Asian Works of Art | Skinner Auction 2613B by Bonhams Skinner

SKINNER 史古納 Asian Works of Art Sale 2613B

September 21 & 22, 2012

Boston

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auction 2613B Session I: Lots 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;431 - Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. Session II: Lots 432â&#x20AC;&#x201C;958 - Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. 63 Park Plaza Boston, Massachusetts

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1. Watercolor on Paper, India, 17th century, depicting a palace of Akbar, the first emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, in gilt frame, watercolor 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. $1,500-1,800 2. Pair of Miniature Paintings, India, 19th century, gouache on paper heightened with gilt, each depicting noblemen and women with attendants in a sumptuous palace scene, one set during the day and the other at night, framed, miniature 10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

3. Mughal Painting, India, 18th century, gouache on paper heightened with gilt, depicting a lady smoking a hookah and listening to her maid playing the lute in an evening garden scene, with gold-flecked border, framed, miniature 10 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. $1,500-1,800 4. Miniature Painting, Persia, 17th century, depicting a nobleman seated in a chair, with female attendants kneeling on either side, mounted on a 19th century painting of intricate geometric and floral design, with an outer border featuring figures at leisure amidst rich fauna and birds, 15 x 12 in. $2,000-3,000

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9. Two Framed Qur’an Pages, 18th century, Arabic manuscript on paper, double-sided, black text with gold and polychrome roundel verse markers within gold borders, one with floral illuminated marginal marker, 9 x 11 in. $800-1,200 10. Two Framed Qur’an Pages, 18th century, Arabic manuscript on paper, double-sided, black text with gold and polychrome roundel verse markers within gold borders, 9 x 11 in. $800-1,200 11. Diwan of Hafez, c. 1798, Persian manuscript on paper, black text arranged in two vertical columns within gold border and blue rule, modern cloth binding, 5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000 12. Metal Snuff Box, Persia, 19th/20th century, rectangular form with cut corners, the cover with gilt silver inlay and decorated with calligraphy in a central cartouche, lg. 2 1/8 in. $800-1,200 13. Three White Marble Mashrabiya Elements, India, rectangular, carved with latticework of interlocking nonagons, ht. 23 1/2 in. $3,000-3,500

5. Miniature Painting, Persia, 17th century, depicting a warrior on horseback during a successful hunt, subduing a tiger with a spear, mounted in a 19th century border elaborately painted with figures at leisure in a forest teeming with birds and animals, framed, 15 x 12 in. $2,000-3,000 6. Qur’an, Persia, 18th century, manuscript on paper, black and red text with gold roundel verse markers, gold borders and red rule, gold and polychrome floral marginal medallions, bound with red goatskin and marble paper board, 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

14. Raj Bangshi Mask, India, carved from a single piece of wood, painted ochre with black eyes, mouth, and nose, ht. 10 5/8 in. $1,500-2,000 15. Ivory Carving with Wood Stand, India, depicting a male and female figure embracing, lg. 6 1/2 in. $400-600 16. Beaded Carnelian Necklace, c. 1st millennium B.C., composed of approx. eighty beads graduating in size from approx. 3.17 to 9.51 mm, lg. 21 in. $2,000-3,000

7. Two Framed Qur’an Pages, 18th century, Arabic manuscript on paper, double-sided, black text with gold and polychrome roundel verse markers within gold borders, 9 x 11 in. $800-1,200

17. Glass Bead Necklace, c. 1st millennium B.C., comprised of approx. sixty-five beads of various shapes including tubular, spherical, and tabular, centered with a large iridescent bead, lg. 18 in. $2,000-3,000

8. Two Framed Qur’an Pages, 18th century, Arabic manuscript on paper, double-sided, black text with gold and polychrome roundel verse markers within gold borders, one with floral illuminated marginal marker, 9 1/2 x 12, 9 x 11 in. $800-1,200

18. Ceramic Necklace, c. 1st millennium B.C., comprised of waisted and etched turquoise-colored beads alternating with compressed red beads, center weighted by a ribbed rouleau-form pendant with tapered tip, lg. 18 in. $500-800

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19. Red Stone Necklace, c. 1st millennium B.C., consisting of stones and pendants of various shapes and sizes, lg. 22 in. $800-1,200 20. Red Stone Necklace, c. 1st millennium B.C., comprising teardrop, diamond, and tubular shaped stones of graduating sizes, centered by a double-wing-shaped pendant, lg. 21 in. $800-1,200 21. Glass Bead Necklace, c. 1st millennium, each bead of compressed globular form, semi-opaque stone in various sizes and pastel shades, center weighted by a partially ribbed bead, lg. 19 in. $2,000-3,000 22. Glass Bead Necklace, c. 1st millennium, of compressed globular or tubular forms in varying metallic shades, centered by a teardrop-shape bead, lg. 21 in. $2,000-3,000 23. Three Ancient Bronze Figures, possibly Egypt, an antelope and two standing figures each with triangular heads and protruding noses, ht. to 3 1/2 in. $400-600

24. Two Silver-gilt and Nielloed Daggers, Russia, 19th century, traditional form, the blade with triple fuller, the scabbard and hilt with silver and nielloed foliate scrolls on one side, lg. 19 1/2, 20 1/2 in. $800-1,200 24A. Silver-gilt and Nielloed Shashka, Russia, 19th century, curved, the blade with double fuller, the hilt and scabbard decorated on one side with silver-gilt filigree and inset with small ivory plaques at intervals with panels nielloed with scrolling foliage, lg. 35 1/2 in. $800-1,200 25. Two Silver-gilt and Nielloed Daggers, Russia, 19th century, traditional form, one blade with triple fuller, one with a single fuller, the scabbard and hilt decorated on one side with silver foliate scrolls on nielloed ground, lg. 18 3/4, 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200 25A. Silver-gilt and Nielloed Shashka, Russia, 19th century, curved, the blade with double fuller, the hilt and scabbard decorated on one side with silver-gilt filigree and inset with small ivory plaques at intervals with panels nielloed with scrolling foliage, lg. 35 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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26. Black Coral Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting a Japanese eggplant, lg. 6 1/8 in. $800-1,000

32. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, in the form of a standing monk holding a staff and prayer beads, signed, ht. 2 in. $500-700

27. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting Fukuroku-jin, the god of wisdom, seated with a fan in his hands, behind him is Daikoku, the god of wealth, on a ladder rubbing Fukuroku-jin’s head, signature at base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $500-700

33. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the form of a seated rabbit with raised front right leg, signed Gyokuzan, ht. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

28. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of Hotei carrying his bag on a pole over his right shoulder, in his left hand he holds a ruyi scepter, inlaid signature at base, ht. 3 5/8 in. $800-1,000 29. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, a child performer, sitting next to a drum and holding a rattle in one hand and a cloth in the other, ht. 2 in. $400-600 30. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved from a sphere, the heads of the “Seven Gods of Good Fortune,” dia. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 31. Three Ivory Netsukes, Japan, one of two figures, with seal on base, lg. 2 1/2, one of two figures with an animal, with seal on base, lg. 2, and one in the form of a mask, with signature at the back, lg. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

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34. Lacquered Noh Mask, Japan, 17th/18th century, carved of cypress wood (possibly) and of the Obeshimi type, ht. 8 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000 35. Ivory Short Sword with Stand, Japan, 19th century, Nihontou, shank and scabbard carved with figures engaged in various activities surrounded by pine trees, with custom case. lg. 16 in. $2,000-3,000 36. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, of a standing performer holding a money purse in his right hand and standing on a pier with a round, shallow basket at his feet, with three monkeys, each dressed in a kimono and climbing on him, ht. 6 5/8 in. $400-600 37. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, a merchant seated before his abacus and account book with a brush behind one ear, ht. 1 5/8 in. $200-300

38. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, in the form of a crouched figure holding a box, with a rat on his shoulder, signed, ht. 1 1/8 in. $200-300 39. Ivory and Silver Lighter, Japan, early 20th century, tapered rectangular form, the ivory handle carved with birds and a blossoming tree, the silver top monogrammed with interlocking “G” and “L,” engraved “A. Barrett & Sons 64 & 64 Piccadilly” and stamped with corresponding silver marks, lg. 6 3/4 in. $500-700 40. Export Silver Tea Set, Japan, 19th/20th century, comprising a paneled ovoid teapot incised with flowers, with a matching covered sugar, sugar tongs, and creamer, with chunyin (pure silver) engraved on base, teapot and creamer with reeded handles, teapot and sugar with jade rings finials, teapot ht. 4 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000 41. Imari Vase, Japan, late 19th century, double-gourd shape, with scrolling flowers and leaves and reserves with phoenix, figures, and bamboo in enamel and underglaze blue with gilt, ht. 14 3/4 in. $500-700

42. Large Imari Vase, Japan, 19th century, bottle shape, with enamel and underglaze reserves of children, flowers, dragons, phoenix, and Buddhist symbols with an overall underglaze blue and gilt fret band, drilled, ht. 17 5/8 in. $600-800 43. Satsuma Covered Box with Wood Stand, Japan, 19th/20th century, circular, the exterior painted with swirling bands of dense floral motifs on crackle glazed ground, the interior decorated with orchids, dia. 2 3/8 in. $200-300 44. Large Satsuma Covered Vase, Japan, 19th century, ribbed-baluster shape, the two large reserves on the body depicting scenes with officials, Immortals, and attendants at various pursuits, the shoulder of the body with reserves of flowers, the ribbed cover surmounted with a circular, ribbed finial, overall enamel and gilt brocade patterns, ht. 31 7/8 in. $2,000-3,000 45. Imari Charger, Japan, 19th century, brocade enamel and gilt with shishi and phoenix on reserves of flowers and leaves, underglaze blue and gilt stylized tortoise border, dia. 22 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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46. Four Imari Plates, Japan, 17th century, lobed shape, decorated in underglaze blue with two figures standing beneath an umbrella surrounded by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three Friends of Winterâ&#x20AC;? in enamel and underglaze blue, mark to base, dia. 8 3/8 in. $800-1,200 47. Pair of Imari Plates, Japan, 19th century, decorated with a large enameled brocade chrysanthemum rising from the bottom corner and extending over the rim, scrolling red berries and tendrils to the interior and exterior, apocryphal underglaze blue dynasty mark to base, overall gilt, dia. 7 5/8 in. $400-600 48. Blue and White Dish, Japan, 17th century, lobed dish with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds and waves surrounded by a wan and flower border, the exterior border of scrolling grapes and leaves, apocryphal Ming marks to base, dia. 14 in. $2,000-3,000 49. Bronze Vessel, Japan, 19th century, compressed globular body with wide flared rim, cast with a phoenix flying amidst clouds, with a leiwen border along the mouth, raised on detachable base in the form of rolling waves, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 8 1/2 in. $200-300 50. Bronze Figurine, Japan, 19th/20th century, depicting a three-clawed dragon with spikes along its back, balanced on its rear legs and tail in an upright stance, with its front claws raised ferociously, ht. 7 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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51. Bronze Flower Vase, Japan, 18th/19th century, the wide mouth and long tapering neck extending to a wide body, with round dragon handles, ht. 11 5/8 in. $700-900 52. Bronze Buddha Kakebotake, Japan, 17th century, seated on a lotus base, with stand, lg. 6 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 53. Bronze Censer, Japan, 18th century, tripod form decorated with lowrelief bands of kirin and vajara, signed Toun, dia. 5 7/8 in. $500-700 54. Bronze Gong, Japan, 19th century, circular, with raised double bands circling the center, dia. 5 in. $300-500 55. Bronze Mirror, Japan, 19th century, cast in low relief with plants, animals, and a Buddhist figure crowned with an aureole surrounding a central knob, dia. 7 3/8 in. $300-500 55A. Mirror, Japan, late 19th century, circular, decorated with a pine tree, bamboo, a pair of cranes, and a tortoise on the shore in shallow relief, reverse has smooth, polished surface, handle wrapped with twine, dia. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

56. Bronze Horse Bell, Japan, 2nd century A.D., five round bells extending from a central decorated with two stylized raised flowers, lg. 4 3/8 in. $800-1,000

57. Gilt-bronze Buddha Kakebotoke, Japan, 16th century, depicted seated on a lotus throne with drapery covering his left shoulder and legs, with his hands in the wish-granting mudra, with stand and box, ht. 3 5/8 in. $2,000-3,000

58. Pair of Gilt Banner Holders, Japan, 19th century, inscribed on a stippled ground with scrolling chrysanthemums and leaves, the paulownia crest in the upper left corner, lg. 8 3/8 in. $800-1,000

59. Incense Box, Japan, 18th century, decorated with an overall design of floating inlaid mother-of-pearl and gold maki-e chrysanthemums, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. $800-1,000

60. Lacquer Incense Box, Japan, Ikeda Taishin (1850-1900), of octagonal shape with gold maki-e, metal, and mother-of-pearl decoration of seashells and seaweed, signed Taishin, with tomobako, dia. 1 1/2 in. $800-1,000 61. Lacquer Incense Box, Japan, 19th century, round bamboo with Rimpa-style decoration of two trees in maki-e lacquer, lead, and mother-of-pearl, with tomobako, dia. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000 62. Lacquer Sake Cup, Japan, 19th century, red ground with three seashells decorated in maki-e lacquer and lead, signed on base of foot, with box, dia. 4 in. $800-1,000 63. Saddle, Japan, 17th century, dated year of Kanei (1639) 11 November, maki-e lacquered wood, with design of peacocks and flowers, signed, 14 3/4 x 14 in. $800-1,000 64. Pair of Stirrups, Japan, 17th century, iron and wood, surface decorated in maki-e lacquer with a design of peacocks and flowers, lg. 11 in. $400-600

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65. Buddhist Altar Table, Japan, 15th century, negoro lacquered wood with metal fittings, the “heron-shaped” legs support the perforated kosama apron and border, the gilt fittings delicately incised with scrolling lotus blossoms and tendrils, wd. 22 1/8, ht. 14 1/4, dp. 11 1/2 in. $8,000-10,000 66. Wood Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting two toads and a beetle on a delicately furled lily pad, lg. 3 5/8 in. $700-900 66A. Mino-ware Tea Bowl, Japan, late 19th century, circular, with creamcolored crackled glaze, the interior decorated in iron-oxide with a heron, the exterior with abstract design, foot unglazed, with presentation box, dia. 5 1/2 in. $500-700 67. Bizen Sake Bottle, Japan, 19th century, in mallet shape with concentric lines rising from the bottom up to the elongated neck, “sesame seed” ash along neck down onto the body, incised mark on base, ht. 10 in. $500-700 67A. Karatsu Dish, Japan, 20th century, circular, covered in a thick beige crackled glaze, the interior decorated with geometric design in underglaze brown iron-oxide, foot unglazed, dia. 6 5/8 in. $500-700

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68. Hanging Bottle, Japan, Sue ware, late Kofun period (6th century A.D.), flattened, globular body with wheel marks and natural ash glaze on the shoulders, with stand and box, dia. 4 1/4 in. $500-700 69. Seto Ware Plate, Japan, late 19th century, circular, the interior decorated with a cream crackled-glaze with “horse-eye” design in brown overglaze, foot unglazed, dia. 10 1/8 in. $500-700 69A. Seto Ware Plate, Japan, late 19th century, circular, the interior decorated with a cream-colored crackled glaze with “horse-eye” design in brown overglaze, foot unglazed, dia. 13 1/4 in. $800-1,000 70. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and paper on silk brocade mounting, attributed to Kano Eitoku (1543-1590), depicting in hakuboku a sansui landscape with a figure in a boat in the far left of the composition, on the bottom left is the seal of “Kano Eitoku,” the reverse carries a lengthy authentication slip dated Tensho, eighth year, 1581, 43 1/2 x 21 7/8 in. $6,000-8,000 71. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and paper on silk brocade mounting, attributed to Sesson (1504-1589), depicting Hotei with his bag, signed “Kaku,” and sealed “Sesson,” including mounting 51 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. $6,000-8,000

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72. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on paper, depicting a group of monks, inscribed, signed, with two seals, 26 x 15 1/2 in. $300-500 73. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on silk, depicting a landscape, signed, inscribed, with two seals, 44 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. $300-500

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74. Hanging Scroll with a Wood Box, Japan, ink and color on paper, box titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picture of Sixteen Rohans,â&#x20AC;? depicting sixteen rohans, inscribed, dated, with two seals, 57 x 12 in. $300-500 75. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, dated, signed, with four seals, 49 x 19 1/2 in. $200-300

76. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink on paper with silk brocade mounting, attributed to Shinso (1472-1525), depicting a heron perched on a tree branch with bamboo running along the right side of the painting, signed and sealed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shinso,â&#x20AC;? 72 x 15 7/8 in. including mounting. $8,000-10,000 77. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on silk, depicting a group of pine trees, signed, with one seal, 20 1/4 x 17 in. $200-300 78. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on paper, depicting a melon, inscribed and bears signature, with one seal, 20 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300 79. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on silk, depicting three carp and bamboo, with signature and one seal, 13 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. $150-250

