 in. $200-300

1508. Peachbloom Bowl, China, 18th century, the exterior covered with a slightly mottled glaze of soft crushed strawberry color, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500 1509. Mirror Black Vase, China, 19th century, baluster form, Kangxi sixcharacter mark on the base, ht. 8 in. $200-300 1510. Four Monochrome Vases, China, two gall-shaped vases, covered overall with deep blue enamel, the inside and the base covered with celadon glaze, foot ring left unglazed; a bottle vase with apple green glaze overall suffused with network of crackles; and a Guanyin vase in snowflake blue glaze, interior and the base in white glaze, ht. 10, 10, 7, 11 7/8 in. $300-500 1511. Shou-Character Bowl, China, decorated around the exterior with four friezes of shou characters in archaic style, the bowl covered inside and out with a pale green glaze thinning to a lighter shade on the characters, gilt to the mouth-rim and the foot ring, with squared Qianlong four-character mark on the base, dia. 3 3/8 in. $100-150 1512. Sea-Green Glazed Vase, China, the baluster vase covered overall with sea-green glaze with dark aubergine-hued streaks around the body, four foo dog masks suspending rings around the shoulder, ht. 13 1/2 in. $200-300 1513. Green Glazed Bowl, China, the shallow bowl covered inside and out with bright emerald green color glaze with fine crackles, thinning to a lighter shade on the mouth-rim, foot ring unglazed, dia. 10 1/4, ht. 3 in. $200-300 1514. Green Glazed Vase, China, of archaic drinking vessel zun shape, the exterior covered with bright green glaze suffused with fine crackle, the interior and base with white glaze and russet crackles, ht. 4 3/4 in. $100-150 1515. Green Bottle Vase, China, water chestnut shape, the well-potted vase covered with matte emerald green glaze suffused with a dense network of black crackles, base also glazed in green, ht. 11 1/4 in. $200-300 1516. Tea-Dust Glazed Bowl, China, 19th century, with deeply rounded side rising to a slightly everted rim, covered overall with tea-dust glaze, the mouth-rim with traces of gilt, foot ring and the Qianlong six-character seal mark incised on the base unglazed, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 6 in. $200-300 1517. Tea-Dust Glazed Vase, China, the quadruple conjoined vases covered by an even hue glaze in tea-dust color, Yongzheng fourcharacter mark carved in individual character on the base of each vase, ht. 3 5/8 in. $300-500

1517A. Tea-Dust Glazed Vase, China, of archaic cong shape, each side with molded design of bagua signs, carved mark to the base, ht. 10 1/8 in. $200-300 1518. Yingqing Stand, China, 19th century, of quatrefoil shape, covered with pale celadon glaze, Qianlong six-character mark on the base, dia. 5 3/4 x 4 5/8, ht. 1 1/8 in. $250-350 1519. Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, allover gray glaze suffused with a network of dark crackles, foot ring unglazed revealing dark gray body, ht. 10 in. $300-500 1520. Red Monochrome Vase, China, the exterior of the bottle vase covered with a glaze of even soft crushed strawberry-red color, ht. 13 7/8 in. $200-300 1521. Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, late 19th century, flambé glaze of crimson with purple-blue infusions, ht. 15 3/8 in. $200-300 1522. Flambé Glazed Censer, China, of compressed round shape, covered by deep red glaze suffused with milky purple-blue and white streaks, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300 1523. Langyao Flambé Glazed Bottle Vase, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the compressed globular body and slightly flaring neck covered with crushed strawberry-red color glaze suffused with glassy crackles, thinning to mushroom color around the mouth-rim, ht. 11 3/8 in. $200-300 1524. Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, 19th century, bottle shape with a crushed strawberry glaze, ht. 13 in. $250-350 1525. Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, the bulbous body and flaring neck covered inside and out with a deep crushed strawberry-red color glaze thinning on the mouth-rim, the base with transparent glaze, ht. 12 1/4 in. $200-300 1526. Sang-de-Boeuf Porcelain Vase, China, late 19th century, the horsehoof-shaped vase covered with a rich red crackled glaze, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-400 1527. Pair of Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Bottle Vases, China, with a globular bottle below a cylindrical neck, enameled on the exterior with crimson glaze thinning to white around the mouth-rim, the interior and the base of clear glaze, Qianlong six-character underglaze blue mark on the bottom, ht. 15 in. $800-1,000

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1528. Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, 18th century, baluster form with crackle glaze, the interior and the base (except the unglazed foot ring) covered by celadon glaze with crackles, ht. 16 in. Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $150-250

1529. Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, bottle vase shape, set on chased brass mounts and converted to a table lamp, vase ht. 8 3/4, lamp ht. 24 1/2 in. $200-300

1530. Robin’s Egg Glazed Vase, China, covered inside out with turquoise glaze suffused with dark shades of blue, carved mark on the base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

1531. Robin’s Egg Glazed Vase, China, globular body on pedestal foot, decorated with bow strings, ht. 12 1/4 in. $200-300

1532. Stem Cup, China, both the exterior and interior covered with a glaze of slightly grayish-pink color mottled with darker pink and green, mark inside the stem, dia. 6, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

1533. Copper Red Jar, China, covered with a glaze of dark crushedstrawberry tone, ht. approx. 8 in. $200-300

1534. Magenta Vase, China, 19th century, of hu shape, flanked by animalmask lugs with fixed rings, the vase covered with magenta glaze, the interior with turquoise glaze, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

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1535. Peachbloom Glazed Stem Bowl, China, the exterior covered with pink-red glaze, the interior with incised scaly dragons chasing flaming pearl to the well, and cloud patterns to the central medallion, dia. 6 7/8, ht. 5 in. $200-300 1536. Blue Enameled Bottle Vase, China, painted with flower sprigs reserved on a powder blue enameled sgraffito ground, with a molded dragon encircling the elongated neck, ht. 12 1/2 in. $100-150 1537. Blue Vase Mounted as a Lamp, China, painted in gilt with two Immortals playing chess under a gnarled pine tree, reserved on a blue ground, mounted as a lamp, surmounted by a finial of a female Immortal carrying a lotus, ht. 13 in. (28 3/4 in. with mount). $200-300 1538. Triple-Gourd Vase, China, of conjoined half triple-gourd shape, covered overall with pale sky-blue glaze, wood stand, ht. 7 1/8 in. $100-150 1539. Monochrome Blue Vase, China, the ovoid body flanked by animalmask and fixed ring lugs, covered by powder blue glaze thinning to white on the bow string around the shoulder, ht. 15 1/4 in. $300-500 1540. Blue Glazed Vase, China, the exterior of the bottle vase with carved dragon and phoenix covered by deep blue glaze, mark to the base, wood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 1541. Pair of Polychrome Enameled Vases, China, Republican period, each of ovoid body and a short neck, painted to one side with an interior scene of Zhong Kui putting a flower in a lady’s hair, while a ghost carrying a basin, the reverse side with poetic inscriptions, ht. 7 7/8 in. $300-400

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1542. Famille Rose Vase, China, Republican period, the ovoid eggshell body painted on one side with a European subject of a lady tossing flowers at a child, a willow tree nearby, inscriptions on the other side, ht. 7 in. $200-300 1543. Pair of Famille Rose Pillows, China, of rectangular shape, each pillow painted with a roundel of a pheasant perched on peony branches on either side, reserved on a ground of butterflies amidst a multitude of flowers, 6 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. $300-500 1544. Famille Rose Yellow Ground Plate, China, Republican period, the interior painted with butterflies and crab-apples, alternating with giltborder medallions of auspicious characters, fu (happiness), xi (pleasure), shou (longevity), and lu (fortune), reserved on a yellow ground, the exterior with three bats in iron red, Guangxu six-character mark on the base, dia. 9 5/8, ht. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