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80. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on paper, depicting Buddha standing on a lotus base, 10 1/2 x 29 in. $500-700 81. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on silk, depicting two peacocks with flowers, with signature and one seal, 50 x 20 in. $300-500

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81A. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink on paper, in the manner of Kano Tanyu (1602-1674), depicting grapes, bears signature and seal, in presentation box, 13 1/2 x 21 in. $2,000-3,000 82. Painting, Japan, 19th century, ink on silk, depicting monks in a landscape, framed and glazed, 32 x 11 1/2 in. $250-350

82A. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Kishi Chikudo (1826-1897), depicting tea pickers, bears signature and seal, in presentation box, 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. $1,000-2,000 83. Two Fan Paintings, Japan, Munakata Shiko (1903-1975), ink and color on paper, depicting calligraphy and flowers, framed, lg. 19 3/8 in. $1,000-2,000

85. Stone Bodhisattva Head, China, 19th century, carved of granite, the hair swept up with a crown, ht. 10 5/8 in. $800-1,000 86. Stone Buddha Head, China, 19th century, carved of gray schist, hair with tight curls and a topknot, ht. 7 3/4 in. $800-1,000

84. Pair of Panel Screens, Japan, 19th century, each screen with six Chinese fan paintings and calligraphy, mounted on gold leaf with silk brocade borders, ht. 69 1/4, each panel wd. 35 1/4 in. $5,000-7,000

86A. Ivory Buddha Head on Stand, China, 19th century, depicted with a serene expression and wearing a crown decorated with a seated central Buddha and a finial carved in the form of a Buddha seated on a lotus throne, ht. 12 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

84A. Six-panel Hanging Screen, Japan, 19th century, color, ink, and gold on paper, depicting a daimyo and a lady in seiza with female attendants in an interior scene, surrounded by a garden with a pond, plum blossoms, and pine trees, framed, lg. 58 3/4 in. $600-800

87. Carved Hornbill, China, 19th/20th century, the reddish bill decorated with figures and attendants beneath pine trees and within pavilions, the beak incised with a dragon and a phoenix amongst clouds, the sides with birds flying above bamboo, the back painted with gilt, lg. 7 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

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88. Set of Eight Ivory Carvings, China, 20th century, depicting horses, each depicted in a lively posture, with black mane and tail, lg. 2 5/8 in. $800-1,000

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89. Pair of Ivory Carvings on Wood Stands, China, 20th century, of an emperor and empress seated on elaborately carved thrones and dressed in ceremonial robes decorated with dragon and phoenix motifs, respectively, the empress with a seal in her left hand and the emperor with the beaded necklace in his right, ht. 7 7/8 in. $300-500

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90. Pair of Ivory Carvings on Wood Stands, China, 20th century, of a standing emperor and empress dressed in intricately carved ceremonial robes and holding a sword and a ruyi scepter, respectively, the sword incised with four-character Qianlong mark, overall ht. 13 1/4 in. $800-1,000 91. Ivory Doctor’s Model with Stand, China, 19th/20th century, a reclining nude with bound feet, lg. 11 in. $900-1,200 92. Ivory Carving on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a woman wearing long, flowing robes and holding a peony sprig in both hands above her left shoulder, ht. 9 in. $200-300 93. Ivory Carving on Wood Stand, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a standing Shoulao wearing a pair of shoes decorated with a shou character and a long robe with beaded adornments and shou tassels, holding a peach in his left hand and a staff in his right, surmounted by a pair of bats and a pine branch, ht. 13 1/2 in. $500-700 94. Ivory Carving on Wood Stand, China, 19th century, depicting a standing woman holding a flower, ht. including stand 14 in. $2,000-3,000 95. Ivory Carving on Wood Stand, China, 19th century, of a coyly standing woman wearing a cape incised with scrolling floral design and holding a plum blossom sprig gently in both hands, overall ht. 11 3/8 in. $800-1,000

96. Polychrome Ivory Figure on Wood Stand, China, 19th/20th century, of a standing woman dressed in long, flowing robes and playing the xiao, ht. 10 1/8 in. $300-500 97. Ivory Letter Opener, China, 19th century, the handle carved and pierced with two of the eight Taoist Immortals, the blade carved in low relief with the emblems of the other six Taoist Immortals, all reserved on a trellis ground, lg. 11 1/2 in. $300-500 98. Ivory Cribbage Board, China, 20th century, rectangular, carved in relief with a pair of dragons on scrolling ground, lg. 8 1/4 in. $300-500 99. Ivory Brush Washer, China, 18th/19th century, flattened oval form, carved with alternating bats and peaches along the rim, ht. 1 1/8, dia. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 100. Ivory Brise Fan, China, 19th century, the sticks pierced and carved with figures at leisure in a garden scene, monogrammed “EHJ,” the guard sticks carved with similar motifs, framed, lg. 16 in. $300-500 101. Ivory Card Case, China, 19th century, rectangular, carved on each side with a central cartouche depicting figures at leisure in a garden scene, the cover similarly decorated, 4 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in. $300-500

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102. Set of Eight Ivory Figures, China, 19th/20th century, depicting the Eight Taoist Immortals standing and holding their respective emblematic objects, ht. 10 in. $2,000-4,000

106. Ivory Container with Cover, China, 19th century, cylindrical, carved in high relief with flowers, dia. 5, ht. 9 1/2 in. $500-700 107. No lot.

103. Pair of Ivory Carvings on Wood Stand, China, 19th century, each depicting a phoenix perched serenely on a rock above peony flowers, ht. 9 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

104. Ivory Water Coupe, China, 19th century, circular, carved in relief with dragons chasing a flaming jewel, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Qianlong yu zhiâ&#x20AC;? mark on base, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 in. $400-600

105. Carved Ivory Covered Ding with Wood Stand, China, 19th century, carved in relief with two figures and dragons on the body, each with a scrolling dragon at the handles, with three feet, each decorated with a lion mask, the cover surmounted by a mythical animal, lg. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

108. Ivory Reticulated Box, China, 20th century, cylindrical, the body carved with dragons amidst clouds on a pierced ground, resting on a column supported by a base with reverse upright leaf rim, cover similarly decorated, with elephant finial, ht. 5 1/8 in. $500-700 109. Set of Eight Miniature Ivory Carvings, China, 19th/20th century, each depicting a horse in a lively posture, lg. 2 1/4 in. $1,000-2,000 110. Ivory Wrist Rest, China, 19th century, rectangular, the interior carved with plum blossoms and rocks, lg. 9 in. $3,000-5,000 111. Ivory Carving, China, 18th century, depicting an Immortal wearing an elegantly draped robe and standing on roiling waves, ht. 4 3/4 in. $500-700

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112. Ivory Figure, China, 19th century, carved as a male figure in traditional dress, holding an item in his left hand, ht. 7 in. $400-600 113. Ivory Figure with Wood Stand, China, 19th century, depicting a man holding a flute in his left hand, ht. 6 in. $400-600 114. Ivory Guanyin with Wood Stand, China, 19th century, depicted holding a cup with both hands and wearing a long, flowing robe, embellished with inlays, four-character mark on base, ht. 7 in. $600-800 115. Carved Ivory Figure and Soapstone Water Container, China, 19th century, depicting a man holding a stick, ht. 8, the water container depicting chilong at the exterior, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 116. Ivory Plaque on Wood Stand, China, 19th century, carved in high relief with a dragon and a phoenix with peony trees and scrolling clouds on one side, the other side depicting a landscape by a river with a boat and bridge, lg. 13 in. $500-700 117. Nineteen Ivory Elephants, China, 20th century, including two approximately lg. 4, a group of five, each approximately lg. 2, and a group of twelve, each approximately lg. 1 in. $400-600

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118. Polychrome Ivory Carving, Japan, 20th century, an apple with three chestnuts, signed, on a wood platform, ht. 3 3/4 in. $500-700

121. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Zhang Dazhuang (1903-1980), depicting fruit on one side, calligraphy on the back, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

119. Ivory Polychrome Model, Japan, 19th century, a small branch of a kumquat tree, with ripe and budding fruit amongst leaves, signed Ryokuzan Saku, lg. 10 3/4 in. $400-600

122. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Lu Chong (1908-1997), depicting a lotus flower on one side, calligraphy on the back in the manner of Gu Gong Xiong (1897-1951), inscribed, bears signature, with three seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

120. Ivory Cabbage with Lotus, China, 20th century, depicting a cabbage with a cricket and two flowers, lg. 9 in. $800-1,000

123. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Lu Xiaoman (1903-1965), depicting a landscape on one side, reverse with calligraphy in the manner of Xu Zhi Mo (1897-1931), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

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124. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Qian Shou Tie (1897-1967), depicting Zhong Kui on one side, calligraphy on the back, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

125. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, one painting in the manner of Zhang Dazhuang (1903-1980), depicting a watermelon, one painting in the manner of Fei Xin Wo, depicting ducks, both inscribed, bears signature, with two seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

126. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Zhao Quan, depicting figures on one side, reverse with calligraphy in the manner of Wu Hufan (18941968), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals total, lg. 11 in. $600-800 126

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127. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting and calligraphy both in the manner of Tang Yun, depicting lotus, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

128. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Wang Yachen, depicting goldfish on one side, calligraphy on the back, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

129. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Yu Fei An (1888-1959), depicting lotus, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, lg. 12 in. $600-800

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130. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Li Hongzhang (18231901), bears signature, with two seals, lg. 21 in. $600-800 131

131. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Wang Ya Chen (1894-1983), depicting goldfish on one side, reverse with calligraphy in the manner of Wu Zheng (1878-1949), inscribed, bears signature, with three seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800 132. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Weng Tong He (1830-1904), dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, lg. 20 in. $400-600 133. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, lg. 19 in. $400-600

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134. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, bears signature, with two seals, lg. 20 1/2 in. $600-800 135. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Lu Ken Tang (16501696), bears signature, with two seals, lg. 20 in. $400-600 136. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, with two seals, lg. 20 in. $400-600

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137. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xia Tonghe (1869-1925), bears signature, with two seals, lg. 19 in. $400-600

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138. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Di Hongjun (1839-1893), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, lg. 19 in. $400-600 139. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zheng Xaio Xu (18601938), bears signature, with one seal, lg. 20 in. $400-600

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140. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Yi Mo (1883-1971), bears signature, with one seal, 19 in. $600-800 141. Fan Painting, China, ink on paper, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, lg. 20 in. $600-800

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142. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Guan Liang (1900-1986), depicting Sun Wu Kong with a peach, calligraphy on the back, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals total, lg. 9 1/2 in. $600-800

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143. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, lg. 21 in. $600-800

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144. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape with a boat, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, lg. 19 in. $400-600 145. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, 24 x 17 in. $300-500 146. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), with two seals, 71 x 13 in. $1,000-1,500 146A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wang Zhaomin, bears signature, with two seals, 12 1/2 x 23 in. $600-800

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147. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (18941968), with four seals, 53 x 8 3/4 in. $400-600 148. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Sun Wen (1866-1925), bears signature, with two seals, 12 x 25 in. $300-500 149. Calligraphy Handscroll, China, ink on silk, signed, with one seal, 47 x 13 in. $300-400

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150. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Cai Yuanpei (1868-1940), dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, lg. 21 3/4 in. $800-1,000

151. Pair of Framed Calligraphy Panels, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Pu Tong (1871-1952), with two seals, 3 1/2 x 21 in. $200-300 152. Calligraphy Scroll with Cloisonné Handles, China, ink and color on silk, dated, with one seal “Qianlong Yubi,” 34 3/4 x 69 in. $400-600 153. Framed Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, inscribed and bears signature, with one seal, 8 x 14 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Professor Daniel T.Y. Lee, Annapolis, Maryland. $200-300 154. Framed Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Sun Yat Sen (1866-1925), calligraphy Shen Si (“Thoughtful Thinking”), dated 2nd year of the Republic (1912), 8 x 19 in. Provenance: Estate of Professor Daniel T.Y. Lee, Annapolis, Maryland. $200-300 155. Framed Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), with one seal, bears signature, mounted and framed, each 20 1/2 x 5 in. Provenance: Estate of Professor Daniel T.Y. Lee, Annapolis, Maryland. $400-600 156. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Yu Feian, dated, with two seals, 11 x 51 in. $200-300 157. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Fan Zeng (b. 1938), bears signature, with two seals, 15 1/2 x 41 in. $200-300 158. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru, (1896-1963), bears signature, dated, with two seals, 12 1/2 x 51 in. $200-300

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159. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Weng Tongsu, with two seals, 47 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300

161. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), bears signature, with two seals, 42 x 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

160. Four Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Weng Tong He (1830-1904), dated, bears signature, with five seals, 50 x 13 in. $600-800

162. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Ju Lian, depicting a flower branch, with a calligraphy poem, with one seal, 43 x 12 1/2 in. $200-300

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163. Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, inscribed, in the manner of Li Keran (1907-1989), with two seals, 51 1/2 x 12 in. $200-300

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164. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), with two seals, each 11 1/4 x 52 in. Provenance: Exhibited at Throckmorton Fine Art, New York, March 2012.

163A. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), depicting plum flowers, with two seals, 31 x 19 in. $1,000-1,500

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Literature: Published in the USA in Modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy from important Collection Overseas (1), p. 55. $6,000-8,000

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165. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Shen Peng (b. 1931), bears signature, with three seals, 26 x19 in. $200-300

169. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), bears signature, with three seals, 22 x 9 1/4 in. $400-600

166. Personal Correspondence, China, ink and color on paper, a letter in the manner of Guo Moruo (1892-1978), bears signature, with one seal, 7 x 10; a letter in the manner of Cai Yuanpei (1868-1940), bears signature, dated, 12 x 8 1/4; a letter in the manner of Yu Youren (19791964), bears signature, 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; a letter in the manner of Zheng Xiaoxu (1860-1938), bears signature, dated, with one seal, 7 1/2 x 10; a letter in the manner of Zhang Zhizhong (1895-1969), bears signature, with one seal, 9 1/2 x 6 1/4; a letter in the manner of Fu Shinian (18961942), bears signature, with one seal, 7 1/2 x 11; a letter in the manner of Chen Duxiu (1879-1942), bears signature, dated, 5 3/4 x 8 3/4; a letter in the manner of Zhang Henshui (1897-1967), bears signature, dated, with one seal 5 3/4 x 9 3/4; a letter in the manner of Hu Zhongnan (1896-1962), bears signature, dated, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2; and a letter in the manner of Bai Chongxi (1893-1966), bears signature, dated, 6 1/4 x 10 in. $600-800

170. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799), bears signature, with two seals, 18 x 30 in. $600-800

167. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Qian, bears signature, with three seals, 9 x 24 in. $600-800

173. Two Pieces of Loose Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Sha Menghai (1900-1992), bears signature, one with two seals, 17 x 15 and 14 x 20 in. $600-800

168. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Chagnshou (1844-1927), inscribed, bears signature, with six seals, 27 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800

171. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru (1896-1963), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 13 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. $400-600 172. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Fei Xin Wo, dated 1974, bears signature, with two seals, 40 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800

174. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Chang Shuo (1844-1927), dated, bears signature, with three seals, 21 x 12 in. $600-800

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178. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, each 10 x 54 in. $800-1,000 179. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Shen Cong Wen (1902-1988), bears signature, with one seal, 22 1/2 x 9 in. $600-800 180. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Sha Menghai (1900-1992), bears signature, with one seal, 12 x 11 1/2 in. $400-600 181. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Lin Sanzhi (1898-1989), dated, bears signature, with one seal, 13 1/2 x 41 in. $400-600 182. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhao Puchu, dated 1980, bears signature, with one seal, 22 x 14 in. $600-800 183. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Kang You Wei (1858-1927), bears signature, with two seals, 38 x 11 in. $400-600 184. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhao Pu Chu (1907-2000), dated 1990, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 23 x 12 in. $400-600 185. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Gao Er Shi, bears signature, with four seals, 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. $600-800

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175. Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), bears signature, with two seals, each 9 x 54 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 176. Four Pieces of Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Xiao Tui (1876-1958), bears signature, each with two seals, 13 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. $600-800 177. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 16 3/4 x 25 1/2 in. $600-800

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186. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Cheng Shifa (1921-2007), bears signature, with one seal, lg. 20 in. $200-300 187. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Lu Yanshao (1990-1993), inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 58 x 13 1/2 in. $400-600 188. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Lu Yan Shao (1990-1993), dated 1977, bears signature, with three seals, 13 x 23 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

189. Five Pieces of Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Sun Wen (1866-1925), dated, bears signature, with one seal, 15 x 11 1/2 in. $400-600

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190. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (18641957), bears signature, with four seals, 18 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800 191. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Lin Sanzhi (18981989), bears signature, with

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three seals, 10 x 26 1/2 in. $600-800 192. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhao Puchu (19072000), bears signature, with one seal, 26 1/2 x 13 in. $600-800

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193. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Qi Gong (1912-2005), bears signature, with one seal, 9 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. $600-800

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194. Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Tang Yun (1910-1993), bears signature, with one seal, 52 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800 195. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Daoguang Emperor (1782-1850), dated, bears signature, with two seals, 17 1/2 x 60 1/2 in. $600-800 195A. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, with one seal, dia. 11 in. $600-800 198