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1548. Porcelain Vase, China, beaker vase shape, covered with powder blue glaze, ht. 11 3/4 in. $800-1,000 1549. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, monochrome powder blue color, ht. 18 in. $300-500 1550. Blue Enameled Planter, China, of quatrefoil shape and consisting of two sections, the everted mouth-rim dented at the four corners, painted around the exterior with stylized lotus flowers alternating with bats suspending a shou character, all reserved on a purplish-blue ground, the bottom plate decorated en suite, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 6 1/4, wd. 4 in. $200-300

1545. Blue Glazed Censer and Cover, China, the exterior decorated with moldings in the shape of stylized peony scrolls, wood cover carved with ruyi heads and surmounted by a jade finial of a child holding a lotus branch, wood stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. (9 1/2 in. with stand and cover). $200-300 1546. Blue Vase, China, the well-potted bottle-shaped vase decorated with bow strings, covered with fine blue glaze, Qianlong six-character apocryphal mark on the base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300 1547. Gilt Decorated Blue Vase, China, possibly Kangxi period, the bulbous body of the beaker-shaped vase decorated in gilt with a peacock standing amongst tree peonies with insects and birds circling around, the neck decorated en suite, covered overall with a deep blue glaze, the interior and the base with transparent glaze, underglaze blue double-circle on the base, ht. 13 1/2 in. $250-350 1548

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1551. Blue Glazed Dragon Vase, China, the bottle vase covered with blue glaze, depicted with a scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl around the body, all between a band of crashing waves above the base and leaf-tip lappets around the shoulder, with underglaze blue mark Ruo Shen Zhen Cang on the base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

1552. Blue and Gilt Baluster Vase, China, the exterior painted in gilt with a pair of pheasants perched on rockwork twittering at each other, with butterflies flying amidst herbaceous peony and prunus blossoms, with a band of flower and bird decoration around the neck, below the widely flaring mouth, all reserved on a snowflake blue glazed ground, ht. 16 in. $250-350

1553. Pair of Blue Glazed Vase Table Lamps, China, each vase of hu shape, with gilt decoration of a dragon and auspicious birds on a purple-blue ground, flanked by lugs with gilt shou (longevity) characters, integral stands, lampshades, ht. 11 1/2 in. (27 in. with lamp). Provenance: Descended in the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family. $150-250

1554. Turquoise Jar, China, the side finally carved with butterflies flying amidst a variety of flower sprays, covered overall with a glaze of turquoise tone suffused with a dense network of crackles, except for an unglazed foot ring and the base with a light ochre glaze, ht. 7, dia. 6 in. $100-150

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1555. Square Turquoise Vase, China, decorated on each panel with scholars in a mountainous landscape, covered overall in turquoise glaze, thickened at the edges, foot rim, and around the shoulder, ht. 13 1/8 in. $200-300

1556. Porcelain Censer, China, 19th century, Dehua ware, ivory color, decoration of bow-string marks, scroll handles, and ruyi feet, ht. 6 1/2 in., with rosewood cover, (repair to one handle). $100-150

1557. Ming-style Ewer, China, of hexagonal shape, painted in underglaze blue with two cartouches of Immortals in a landscape, C-scroll handle, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

1558. Yellow Glazed Wine Pot, China, early 20th century, in the shape of a melon with lobed sides, the pot decorated in underglaze blue with a pair of dragons striding amongst clouds, between a key-fret band around the neck and wave band above the foot, the handle modeled into a chilong, and the spout as a dragon head, all under lemon yellow glaze, the blue burnt to black during firing, wood cover carved as a melon, apocryphal Wanli six-character mark on the base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $100-150

1559. Pair of Square Blue and White Cups, China, Republican period, each tapering side painted with a stylized taotie mask, under a keyfret border, with notched edges, jue mark on the base, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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1560. Celadon Plate, China, the interior of the petal-rim plate carved with concentric patterns of lotus leaves, covered with olive green glaze, the exterior decorated en suite, base covered with white glaze except for the foot ring, dia. 13 1/4, ht. 3 in. $300-500

1561. Celadon Plate, China, 18th century, painted with an erotic scene in the center, underglaze blue mark on the base, the plate covered with pale celadon glaze, dia. 7 1/4, ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1562. Celadon Glazed Rooster, China, covered with olive green glaze thickening to a darker shape around carved areas, fine russet crackles in the glaze, ht. 9 3/4 in. $250-350

1563. Celadon Vase, China, Song dynasty (960-1279), meiping shape, the heavily-potted body carved in a freehand manner with floral and foliage scrolls set between leafy tip bands, covered by a pale seagreen glaze, ht. 8 3/8 in. $700-900

1564. Small Porcelain Hu Vase, China, the pear-shaped body covered with a light blue glaze suffused with dark crackles, mounted with bronze animal-mask handles, ht. 4 5/8 in. $150-250

1565. Celadon Bowl, China, pale olive green color, Longquan ware type, with a molded conch on the bottom of the interior, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 6 1/2 in. $100-150

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1566. Celadon Vase, China, of archaic hu shape, the vase covered with crackled gray-green glaze, with two lugs on either side, foot ring unfired and exposing gray biscuit, ht. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

1567. Celadon Charger, China, with lobed rim, the celadon border extending to the exterior, interior decorated with three reserves each painted in underglaze blue with “Three Friends of Winter” (pine, bamboo, and plum blossom) on a floret ground, dia. 16, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1568. Biscuit Covered Ink Box, China, the exterior of the circular box and cover incised with dragon roundel amidst lotus scrolls on white biscuit, the interior covered with pale celadon glaze, Daoguang-six character mark in underglaze blue to the base, dia. 4 3/4, ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

1569. Yixing Ware, China, shaped into a pumpkin with fine texture, a frog leaping from one side, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 6 1/2 in. $100-150

1570. Marbleized Cup Stand, China, Tang dynasty (618-907), dia. approx. 5, ht. 2 in. Provenance: Sotheby’s London, November 2008. $300-400

1571. Ding Ware Zhadou, China, 19th century, the flaring sides rising from a bulbous jar and freely carved with flower sprays on the interior, overlapping leave patterns around the exterior, all under a transparent ivory glaze, base glazed except for the foot ring, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 8 1/2 in. $250-350

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1572. Yaozhou-type Box and Cover, China, 20th century, carved on the top with a peony spray enclosed by a short radiating line border, covered overall in a pale olive green glaze except for the mouth-rims and the medallion on the base burnt orange in the firing, ht. 2, dia. 5 in. $200-300

1577. Porcelain Planter, China, 19th century, octagonal shape, covered inside and out by ge-type glaze of pale blue color suffused with dark crackles, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue on the base, foot ring unglazed, dia. 7 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in. $500-700

1573. Cong Vase, China, square vase with a tubular interior, each side depicted in overglaze enamel either with a fully-armored warrior or a finely-attired female figure, reserved on a lemon yellow ground with lotus meanders, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

1578. Celadon Meiping, China, 19th century, the elegantly-shaped body covered overall with sea-green glaze suffused with a network of fine crackles, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1574. Jun-type Censer, China, the compressed globular body supported by tripod feet, covered overall by light blue glaze suffused with purple color, ht. 3 1/8 in. $100-150 1575. Ge-type Jar, China, the ovoid body covered with pale gray glaze suffused with a network of dark and light brown lines, ht. 5 1/8 in. $100-150 1576. Guan-type Vase, China, 18th century, of cong shape, molded with fifteen horizontal flanges reaching around each corner, the rectangular body surmounted by a circular neck, covered with pale olive green glaze suffused with a network of dark crackles, ht. 9 in. $200-300

1579. Ge-type Petal-Lobed Bowl, China, 18th/19th century, the side molded as six petals conforming to a mallow flower shape, covered inside and out with gray glaze suffused with â&#x20AC;&#x153;iron wire and gold threadâ&#x20AC;? crackles, the unglazed foot ring burnt to dark brown during firing, Qianlong four-character underglaze blue mark on the base, box, ht. 2 1/8, dia. 4 7/8 in. $1,000-1,500

1579A. Ge-type Water Coupe, China, covered with pale gray glaze with dark gray crackles, Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue to the base, Japanese box, ht. 3 1/8 in. Provenance: From a Japanese collector in California. $1,500-2,000

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1580. Cizhou-type Painted Meiping, China, of slender form, the exterior freely painted in brown on a white slip under a clear glaze infused with fine crackles, with a bird perched amongst chrysanthemum on one side and willow branches on the other, between a band of lotus flowers around the shoulder and above the foot, base unglazed, ht. 16 1/4 in. $250-350

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1581. Cizhou Cut-Glaze Meiping, China, Northern Song/Jin dynasty (11th13th century), carved through the thick brown glaze to the buffcolored body with a broad band of foliage scrolls in the middle, set between a narrow band of leafy meanders above and a band of incised petals below, all under a clear glaze, ht. 12 1/2 in. $800-1,200

1583. Stoneware Jar, China, 19th century, with a band of unfired biscuit decoration of taotie masks around the neck, and another of ruyi clouds burnt brown during firing around the shoulder, all against a grayish-white glaze suffused with crackles, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300

1584. Pair of Blue Glazed Pottery Architectural Tiles, China, 19th century, of square shape modeled with openwork cash coin in the center enclosed by geometric borders, covered with turquoise glaze suffused with dark blue color, wood stands, 19 x 18 1/2 in. $100-150

1585. Sancai Glazed Shou Lao, China, 19th century, the seated figure on a pedestal base, with a crane on his left and a deer on the right, covered by an amber, green, turquoise, and dark aubergine glaze, Shou Laoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face and the crane unglazed, ht. 14 1/2 in. $200-300

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1586. Pair of Yi Hsing Figures, China, 20th century, two female opera figures, one holding a sheng, the other holding a boy in her arms, face unfired, robes of purplish glaze infused with blue streaks, ht. 13 in. $200-300

1587. Roof Tile, China, figure of a general riding on a rooster, his arms stretched out, mounted on a wood stand, ht. 11 in. $75-100

1588. Tomb Figure, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), figure of female servant, traces of pigment adhering, ht. 31 in. $300-500

1589. Granary Jar, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), the cylindrical body supported on tripod mouse-shaped feet, slanting top section, covered with green glaze, ht. 10 1/4 in. $300-500

1590. Two Earthenware Jars, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), a tall unglazed rice storage jar, and a straw-glazed oval jar with bowstring designs, ht. 11 1/2, 7 3/8 in. $200-300

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1582. Stoneware Vase, China, 20th century, with slip decoration of civil and military officials in an interior setting, bronze bands engraved with floral scrolls above the foot and around the shoulder, casting of a dragon contesting a ceramic pearl amongst clouds on the neck, ht. 18 in. $100-200

1591. Three Tomb Figures, China, three female pottery tomb figures, one with a hood, one in the Tang style, another with sancai glaze and mounted on a wood stand, ht. 7 1/2, 8, 16 in. $200-300

1592. Tomb Figure of a Warrior, China, stone carved in high relief as a standing warrior, mounted in a frame, ht. 15 3/4, lg. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

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1593. Three Sancai Tomb Figurines, China, modeled as three foreign emissaries, one holding a plate, one with ribbons, and the other with hands crossed over his chest, ht. 10 1/2, 9 3/4, 10 3/4 in. $250-350

1599. Swatow Ware Charger, southern China, 17th/18th century, decoration of blue and red pavilions, floral roundels, and seals, dia. 14 1/2, ht. 3 3/8 in. $250-350

1594. Sancai Dog, China, standing on four legs, the figure of dog covered with amber, green, blue, and brown glaze, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

1600. Large Swatow Plate, Chinese export, 16th century, painted in red, green, and black enamels with a peony branch in the central medallion, encircled by a border with alternating reserves of flower and fruit sprigs on brocade ground, all against a pale gray crackled glaze, base unglazed, dia. 13, ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1595. Sancai Glazed Pillow, China, the surface decorated with an amber, cream, and green glaze, one side with an amber glazed medallion impressed with a flaming phoenix, the other side with a doublegourd-shaped opening, ht. 5 3/8, lg. 5 3/8 in. $200-300 1596. Double Gourd Vase, China, painted with slip decoration of grapes and vines, on crackled pale celadon ground, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300 1597. Two Blue and White Chargers, Chinese export, one decorated with three reserves with bird and wave designs on an ice-crackle and plum blossom ground, freehand painted scrolls on the exterior; the other painted in underglaze purple-blue with a landscape scene, dia. 14, 16 1/8 in. $100-150 1598. Large Blue and White Swatow Charger, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), painted with lotus pond scene in the central medallion, encircled by bird and flower decorations around the cavetto, the exterior painted in a freehand style, the inky tones of underglaze blue enhanced by “heaping and piling,” covered by transparent glaze with fine crackles, wood stand, dia. 15 3/4, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

1601. San Tsai Figure, China, 19th century Kuangtung ware, garden figure of a phoenix, ht. 26 in., (repairs). $200-300

1602. Large Porcelain Dog, Chinese export, depicting a dog sitting on its hindquarters with its tail curled up to the left leg, finely painted in brushstrokes with different shades of orange enamel in the depiction of hair, a gilt double-gourd-shaped bell attached to the neck, a small opening in the back, ht. 20 in. N.B. A similar smaller scale figure of seated dog was sold as lot 2 in Sotheby’s New York Chinese Export Porcelain from the Private Collection of Elinor Gordon, January 23, 2010. $6,500-7,000

1603. Pair of Pottery Foo Dogs, China, green and red glazed, each seated on a pedestal, ht. 12 3/4 in. $200-300

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1604. Pair of Foo Dogs, Chinese export, 19th century, each modeled as a crouching foo dog on a rectangular stand, covered with green glaze and painted with fine details of mane and bushy tails, ht. 15 in. $500-700

1605. Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dogs, China, seated on its hindquarter, one holding a ball under its paw, the other playing with a cub, set on a square pedestal, covered with powder blue glaze, ht. 10 3/4 in. $200-300

1606. Three Porcelain Birds, Chinese export, finely modeled birds resting on stand, one covered with egg yolk and grass green colored glaze, the other two with turquoise and aubergine glaze, ht. 9 3/4, 12 1/4, 12 1/2 in. $100-150

1607. Chinese Export Bowl, the exterior painted with reserves of interior scene alternating with pheasant and peony scene, all under a border of rose sprays and medallions, the interior decorated in the similar fashion, dia. 11 5/8, ht. 5 in. $250-350

1608. Rose Medallion Bowl, China, the exterior painted with reserves of interior scenes alternating with bird and flower scenes, all under a border of rose sprays, the interior decorated in the same fashion, dia. 15 1/2, ht. 6 1/4 in. $250-350

1609. Chinese Export Rose Medallion Teapot, decorated with four cartouches of bird-and-flower alternating with interior scene, all against a ground with a pair of butterflies embracing a rose medallion on either side, the dish-shaped cover painted with more roses, ht. 5 1/2 in. $100-150

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1609A. Enameled Canton Plate, Chinese export, 19th century, the central medallion depicting Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove drinking a landscape, while a goddess flying by on a crane, floral scroll border reserved on a yellow-enameled ground, brass mounted rims, dia. 11 3/4 in. $300-500

1610. Chinese Export Rose Medallion Flowerpot, 19th century, finely decorated around the exterior with figures engaging in various activities in the garden, the everted rim painted with rose cartouches, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 5 in. $200-300