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Calligraphy, China, ink on silk, bears signature, dated, inscribed, with one seal, dia. 9 in. $400-600 197. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on silk, bears signature, dated, inscribed, dia. 9 in. $400-600 198. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Yao Gong Chang, bears signature, dated, inscribed, with four seals, dia. 9 in. $400-600 199. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Xu Ting, bears signature, dated, inscribed, with three seals, dia. 9 1/2 in. $400-600 199

200. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Qi Shiyuan, bears signature, dated, inscribed, with two seals, dia. 9 1/2 in. $400-600 201. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wang Guo Wei (1877-1927), bears signature, with seven seals, 12 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800 202. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Huang Yanpei, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 43 x 10 1/2 in. $600-800 203. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Fei Xinwo (1903-1992), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 12 1/2 x 32 in. $600-800

204. 201 Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhao Pu Chu (1907-2000), dated 1976, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 19 x 35 in. $1,000-1,500 205. Hanging Scroll, China, includes a calligraphy, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhao Yunhe, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 8 1/2 x 31 in., a painting, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 54 x 8 1/2 in., and another calligraphy, in the manner of Wu Changshuo, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, overall 120 x 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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206. Handscroll, China, includes calligraphy, ink on paper, in the manner of Lu Yifei (1931-2005), with five seals, dated, 15 x 27 in., and a landscape painting also in the manner of Lu Yifei, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, overall 185 x 15 in. $600-800 207. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, first page with calligraphy in the manner of C.C. Wang (1907-2003), paintings in the manner of Liu Haishu (1896-1994), depicting a landscape, vegetable, and plant, each dated, inscribed, bears signature, each with seals, 20 x 12 1/2 in. $1,800-2,000

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208. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 9 x 54 in. $600-800 209. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Gong (1912-2005), dated 1971, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 10 x 37 in. $600-800 210. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Lin Zexu (1785-1850), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 58 in. $600-800

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211. Sutra Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, with five seals, 10 1/2 x 30 in. $600-800

217. Two Albums of Prints, China, titled Bei Ping Rong Bao Zhai Shi Xian Pu, ink and color on paper, depicting paintings and calligraphy from famous artists, 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. $200-300

212. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhao Puchu (1907-2000), dated 1984, bears signature, with one seal, 34 x 16 in. $600-800

217A. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lu Yanshao (1990-1993), depicting a plum tree with rocks, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200

213. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo, dated, bears signature, with three seals, 54 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800

218. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xin Luo Shanren (1682-1756), depicting a bird perched on a branch, inscribed, with two seals, 43 x 17 1/2 in. $500-700

214. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Chen Hongshou, bears signature, with nine seals, 9 x 48 in. $1,200-1,800

215. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zheng Banqiao (1693-1765), bears signature, with six seals total, 29 x 9 1/2 in. $600-800

216. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on silk, dated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jia Qing twenty-fourth year, Zheng Yue Chu Yi,â&#x20AC;? inscribed, with two big seals, 67 x 11 1/2 in. $400-600

219. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Bada Shanren, depicting two birds, inscribed and bears signature, with one seal, 13 x 34 in. $400-500 220. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Jiang Hanting (1903-1963), depicting a bird on a branch, inscribed, with two seals, 17 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. $200-300 220A. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a lotus flower, bears signature, with one seal, 7 1/2 x 11 in. $600-800

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221. Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Xinlu (b. 1916), depicting a group of flowers and plants with birds and fish, inscribed, with two seals, 120 x 13 3/4 in. $200-300 222. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Tian Shiguang, depicting three birds perched on branches, inscribed and bears signature, with two seals, 20 x 37 in. $200-300 222A. Painting Album, China, in the manner of Leng Mei (1669-1742), front cover carved with a vase with flowers and a qilin, ten pages of paintings, ten pages of calligraphy, each painting depicting either a single or multiple ladies, bears signature, 8 x 12 in. $200-300 223. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), depicting a bird and flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 12 1/2 x 51 in. $400-600 223A. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Chen Shi Fa (1921-2007), depicting two cranes with pine trees, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 20 x 51 in. Provenance: Published in The Fine Chinese Paintings, 1993, Malaysia. $8,000-12,000 224. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xue Tao (1903-1982), depicting a plant with a bird and a cicada, dated, with one seal, 27 x 18 in. $200-300

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225. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pan Tianshou (1897-1971), depicting a bird on a rock, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 52 x 25 1/2 in. $15,000-20,000 225A. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Ju Lian, depicting a mantis holding a moth, dated, inscribed, with one seal, dia. 11 1/4 in. $600-800 226. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Jiang Handing, depicting a bird, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 38 in. $600-800

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226A. Four Loose Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhao Yun He (1874-1955), each depicting flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with five seals total, 16 x 11 in. $800-1,000

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227A. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lin Fengmian (1900-1991), depicting a house on a rock near the sea, with one seal, 27 x 27 in. $800-1,000

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227. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting a bird and plum tree, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 12 x 47 in. $600-800

228. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), depicting a bird on a branch, with three seals, 38 x 18 in. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr. Yanshun Lee, who was a very close friend of the artist. $5,000-7,000

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229. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xin Luo Shan Ren, depicting a flower and bird, dated, bears signature, with two seals, 47 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. $400-600

230A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Jiang Handing (1903-1963), depicting three ducks, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 47 x 16 in. $600-800

230. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pan Tianshou (1897-1971), depicting a bird on rocks, bears signature, lg. 19 in. $600-800

231. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting birds and trees, bears signature, with one seal, 14 x 34 in. $600-800

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231A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (18641957), depicting a fish and shrimp, with one seal, 66 x 18 in. $400-600 232. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Ren Zhong (b. 1976), depicting a bird on a lotus branch, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 16 x 42 1/2 in. $600-800

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232A. Pair of Botanical Albums, China, ink and color on paper, each painting depicting a group of flowers, each with inscription, dated, with two seals, 7 1/2 x 10 in. $600-800 233. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Ren Yu (1853-1901), depicting a bird on a branch, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 17 x 11 1/2 in. $600-800

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234. Handscroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Huang Bin Hong (1865-1955), depicting a landscape, with two seals, 33 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $500-700

236. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Shi Tao (1630-1724), depicting a landscape with houses, with two seals, 18 1/2 x 72 in. $200-300

235. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Song Wenzhi, depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 16 x 27 in. $600-800

237. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), depicting a landscape on one side, calligraphy on the back, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

235A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (19101997), depicting lotus, bears signature, with two seals, 26 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $300-500

238. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Junbi (1898-1991), depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 35 x 18 1/2 in. $600-800

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238A. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 17 x 11 1/2 in. $800-1,000

241. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lan Ying (1585-1664), depicting a landscape with a house and figure, with two seals, 55 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

239. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Junbi (1898-1991), depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 18 x 27 in. $600-800

241A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhu Chuan Laoren, depicting flowers, with three seals, 12 x 43 in. $400-600

240. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Pu Xinru (1896-1963), depicting a landscape with a house, inscribed, with two seals, 16 x 35 in. $600-800

242. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), depicting a landscape, bears signature, with one seal, 18 x 14 in. $600-800

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243. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Xizeng (1904-1972), depicting a landscape, inscribed with a poem, dated, with two seals, 38 1/2 x 18 in. $300-400

246. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape with two figures, inscribed, dated, with two seals, 26 x 17 1/2 in. $700-900

244. Two Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, mounted on one scroll, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape by a river, dated, inscribed, bears signature, each with one seal, 10 x 12 1/2 in. $600-800

246A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting plants and insects, bears signature, inscribed, with three seals, 19 1/2 x 43 in. $400-600

245. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape, inscribed, with two seals, 26 1/2 x 56 in. $400-600

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247. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Bada Shanren (1626-1705), depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 16 x 11 in. $600-800

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248. Large Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Zhaohong, depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 32 1/2 x 55 1/2 in. $500-700

251. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Hua Yuan, depicting a landscape, dated, bears signature, with two seals, 27 x 13 in. $600-800

249. Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wensu, depicting a landscape, bears signature, with one seal, 10 x 102 in. $600-800

252. Framed Painting, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Dong Qichang (1555-1636), depicting a landscape with houses, inscribed and bears signature, with one seal, 12 x 16 in.

250. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Guan Shan Yue (1921-2000), depicting a landscape with figures by a river, dated, bears signature, with three seals, 27 x 54 in. $600-800

Provenance: Estate of Professor Daniel T.Y. Lee, Annapolis, Maryland, acquired from C.C. Wang in New York. $400-600

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253. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 13 1/2 x 53 1/2 in. $400-600

257. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Binhong, depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 17 x 28 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

253A. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian, depicting a landscape, with two seals, 18 x 42 in. $300-500

258. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Gong (1912-2005), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 10 1/2 in.

254. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Zheng (1878-1949), depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 13 x 249 in. $600-800 255. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Yun, depicting a landscape, bears signature, inscribed, dated Dinghai year, with one seal, 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. $600-800 256. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape by a river with boats, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 88 x 14 in. $1,000-1,500

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Provenance: Estate of Professor Daniel T.Y. Lee, Annapolis, Maryland. $400-600 259. Framed Painting, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Li Keran (1907-1989), depicting a landscape, dated, bears signature, with one seal, 16 x 12 in. $400-600 260. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Chen Shaomei (1909-1954), depicting a landscape with a figure, with two seals, with calligraphy in the manner of Qi Gong (1912-2005), inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 13 1/2 x 37 in. $400-600 261. Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru (1896-1963), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, 12 x 70 in. $400-600

262. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape with figures, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 12 x 50 in. $1,000-1,500 263. Framed Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Chen Shaomei (1909-1954), depicting a landscape with a house, inscribed, dated, bears signature, with three seals, lg. 20 1/2 in. $200-300 264. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 13 x 27 in. $1,000-1,500 265. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 14 x 27 in. $600-800 266. Painting Album with Wood Cover, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wei Zixi (b. 1915), ten pages each depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, each page with two seals, 12 x 16 1/2 in. $400-600

267. Framed Painting, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zeng Xiao Si, depicting a landscape, with inscription and two seals, 34 x 9 in. $400-600 268. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Zhang Pei Dun (1772-1846), depicting a landscape with a figure playing music, inscribed, with two seals, 18 x 11 in. Provenance: Collection of Guan Demao (1903-2000), Taipei, Taiwan. $400-600 269. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape, bears signature, with three seals, 18 x 35 in. $600-800 270. Loose Painting, China, painting attributed to Zhang Daqian (18991983), ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, bears signature; pine tree attributed to Pu Jin (1893-1966), bears signature; calligraphy at the left corner in the manner of Shi Tao (1642-1707), with six seals, 24 x 96 in. $80,000-100,000

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270A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting bamboo, inscribed with a poem, signed Jin Nong (1687-1763), “seventy-four years old,” dated “June, Qianlong twenty-fifth year” (1760), with four seals, 17 x 48 in. Provenance: From a private collection in Florida. Formerly in the collection of Liu Shiyan (1874-1926). $40,000-60,000 271. Loose Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape, with two seals, lg. 18 1/2 in. $200-300 272. Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 6 x 70 in. $4,000-6,000 273. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Guxiang (1848-1903), depicting a landscape with figure, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 12 x 25 1/2 in. $200-300

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274. No lot. 275. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Song Wengzhi (1919-1999), depicting a group of houses in a landscape, inscribed with a poem, with four seals, 27 x 27 1/2 in. $200-300 276. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape with houses, bears signature, inscribed with calligraphy, with one seal, 34 x 18 1/2 in. $400-600

277. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Song Wenzhi (1919-1999), depicting a landscape with boats and houses, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 15 x 20 in. $300-500 278. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Chun Rao, depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 17 x 26 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500 279. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Liu Haisu, depicting a landscape, dated 1988, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, 17 1/2 x 34 in. $1,500-2,500

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279A. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi, depicting a grasshopper with leaves, inscribed and bears signature, with one seal, 10 1/2 x 16 in. $200-300

282. Hanging Scroll, China, gold paint on silk, in the manner of Kang Dian, depicting a landscape on a blue background, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 32 x 16 in. $400-600

280. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Bin Hong, depicting a landscape with boats, inscribed with a poem, dated, with two seals, 15 x 36 in. $200-300

283. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Fu Shan (1607-1684), depicting a landscape, with inscription, 16 x 61 in.

281. Eight Framed Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru (1896-1963), each depicting a landscape, five paintings with two seals, two paintings with three seals, one painting with one seal, one painting with inscription, each 14 x 19 in. Provenance: Exhibited at National Art and Cultural Center in April 2003, Taipei, Taiwan. $3,000-5,000

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Provenance: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, New York, March 1997, Lot 55. $2,000-3,000 283A. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, titled Da Shi Xiao Hua in the manner of Tang Yun (1910-1993), depicting insects, flowers, lingzhi, birds, dated, inscribed, dated 1973, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 11 1/2 in. $600-800

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284. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xiao Qianzhong, depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 37 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. $200-300

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285. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Gong, depicting a landscape with willow tree, bears signature, with two seals, 34 1/2 x 16 in. $400-600

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286. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu, depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 27 x 54 in. $400-600

290. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian, depicting a landscape, with inscription, bears signature, with two seals, 18 1/2 x 53 in. $200-300

287. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape with a figure, with two seals, 19 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. $200-300

291. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape with a house, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 21 x 38 1/2 in. $3,000-4,000

288. Painting Album, China, nine paintings, attributed to Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), ink on paper, depicting orchids, inscribed, two paintings with three seals, seven with two seals, bears signature, dated, 13 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

292. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Qiu Ying, depicting a landscape with figures and a house, bears signature, with two seals, 50 x 25 in. $400-600

288A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qian Shou Tie (1897-1967), depicting a landscape with two figures, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 15 x 56 in. $400-600 289. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape on one side, calligraphy on the back, in the manner of Shen Yi Mo (1946-1979), inscribed, bears signature, with four seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800

293. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape with figure, with two seals, 25 x 12 1/2 in. $400-600 294. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Song Wen Zhi (1919-1999), depicting a landscape by the Yangzi River, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 19 x 71 1/2 in. $600-800

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295. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, attributed to Wang Hui (1632-1717), eight pages, each depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, each painting with two to five seals, 14 1/2 x 12 in. $100,000-150,000

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296. Framed Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, attributed to Yuan Yao (1644-1912), depicting a landscape, with one seal, lg. 22 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 297. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Song Wen Zhi, depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 16 x 27 in. $600-800 298. Loose Painting, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 11 in. $4,000-6,000 299. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lu Yanshao (1990-1993), depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 14 1/2 x 25 in. $600-800

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300. Loose Painting, China, ink on paper, depicting a landscape, with one seal, 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. $600-800 301. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Fei Qinghu, depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 45 x 20 in. $300-500 302. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Li Keran (1907-1989), depicting a landscape, with one seal, 13 x 18 in. $200-300 303. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a landscape, dated, with two seals, 21 1/2 x 26 in. $200-300

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304. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Chen Shaomei (1909-1954), depicting a landscape with houses, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 53 x 20 1/2 in. $400-600

307. Three Loose Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Zheng (1878-1949), each depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, each with one seal, 16 x 13 in. $800-1,000

305. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), depicting landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 11 1/2 in. $600-800

308. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Jia Youfu (b. 1942), depicting a landscape in Taiheng Shan with figures, inscribed, with one seal, 27 x 26 1/2 in. $200-300

306. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), depicting a landscape, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 11 1/2 in. $600-800

309. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru (1896-1963), depicting a figure in a landscape, inscribed, dated, bears signature, with three seals, 13 1/2 x 10 in. $600-800

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310. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), depicting flowers, with two seals, 15 x 29 in. Provenance: Exhibited at Throckmorton Fine Art, New York, March 2012. Publication: Published in the USA in Modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy from important Collection Overseas (1), p. 33. $3,000-5,000 311. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting a landscape scene with three boats, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 42 1/2 x 17 in. $200-300 312. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru (1896-1963), depicting three figures in a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 44 x 14 in. $400-600 313. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a landscape with figure, bears signature, with two seals, lg. 20 1/2 in. $600-800

314. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pan Tianshou (1897-1971), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 16 x 44 in. $600-800

315. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Liang Qichao (1873-1928), dated, bears signature, with two seals, 52 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. $600-800 310

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316. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhen Shang Xi, depicting a landscape with two figures, inscribed, with one seal, 13 x 24 1/2 in. $800-1,200

318. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lu Yanshao (1990-1993), depicting trees and a figure, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 15 1/2 x 38 in. Provenance: Purchased from China Arts Gallery, Hong Kong, in 1987 as a loose painting; private collection, Vancouver, Canada. $600-800

317. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Xi Jing (b. 1946), depicting two figures, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 25 x 53 in. $200-300

317A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a woman and man in a backyard, 37 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. $400-600

319. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Shen, depicting an old figure holding a lingzhi and a ruyi, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, 39 x 17 in. $400-600 320. Sketch Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Zhou (1925-1997), twelve pages of paintings, each depicting figures, inscribed, bears signature, each with one seal, 17 x 12 1/2 in. $400-600

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321. Three Painting Albums, China, ink and color on rice paper, each depicting a group of figures from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 13 x 9 1/2 in. $200-300

325. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Zuoren, depicting goldfish, with one seal, 12 1/2 x 18 in. $200-300

322. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fang Xun (1736-1799), depicting two figures under a pine tree, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 13 x 22 in.

326. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting a child and an old man, bears signature, dated, with one seal, 36 x 13 1/2 in. $200-300

Provenance: Ex Alice Boney collection. $400-600 323. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Ren Bolian (1840-1896), depicting two figures in the woods, bears signature, with one seal, lg. 20 1/2 in. $800-1,000 324. No lot.

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327. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lu Yan, depicting a figure seated on a buffalo, dated, bears signature, with three seals, 36 x 10 1/2 in. $800-1,000

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328. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Pu, depicting six figures tasting tea on a riverbank with trees, with two seals, 12 3/4 x 19 in. $400-600

330. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a figure sitting in the grass, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, lg. 20 1/2 in. $800-1,000

329. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a figure and a pine tree, bears signature, with one seal, 26 1/2 x 12 in. $400-600

331. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Guan Liang, depicting two opera figures, bears signature, with one seal, 20 x 16 1/2 in. $600-800

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332. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Feng Zikai (1898-1975), depicting two children carrying a watermelon, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 9 x 14 in. $600-800

336. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Chen Shaomei (1909-1954), depicting a mother carrying a child on her back, inscribed and bears signature, with one seal, 25 1/2 x 50 in. $400-600

333. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on silk, depicting Buddha with two attendants, 20 x 45 1/2 in. $300-500

337. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, attributed to He Jiaying (b. 1957), depicting a nude girl with flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 26 x 48 in. $300-500

334. Framed Painting, China, ink on silk, depicting a standing official, with inscription and four seals, bears signature, 51 x 22 in. $300-500 335. Five Loose Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), each depicting a horse, inscribed, dated, each with one seal, 13 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. $100-200

338. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), depicting two horses, bears signature, with one seal, 23 x 33 in. $400-600 339. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Huang Shanshou (1855-1919), depicting flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 18 x 38 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex Alice Boney collection. $400-600

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339A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Jiang Zhaohe (1904-1986), depicting a child playing with sand, bears signature, with one seal, 19 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. $600-800 340. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Gao Qifeng (1889-1933), depicting a tiger on rocks, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 17 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. $400-600 341. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), depicting orchids, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 13 x 40 1/2 in. $600-800 342. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Gao Jianfu (1879-1951), depicting a tree with rocks, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 18 x 33 1/2 in. $400-600

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345. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Feng Chaoran (1882-1954), depicting Buddha seated on an elephant, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 10 1/2 x 13 in. $200-300 346. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), depicting a cat in a tree, bears signature, with one seal, mounted and framed, 18 x 11 1/2 in. Provenance: Collection of Guan Demao (1903-2000), Taipei, Taiwan. $400-600 347. Set of Four Albums of Hong Lou Meng Character Illustrations, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Huang Shiling (1849-1908), total of forty-eight paintings, depicting figures in Hong Liu Meng (Dream of the Red Chamber), dated, inscribed and bears signature, with a few seals on each volume, each 13 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. $400-600 348. Framed Painting, China, ink on paper, titled Zhou Gong Wen Li Tu (“Asking the Duke of Zhou on the teaching of Li”), as described in an annotation on the right side of mounting, bears signature “Wang Shou Peng” (1874-1929) and “Wang Jie” (1725-1805), depicting scholars, attendants, and an Immortal and crane in a garden, in the manner of Ding Guan Peng (1708-1771), seven seals total, 7 3/4 x 23 in. $400-600 349. Framed Painting, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a plum branch, inscribed, dated, with two seals, 26 x 12 1/2 in. $400-600 350. Book of Illustrations, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Huang Shiling (1849-1908), six bound volumes, depicting Zen Buddhist monks, inscribed ‘Huang Shiling’ painted at Xishan Nanchan Si Chanyun Tang, 13 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. Provenance: Alice Boney collection seal on title page inside Volume 1. $400-600 354

343. Handscroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Dong Qichang (1555-1636), titled Song Ci, inscribed, bears signature, dated, with one seal, 13 x 150 in. $400-600 344. Framed Calligraphy, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Liu Chunlin (1872-1942), bears signature, with two seals, 18 x 8 in. Provenance: Estate of Professor Daniel T.Y. Lee, Annapolis, Maryland. $200-300

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351. Album of Eight Paintings, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Gai Qi (1774-1829), each painting depicting a lady in a different setting, inscribed, bears signature, seven paintings with one seal, one painting with three seals, 9 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. Provenance: Private family collection, Vancouver, Canada; ex Alice Boney collection: see her Chinese seal, Bon Ney Zeng Cang, stamped on lower left on the last painting leaf and on the album cover. $600-800 352. Framed Painting, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Wu Yan Kang (1799-1873), depicting orchids, with inscription and five seals, 12 x 50 1/2 in. $600-800

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353. Set of Four Hanging Scrolls, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Mei Lan Fang, depicting a group of flowers in containers, inscribed with a poem, with three seals, each 17 1/2 x 65 in. $400-600

358. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhao Shaoang (1905-1998), twelve pages of paintings depicting insects and plants, each bears signature with one seal, 12 1/2 x 9 in. $500-700

354. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Li Xiong Cai (1910-2001), depicting an insect on a rock, inscribed, with two seals, 34 x 60 in. $400-600

359. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), depicting a river in Jin Ling with boats, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 15 x 11 in. $800-1,200

355. Painting Album with Wood Cover and Case, China, ink and color on paper, titled Baishi Huaji, twelve paintings, each depicting an insect with a plant, each page bears signature, with one seal, 8 x 11 1/4 in. $200-300

360. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huangzhou (1925-1997), depicting a girl with donkeys, dated, bears signature, with one seal, 18 x 26 1/2 in. $1,000-2,000

356. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Sun Jusheng, depicting three cats playing, with two seals, 19 x 38 in. $400-600

361. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Shizhen, depicting plum blossoms, with two seals, 13 x 38 1/2 in. $200-300

357. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Jia Guangjian, depicting goldfish with lotus, 27 x 26 1/2 in. $400-600

362. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Zhou (1925-1997), depicting horses, bears signature, inscribed, with two seals, 27 x 17 in. $200-300

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363. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), titled Qu Yuan, depicting Qu Yuan with a sword, with two seals, inscribed, 34 x 15 1/2 in. $200-300 364. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on silk, depicting Guanyin seated on a rock by the water, signed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pu Ru,â&#x20AC;? with two seals, 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. $200-300 365. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Jin Liying, depicting Buddha Ji Gong with cricket, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 51 1/2 x 25 in. $400-600 366. Handscroll, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Li Gonglin (1049-1106), depicting groups of luohan, bears signature, with two seals, 11 1/2 x 100 in. $300-500 367. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a still life, with seven signatures and seven seals, 50 x 12 in. $200-300

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368. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Xuetao (1903-1982), depicting fish, mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage, with two seals, 13 x 54 in. $200-300 369. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhu Qizhan, ten paintings, each depicting a plant, bears signature, each with one seal, 12 1/2 x 9 in. $200-300 370. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), ten paintings, each depicting lotus flowers, each with two seals, 10 x 13 in. $200-300 371. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), eight paintings, each depicting animals, bears signature, each with one seal, 12 x 8 3/4 in. $200-300 372. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Li Kuchan, eight paintings, one depicting flowers, one depicting fish, one depicting vegetables, and five depicting eagles, each bears signature, with one to three seals, 10 x 16 in. $200-300

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373. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting melons, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 42 x 20 in. $200-300 374. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Pu Ru (1896-1963), depicting Zhong Kui, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, 39 x 17 in. $400-600 375. Chinese Album, China, ink and color on paper, fifty paintings depicting flowers, 7 x 11 1/2 in. $800-1,200 376. Framed Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshou (1844-1927), depicting a lute, with three seals, 12 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. Provenance: Formerly in a private collection in Boston. Exhibitions: Exhibited at the National Democratic Women’s Club, April 2011, Washington, D.C. $7,000-10,000 377. Two Framed Paintings, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Ding Yun Peng (b. 1547), one depicting a luohan with two attendants, one depicting a luohan with three attendants, with two seals, each 12 x 10 in. $2,000-3,000 378. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Ruqian, depicting rocks, inscribed “Bu Tian Zhi Yu,” with two seals, 15 x 58 in. $400-600 379. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, painting in the manner of Wang Zhen (1867-1938), depicting a crane on one side, reverse with calligraphy in the manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), inscribed, bears signature, with four seals total, lg. 12 in. $600-800 380. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhu Qizhan, depicting grapes, bears signature, with three seals, 20 x 39 1/2 in. $600-800 381

381. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Ai Qing (1910-1996), inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 19 x 52 in. $600-800

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382. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lin Feng Mian (1900-1991), depicting a still life, bears signature, with one seal, 18 x 18 in. $600-800

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383. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Feng Zikai (1898-1975), depicting a mother and child, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $400-600

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384. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Chang Shuo (1843-1927), depicting a house with trees, bears signature, with one seal, 16 x 10 in. $600-800

387. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), dated, bears signature, with one seal, 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. $600-800

385. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lu Xiaoman (1903-1965), depicting flowers and birds, dated, bears signature, with one seal, lg. 9 1/2 in. $600-800

388. Fan Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Ren Bonian (1840-1896), depicting a lady, bears signature, with two seals, dia. 8 3/4 in. $400-600

386. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Lu Yan Shao (1909-1993), depicting a plum tree, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 19 x 20 in. $600-800

389. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Tang Yan, depicting two chickens, bears signature, with three seals, 8 x 11 in. $400-600

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390. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xie Zhiliu, depicting plum flowers, with two seals, 31 x 19 in. $1,000-1,500 391. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wang Changshuo (1844-1927), inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, 59 x 16 1/2 in. $600-800

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392. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Bada Shanren (1626-1705), depicting two deer, inscribed, bears signature, with four seals, 18 1/2 x 67 in. $600-800 393. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), depicting a rooster, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 13 x 25 1/2 in. $600-800

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394. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Huang Binhong, depicting flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 14 x 13 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 395. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), depicting bamboo, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 19 x 20 in. $1,000-1,500 396. Painting Album, China, ink and color on paper, attributed to Qian Huian, ten paintings, each depicting figures, bears signature, with two seals, 5 x 8 in. $200-400 397. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Yi Binshou (17541815), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 17 x 11 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

398. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Yi Binshou (17541815), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 37 x 10 in. $1,000-1,500 399. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting crabs, bears signature, with two seals, 16 1/2 x 38 1/2 in. $600-800 400. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Bada Shanren, depicting a vase with flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with five seals, 33 x 39 in. $8,000-10,000 401. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Feng Zikai (1898-1975), depicting a candle and a cup, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 7 x 11 1/4 in. $400-600

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402. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), depicting a plant, inscribed, bears signature, with three seals, 40 x 14 in. $1,500-2,000 403. Hanging Scroll, China, with two paintings, ink and color on silk, in the manner of Wu Hufan (1894-1968), depicting flowers, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with five seals total, each 13 x 10 in. $600-800 404. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Shen Yimo (1946-1979), inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 35 x 12 in. $600-800 405. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo, depicting a pine tree, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 13 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. $600-800 406. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Chen Sanli, bears signature, with three seals, 13 x 50 in. $600-800 401

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407. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Li Keran (1907-1989), depicting cows and children, bears signature, with two seals, 12 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800

409. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), depicting a plum tree, dated, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 15 1/2 x 53 in. $600-800

408. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), dated, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 19 x 46 in. $600-800

410. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Wang Yachen, depicting goldfish, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 14 x 20 1/2 in. $600-800

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411. Hanging Scroll in Case, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), depicting lotus leaves and flowers, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 13 1/2 x 53 in. $3,000-5,000

412. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), depicting a rooster on a rock, dated, bears signature, 19 x 37 in. $3,000-5,000

413. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, in the manner of Mi Fu (10511107), depicting a landscape with houses and boats, bears signature, with four seals, 45 x 16 in. $2,000-3,000

414. Loose Painting, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting grapes, with one seal, 36 x 13 in. $2,000-3,000

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415. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Yu Fei An (1888-1959), depicting melons and leaves, inscribed, bears signature, with two seals, 11 x 37 1/2 in. $400-600 416. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, in the manner of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), depicting lotus, bears signature, with one seal, 40 x 17 in. $300-500 417. Soapstone Boulder on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, carved on one side in high relief with Bodhisattvas engaging in various activities in a landscape scene, with a dragon flying above pavilions nestled in distant mountains, reverse depicting a house beneath a pine tree in shallow relief, stone of honey color with red inclusions, ht. 8 3/4 in. $400-600 418. Soapstone Carving, China, 19th century, of a standing luohan dressed in a long, flowing robe opened at the chest and decorated with incised trim, in his left hand is a mythological animal depicted licking his earlobe, base incised with cloud motifs, ht. 4 3/4 in. $500-700 419. Hardstone Censer with Cover, China, 20th century, compressed ovoid shape, flanked by a pair of dragon handles with suspending loose rings, raised on three short cabriole feet issuing from masks, the domed cover decorated with a foo lion finial, stone of mottled salmon color with gray inclusions, ht. 5 1/4 in. $300-500 420. Hardstone Carving with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent horse, stone of dark pink color with black, gray, and brown inclusions, ht. 4 1/4 in. $300-500

424. Quartz Carving with Wood Stand, China, 19th century, depicting Guanyin seated in rajalilasana, her right arm resting on her raised right knee, the palm upward, wearing a tiara, with a lotus flower growing out of the rolling waves below, overall ht. 8 3/4 in. $500-700 425. Lapis Lazuli Carving, China, 20th century, depicting Buddha seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with a serene smile on his face, wearing loose robes opened at the chest and holding a jar above his upturned feet, ht. 10 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 425A. Peking Glass Carving, China, 20th century, depicting Guanyin standing with her hands clasped and wearing long, flowing robes, opaque white glass with green patterns stimulating mottled green jade, ht. 9 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 426. Turquoise Vase with Cover, China, 20th century, baluster shape, carved with birds perched amongst blossoms in relief, with dragon handles at neck and foo lion finial, on wood stand, overall ht. 5 3/4 in. $300-500 427. Large Chevron Amethyst Carving, China, 20th century, of a recumbent ram, on wood stand, lg. 10 in. $300-500 427A. Three Stone/Agate Carvings, China, one depicting a ram, lg. 1 1/2, one depicting lotus roots and leaf, lg. 2 1/4, one depicting lingzhi, lg. 1 3/4 in. $600-800 428. Export Silver Bowl, China, early 20th century, circular bowl on a collet foot, decorated with a running dragon against a matte hammered ground, Luenwo mark on base, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 1/4 in. $500-700

421. Hardstone Covered Vase, China, 19th century, flattened baluster form, body resting on a stepped foot and carved with a pair of chilong above archaistic taotie masks, the waisted neck decorated with upright leaves and flanked by a pair of dragon handles suspending loose rings, the cover carved with upright leaves and a qilin finial, rims and foot carved with a fret design, stone of spinach green color, ht. 12 1/8 in. $2,000-3,000

429. Export Silver Box with Hinged Cover, China, 19th century, rectangular, elaborately worked in repoussĂŠ with blossoms, bamboo, peonies, and a central scene depicting three figures in a garden with pavilions and pine trees, base stamped twice with Chen Chuo Wen Yin marks, 1 1/8 x 4 x 2 5/8 in. $600-800

422. Hardstone Coupe, China, 19th century, carved in the form of a rooster, its elongated body forming the well, stone of a mottled yellow, russet, and celadon color, lg. 6 1/2 in. $1,000-2,000

430. Eight Silver and Silver-plated Items, Asia, 20th century, including seven boxes and a pagoda, three boxes with filigree floral design, one with an enameled cover, all with mark on base, largest 3 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

423. Crystal Covered Vase, China, 20th century, flattened bottle form, the shoulder with carved taotie design flanked by scrolling handles, the body decorated with reverse upright leaves and resting on a splayed recessed foot, clear translucent stone, ht. 7 5/8 in. $800-1,200

431. Silver-plated Teapot, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, baluster body rising from splayed foot, carved and incised with stylized and scrolling foliage, the cover similarly decorated, with lappet finial, dragon-shape handle and spout, unmarked, ht. 6 in. $500-700

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Session II Lots 432-958 to be sold Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at 11AM

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432. Metal-mounted Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened baluster form, shoulders carved with pierced ruyi, metal mounting depicting a phoenix on one side, reverse with a dragon, the sides each with a figure riding a qilin and holding a lotus sprig in one hand and a ruyi scepter in the other, stone of green, yellow, and white, ht. 2 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500 433. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rectangular form with rounded shoulders, oval foot rim, carved with a pine tree on a mountainside in shallow relief, reverse with blossoming flowers, stone of pale celadon color with mottled brown inclusions, ht. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000 434. Two Jade Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, one of pebble form carved with monster-mask handles and mock loose rings, stone of grayish-white color, ht. 2 5/8, the other of flattened globular shape with straight shoulders, incised on one side with a family of chickens beneath pine trees, reverse with wishes for the well-being of the entire family and the characters Yongzheng Nian Zhi, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 2 1/2 in. $150-250