1611. Chinese Export Rose Medallion Serving Ware, of quatrefoil shape, the cover decorated to each corner with four cartouches painted with flower-and-bird alternating with river-and-mountain scenes, all set against an enameled ground with peonies and butterflies, surmounted by a gilt ovoid knop, the interior painted en suite, gilt rim, 9 1/4 x 6 in. $200-300

1612. Chinese Export Lamp, China, 19th century, painted around the body in overglaze enamels with a battling scene against a crackled gray-white ground, the vase mounted as a lamp with bronze bands around the shoulder and above the bottom, bronze casting of two dragons contesting a pearl around the neck, ht. 14, 31 in. with the lamp shade and bronze stand. $200-300

1613. Pair of Vases Mounted as Lamps, Chinese export, 19th century, each vase with slip decorations of scaly dragons striding amidst flowers, reserved on a deep blue ground, gilt and lobed mouth-rim, with repeated lobed edges around the shoulder, flanked by gilt animal-mask lugs, a pair of molded chilong on either side, mounted as lamp, ht. 13 3/4 in. (37 in. with mounting). $600-800

1614. Chinese Export Covered Cup, cartouches on each side of the body of a lady with precious objects in an interior scene and boys in play, reserved against gilt floral ground, with two gilt foo dog handles, the cover similarly decorated with gilt cartouches, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 1/8 in. $200-300

1615. Pair of Chinese Export Vases, 19th century, reserve on one side with a battling scene and an interior scene of officials celebrating on the other, against flower-and-bird grounds with high-relief decoration of a pair of chilong below two smaller reserves around the neck, flanked by lugs in the shape of foo dogs holding brocade balls, ht. 14 in. $300-500

1616. Turquoise Cat, China, overall turquoise glaze, ht. 8 1/4 in. $200-300

1617. Celadon Goose, China, modeled as a goose with its wings slightly opened, covered overall with olive green glaze, the beak, claws, and stand unglazed, ht. 11 3/4 in. $200-300

1618. Pair of Turquoise Foo Dogs, Chinese export, each seated on its hindquarter, one playing with a cud while the other holding a brocade ball, cubic stand, covered overall by bright turquoise glaze, ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150

1623. Songhua Inkstone, China, the lovat green rectangular stone carved on the upper section with a pair of mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, inscriptions on the reverse side, 9 x 5 3/4 in. N.B. Songhua stone is named after the Songhua River in Jilin province, the Manchu homeland in the northeast part of the Qing empire. The association with Manchu made this particular stone very popular material in the Qing imperial atelier. $100-150

1624. Bamboo Snuff Bottle, China, of cylindrical form, incised around the bottle of scholars and monk in a mountainous landscape, ivory stopper and spoon, lg. 4 in. $200-300

1625. Smoky Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, early Republican period, of flattened baluster form, finely engraved on one side with a pair of pheasants, perched on a prunus branch and in flight, the reverse engraved with four carp swimming amongst seaweed, traces of gilt in the incising, hardstone stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1626. Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the oval body enameled within raised wire inlays with a scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl on either side, reserved on purple-blue ground with cloud patterns, between wave panels around the foot and ruyi lappets around the neck, “Qianlong nian zhi” engraved on the concave base, “Li Chun wen yin” incised on the reverse side of the hardstone stopper, lg. 2 in. $200-300

1619. Pair of Robin’s Egg Glazed Foo Dogs, Chinese export, each seated on its hindquarter with one paw raised and head turned aside, covered with light blue glaze suffused with lavender mottling, ht. 6 1/4 in. $100-150

1627. Chalcedony Agate Snuff Bottle, China, flattened round body, semitranslucent white stone with ochre tint, carved on one side with a boy leading two horses in celadon color, agate stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1620. Chinese Export Blue and White Charger, 19th/20th century, the interior decorated in underglaze blue with a small boat sailing next to rocky islands, surrounded by three lotus-pond scenes in the well, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 15 1/4 in. $200-300

1628. Large Agate Snuff Bottle, China, carved in high relief on one side with Daoist figures and a boatman, the stone of highly translucent white color with dark streaks, well-hollowed interior, dome wood stopper, lg. 2 7/8 in. $200-300

1621. Songhua Inkstone, China, the lovat green rectangular stone carved on the upper section with a mythical animal in a cartouche, inscriptions “Ming Yue Ge, Shi Li Zhong” on the reverse side, 6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. $200-300

1629. Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the pear-shaped body enameled within raised wire inlays with a cartouche on either side, one with a bird amidst peonies, the other with a bird in flight above multicolored convolvulaceae, reserved on lemon yellow ground with stylized lotus scrolls enameled in different shades of blue, giltmetal stopper in the shape of a pear stem, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1622. Inkstone with Box, China, the Duanshi stone carved on the upper section with a dragon striding in clouds, the reverse side inscribed with a poem after Li Bai, dated the fifth year of Guangxu reign (1879), the wood box carved into a lotus leaf, 6 1/4 x 5 in. $100-150

1630. Chalcedony Agate Snuff Bottle, China, semi-translucent creamywhite and ochre color stone, carved on one side in high relief of Shou Lao and his attendant under a pine tree, well-hollowed interior, coral stopper. $200-300

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1631. Pair of Paint Palettes and Two Seal Paste Boxes, China, one palette painted with birds and flowers, the other with a cottage in rustic landscape, both in famille rose enamel; one seal paste box painted in underglaze purplish blue with mountains and pavilions, Kangxi six-character mark on the base, the other in robin’s egg glaze, with Hongxian four-character mark on the base, lg. 3, 2 3/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1632. Jade Seal, China, rectangular form surmounted by a foo dog in an alert position, pale celadon color shading lighter to translucent white towards the base, carving of “Yun Qing” (translated as “gentleman whose name is cloud”), lg. 1 1/4 in. $100-150

1633. Soapstone Seal, China, finely carved on either side with goldfish swimming around sea plants, with delicate incised patterns on the goldfish to accentuate the fins and scales, the stone of earthy brown color, wood stand, ht. 3 1/4, lg. 3 in. $200-300

1634. Five Hardstone Seals, China, one with low relief carving of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, one with a finial of a child riding a buffalo, the others with inscription to one side, 4 1/2 x 2 3/8, 3 x 3/4, 3 x 1 1/4, 2 1/4 x 1 1/8, and 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 in., respectively. $300-500

1635. Three Seals, China and Japan, an ivory seal together with red paste in a black wood case; another incised with a lady in a pavilion to one side and a poem to the other, in a boxwood case; the third made of plastic, ht. 1 1/4, 2, 1 1/2 in. $200-300

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1636. Jade Seal, China, 18th century, of cylindrical form surmounted by a lion holding a lingzhi spray in the mouth, its tail in the shape of bifurcated scrolls, the stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, ht. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

1637. Pair of Soapstone Seals, China, 19th century, each of rectangular form surmounted by a foo dog, the stone of gray-white color with brown markings, ht 1 7/8 in. $100-150

1638. Pair of Wood Seals, China, 19th century, one of pedestal form surmounted by a front-facing foo dog, traces of gilt; the other of cylindrical form topped by a foo dog in profile with its head turning to the back, ht. 2, 3 in. $100-150

1639. Pair of Hand-painted Eggs, China, Zhou Peichun (Chou Pai Chuen), late 19th century, painted in brilliant colors, one egg with two pheasants next to rockwork, peony, and bamboo, the other egg with a crane standing beneath a pine tree and lingzhi fungus, in a divided brocade box, lg. approx. 2 3/4 in. N.B. Zhou Peichun was a well-known artisan for his watercolor paintings on pith paper in the late 19th century. His studio was in located Peking. $200-300

1640. Bronze Compass, China, 19th century, inset with paste stones, lg. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

1641. Four Ivory Seals, three square and one oval section, lg. 1 5/8 in. $100-150

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1642. Two Ivory Seals, China, both rectangular form, one in a wood box together with seal paste, the other with an arched top, encased in a brocade box, lg. 1, 1 1/2 in. $100-150

1643. Three Ivory Seals in a Box, two cylindrical seals decorated with pine trees and wild geese, one rectangular form with a crane standing in a pond, together with seal paste, all encased in a wood box, lg. 1 in. $100-150

1644. Four Seals, a cylindrical glass seal surmounted by a toad, three small seals made of soapstone, white jade, and celadon jade, respectively, lg. 2 1/8, 3/4, 3/4, 1 in. $200-300

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1645. Ivory Seal, rectangular form, finely carved on each side with scenes of a scholar and attendant going across a bridge, bamboo in front of rockwork, pavilion in the mountains, and bamboo issuing from rockwork, the ivory of a warm honey tone, ht. 1 7/8, 5/8 square in. $200-300

1646. Pewter Teapot, China, 19th century, one side incised with inscription and signed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yunsheng keâ&#x20AC;? (carved by Yunsheng), the other side left plain, the lid, hand, and spout each set with jade, ht. 4 1/8 in. $250-300

1647. Three Soapstone Carvings, China, two seals of rectangular shape, and a reclining foo dog, lg. 3 1/8, 3, 2 3/8 in. $250-300

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1654. Soapstone Seal, China, carving in openwork and high relief of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove engaging in various leisure activities under a pine tree, the reverse side carved with bamboo, the soapstone of three distinct colors, each incorporated into one section of the motif, ht. approx. 10 in. $400-600 1655. Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, of flattened bianhu shape, carved with scholar and attendants among pine trees, rocks, and mountains, keyfret border above the foot and leafy lappets around the collar, ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300 1656. Pair of Soft Paste Seal Paste Boxes, painted in underglaze blue with kung fu men in various attitudes, covered with transparent glaze suffused with crackles, glaze slightly tinted red due to the seal paste, with apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark on the base, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

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1648. Carnelian Seal, China, of rectangular shape, the crimson-colored body in contrast with the finial of white hardstone, well carved as a foo dog with two cubs playing a brocade ball, lg. 3 1/2 in. $100-200

1649. Three Yixing Teapots, China, two of red-brown color with molded decoration, dragon handle and mark on the base; the other of dark brown color with tortoise shell pattern, spout in the shape of tigerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, the cover surmounted by a tortoise finial, ht. approx. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1650. Inkstone, China, of thick pear shape, the Duan stone carved on the top section with a ram strolling beneath a pine tree, ht. 1 7/8, (surface) 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1651. Inkstone, China, carved to one side with pine tree and cranes around the inkwell, inscriptions to the reverse side; together with a bronze water dropper, 13 x 13 1/2 in. $100-150

1652. Tiger-eye Censer, China, of gui shape, the compressed body flanked by dragon-head handles, supported on four short feet, fitted wood stand, ht. 1 7/8, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

1653. Blue and White Seal Paste Box, China, the cover painted in underglaze blue with a mountain and river scene, leaf-shaped mark to the base, dia. 2 3/4 in. $150-200

1657. Brush Stands, China, one cast into a prunus branch, the other of carved wood as three Taoist Immortals and attendants; together with a calligraphy brush of ivory shaft with fine incising of dragon, lg. 3 1/2, 5, 6 7/8 in. $250-300 1658. Three Soapstone Seals, China, 20th century, rectangular form, one surmounted by a foo dog, one by two pairs of carps jumping along the crashing waves, and the other topped with archaic designs, lg. 2 1/2, 2 1/8, 2 1/2 in. $100-150 1659. CloisonnĂŠ Enameled Wine Vessel, China, in the shape of an archaic wine vessel jue, set on a circular stand, finely enameled with stylized lotus flowers, inset with semiprecious beads, Qianglong fourcharacter mark to the base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 1660. Silver and Jade Box, China, in the shape of a Tibetan-Buddhist temple, the circular sides in filigree and enameled designs as door panels, set between a pair of jade bracelets of pale celadon color, the conical cover finely inset with coral and turquoise beads, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 1661. Silver and Jade Box, China, of rectangular shape, with enameled decoration of birds and peonies on a filigree ground, the cover inset with a white jade plaque carved as double peaches, 1 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1662. Silver and Jade Box, China, of ovoid shape, the sides of the jewelry box with enameled decoration of birds and plum blossoms on a filigree ground, the cover inset with a white jade plaque carved with a shou roundel amidst billowing clouds, encircled by semiprecious stone beads, ht. 1 7/8, 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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1663. Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Covered Bowls, China, 18th century, raised on three short feet, the round sides decorated with multi-hued flowers borne on leafy meanders, reserved on a turquoise ground, flanked by gilt animal-mask lugs suspending loose rings, all between a band of ruyi heads around the rim and chrysanthemum petals above the foot, the domed circular cover finely enameled en suite, with a gilt finial, dia. 5 1/8, ht. 4 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

1664. Cloisonné Vase, China, early 20th century, garlic mouth top, white ground with a wan pattern and various flowers in blue and green, Lao Tien Li Chih, ht. 9 in., (dent to one side). $200-300

1665. Cloisonné Vase, China, 19th century, pale turquoise ground with a design of birds and flowers, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300

1666. Gilt Enameled Box and Cover, China, the cover and side decorated with the Eight Buddhist Treasures, the cover surmounted by a gilt foo dog, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 2 1/2 in. $150-250

1667. Four Enameled Boxes, China, each of rectangular shape, decorated with auspicious symbols, such as antiques, twin-fish, and pheasants, lg. 4 3/8, 4 1/4, 3 1/2, 5 1/4 in. $150-250

1668. Pair of Cloisonné Covered Stem Cups, China, each decorated with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls reserved on a mirror black ground, the cover set with a conical brass finial, ht. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

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1669. Cosmetic Box with Jade Plaque, China, late Qing dynasty, the circular box finely incised with magnolia flowers around the exterior, the cover inset with an oval white jade plaque, carved in low relief as a confronting three-clawed dragon with a flaming pearl amongst clouds, encircled by a band of semiprecious jewels, the interior of the cover set with a mirror, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 5 3/4, wd. 5 1/4, jade plaque possibly Ming period, 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. $300-500 1670. Cloisonné Vase, China, 18th century, the body divided into seven registers by gilt line borders, each depicting flower scrolls, the bowlshape body decorated with butterflies amidst morning glories reserved on a red ground above a band of upright petal lappets, the slightly oblique shoulder with florets against a purple ground, and the waisted neck with stylized lotus flowers on a turquoise ground, all below a garlic-shaped mouth, with plum blossoms on a lemon yellow ground, below a band of ruyi heads, ht. 8 in. $300-500 1671. Soapstone Seal, China, 19th century, square form surmounted by a carved foo dog group, the stone of black color with white streaking, carved on one side with inscriptions, wood box, ht. 4, 2 1/4 in. square. $100-150 1672. Champlevé Censer, China, 19th century, of tripod ding shape, the exterior decorated with taotie masks and three flanges, with two upright handles along the rim, ht. 8, dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300 1672A. Pair of Tall Champlevé Lamp Stands, China, 19th century, each of a caparisoned elephant standing on a circular lotus plinth carrying a pagoda, decorated in champlevé enamel with cicada blades and lotus flowers, ht. 54 in. $500-700

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1673. Cloisonné Bowl, China, 19th century, decorated with three medallions of fronting dragons against a yellow enameled ground, alternating with stylized lotus sprays and leafy tendrils against black background, all between a band of ruyi heads below the mouth-rim and upright lappets above the foot, ht. 6, dia. 7 1/2 in. $150-250

1674. Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Conjoined Triple-Gourd Vase, China, 19th century, formed as three conjoined double-gourd bottles bound below the upper lobes with a yellow enameled ribbon tied in a bow, decorated with floral heads against the enameled ground of turquoise, Qianlong four-character incised mark on the base, ht. 15 1/4 in. $150-250