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435. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, flattened tapered form carved with scrolling foliage, resting on a pierced oval foot rim with similar design, with blossom handles suspending loose rings on either side, white stone, ht. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000 435A. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, baluster form, carved in low relief with a dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth and flying above a landscape with pavilions and mountains, pale green stone, ht. 2 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 436. Suzhou-style Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rectangular form with rounded shoulders, resting on an oval foot rim, carved on one side with two children playing and holding lingzhi sprigs, ht. 2 7/8 in. $800-1,000 437. Suzhou-style Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, flattened globular form with oval foot rim, carved with a scholar and two children seated outdoors in relief, ht. 2 7/8 in. $800-1,000

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438. Suzhou-style Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rectangular form with rounded shoulders and oval foot ring, two carved Apsaras in relief, ht. 2 7/8 in. $600-800

447A. Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/20th century, irregular pyramid form, well-hollowed, with dense moss-like green inclusions, ht. 1 7/8 in. $500-700

439. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rectangular, raised on a slightly concave oval foot, carved with a pair of animal masks and mock loose ring handles, stone of mottled green-gray color, ht. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

448. Famille Rose Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened ovoid form with oval foot rim, decorated with figures engaging in a battle molded in raised relief, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800

440. Banded Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, pebble shape resting on an oval foot, stone with bands of various shades of brown, yellow, and gray, ht. 2 5/8 in. $200-300 441. Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rounded rectangular shape raised on a recessed oval foot, body with a dense, irregular pattern of actinolite and tourmaline inclusions suggestive of pine needles, ht. 3 1/8 in. $800-1,000 442. Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, flattened ovoid shape painted in famille rose enamels on white ground with children at play, gilt-metal rims, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600 442A. Suzhou-style Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, flattened ovoid form, well-hollowed, carved with a bird perched on lingzhi growing out of rockwork, stone of iridescent color with russet inclusions incorporated into the design, ht. 2 1/2 in. $500-700 443. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, pebble shape, shallow relief carving of goldfish, green stone with white inclusions, ht. 3 1/2 in. $400-600 444. Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, surface carved with gourd plants in relief, coral stopper, lg. 1 1/2 in. $300-500 445. Famille Rose Twin Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, conjoined cylindrical form, painted with ladies and a child at leisure in garden scenes, apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 446. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, globular form, the deep amethyst overlay depicting a frog perched on a lotus leaf and a carp leaping out of the water, ht. 2 1/2 in. $400-600 447. Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened globular form with oval foot rim, the central roundels each painted with a pair of birds amidst flowers and plants, the rounded sides decorated with blossoms and scrolling foliage on red ground, four-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 3 in. $400-600

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449. Hardstone Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/20th century, pebble shape, carved on one side with lotus flowers and leaves, reverse in shallow relief with a pair of birds and a stalk of millet, semi-translucent stone with dark green inclusions, ht. 2 3/4 in. $600-800

450. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rectangular form resting on oval foot rim, with stepped edges and short cylindrical neck, stone of pale celadon color with red inclusions that gradually deepen towards the base, ht. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000

450A. Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, square body resting on an oval foot rim, with sparse inclusions reminiscent of pine needles, ht. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

451. Yixing Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, compressed hexagonal form, decorated on each side with a garden scene, marked Qianlong on the recessed base, ht. 2 1/8 in. $600-800

452. Soapstone Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/20th century, pyramid shape, carved in shallow relief with man herding two goats down a mountainside, reverse with a landscape scene, stone of burnt orange color with white inclusions, ht. 2 1/8 in. $600-800

453. Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rectangular form with rounded shoulders, with dark red glass overlay depicting Shoulao, the god of longevity, riding a deer, surrounded by children, bats, and plum blossoms, on snowflake ground, ht. 2 3/4 in. $600-800

454. Amber Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened baluster form carved with peaches, pomegranates, and Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand on scrolling ground in relief, the sides with monster-mask handles and mock loose rings, ht. 3 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500

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454A. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rounded rectangular form with sloped shoulders resting on an oval foot rim, well-hollowed, decorated with monster-mask handles, stone of milky-gray with white inclusions, ht. 3 in. $1,000-1,500

456. CloisonnĂŠ Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/20th century, rectangular form with cut corners resting on a gilt oval foot rim, decorated with a bird perched on a plum blossom tree above peonies and rockwork, the sides with stylized lotus flowers on a pale blue ground, four-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, gilt edging and mouth, ht. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

455. CloisonnĂŠ Twin Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, conjoined doublegourd shape, with vignettes depicting cranes and pine trees, on aqua blue ground decorated with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage, stoppers similarly embellished, gilt foot rim, ht. 2 1/2 in. $600-800

457. Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened oval form with rounded gilt lip and oval foot rim, the sides in green with an overglaze gilt pattern of clouds, the front with a landscape vignette, reverse similarly decorated, ruyi motifs along the shoulder, four-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

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458. Malachite Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, compressed pear form, carved in relief with two monster masks at neck and a chilong playing with a ball along the side of the body, ht. 2 in. $400-600

464. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, carved in the form of a recumbent cat, stone of pale yellow color with light russet inclusions, lg. 1 3/4 in. $800-1,000

459. Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened globular form, painted in blue on white ground with a writhing dragon above rolling waves on each side, gilt-metal rims, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

465. Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, compressed ovoid form decorated with blue glass overlay depicting a pair of mandarin ducks with lotus on one side, reverse with a goldfish and a lotus, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

459A. Suzhou-style Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, pebble shape, decorated with a recumbent qilin holding a lingzhi in its mouth, stone of gray and caramel colors with russet inclusions, ht. 2 in. $500-700

466. Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened baluster form raised on oval foot, carved with a vignette depicting two farmers working the fields, reverse with a farmer at work while a scholar sits reading, each framed by ruyi and foliate borders, with a band of upright leaves along the neck, ht. 3 in. $800-1,000

460. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/20th century, fish-form, pierced with two holes on the dorsal fin for carrying, stone of celadon color with pale russet inclusions, lg. 4 3/4 in. $800-1,000

466A. Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, carved in the form of a horse, with scattered tourmaline inclusions, lg. 3 1/8 in. $500-700

461. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rectangular form with rounded shoulders, flat ovoid foot rim, decorated on either side with burnt red glass overlay depicting delicate peony blossoms, ht. 2 7/8 in. $600-800

462. Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, compressed globular form with oval foot rim, the sepia overlay on opaque white ground depicting a bat and a horse tethered to a plum tree, with four-character Qianlong mark, reverse with three goats standing under the sun and the felicitous saying san yang kai tai in a fan-shaped cartouche, ht. 2 1/4 in. $600-800

463. Interior-painted Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, rounded rectangular form, semi-matte and delicately painted on one side with an eagle perched on a pine tree, reverse with butterflies flying above a blossoming garden, calligraphy on the side, ht. 3 1/8 in. $800-1,000

463A. Art Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, baluster form, maroon overlay carved through to brown ground with swirls and stripes, decorated with goldfish swimming amongst lotus flowers, incised with calligraphy, ht. 2 3/4 in. $500-700

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467. Jadeite Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, flattened globular form with oval foot rim, uncarved, stone of mottled green with white jade stopper, ht. 2 in. $500-700 468. Three Jade Snuff Bottles, China, 20th century, a flattened vase with two dragons, one in the shape of double gourd with coins on the side, and another carved with two qilins chasing a pearl, stones of different colors with russet markings, each approximate ht. 3 in. $300-500 469. Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rounded cylindrical form, deeply carved with a continuous landscape featuring figures at leisure beneath pine and willow trees, a ruyi border along the shoulder, gilt four-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800 470. Jade Snuff Bottle with Coral Top, China, 19th century, carved in relief with a dragon and Guanyin holding a ruyi, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 4 in. $100-150 470A. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, globular form with an oval foot rim, well-hollowed, carved in relief with grapes and a pair of squirrels, stone of milky-gray color with white and yellow inclusions incorporated into the design, ht. 3 in. $500-700

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471. Bronze Statue of Guandi, China, 18th century, dressed in full military armor under a long robe decorated with dragon roundels, his hair pulled up and tied beneath a scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head scarf, one hand resting on his left knee and the other stroking his long beard, ht. 9 in. $800-1,200

472. Ming-style Bronze Figure of Zhenwu, China, 19th century, depicted barefoot and seated on a platform decorated with ruyi motifs, his right hand resting on his knee and his left in a Taoist ritual hand sign, his long hair neatly combed but hanging loose down his back, his head framed by a billowing celestial scarf, dressed in armor beneath his robes, back cast with characters xin shi lu zhong lin li shi lu chao wang, ht. 12 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

473. Bronze Budai, China, possibly Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), depicted seated with prayer beads in one hand and a cloth sack in the other, unsealed, ht. 7 1/2 in. $5,000-7,000

474. Bronze Figure of Guanyin, China, possibly late Ming Dynasty (13681644), depicted seated on a double-lotus throne in dhyanasana, with one hand raised in apan mudra, adorned with a crown and necklaces, with two objects resting on lotus blossoms on either side, unsealed, ht. 10 in. $1,500-2,000

475. Gilt-bronze Figure, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, possibly of Tsongkhapa, depicted seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne with a lotus stem in each hand, wearing a conical monkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cap and with a benevolent expression on his face, sealed, ht. 3 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 476. Bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, depicted seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne with his hands in the dharmachakra mudra, wearing a robe with floral trim and open at chest, seven-character Qianlong mark cast to front, unsealed, ht. 12 1/4 in. $800-1,200 477. Bronze Figure with Wood Stand, China, depicting a standing luohan dressed in loose robes with his hands clasped together in front of his chest, ht. 4 3/8 in. $600-800 478. Bronze Buddha Head, Thailand, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), with a serene expression on his face, partially gilded, mounted on wood stand, ht. 4 1/8 in. $500-700 479. Bronze Figure, Sino-Tibet, 20th century, depicting Guanyin standing on a detached circular lotus base, her left hand in vitarka mudra and her right in varada mudra, with lotus sprigs in both hands, her blue hair drawn up under a tiara, ht. 38 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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480. Gilt-bronze Manjushri, Tibet, 18th/19th century, the four-armed deity seated in dhyanasana atop a double-lotus throne, each of the four hands holding a ritual object, backed by a flaming aureole, inlaid with turquoise and coral, sealed, ht. 8 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

484. Gilt-bronze Figure, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, depicting a Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a round lotus base, his left hand holding an alms bowl in dhyana mudra and his right bent over the right knee in bhumisparsa mudra, adorned with various jewelry, wearing a dhoti with scrolling design and a lamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crown, sealed, ht. 8 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

481. Gilt-bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, depicted as seated in dhyanasana holding a vajra and ghanta in his hands, wearing a dhoti with incised pattern, and adorned with necklaces and earrings, drilled on sealed base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $500-700

485. Gilt-bronze Figure, Sino-Tibet, 19th/20th century, seated on a rectangular cushion with his right foot tucked behind his left knee, with beaded adornments, bracelets, earrings, and a lamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crown, with a ritual object in each hand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $800-1,000

482. Gilt-bronze Sakyamuni, Sino-Tibet, 19th/20th century, depicted as a child wearing a short foliate apron and standing on a double-lotus throne, with his left hand pointing to the sky and the other pointing to the earth, sealed, ht. 12 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

483. Gilt-bronze Buddha, Sino-Tibet, 19th/20th century, seated on a double-lotus throne in bhumisparsa mudra, sealed, double dorje on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $700-900

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486. Gilt-bronze Figure of Amitayus, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, seated on a double-lotus throne in dhyana mudra, wearing a crown, his ears adorned with earrings and his hair painted with blue pigment, double dorje on base, ht. 8 in. $500-700 487. Gilt-bronze Figure of Vairocana, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with the central pair of hands in dharmachakra mudra, the other three pairs of hands performing various mudras, each of the four faces adorned with beaded jewelry, heavy earrings, and elaborate crowns, robes embellished with floral trim, seven-character Qianlong mark, sealed, ht. 14 1/2 in. $800-1,000

488. Bronze Buddha, China, 19th/20th century, depicted seated with his arms around his raised left knee on a bench decorated with wan symbols, wearing flowing monk robes incised with ruyi motifs, a serene expression on his face, 16 x 16 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 490

489. Gilt-bronze Tara, Sino-Tibet, 19th/20th century, depicted seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, her hands in varada and vitarka mudras, with detachable stems of lotuses at the shoulders, adorned with beaded jewelry and a tiara, her hair decorated with blue paint, sealed, ht. 6 3/8 in. $500-700 490. Silver-inlaid Bronze Figure of Guanyin, China, possibly late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), depicted reclining against a box inlaid with a fret design on a square platform, with a serene expression and hair in a topknot, wearing loose-fitting robes inlaid with clouds paired with auspicious emblems and scrolling foliate designs, opened at chest to reveal a beaded necklace, reverse marked with the characters Shi Shou, ht. 9 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000 491. Bronze Figure of the Medicine Buddha, China, Ming Dynasty (13681644), seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, an alms bowl in his left hand, his face with a benign expression, adorned with earrings and a tiara, his robe open at the chest, unsealed, ht. 13 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 491A. Straw-glazed Granary Cart, China, Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), molded as a horse cart carrying grain, covered in a green iridescent glaze, lg. 11, ht. 5 3/8 in. Note: Termoluminescence analysis report included. $2,000-3,000

493. Bronze Mirror, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the knob encircled by a plain band surrounded by four writhing dragons in low relief and â&#x20AC;&#x153;TLVâ&#x20AC;? motifs, dark gray patina with milky green and dark brown encrustation, dia. 5 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

492. Bronze Mirror, China, mid-Western Han Dynasty (2nd century B.C.), the central knob surrounded by a band of eight linked arcs, and an inscription within hatched and plain borders, all within a plain rim, with gray patina and malachite encrustation, dia. 6 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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499. Bronze Mirror, China, Song Dynasty (960-1279), octofoil shape, the knob surrounded by a finely cast high-relief scene representing the story of Cei Fei, the dragon slayer, surrounded by passengers on a ship in a sea of creatures including a whale, as he attempts to slay a dragon, above the ship is inscribed in large characters, huangpi changtian (great and resplendent is the heaven), the dark gray patina with malachite encrustation, dia. 7 in. Note: See Christie’s, New York, Sale 2658, Lot 1470, Luminous Perfection: Fine Chinese Mirrors from the Robert H. Ellsworth Collection. $5,000-7,000 500. Bronze Mirror, China, late Warring States period (4th-3rd century B.C.), thinly cast, the small ribbed loop surrounded with four “lightning” patterns interspersed with heart-shaped figures enclosed in a rope pattern, all within a plain outer rim, with overall milky-green patina, dia. 4 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500 501. Bronze Mirror, China, mid-Western Han Dynasty (2nd century B.C.), a silvery-bronze circular shape, crisply cast in high relief the knob enclosed within an inscribed square surrounded with four reserves with palmetto leaf and nipple patterns, all within a raised outer border of joined arcs, the satiny silver patina with malachite encrustation, dia. 7 1/16 in. $3,000-5,000 502. Bronze Mirror, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), of linghua (water chestnut flower) shape, the crouching lion knob surrounded with a continuous hunting scene of four horseback riders chasing four animals, the outer border decorated with a phoenix, other birds, and scrolling flowers and tendrils, the silvery gray patina with dark brownish-red encrustation, dia. 6 3/4 in. $5,000-7,000

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509. Bronze Censer, China, Ming Dynasty (1573-1628), lip slightly splayed, body heavily cast with a landscape, towers, pine trees, and figures, the pair of C-scroll handles cast as a dragon’s body issuing from the mouth of a dragon mask, all of the decoration gilded in contrast to the ground, with six-character seal script “Yun Jian Hu Wen Ming Zhi,” dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in. $400-600 510. Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, pear-shaped vase with elongated foot and flared rim, decorated with gold splashes and four flanges cast in relief on the neck, ht. 6 7/8 in. $800-1,000 511. Bronze Vase, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast in relief with a chi dragon encircling the long slender neck and bulbous body, ht. 8 3/4 in. $400-600 512. Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, cylindrical, decorated with three ribbed bands, supported on three short feet, six-character Xuande mark cast on base, dia. 4 3/8 in. $300-500 513. Bronze Tripod Censer, China, 20th century, compressed oval body with elongated neck and everted lobed rim, raised on three branch-form feet extending from cartouches depicting pine trees, bamboo, and plum blossoms, cast with lion-head handles, a band of geometric design along the neck, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700 514. Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, compressed globular shape, cast with lion-head handles, six-character Xuande mark on recessed base, resting on bronze stand with five ruyi-shaped feet, dia. 7 5/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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515. Small Bronze Censer, China, 19th/20th century, compressed globular shape below a short neck, decorated with twin lion heads and scrolling flowers within a pair of cartouches, standing on three cabriole legs, the character Xuan cast on base, dia. 3 in. $300-500 516. Bronze Censer, China, barrel shape, 19th century, decorated with a pair of lion heads, standing on three cabriole legs, six-character Xuande mark cast on base, dia. 4 1/2 in. $400-600 517. Bronze Tripod Censer, China, 19th century, compressed bulbous form with short waisted neck, four-character Xuande mark on base, dia. 5 in. $500-700 518. Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, waisted rectangular form, with two side handles and standing on four legs, six-character Hongzhi mark cast on base, ht. 3 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. $500-700 519. Small Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, bulbous form with flared rim and foot, cast with twin lion heads, Bao Yue Ju mark on base, dia. 3 3/4 in. $300-500 520. Bronze Censer, China, 19th/20th century, compressed globular shape with flared rim raised on a circular foot, cast with twin lion heads, mark on recessed base, dia. 5 1/8 in. $500-700

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520A. Tang-style Gilt Lotus Cup, China, 20th century, the circular bowl cast with lotus petals, each finely incised with animals and flowers on stippled ground, base similarly decorated, raised on short splayed foot with beaded rim, dia. 3 7/8 in. $800-1,200

521. Zitan Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, slightly waisted with slightly beaded edge at the mouth and the base, supported on three short tripod feet, ht. 7 1/4 in. $500-700

522. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, square with rounded corners, incised with plum blossoms, orchids, and calligraphy, ht. 5 in. $700-900

523. Inlaid Wood Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, gently waisted and decorated with hardstone and mother-of-pearl inlays depicting a pair of birds perched on a plum tree, with lingzhi growing out of rockwork below, reverse inlaid with calligraphy, dia. 7 in. $700-900

524. Inlaid Wood Brush Pot, China, 19th/20th century, cylindrical, depicting birds perched on rockwork amidst flowering branches inlaid in motherof-pearl, jade, ivory, and hardstone, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 5 in. $600-800

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525. Brush Pot, China, 19th century, huanghuali wood, inlaid with motherof-pearl depicting plum branches, clouds, birds, and rocks, ht. 8 3/4, dia. 8 7/8 in. $2,500-3,500

530. Brush Pot, China, 19th century, carved and shaped in hexagonal form from a small gourd, each side with reserves of scholars at leisurely pursuits, carved four-character Kangxi yu zhi mark on base, ht. 4 7/8 in. $600-800

525A. Inlaid Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, gently waisted and decorated with inlaid hardstones, ivory, and mother-of-pearl, depicting a pair of birds perched on a plum blossom tree, ht. 7 5/8 in. $400-600

531. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, one side carved with Immortals in a pine grove, the top and bottom finished in wood, ht. 6 3/8 in. $500-700

526. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, carved and pierced with figures at leisure in a garden, some within pavilions, others engaged in various activities amidst pine trees, plum blossoms, and bamboo, ht. 3 1/8 in. $500-700

532. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, incised with a poem by the Southern Song philosopher Zhu Xi, ht. 5 7/8 in. $500-700

527. Yixing Clay Brush Pot, China, 19th century, imitating bamboo, with mark Qing Xi Leng Ba Jia Ni Feng Nian Xing Duan Dao Guang Nian Yang Ji at base, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 528. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, with a lobed rim and five-footed base depicting a continuous scene of a mountain hamlet, ht. 8 3/8 in. $800-1,200 529. Wood Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, depicting in low relief a continuous scene with a pair of deer and two figures playing weiqi under a pine tree, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 4 1/8 in. $700-900

533. Burlwood Brush Pot, China, 19th/20th century, irregular form, retaining the natural grain, whorls, perforations, and knots in the wood, ht. 6 3/8 in. $800-1,000 534. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, depicting officials and attendants drinking tea and boating on a river, signed and sealed Wu ZhiPan and LuZhen, with inscription, ht. 5 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 535. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th/20th century, oval, carved with nine figures engaging in various activities by a stream beneath pine trees and bamboo in low relief, incised with title Xiang Shan Jiu Lao (The Nine Old Men of Xiang Mountain), signed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zhu San Song,â&#x20AC;? ht. 6 7/8, dia. 5 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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536. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, carved with an idyllic scene depicting a fisherman lounging on a boat in a river with steep rocky banks, with a mountain range in the background, reverse incised with calligraphy, dia. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

538. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, irregular shape, finely carved in high relief with a continuous landscape scene depicting men playing chess amidst rockwork and beneath pine and blossoming trees, ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700

537. Wood Brush Pot, China, 19th century, tree trunk form, with naturalistic knots and burls, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

539. Wood Box with Cover, China, 20th century, inlaid with mother-ofpearl, jade, and hardstones, depicting a butterfly flying amidst peony flowers blossoming above rockwork and lingzhi fungus, with ribbed sides, 3 x 11 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. $400-600

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540. Wood Dressing Box, China, 19th/20th century, rectangular, the front opens to four drawers and two compartments, the hinged top lifts up to a mirror, inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting vases of peonies and foliate tendrils, the top similarly decorated and with the Three Star Gods in a floral roundel, brass handles on either side, 8 x 10 1/4 x 14 in. $500-700

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540A. Huanghuali Table Cabinet, China, 19th century, rectangular form set on a scalloped plinth, a pair of hinged doors opens at the front to reveal three drawers, original brass hardware, 11 x 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 541. Hardwood Box, China, 20th century, rectangular, the cover and sides carved with a wan symbol embedded within a fret design, top with the studio name Yi Lin Xian inlaid with hardstone, lg. 13 3/4 in. $400-600 542. Wood Box with Cover, China, 20th century, rectangular, decorated with a fish in rolling waves under a night sky, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ivory, and hardstone, within a stylized ruyi border in low relief, 2 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. $800-1,200 543. Bamboo Incense Holder, China, 19th century, carved with a continuous scene of an official on horseback accompanied by two ladies and two attendants, signed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zhong Yuzhi,â&#x20AC;? ht. 9 in. $2,000-3,000 544. Boxwood Incense Holder, China, 19th/20th century, carved in the form of a tree trunk with naturalistic burls and gnarls, ht. 4 3/4 in. $500-700 545. Wood Scroll Weight, China, 20th century, rectangular, elaborately carved with a pair of dragons flanking a flaming pearl amidst ruyishaped clouds, with leiwen border along the base, 1 1/4 x 14 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. $500-700 546. Wood Wrist Rest, China, 19th century, carved in the form of a bamboo segment, depicting bamboo in low relief, lg. 9 3/4 in. $200-300 547. Small Lacquer Kang Table, China, possibly Ming Dynasty (13681644), rectangular, with ruyi-shaped apron and four inward-curved legs, eight-character Wanli mark on base in red, 5 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 12 in. $800-1,200 548. Wood Carving, China, 19th century, of an emaciated luohan depicted seated with a serene expression and wearing loose robes, ht. 4 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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549. Wood Figure, China, 20th century, of an emancipated luohan with elongated crown and chin, depicted seated against a log and wearing loose robes, ht. 12 in. $300-400 550. Wood Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting Guanyin standing with a serene expression on a plinth decorated with cloud motifs and cradling a lotus stem in her right hand, ht. 11 1/4 in. $600-800 551. Tree Root Carving, China, 19th century, of a bearded figure wearing loose robes and holding a bead between his thumb and forefinger, depicted partially emerging out of the knotted root, ht. 3 1/2 in. $700-900 552. Wood Table Screen, China, 19th century, rectangular, a central depression inlaid with hardstones and mother-of-pearl depicting chrysanthemum flowers and Buddha’s hand citrons, reverse with a panel of cinnabar lacquer carved with dragons writhing and playing with a flaming pearl amidst rolling waves, with trestle support, ht. 14 3/4 in. $400-600 553. Bamboo and Zitan Brush Holder, China, 19th/20th century, delicately carved in low relief with two scholars amongst pine trees, lg. 10 1/4 in. $500-700

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554. Boxwood Ruyi Scepter, China, 19th century, carved naturalistically with multiple lingzhi heads made possibly of zitan wood, lg. 14 3/4 in. $600-800 555. Agarwood Ruyi Scepter, China, 19th century, depicting scholars and attendants at leisurely pursuits among pine, bamboo, and plum: “The Three Friends of Winter,” lg. 21 in. $8,000-10,000 556. Boxwood Ruyi Scepter, China, 20th century, the naturalistic twin handle carved as the stalk of three lingzhi and entwined with multiple lingzhi tendrils, lg. 16 1/4 in. $800-1,200 557. Ruyi Scepter, China, 20th century, possibly made of zitan, the shaft carved simply with a chilong in relief, lg. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200 558. Bamboo Incense Holder, China, 19th century, cylindrical, delicately carved and pierced with three scholars at leisure in a garden with a pavilion, amidst rockwork and palm and pine trees, with grooved hardwood top and base, lg. 10 in. $800-1,000

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559. Gourd Carving, China, 19th/20th century, the raised central knob finely incised with a crane grasping a double peach sprig in its beak above rolling waves and encircled by clouds, the deeply lobed sides each decorated with one of the Eight Taoist Emblems, with a foo lion and a stylized dragon on each end, the knotted stem entirely incised with bats, peaches, and ruyi motifs on textured ground, with a miniature gourd tucked in the knot and marked kangxi xiang wan, jade bead finial with tassels, ht. 15 1/2 in. $500-700 560. Gourd Cricket Cage, China, 19th century, the cage molded with a figure riding a qilin through a landscape scene with pine trees, distant mountains, and a fort, with wood rim, the wood cover fitted with a pierced ivory medallion, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500 560A. Two Cricket Cages, China, 19th century, one with ivory base and wood cover fitted with ivory medallion pierced with coin motif, ht. 3 3/4, the other decorated with calligraphy and two figures playing weiqi beneath a pine tree, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 561. Stag Antler Buddhist Stupa, China, 19th century, with a circular tiered base rising to a stepped plinth supporting a lotus throne holding four Bodhisattvas, tapering to another lotus throne supporting two arched niches, each depicting an image of a seated Buddha, surmounted by a parasol finial, ht. 7 1/2 in. $800-1,000

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562. Horn Bowl, China, 20th century, the exterior carved with dragons chasing flaming pearls over a ground of rolling waves, four-character Qianlong mark incised on base, dia. 4 1/2 in. $300-500 563. Cinnabar Inksticks in Wood Box, China, 19th century, rectangular, each decorated with an auspicious motif: butterflies, dragons, bats, and clouds, with details in gilt, each marked Sou Jin (gold-washed) and Hui Cheng Wan Jinsheng Zhi (Made by Wan Jinsheng from the City of Hui), with the reign year Qianlong Ding Mao Nian (1747) on the side, box 1 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. $400-600 564. Songhua Inkstone with Duan Stone Box, China, 19th/20th century, rectangular, with a fan-shaped well, inkstone and box both incised Daoguang Bai Nian Chun (Spring of the Eighth Year during the Reign of Emperor Daoguang) and Ren Wen Jia Ming, with the studio name Zang Bao Zai carved in relief on the cover, 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. $500-700 565. Soapstone Seal, China, 19th/20th century, depicting bamboo, stone of yellow color with some red markings, carved with seal script characters at the base, lg. 2 in. $200-300 566. Stone Seal, China, 19th/20th century, tapered rectangular form, the top carved with two prostrating men, one side incised with calligraphy, carved seal face, stone of honey color with cream and grayish inclusions, ht. 2 1/8 in. $800-1,000

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567. Carved Tianhuang Stone, China, 19th century, carved in shallow relief on both sides with figures in a landscape, stone of caramel-honey color with gray inclusions, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800

572. Soapstone Seal, China, 20th century, rectangular form, uncarved, surmounted by a seated qilin, stone of honey color with caramelcolored inclusions, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

568. Tianhuang Stone Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a dragon curled on a cloud, its wings tucked against its body and its head turned backwards, stone of reddish-caramel color, ht. 1 3/4 in. $600-800

573. Four Seals, China, 20th century, three bloodstone with seal script calligraphy at base, lg. 4 1/2, 3 1/2, 2, and a jade seal surmounted by a seated lion, stone of dark green color, lg. 5 1/2 in. $500-700

569. Shoushan Stone Seal, China, 19th/20th century, carved as a pixiu curled atop a square seal, with four seal characters, the stone of caramel color suffused with amber tones, ht. 2 1/8 in. $400-600

574. Twenty-five Seals, China, 19th/20th century, various forms, including ivory, jade, hardstone, and porcelain, several surmounted by mythical beasts, some carved with archaic designs, others incised with landscape scenes and calligraphy, varying sizes. $5,000-7,000

569A. Shoushan Stone and Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting scholars seated beneath a pine tree in a landscape with ferns and distant mountains, stone of yellowish-orange color, ht. 2 1/4 in. $400-600 570. Shoushan Stone Seal, China, 20th century, depicting an old man in a landscape, base uncarved, stone of yellow color with red skin, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 571. Tianhuang Stone Seal, China, 20th century, square form, surmounted by a recumbent qilin tightly curled up with its head resting on its haunches, carved seal face, stone of yellowish-caramel color, ht. 2 1/8 in. $800-1,500

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575. Pair of Hardstone Seals, China, 20th century, rectangular, the four sides framed by dragon columns and carved with Buddhist figures beneath pine trees in relief, surmounted by a foo lion with four playful cubs, the base with six-character seal mark, stone of mottled brown color, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 576. Hardstone Seal, China, 20th century, rectangular form, one side incised with calligraphy, carved seal face, stone of deep amethyst with light spotted inclusions, ht. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 577. Shoushan Stone Seal, China, 20th century, engraved with calligraphy at one side, red stone, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

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578. Two Shoushan Stone Seals, China, 19th century, both finely carved in relief with a landscape, stones of yellow color with inclusions, lg. 3 1/2, 4 in. $200-400 579. Two Stone Seals, China, 19th century, one shoushan stone, depicting a landscape, lg. 2 1/2, one engraved with a poem and landscape, lg. 2 in. $200-300 580. Pair of Stone Foo Lions, China, 19th century, the female carved crouched on a platform with a ruyi-shaped apron and cradling a cub in her front paws, the male depicted in a similar position on a plain base and with his front right paw resting on a ball, ht. 16 in. $800-1,000 581. Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, of upright irregular form with wrinkling, stone of dark gray color with white veining, overall ht. 10 in. $1,000-1,200 582. Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, columnar form with tapered base and pointed top, smooth creamy white stone with rough gray skin and white encrustations with reddish inclusions, ht. 18 in. $2,000-3,000

583. Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, rising diagonally from irregular horizontal layers to form a large overhang, stone of slate-gray color with white striations, overall ht. 10 1/2, lg. 12 1/4 in. $1,000-1,200

584. Horizontal Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, in the form of a low ravine with serpentine ridges and outcrops, stone of brownish-gray color with caramel highlights, stand signed “Kathi Maisano, #22, 2003, China” on base, overall ht. 3, lg. 14 1/4 in. $500-800

585. Horizontal Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, in the form of a sand dune, stone of brownish-gray color with white strata and reddish inclusions, stand signed “Kathi Maisano, # 23, 2003, China” on base, overall ht. 3 1/2, lg. 16 in. $500-800

586. Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, in the form of a low mountain range, with perforations, jagged summits, and a crumpled surface texture, stone of dark gray color, overall ht. 4 3/4, lg. 9 in. $500-700

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587. Lingbi Scholar’s Rock with Stand, China, 19th/20th century, in the shape of a large bird perched on a rock, the dark gray stone streaked with fine white inclusions on the viewing side, the back of the stone with large grayish-white inclusions, strongly resonant, with stand, ht. 39 3/4 in. $5,000-7,000

588. Lingbi Scholar’s Rock with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, of upright irregular form with perforations and protrusions, stone of dark gray color, overall ht. 12 3/4 in. $1,000-1,200

589. Porcelain Plaque Painting, China, 20th century, in the manner of Wang Yeting (1884-1942), depicting a landscape, inscribed, bears signature, with one seal, 15 x 9 1/2 in. $200-300

589A. Framed Porcelain Plaque Painting, China, 19th/20th century, depicting two ladies with two small children in a landscape, 15 x 10 in. $600-800

590. Porcelain Plaque Painting with Wood Frame, China, 19th/20th century, in the manner of Wang Yeting (1884-1942), depicting a landscape with a boat, with inscription and one seal, 26 x 18 in. $200-300

591. Porcelain Plaque Painting with Wood Frame, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a luohan crossing the water with a bat, inscribed, with one seal, ht. 28 1/2 in. $5,000-7,000

591A. Porcelain Plaque Painting, China, 19th/20th century, in the manner of Deng Bishan (1874-1930), depicting two fish, with inscription, with one seal, 15 x 21 1/2 in. $400-600

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592. Porcelain Plaque Painting with Wood Frame, China, 19th/20th century, in the manner of Cheng Yiting (1895-1948), depicting a rooster with two small chickens, with inscription and one seal, 26 x 18 in. $2,000-3,000