1675. Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt-bronze Conjoined Triple-Gourd Vase, China, 19th century, formed as three conjoined double-gourd bottles below the upper lobes with a pink enameled ribbon tied in a bow, decorated with flowerheads against the enameled ground of the green, blue, and brown of the gourds, Qianlong four-character incised mark on the base, ht. 15 1/4 in. $150-250

1676. Pair of Cloisonné Washers, China, the shallow rounded washers decorated on the exterior with a pair of dragons striding in clouds while contending a flaming pearl, the interiors with a ferocious dragon in the frontal view, all against an enameled turquoise ground, Qianlong four-character mark on the base, reserved on a peony and magnolia ground, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 8 in. $200-300

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1677. Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jars, China, decorated around the shoulder with a band of animal masks against turquoise grounds with key-fret designs, and a band of stylized taotie masks within large blades around the lower section, the domed cover decorated in the same fashion as the upper section, surmounted by a gilt finial, ht. 8 1/2 in. (13 in. with cover). $200-300

1678. Cloisonné Enameled Vase, China, lantern-form, decorated with peonies painted in various shades of enamel, pink, blue, red, and violet, reserved on a turquoise ground, with a fu (happiness) character on the base, ht. 14 in. $400-600

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1682. Canton Enameled Box, Chinese export, 19th century, of rectangular shape, the cover with a cartouche of a fishing scene, reserved on a blue ground with flower sprigs borne on a leafy meander, ht. 1 5/8, 5 x 3 in. (base). $200-300

1683. Cloisonné Box with Ming Jade, China, the box late 19th century, rectangular shape, enameled with stylized lotus blooms borne on a leafy scroll on a turquoise ground, the cover inset with a jade plaque, late Yuan/early Ming period (14th/15th century), of pale celadon color, intricately carved and pierced as a dragon striding amidst foliate scrolls interspersed with auspicious symbols: ruyi heads, bat, pheasant, cash coins, and lotus flowers, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 7 1/8, wd. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

1678A. Pair of Yellow Cloisonné Peach Vases, China, Republican period, water chestnut shape, decoration of bats and peaches on a yellow ground, with “Yuan Shan Tang” mark on the base, ht. 19 1/2 in. $800-1,000

1679. Ten Assorted Cloisonné Enameled Wares, China, five bottle vases, three circular boxes and covers, and two flat square cases, decorated with motif of antique objects, flower branches, and dragons, respectively, ht. approx. 2 3/4 in. $100-150

1680. Large Cloisonné Enamel Basin with Cover, Japan, in the shape of a lotus leaf with lobed rim, the exterior glazed with green enamel, the interior in turquoise, the cover decorated en suite, dia. 16 1/4, ht. 9 in. (with cover, sight). $200-300

1681. Two Enameled Boxes, China, one of oval form, the cover painted with pheasants amidst peony branches against a lemon yellow enameled ground, the other of circular form, depicting two dragons contending a flaming pearl, reserved on a light green ground, 4 1/4 x 3 3/8, dia. 3 in. $150-250 1685

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1684. Cloisonné Enameled Box with Ming Jade, China, 18th century, the rectangular box decorated with stylized lotus blossoms on a turquoise ground, the cover inset with a celadon jade plaque, intricately carved and pierced as a phoenix flying amidst a multitude of flowers, the jade of early Ming period (15th/16th century), ht. 2 1/2, lg. 6 1/2, wd. 5 in. $400-600

1685. Cloisonné Enameled Plate, China, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1563-1620), the central medallion with two dragons contending a flaming pearl, encircled by a band of stylized lotus flowers alternating with An Baxian in the well, the exterior decorated en suite, all set against a turquoise enameled ground, dia. 12 1/8 in. $1,500-2,000

1685A. Six Enameled Wares, China, a bowl, two three-layered circular boxes, another box, and a pair of quatrefoil saucer dish, dia. 7 1/4, ht. 6 1/4, 4 3/4, 2 3/8, 3 3/4 x 3 (each) in. $100-150

1686. Gilt-lacquered Circular Box and Cover, China, the cover painted with a garden scene of official and attendants engaging in various activities, key-fret borders around the rims, ht. 5, dia. 12 in. $100-150

1687. Octagonal Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wood Box, China, the cover decorated with mother-of-pearl and multicolored soapstone inlays of birds flying amidst magnolia flowers, encircled by floral scrolls, similar scrolls on each panel of the box, supported by eight ruyi-shaped feet, ht. 3 3/8, dia. 8 in. $200-300

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1688. Guri Bowl, China, Yuan/Early Ming dynasty, the rounded sides rising from the ring foot to an everted rim, the exterior finely carved through multiple red and black layers to the buff ground with six “pommel scrolls,” divided by lingzhi-shaped designs and above a band of stylized petals around the foot, the interior covered in black lacquer, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 4 3/4 in. N.B. The “pommel scroll” motif derives from the shape of the ringpommel on early Chinese swords. The Japanese term for that pattern is guri. $2,000-3,000

1689. Zitan Cup and Carved Stand, China, carved in the shape of a rhinoceros horn libation cup, supported by a base formed by intricate fruit branches, continuing upwards to the sides of the cup with persimmons on one side and pomegranate on the other, two squirrels climbing down towards a cluster of fruit, silver liner, wood stand carved as gnarled trunk of a pine tree, ht. 3 in. (4 5/8 in. with stand). $700-900

1690. Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Box and Tray, China, the cover of the twolayer circular box decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay of auspicious items, the sides with flower sprays from four seasons, a rectangular tray made of jichimu, with inlay of scholars in a landscape, cranes and flower branches, and stylized scrolls, supported on four cabriole feet, dia. 9 3/4, ht. 4 1/9, 3 7/8 x 12 x 7 in. $200-300

1691. Lacquer Box and Cover, China, the cover with a central medallion of Shou Lao and attendants visiting an official, the exterior of the box with two cartouches, ht. 10 3/4, dia. 11 in. $150-250

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1692. Inlaid Box, China, octagonal hardwood box with inlay of mother-ofpearl, coral, and ivory, with a medallion on the cover depicting birds in flight among floral sprigs, eight cartouches on the cover and the box depicting scenes of flowers from various seasons, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 8 1/2 in. $150-250

1693. Lacquer Box, Japan, rectangular shape covered in black lacquer, the cover worked in gold togidashimakie with three feathers, 2 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1698. Inlaid Box, China, the cover of the box decorated with mother-ofpearl and hardstone inlay of two boys riding on an elephant with an elaborate caparison, one boy teasing the elephant with a bouquet of lotus pods, 2 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1699. Square Lacquer Box, China, 19th century, the sides incised and painted with dragon in confronting view amidst clouds, the front with a pair of dragons above crashing waves, fitted with chased brass mounts, 5 1/8 in. $300-500

1694. Mother-of-pearl Circular Wood Box, China, the cover with motherof-pearl decoration of a temple beside a pine tree, the sides inset with birds amongst peach and flower branches, dia. 7, ht. 3 1/2 in. $100-150

1695. Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Circular Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the top finely carved with a scene of female figures engaging in various activities amongst pavilion and garden, the side of the cover and the box depicted with four cartouches of peony, chrysanthemum, camellia, and prunus blossom sprays, reserved on a key-fret ground and alternating with stylized lotus meander, Qianlong six-character incised mark on the base, ht. 6 1/4, dia. 12 in. $200-300

1696. Cinnabar Box, China, 19th century, carved in relief with scholars and attendants in front of a pavilion in a mountainous landscape, one attendant dancing, the other carrying a zither the sides carved with a band of peonies and leafy scrolls, dia. 7 1/2, ht. 4 1/8 in. $300-500

1697. Framed Bow, China, 19th century, lacquered with prunus flowers, with an arrow, framed and glazed, 43 1/4 x 31 (frame), lg. approx. 30 in. (bow). $600-800

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1700. Pair of Cinnabar Planters, China, 19th century, of quatrefoil shape and raised on four ruyi feet, each side carved with a panel of scholars and attendants in a mountainous landscape, reserved on a stylized lotus ground, the everted mouth-rim carved with key-fret patterns below lotus and prunus scrolling, the interior and base lacquered black, ht. 3 3/4, 9 3/8 x 7 5/8 in. $400-600

1703. Presentation Box, China, Guangxu period (1871-1908), red gold decoration of dragon and phoenix on red lacquered ground, ht. 3 1/2, 22 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.