592A. Mandarin’s Court Necklace, Chao Zhu, China, 19th century, composed of ninety enameled beads spaced by four large pierced “connecting beads,” the central one attached to a gourd-shaped head and suspending the beiyun (“back cloud”), composed of a blue ribbon with an oval connecting plaque and weighed down by a teardrop-shaped end, the necklace further enhanced by three strings of jinian (“reminder”), each composed of ten beads and weighed down by teardrop-shaped pendants, lg. 43 in. $1,500-2,500

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593. Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Vases, China, 19th/20th century, rectangular form with cylindrical waisted neck, raised on splayed foot, decorated with a crane perched on a pine tree above bamboo and rockwork on one face, reverse with a bird flying amongst a plum tree above peonies and lingzhi, the two sides similarly embellished with auspicious flowers and gilt lion-head handles with loose rings, the neck and foot with lotus blossoms, one with four-character Kangxi mark on base, the other with four-character Qianlong mark, ht. 7 3/4 in. $1,000-2,000

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594. Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Gu Vases, China, 19th century, archaic form, with a drum-shape section between splayed foot and trumpet neck, the neck with upright leaves decorated with taotie masks, against a turquoise ground with lotus flowers, the midsection and foot divided by four flanges and decorated with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage, gilt interior, rims, and base, four-character Jingtai mark on base, ht. 10 3/4 in. $1,000-2,000

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595. Cloisonné Vase, China, 19th/20th century, bottle shape, decorated with butterflies flying amongst peonies, lotus, and other flowers, gilt mouth and foot, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 13 in. $400-600

600. Large Cloisonné Vase, China, 19th century, bottle shape with flared mouth, resting on a raised splayed foot, densely decorated with rows of lotus blossoms and foliage, ht. 29 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

596. Three Cloisonné Items, China, early 20th century, comprising of a cylindrical snuff bottle with shou characters and bats amidst scrolling lotuses, four-character Qianlong mark on gilt base; and a pair of cups decorated with chilong, with gilt interior, mouth, and foot, four-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

601. Cloisonné Water Coupe with Spoon, China, 19th century, waisted cylindrical form, decorated with a pair of dragons flanking a flaming wan symbol amidst clouds and over rolling waves, gilt top and foot incised with scrolling lotus flowers, base cast with a pair of dragons encircling the six-character Qianlong mark, the spoon with a dragon-head handle is similarly decorated, ht. 4 3/8 in. $400-600

597. Pair of Cloisonné Covered Vessels, China, 20th century, in the form of mandarin ducks, each depicted with feet tucked in and holding a lotus pod by the stem in its mouth, the body decorated with dragon motifs, with a pierced coin design on the tail, 5 1/2 x 12 x 5 3/4 in. $800-1,200 598. Pair of Cloisonné Vases, China, 19th/20th century, bottle shape with garlic-shaped mouth, supported on a raised foot, decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems amidst scrolling lotus flowers on bright blue ground, the foot with upright leaves and ruyi motifs, gilt rims, fourcharacter Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 10 in. $1,000-1,200 599. Pair of Cloisonné Pheasants, China, 19th/20th century, depicted in mirror image with heads turned and standing on a perch, decorated with blossoms and shou characters, gilt beaks and claws, on cloisonné stands with a central gilt dragon roundel in relief, gilt pierced frieze of ruyi and chilong motifs, supported on five ruyi-shaped feet, fourcharacter Qianlong mark on bird, ht. 11 in. including perch. $3,000-4,000

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602. Cloisonné Box, China, 20th century, decorated with stylized lotus and central shou character, dia. 4 1/4 in. $100-150 603. Pair of Cloisonné Pricket Candleholders, China, 19th century, the slightly flared drip pan resting on a raised splayed foot, the exterior and interior both decorated with lotus blossoms and ruyi-shaped foliage on bright blue ground, leiwen bands along the mouth and foot, gilt rims, stylized double dorje on gilt base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $1,000-2,000 604. Pair of Cloisonné Covered Boxes, China, 19th/20th century, fanshaped, the exterior of each depicting a shou character and bats with scrolling lotus flowers, all within a leiwen border, gilt rims, base with four-character Qianlong mark, 2 3/8 x 8 x 3 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500

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605. Cloisonné Circular Box, China, 19th/20th century, decorated with scrolling lotus flowers and leaves, the top of the domed cover with a pair of gilded dragons encircling a flaming pearl, four-character Qianlong mark at the base, ht. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

609. Pair of Cloisonné Stem Cups, China, 19th century, each resting on a splayed foot with rounded sides rising to a gilt rim, decorated with scrolling lotus flowers and ruyi borders, gilt base with four-character Qianlong mark, ht. 3 in. $800-1,000

606. Cloisonné Stacking Chest, China, 20th century, fan-shaped and raised on four feet, the cover decorated with scholarly and auspicious emblems including the Eight Treasures, scrolls, peonies, and double peaches, the sides with alternating ruyi and double lozenges, with orchids on the central tier, gilt rims, 4 3/8 x 15 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. $300-500

610. Enameled Plate, China, early 20th century, decorated with a scene of a woman playing with children in a courtyard within a floral-form cartouche with ruyi-shaped petals, surrounded by scrolling flowers on yellow ground and an outer border depicting vignettes of auspicious fruits and flowers over a geometric ground, the exterior with butterflies amidst peonies and chrysanthemums on yellow ground, with five blue chilong on the base, dia. 10 1/8 in. $300-500

607. Cloisonné Charger, China, 20th century, the interior well centered by three foo lions playing with a ball, the sides and the everted rim with scrolling lotus flowers, the exterior and base similarly decorated, gilt details and rims, four-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 21 in. $3,000-5,000 608. Two Cloisonné Tripod Censors, China, 19th/20th century, cylindrical, each raised on three gilt elephant-form cabriole legs and decorated with scrolling lotus flowers, the upright handles similarly embellished, gilt keyfret rim, the cover decorated with two tiers of scrolling lotuses and a band of chilong, the gilt globular finial supported by a double-lotus base and pierced with a dragon amidst clouds, interior with removable bowl, gilt plaque with six-character Qianlong mark on side, ht. 25 1/4 in. $12,000-16,000

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611. Pair of Miniature Enameled Boxes, China, 19th century, circular, each decorated with cartouches of flowers and a roundel depicting a lady at leisure in a garden on the cover, four-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 2 1/4 in. $200-300 611A. Kingfisher Hair Ornament, China, 19th/20th century, circular, the central phoenix comprised of seed pearls, pink glass, and kingfisher feathers, with a small jade blossom similarly decorated, both mounted on a gilt wire frame of scrolling foliate design embellished with kingfisher feathers, dia. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

612. Jade Archaic-style Vase, China, 19th century, with dragon-shape handles, carved with shou characters at the neck, with wood stand, ht. 7 in. $1,800-2,200 623

613. Spinach Jade Jar and Cover, China, 20th century, archaic shape, with dragon-shape loose-ring handles, three feet, ht. 7 in. $600-800 614. Jade Covered Vase on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, carved in high relief with a dragon and lingzhi, the cover similarly decorated, flanked by dragon-mask handles with suspending loose rings, white stone with dark russet markings, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 615. Jade Covered Vase, China, 20th century, baluster form, body carved with taotie masks, dragon handles on neck with loose rings, cover with peach-shaped finial flanked by chilong design on either side, leiwen borders incised along the rims, green stone with grayish-white and dark inclusions, ht. 6 3/4 in. $500-700 616. Jade Gu Vase, China,19th century, the flattened bulbous body carved with dragons amidst clouds, raised on recessed splayed foot decorated with ruyi band, the stepped shoulder rising to an everted neck carved with phoenixes flying amongst clouds, flanked by elephant-handles with loose rings, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 6 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000 617. Jade Covered Censer, China, 20th century, compressed bulbous form, the body flanked by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sâ&#x20AC;?-shaped handles, incised with Qianlong Yu Zhi on recessed base, cover marked Qing Shang, stone of pale celadon color, dia. 3 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000 618. Jade Covered Vase, China, 19th century, tapered rectangular section with cut corners, the body resting on a splayed foot carved with a continuous scene of birds amidst plum blossoms, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, the cover similarly decorated, the neck flanked by scrolling decorative handles, white stone, ht. 12 in. $2,000-3,000 619. Jade Gu Vase, China, 19th century, compressed hexagonal section, finely carved in low relief on the midsection with taotie masks and archaistic scrolls, the trumpet neck incised with fret border and upright blades, the hollow spreading foot similarly decorated, stone of pale celadon color with white inclusions, ht. 4 3/4 in. $5,000-6,000 620. Jade Mughal-style Lotus Bowl, China, 19th century, carved as compressed lotus form incised with stylized lotus flowers, stone of grayish-green color with darker green markings and natural stone inclusions, ht. 2 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

621. Jade Covered Vase, China, 20th century, flanked by two handles with suspended loose rings, supported on a splayed foot, stone of semitranslucent green color, ht. 4 1/2 in. $500-700 622. Jade Covered Vase, China, 20th century, elongated bottle shape, the body carved in shallow relief with a cartouche depicting pine trees, waisted neck decorated with reverse upright leaves and flanked by ruyi handles with loose rings, key-fret border along the mouth and splayed foot, cover with foo-dog finial, stone of celadon color, ht. 4 1/8 in. $500-700 623. Archaistic Jade Ewer, China, 19th century, the rounded midsection carved with archaistic scrolls, resting of a short spreading foot, with a chilong carved in relief as curled under the straight ruyi-shaped handle and around the elongated neck, with its head peering over the flaring mouth, a phoenix-handle with loose ring beneath the sprout, with leiwen border along the foot and spout, the stone of a pale celadon color with very minor inclusions to one side, ht. 6 3/8 in. $15,000-20,000

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624. Jade Covered Vase, China, 20th century, flattened baluster form, the body carved with stylized lotus flowers beneath taotie masks, the waisted neck with reverse upright leaves and flanked by elephanthandles suspending loose rings, key-fret border around the rim and foot, the cover similarly decorated, with qilin finial, stone of semitranslucent celadon color, ht. 13 in. $2,000-3,000

626. Jade Covered Double Vase, China, 19th/20th century, conjoined cylindrical form, the body decorated with flange on either side, resting on a raised splayed foot embellished with suspended loose ring handles, the cover with twin lotus finials linked by pierced scrolling foliate designs and flanked by handles suspending loose rings, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 6 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000

625. Jade Covered Vase, China, 19th/20th century, baluster form, supported by openwork at base depicting a pair of foo lions each resting a paw on the ball at the center, the waisted neck flanked by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;?-scroll handles above a set of dragon handles suspending loose rings, cover with foo lion finial, stone of celadon color, ht. 5 1/8 in. $2,000-3,000

627. Jade Archaistic Vessel and Cover, Yi, China, 18th/19th century, the elongated ewer of oval section and long curved spout carved with archaic taotie design, dragon-head handle, the sloping cover similarly decorated and with a pair of horns above a stylized taotie mask, rectangular finial, base with the six-character mark Da Qing Qianlong Fang Gu (Made in the Qianlong era of the Great Qing in imitation of antiquity), stone of spinach-green color, ht. 5 7/8 in. $18,000-20,000

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628. Jade Brush Washer with Wood Stand, China, 19th century, in the form of a furled lotus leaf, the exterior delicately incised with a lotus pod and a pair of goldfish, the stand carved with pierced scrolling foliate design, white stone with light inclusions, lg. 4 in. $2,000-3,000

629. Jade Covered Box, China, 20th century, circular, the cover carved in the form of a flower, with a band of geometric design around the rim, four-character Qianlong mark incised on base, dia. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 630. Jade Vase on Wood Stand, China, 19th century, carved as a hollow lotus blossom within flowering and leafy openwork stems, with a bird perched on one stem, mottled green stone, ht. 7 in. $1,000-2,000

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631. Jade Table Screen with Stand, China, 19th/20th century, oval, with two pierced handles depicting dragons holding a shou character, the center carved in high relief with an ancient, gnarled flowering plum tree with two peacocks seated on the branches, the base of the oval with rocks and palm fronds, stone of spinach-green color with black speckles, with stand, dia. excluding handles 14 5/8 in. $20,000-30,000

632. Archaistic Jade Ewer, Yi, China, 19th century, the midsection carved with taotie mask and the neck decorated with a band of upright ruyishaped leaves, resting on a short spreading foot, with a lipped rim and flared spout, below it a lingzhi head suspending a loose ring, with a stylized dragon handle, the cover carved with a mythical animal and stylized dragon handle, white stone with light gray inclusions, ht. 6 5/8 in. $8,000-10,000

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633. Pair of Jade Cups with Wood Stand, China, 19th century, the finely carved cup with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot ring to a slightly flared rim, stone of semi-translucent pale green color, dia. 2, ht. 1 1/4 in. $300-500 634. Jade Teapot, China, 19th century, ribbed globular body, cover with blossom finial, stone of celadon color, ht. 3 in. $800-1,000 635. Jade Finial, China, 19th century, depicting leaves and deer, stone of greenish-gray color with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500 636. Jade Water Coupe, China, 20th century, depicting a bat with a peach, stone of pale green-gray and purple color, lg. 2 in. $400-600 637. Jade Water Coupe, China, 19th/20th century, depicting two lions climbing at the side, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000 638. Jade Censer with Wood Cover, China, 19th century, rounded body flanked by two handles, stone of milky-gray color with inclusions, cover with jade finial, ht. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 639. Jadeite Censer, China, 20th century, compressed globular form, resting on three shaped feet each surmounted by a monster mask, body flanked by dragon handles with loose rings, cover with foo lion finial, mottled green stone, ht. 4 1/4 in. $500-700 640. Jade Carving on Wood Stand, China, 19th century, depicting a pair of mandarin ducks swimming adjacent in rolling waves, both holding a lotus stem in their beak, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 5 3/8 in. $4,000-6,000

644. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 1 3/4 in. $2,000-2,500 645. Jade Horse Head, China, 19th century, carved with elongated neck and head, stone of a celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 5 in. $300-500 646. Two Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, a curled up dog, lg. 3 1/2; and a child seated on a fish, stones of pale celadon color, lg. 3 in. $300-500 647. Pair of Jadeite Carvings, China, 20th century, two pigs, the male slightly larger than the female, stone of celadon color with russet veining and dark inclusions, lg. 4 1/2 in. $500-700 648. Jade Carving, China, 18th/19th century, of a recumbent horse, with its head turned to one side cleaning a raised foot, stone of celadon color with a few russet inclusions, lg. 4 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000 649. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a mandarin duck with lotus branches, white stone with yellow markings, lg. 1 3/4 in. $2,000-2,500 650. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a monkey seated on a big cat, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500 651. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent chilong with it is head turned, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500

641. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a mythical animal, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500

652. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a mythical animal with its head turned backwards, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $200-300

642. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent dog, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

653. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, green stone with dark markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500

643. Three Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, a recumbent elephant with its head turned to the side, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2, a recumbent lion, white stone with russet markings, lg. 1 3/4, and a pair of geese, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

654. Two Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one depicting a mythical animal, lg. 3, one depicting lingjiao and flowers, stones of pale celadon color, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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655. Jade Boulder with Wood Stand, China, 19th/20th century, carved in the form of a recumbent buffalo, with its legs tucked underneath and its head turned to the side, stone of grayish-white color with dark and russet inclusions, lg. 11 in. $15,000-20,000 656. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a recumbent horse with its legs tightly tucked under its belly, its tail curled around its haunches, and its head turned backwards, stone of pale celadon color with minor light russet inclusions, lg. 5 in. $2,000-3,000 657. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting an mythical animal with three lingzhi on its back, its paws resting on two coins, stone of greenish-gray color with apple green markings, lg. 3 in. $200-300 658. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, stone of greenish-gray color, lg. 2 in. $400-600

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659. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a bird fighting a snake, stone of pale gray color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

660. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent cat with its head turned, stone of gray color with yellow markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

661. Jade Pendant, China, 20th century, depicting two bats and a deer with lingzhi, stone of pale purple color with gray markings, lg. 1 1/2 in. $400-600

662. Jade Carving with Wood Stand, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), depicting a child pulling on a rope tied to a recumbent water buffalo and climbing onto its back, the animal carved with its limbs tightly tucked under its belly and its head turned to the side, stone of mottled gray with white inclusions, lg. 4 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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663. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, of a bixie, carved as laying on its stomach with its head resting atop its right front paw, stone of celadon color with details highlighted by dark russet inclusions, lg. 4 in. $2,000-3,000 664. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent horse, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $1,000-1,200 665. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal with its head turned, gray stone with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300 666. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent lion, stone of pale green color with russet markings, lg. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

667. Two Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one depicting a monkey seated on a horse, stone of purple and green color with russet markings, lg. 3, the other of two lions with lingzhi, stone of pale green color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $600-800

668. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent ox with its calf tucked to its side, stone of grayish-white color with russet inclusions, lg. 4 5/8 in. $800-1,000

669. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal with its head turned, stone of pale celadon and yellow color with russet marking, lg. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

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670. Jade Carving, China, 18th century, depicting a recumbent ox, its head turned to one side with a ferocious expression on its face, its right limbs tightly tucked under the belly and left limbs braced in anticipation, with its tail curled to one side, wrinkles on its back and fine hair markings on its legs and tail, the stone of celadon color with pale pink, gray, and deep green inclusions, lg. 5 5/8 in. $80,000-100,000