1701. Gilt-lacquered Brush Holder, China, 19th century, of quatrefoil shape, the exterior decorated in a continuous scene of bats in flight amongst clouds, with Eight Buddhist Treasures interspersed, all between brocade bands of curvilinear borders, gilt on black lacquer, Qianlong six-character mark engraved on the base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

1704. Lacquered Plate, China, 18th century, of chrysanthemum-petal shape, the central medallion carved and gilt with inscriptions of Qianlong yuti, the base possibly later made, dia. 10 1/4 in. (heavily restored). $800-1,200

1702. Gilt-lacquered Brush Pot, China, of cylindrical form, painted in gilt with three roundels of scholars in a landscape, reserved on a brocade-patterned ground, Jiaqing mark on the base, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 5 in. $250-350

Provenance: Purchased from Jean Lindsay on Nanking Road in Shanghai, China, in August 1938 (with document). $200-300

1705. Pair of Hardstone Inlay Wood Boxes, China, each of rectangular shape, finely inlaid with mother-of-pearl and soapstone of various colors, one cover depicting a scene of ducks resting under an overarching prunus tree, the other with pheasants amongst chrysanthemum branches and bamboo, fitted with brass mounts, 13 1/2 x 8 x 6 1/4 in. $300-400

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1706. Cinnabar Box, China, the cover carved in relief with three scholars and an attendant walking beneath a large pine tree in a mountainous landscape, the exterior of the box carved with flower roundels, black interior and base, 3 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1707. Pair of Carved Cinnabar Vases, China, of globular shape, the exterior carved with two cartouches of herbaceous peony branches issuing from rockwork and reserved on a diaper ground, below a band of floral scrolls around the shoulder and the neck, the mouthrim and foot ring each bound within a copper band, wood stand, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

1708. Three Items, China, a carved cinnabar vase, a soapstone carving of Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Daoist Immortals, playing flute on rockwork, and a brass-mounted wood chest with multiple drawers, ht. 12, 8, 8 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 6 in. $100-150

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1709. Six Pieces of Cinnabar, China, a bottle vase, two covered cylindrical jars, a rectangular box, and two circular cosmetic boxes, ht. 9 1/8, 4 3/4, 3 1/2, 2 x 6 x 4, dia. 4, 3 1/2 in. $100-150

1710. Pair of Cinnabar Vases, China, carved with scholars greeting each other, and holding antique objects walking in a rustic landscape, relief carving reserved on geometric-patterned ground, the neck carved with elaborate flower sprays, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1711. Inlaid Vase, China, the fanghu-shaped vase inlaid with mother-ofpearl, bone, and soapstone on a black lacquered ground, each side with decoration of two females under a pine tree, the flaring neck with inlaid design of double gourds and florets, ht. 22 3/8 in. $200-300

1712. Rosewood Stool, China, 19th century, barrel-form with carving of floral scrolling and cash coins, top inset with a red marble plaque, ht. 21 in. $300-500

1723. Folding Table, Tibet, 19th century, deeply carved with dragons and snow leopards, lotus on the side panels, ht. 13, lg. 28 1/2, dp. 13 1/2 in. $200-300

1713. Rosewood Chair, China, 19th century, back splat carved with a shou character, seat ht. 20, back ht. 39 in. $200-300

1724. Two-Door Chest, Tibet, painted with tantric symbols, ht. 31 3/4, wd. 34 in. $300-500

1714. Kang Table, China, 18th/19th century, rosewood, 27 x 14 x 4 1/2 in.

1725. Pair of Bamboo Settees, China, the seat rails with bundled bamboo and fret and cash decoration, ht. 31, lg. 72 in. $400-600

Provenance: Ex Fred Muller collection, sold at Christie’s. $300-500 1715. Rosewood Incense Stand, China, with an inset marble top, aprons carved and pierced with plum blossoms and pairs of birds, ht. 35 1/2, dia. 13 1/2 in. $400-600 1716. Rosewood Tabouret, China, rosewood inset with red marble, aprons carved and pierced with pomegranate branches, legs carved with lion heads, animal paw feet, ht. 18 1/4, dia. 15 1/2 in. $200-300 1717. Pair of Rosewood Stands, China, 19th century, inlay of floral patterns in mother-of-pearl, 30 x 14 x 14 in. $300-500 1718. Rosewood Tabouret, China, rosewood inset with red marble, aprons carved and pierced with foliage scrolls, supported on four legs carved with beast masks, feet in the shape of lion’s paws holding a ball, ht. 18, dia. 17 in. $200-300 1719. Rosewood Tabouret, China, rosewood inset with red marble, aprons carved and pierced with plum blossoms, supported on four legs carved with beast masks, feet in the shape of lion’s paws holding a ball, ht. 18, dia. 17 in. $200-300 1720. Pair of Newel Posts, China, 19th century, carved wood with floral motifs and archaic styling, ht. 37 in. $300-500 1721. Rosewood Stand, China, 19th century, top inset with two gray and white marble plaques, apron carved with floral scrolling, 19 x 11 x 7 in. $200-300

1726. Teak Stand, China, carved with lingzhi scrolls to the aprons and the feet, ht. 34, top 17 in. square. $300-500 1727. Bamboo Adjustable Armchair, China, with caned back, headrest, seat, and armrests, the back adjustable, with moveable leg rest, ht. 40, armrest lg. 44 in. $300-500 1728. Bamboo Folding Deck Chair, China, with caned back, seat, and foot rest, the corners of the back carved with leaf designs, ht. 31, lg. 22 in. (44 in. with foot rest). $300-500 1729. Chinese Export Bamboo Armchair, China, 19th century, with caned seat, the seat rail with bundled bamboo and fret decoration, 17 x 17 x 32 1/2 in. $300-500 1730. Rosewood Gate-leg Table, China, round, foldable, the table top of warm honey tone, the stylized legs of a darker shade, dia. 51 1/2, ht. 31 1/4 in. $800-1,200 1731. Pair of Rosewood Marble-top Stands, China, rosewood inset with red marble, aprons carved and pierced with flowers, supported on four legs carved with beast masks, animal paw feet, ht. 24 1/2, dia. 13 in. $300-500 1732. Rosewood Chair, China, 19th century, central panel carved with a deer and a shou character, apron with floral scrolling, all inset with mother-of-pearl, seat ht. 20 1/2, back ht. 36 in. $400-600

END OF SALE 1722. Four-Door Cabinet, Tibet, 20th century, painted decoration of dragons and clouds within a bamboo-style frame, ht. 40 1/2, lg. 34 3/4, dp. 17 1/2 in. $300-500

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Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases. 6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots. 9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston. 10. Except for property purchased via on-line Live Auctions, a premium equal to 18.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the final bid over $200,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the Buyer as part of the purchase price. The buyers premium on property purchased via on-line Live Auctions will be in the amount equal to 22.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the final bid over $200,000. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalogue. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalogue, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. Revised September 29, 2009

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Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. Skinner Richard Albright Barnet Fain Stephen L. Fletcher Karen M. Keane

Administration

President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Vice Presidents- Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Stuart P. Whitehurst

Expert Departments

American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr Assistants: Kathy Wong, Elizabeth C. Haff American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher, Martha Hamilton Assistants: LaGina Austin, Karen Langberg, Chris Barber American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Asian Works of Art - James F. Callahan Assistant: Tianyue Jiang Books & Manuscripts - Stuart P. Whitehurst Assistant: Sara C. Wishart Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Classic Automobiles & Motorcycles - Jane D. Prentiss Couture - Kerry Shrives Discovery Sales - Kerry Shrives Assistants: Garrett J. Sheahan, Harry B. McNabb, Melissa Riebe European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid Assistants: Stuart P. Whitehurst, Sara C. Wishart Fine Wines - Marie Keep Jewelry - Gloria Lieberman Assistants: Sheila Barron Smithie, F.G.A., G.G.; John Colasacco Judaica - Kerry Shrives Modernism: 1896â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Present: Art Glass, Pottery, Metalwork & Furniture Jane D. Prentiss Museum & Collections Services - Martha Hamilton Musical Instruments - David Bonsey Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Gary Richards Science, Technology & Clocks - Robert C. Cheney Assistant: Chris Barber Silver - Stuart G. Slavid Assistant: Sara C. Wishart Toys & Dolls - Kerry Shrives Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, David Bonsey, Robert C. Cheney, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney, Stuart P. Whitehurst

SKINNER, INC. Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art 63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429 274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100 www.skinnerinc.com

Exhibitions & Property Distribution

Marlborough:

Warehouse Manager - Jonathan Dowling, 508.970.3280 Property Manager - Samuel Combs, 508.970.3262

Boston:

Elisabeth Benson-Allott, 617.874.4312; Kerryn Murphy, 617.874.4329 Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, 617.874.4308

Finance Department

Marlborough:

Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, 508.970.3269 Accounts Payable - Kathleen Hayes, 508.970.3268 Credit Supervisor - Joe Monteyro, 508.970.3266

Subscriptions

Marlborough:

Karen Skinner, 508.970.3240

Service Departments

Appraisal & Auction Services - Patricia Walker King, Beth Zwicker, Katharine Holtman, Leah Skowron Advertising Production - Pamela Van de Houten Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. Sweeney Assistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn Gallery Assistant: Katharine E. Hampson Catalogue Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina Harrison Assistant: Cheryl Freeman Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey Information Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry Shrives Assistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Melissa Riebe Consignment Services - Megan J. Blomgren, Carol Zeigler Managing Director - Marie C. Keep Marketing & Public Relations - Catherine Riedel, Anne M. Trodella, Karen Skinner Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak Receptionists - Marlborough: Carol Tran Boston: Hadley Dinardo Transportation - Eric Jones Assistants: Mark McCaffrey, John Williams

Directions to Skinner's Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Telephone: 617-350-5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.

PARKING INDOOR PARKING GARAGES City Place Parking Garage Transportation Building 12 Charles Street Located at the end of Park Plaza Underground multi-level garage All day–closes at 2:30 a.m. First hr/$5, after 2 hrs/$14 AllRight Parking Boston Common Garage Located on Charles Street, on the Common, two blocks from Skinner 1 hr/$6, up to 24 hrs/$25, Evenings (4pm-10am)/$10 The Four Seaons Hotel Parking Garage 200 Boylston Street Adjacent to Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up, up to 24 hrs/$30

The Taj Hotel Parking Garage 2 Newbury Street Located three blocks from Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up Up to 24 hrs/$42 Back Bay Garage 222 Berkeley Street (entrance off St. James) One block from Skinner All day/$35, evening (5pm-7am)/$10 Radisson Hotel Parking Garage Stuart Street (near intersection of Charles) Two blocks from Skinner 1-2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$18, 12-24 hrs/$31

Motor Mart Garage 26 Park Plaza (Same building as Legal Sea Food) Up to 1 hr/$8, 1 to 2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$20, 12-24 hrs/$31, weekends up to 3 hrs/$8 OUTDOOR PARKING LOTS (recommended for trucks) Pin Stripe Parking Arlington Street 617-338-7984 All day/$14, after 6 p.m. and weekends/$10, overnight/$15 Billy’s Parking 222 Stuart Street 617-423-7781 8am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

BOSTON HOTELS

BOSTON HOTELS WITH SKINNER CORPORATE RATES

Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Tel: 800-654-2000 Fax: 617-345-6799

The Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys) 350 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-532-3800

Fairmont Copley Plaza 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-267-5300 Fax: 617-375-9648

Nine Zero Hotel 90 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02108 617-772-5800 Radisson Hotel 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA 01740 Tel: 617-482-1800 Fax: 617-451-2750

Four Seasons 200 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-351-2036

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common 10 Avery Street Boston, MA 02111 Tel: 617-912-3315 Fax: 617-912-3375

The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. Boston, MA 02114 617-224-4000

Taj Boston 15 Arlington St. Boston, MA 02116 617-536-5700

Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-9290 Fax: 617-236-5885

Westin-Copley Plaza 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-3000 Fax: 617-424-7483

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro 25 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-723-1133 The Colonnade 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-424-7000 Fax: 617-424-0968

Eliot Hotel 370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-267-1607 The Park Plaza 64 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-457-7488 Fax: 617-426-2000

RESTAURANTS

FINE DINING Aujourd’hui Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street (between Arlington & Charles Streets) 617-351-2071 New American.

Dante Royal Sonesta Hotel 5 Cambridge Parkway 617-806-4200 Mediterranean restaurant with great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline.

Davio’s 75 Arlington St. 617-357-4810 Northern Italian steak house.

Scampo The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. 617-536-2100 Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Italian fare produced in an open kitchen upstairs at the Liberty Hotel. Troquet 140 Boylston St. 617-695-9463 French restaurant and wine bar perched at the edge of the Boston Common and the theatre district. Via Matta 79 Park Plaza 617-422-0008 Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines in a vibrant dining room - the best of Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an unforgettable experience.

MODERATE Grill 23 & Bar 161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street) 617-542-2255 Great steak, seafood, wine list, and service.

L’Espalier 774 Boylston St. 617-262-3023 French dining in an elegant townhouse with a wonderful prix-fixe menu.

No. 9 Park 9 Park St. 617-742-9991 Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases inspired French and Italian influenced food and wine on Beacon Hill.

Radius 85 High St. 617-426-1234 Features a modern French menu focusing on seasonal ingredients accompanied by a thoughtful wine list.

Aquitaine 569 Tremont Street 617-424-8577 Parisian bistro style fare. The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel 200 Boylston St. 617-338-4400 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an elegant yet comfortable lounge setting with views of the Boston Public Garden. East Ocean City 25-29 Beach St. 617-542-2504 Outstanding Chinese food restaurant highlighting seafood dishes with a fullservice bar. Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill 97 Mt. Vernon Street 617-720-5511 Authentic regional Persian cuisine, handselected wine list, knowledgeable waitstaff.

McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant 36 Columbus Ave 617-482-3999 Fresh seafood offerings that change daily. Summer Shack 50 Dalton St. 617-867-9955 Jasper White serves well-executed seaside favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.

INEXPENSIVE Au Bon Pain 26 Park Plaza (across the street from Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at Berkeley Street) 617-338-8948 Casual café offers quick service. Davio’s To Go 10 St. James Galleria Atrium 617-357-4810 Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with daily special pastas, soups, and salads. Flash’s 310 Stuart St. 617-574-8888 American comfort food served with classic cocktails in a casual setting. Parish Café 361 Boylston St. 617-247-4777 American restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating features sandwiches created by renowned local chefs. Piattini 226 Newbury Street 617-536-2020 Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu; specializes in Italian-style tapas.

The Upper Crust 20 Charles Street 617-723-9600 Gourmet thin crust pizza.

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