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671. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a child riding a mythical animal, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600 672. Jade Carving with Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a reclining animal, green stone, lg. 4 in. $1,000-1,200 673. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a pair of stylized rams laying on their backs together, the larger one grasping a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, white stone, lg. 3 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

674. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, of a recumbent mythical animal depicted curled around its wings, with its ridged backbone in high relief, stone of green-gray color with some russet and blackish inclusions, lg. 3 3/8 in. $800-1,000 675. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, carved in relief with two lions with peach branches and coins, stone of green color with inclusions, lg. 2 1/2 in. $10,000-15,000 676. Jade Carving with Wood Stand, 19th century, China, depicting a horse turning its head to the right with a man holding its tail, stone of white color, lg. 7 1/2 in. $5,000-7,000

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677. Five Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one depicting two rats with a melon, lg. 2 1/4, a dragon with lingzhi, lg. 2 1/4, a bat and a dragon with lingzhi, lg. 2, the stones of pale green and purple color; one carved with a dragon and a pearl, white stone with green markings, lg. 1 3/4; and a circular bi decorated with an animal and lingzhi, gray stone with russet markings, dia. 2 in. $600-800

680. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, including two belt hooks, each depicting a chilong, lg. 3 3/4, one depicting two animals crouched on a leaf, lg. 3 1/2, one depicting two rams, lg. 2 1/2, and a circular ring with a chilong on top, dia. 2 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500

678. Four Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, a pendant decorated with an animal and peaches, white stone, dia. 2; one depicting a bat with a peach, stone of pale purple and green color, lg. 2; one in the form of a monkey holding a cylinder, stone of pale greenish color with russet markings, lg. 1 1/2; and a cabbage, gray stone with green markings, lg. 3 3/4 in. $600-800

681. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, a pair of buckles, each carved with a chilong, lg. 3 1/2, a carving of leaves, lg. 3 1/2, one decorated with a chilong on one side, lg. 3 3/4, a pendant, lg. 2, and a pendant with birds on one side and plants the other, lg. 3 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500

679. Five Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one in the form of a small vase, lg. 2 1/2, a pendant decorated with a lotus leaf, dia. 2, a pendant carved with a Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, lg. 2, one depicting two animals, lg. 2, the stones of pale green color; and one in the form of a Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, stone of pale purple color, lg. 2 in. $600-800

682. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, a shrimp, lg. 3, a pendant engraved with two figures on one side, calligraphy on the other, lg. 2, a figure with a goose, lg. 2, two carved with dogs and a lingzhi branch, lg. 2, and another pendant, lg. 2 in., all stones of pale celadon color. $300-500

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683. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, a crouching dog, lg. 2, a child holding a fish, lg. 2, one in the form of a gourd, lg. 2, a water dropper, lg. 2 1/2, and two crouching rams, lg. 2 3/4 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 693

684. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, one depicting an animal, lg. 2 1/4, a crouching ram, lg. 2 1/4, a standing figure holding a basket, lg. 3 1/4, an axe, lg. 2 3/4, and a pendant depicting a fu character on one side, Shoulao on the other, lg. 2 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 685. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, a pendant, lg. 2, one depicting two crouching lions on a coin, lg. 1 3/4, one carved with two lingzhi, lg. 2 3/4, one depicting two children on a leaf, lg. 2 1/4, and an old figure with a basket, 3 1/4 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 686. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, pebble shape, hollowed out and carved with a pair of monkeys and a bat holding lingzhi sprigs, grayishwhite stone with russet inclusions, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 687. Jade Brush Pot, China, 20th century, cylindrical, incised with a poem in archaic xiaozhuan script, four-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, stone of spinach-green color with lighter inclusions, dia. 3 3/4 in. $1,000-2,000 688. Two Jade Scroll Weights, China, 19th/20th century, depicting animals and clouds, each lg. 3 in. $200-300 689. Three Jade Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items, China, 20th century, a cuff decorated with flowers, birds, and calligraphy, lg. 1 3/4; a small table carved with a bat on both sides, lg. 3 1/4, and another small table depicting flowers on the top, all stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 690. Jade Ruyi Scepter, China, 19th/20th century, the head terminal and handle carved with a shou character and double gourd, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 20 in. $2,000-3,000 691. Jade Scepter, China, 19th century, depicting a lingzhi branch, surmounted with two small bats and a dragon at the edge of terminal, twisting branch form with small lingzhi groups, stone of pale celadon color with a few dark markings, lg. 15 1/2 in. $5,000-7,500 692. Jade Ruyi with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, engraved with a flower, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 3 1/2, stand lg. 7 3/4 in. $400-600

693. Jade and Wood Guanyin, China, late 19th century, the figure, carved of wood with the hands covered with the graceful folds of the drapery, stands on a base carved with lotus blossoms and waves, the chest, head, and foot carved in jade, the stone of pale, translucent celadon color, inscription on the back of the figure, ht. 19 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000 694. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a seated Guanyin, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 4 in. $700-900 695. Jade Carving with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a seated Guanyin on a lotus base, stone of greenish-gray color, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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695A. Jade Carving with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a standing Guanyin wearing long, flowing robes and carrying a bottle with both hands, green stone, ht. 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 696. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, of a barefoot standing Guanyin in long, flowing robes and holding a lotus stem in her hands, with a benign expression on her face and her hair up in a chignon, green stone with white inclusions, ht. 9 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000 697. Jade Carving on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a standing Guanyin on a pedestal, wearing long robes and carrying a vase with both hands, with a serene expression on her face and backed by a flaming aureole, stone of celadon color, ht. 13 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000 698. Ming-style Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a woman hunched over a table, writing on a piece of parchment with a brush in her left hand, stone of celadon color with rough mottled gray inclusions, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600 699. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a seated Buddha holding a bag in his right hand, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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700. Jade Buddha, China, 19th century, depicted wearing flowing robes that open at the chest, reclining on his side with his right arm resting on an elephant, his left hand on his ankle, stone of celadon color with russet inclusions, lg. 4 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 701. Jade Carving and Wood Stand, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a seated Buddha holding a bottle in his left hand, background with pine trees, bamboo, lingzhi and rocks, stone of dark green color with some dark markings, ht. 8 1/4 in. $18,000-23,000 702. Jade Buddha, China, 19th/20th century, seated in meditation pose on a carved wooden double-lotus throne with the Buddhist jewel in both hands resting in his lap, stone of spinach green color with dark brown and gray inclusions, ht. 10 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000 703. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a figure under a pine tree, gray stone with dark russet markings, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

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704. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, including a Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, lg. 3, one figure holding a basket, lg. 2 3/4, a fu axe, lg. 3, a child climbing on top of a lotus root, lg. 2 1/4, and a child seated on a goose, lg. 2 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 705. Two Archaic Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one in the form of a standing official, the stone of pale yellow with inclusions, ht. 6; the other a kneeling figure of a woman, the stone of dark brown color, ht. 4 7/8 in. $500-700 706. Two Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one in the form of Buddha seated on a lotus base and holding a ruyi, stone of pale green color with inclusions, lg. 4 3/4; and Guanyin seated on a lotus base with a bottle in one hand, stone of pale green color with inclusions, lg. 3 1/2 in. $500-700

707. Two Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one depicting a woman holding a flower branch, the other a figure holding a flute, one stone of pale celadon color, lg. 4, the other gray with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $300-500 708. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, of a bearded sage standing with his hands clasped, wearing long, layered robes and a crown, stone of mottled spinach color, ht. 10 in. $300-500 709. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, of the Three Star Gods, Fu, Lu, and Shou, dressed in long flowing robes, each carrying his emblem, a scroll, a ruyi scepter, and a peach, respectively, stone of pale celadon color with light russet and gray inclusions, ht. 4 1/8 in. $800-1,000

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710. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a standing luohan with his body leaning forward with his right knee slightly bent, wearing long, flowing robes and holding a leaf between his hands, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 4 3/4 in. $10,000-12,000 711. Three Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, one depicting a group of three children, lg. 3, an elephant with a lingzhi branch on its back, lg. 3, and a turtle, lg. 2 1/2, stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 712. Jade Carving, China, 19th/20th century, depicting two children with a figure along with plants and rocks, stone of gray-white color with russet markings and inclusions, lg. 2 3/4 in. $1,000-1,200 713. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a flattened lotus with butterflies perched on the leaf, green stone with dark inclusions, lg. 7 in. $500-700

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714. Jade Cabbage, China, 20th century, naturalistically carved with overlapping leaves and a pair of locusts on either side, white stone with green and russet inclusions, lg. 4 in. $500-700 715. Jade Cabbage with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, its largeÂ curledÂ leaves incised with leafy veins, with lingzhi branches, stone ofÂ pale green color, lg. 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 716. Jade Plant, China, 20th century, flowers comprising of semi-translucent pink, red, and celadon-green stones, with spinach green leaves, in a celadon jade planter with dark inclusions, ht. 19 in. $300-500 717. Jade Plant, China, 20th century, supported by a planter of pale celadon jadeite, the flowers with semi-translucent white stone petals, ht. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

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718. Jadeite Carving on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a vase of flowers including peonies and orchids, supported on a ruyishaped base flanked by a pair of birds, mottled green stone, ht. 9 3/4 in. $1,000-2,000 719. Jade Carving with Wood Stand, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a lady standing between a blossoming tree and a preening crane, with a turtle grasping a lingzhi sprig in its mouth beneath the tree, openwork with a background of rockwork, stone of grayish-white color with russet inclusions, lg. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000 720. Jade Boulder on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, conforming to the outline of a pebble, carved in relief on one side with an old man and child in a garden scene against a backdrop of distant pavilions, with pine tree and lotus flowers in the foreground, stone of a pale green color with russet skin, ht. 7 in. $2,500-3,000 721. Jade Vase, China, 19th/20th century, carved in the form of a hollow flower within flowering openwork stems and ruyi sprigs, stone of celadon color, ht. 4 3/8 in. $1,500-2,000

721A. Jade Water Coupe, China, 19th/20th century, carved with three children and a bat climbing the exterior, with inclusions, lg. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000 722. Jade Vase, China, 19th century, exterior depicting a continuous scene carved in relief with a scholar with a bird, plum tree, pine tree and bamboo, stone of pale celadon color with some russet markings, ht. 6 1/2 in. $2,000-5,000 723. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a rat with grapes on a lotus leaf, stone of pale celadon color with minor russet markings, lg. 5 in. $3,000-5,000 724. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting two dragons and a mountain, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 8, ht. 3 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000 725. Jade Mountain, China, 20th century, depicting an old man on a horse with a child, amidst plum trees, stone of purple color with russet markings, lg. 5 in. $800-1,200

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726. Jade Mountain, China, 20th century, depicting a horse and a monkey, with lingzhi branches, stone of pale celadon color with dark russet markings, lg. 4 1/2 in. $300-500 727. Jade Mountain, China, 20th century, deeply carved in relief with a scholar and an attendant in a rocky mountain landscape with pine trees and a bridge, white stone with russet markings, ht. 8 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 728. Jade Boulder Mountain, China, 19th century, in the shape of a horizontal mountain range with pine trees carved in relief on both sides, inscribed at peak, stone of pale translucent celadon color with large russet areas, with stand, lg. 11 1/8 in. Provenance: Lynn Perry Alstadt (1935-2008), founder of the American Bonsai Society. $20,000-25,000 729. Jade Mountain on Wood Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a landscape scene featuring a house with bamboo tree and pine tree with one scholar and one attendant, stone of pale green color with apple green and minor russet markings and inclusions, ht. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,000

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730. Jade Mountain, China, 20th century, in the shape of a scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock, stone of dark green color with white inclusion, lg. 7 in. $800-1,000 731. Jadeite Mountain with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, carved with Shoulao, the god of longevity, holding a branch with peaches in his left hand and carrying a staff in his right, surrounded by auspicious animals, including a bat, a deer, and a rooster, reverse with a lotus leaf supporting two pairs of ruyi beneath an open sky, mottled green jade with brown inclusions, ht. 6 in. $2,000-3,000 732. Jadeite Mountain with Wood Stand, China, 20th century, carved in high relief with goldfish swimming in pierced rolling waves amongst lotus leaves, grasping lingzhi sprigs in their mouths, pale mottled green jade, ht. 5 1/8 in. $800-1,000 733. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a fish surging out of rolling waves, with millet stems dangling from its mouth, a boy sitting astride its head holding a large ruyi sprig over his shoulder, stone of grayish-white color with russet inclusions, ht. 8 1/4 in. $800-1,000

734. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, cylindrical, carved with cranes and pine trees on pierced scrolling ground, white stone, ht. 1 1/8, dia. 2 1/8 in. $400-600

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735. Jade Plaque, China, 20th century, circular, carved in shallow relief on both sides with a fu character surrounded by the twelve zodiac animals and their corresponding hour, stone of pale celadon color, dia. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 736. Jade Plaque, China, 20th century, rectangular, pierced with a ruyi design, white stone, ht. 2 1/4 in. $400-600 737. Three Jade Buckles, China, 20th century, one of white stone with dragon head and a chilong, lg. 4, one of mottled-green jade with similar carving, lg. 3 1/2, one of pale celadon color decorated with a dragon head on one end, lg. 4 1/2 in., all mounted as the handles of metal letter openers. $400-600 738. Jade Belt Buckle, China, 19th/20th century, traditional form, carved with a chilong writhing amidst clouds in relief, stone of russet color with pale celadon inclusions, lg. 4 1/4 in. $600-800 739. Jade Bi, China, 20th century, carved on both sides with archaistic scrolls, with an inner ring of pierced ruyi designs joining two taotie masks, stone of celadon color, dia. 4 in. $300-500 740. Pair of Archaic-style Jade Huang, China, 20th century, semicircular, each carved on both sides with comma spirals above a central bat flanked by mythical animals, grayish-white stone with a few dark inclusions, lg. 4 1/2 in. $300-500 741. Jade Bangle, China, possibly Zhou Dynasty (1046-221 B.C.), circular form carved in shallow relief with archaic interlocking scrolls, stone of celadon color with russet inclusions, dia. 2 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500

743. Jade Seal, China, 20th century, surmounted by a dragon, stone of celadon color with russet markings, carved with six characters on base, lg. 7 in. $800-1,200 744. Jade Seal, China, 20th century, cylindrical, carved in relief with two scrolling chilong at the top, with four-character seal script mark at the base, stone of pale celadon color, dia. 2 1/4, ht. 2 in. $800-1,000 745. Jade Seal, China, 20th century, surmounted by a seated foo dog, with calligraphy on one side, lg. 3 in. $300-500

741A. Six Archaic-style Jade Carvings, China, including a blade with taotie mask, a reclining beast, a bi, a dragon pendant, a mask, and a chilong, lg. to 5 3/8, dia. to 2 1/2 in. $300-500

746. Jade Seal, China, carving of calligraphy at one side, gray stone, lg. 2 in. $300-500

742. Jade Seal, China, 20th century, carved as a mythical animal with two heads, engraved with characters on all four sides, stone of dark green color, ht. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

746A. Five Jade Seals, China, four seals each surmounted by a foo dog, one seal with a monkey, stones of gray color with apple green markings and inclusions, each lg. approximately 1 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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747. Large Jadeite Pendant with Precious Stones, China, 20th century, the rectangular pendant depicting Guanyin in low relief on one side, auspicious symbols on the other, the top with an openwork dragon, the stone of lavender, apple green, and pale, translucent celadon color, the pendant surrounded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires set in gold, ht. 5 1/8, wd. 3 1/4 in. $10,000-12,000 748. Jadeite Pendant with Precious Stones, China, 20th century, the rectangular pendant depicting two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, the stone of pale, translucent lavender color, the pendant surrounded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires set in gold, ht. 4 1/2 in. $8,000-10,000 749. Jade Pendant, China, 20th century, depicting four characters on one side, stone of green color, lg. 1 3/4 in. $400-600 750. Jade Pendant, China, 20th century, depicting a horse turning its head back towards a monkey, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 4 in. $200-300 751. Five Jade Pendants, China, 20th century, stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 to 3 in. $300-500 752. Jade Pendant, China, 20th century, depicting a chilong at the center of a twisted-rope roundel, white stone, lg. 3 1/4 in. $500-800

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752A. Five Jade Pendants, China, 20th century, carved in relief and pierced, stones of pale celadon color, approximate lg. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 in. $500-700 753. Jade Pendant, China, 20th century, carved with Shoulao, the god of longevity, holding a staff, reverse with a lingzhi sprig flanked by two bats, stone of pale celadon color with mottled gray inclusions, lg. 2 5/8 in. $500-700 754. Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, flattened oval form, carved with a pair of chilong, reverse incised with an abstract ruyi design, stone of celadon color with minor russet inclusions, lg. 2 5/8 in. $1,000-1,200 755. Jade Pendant, China, 20th century, carving of a dragonfly landing on a bean, with silver mount formed as leaves, white stone with minor russet inclusions, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-400 756. Two White Jade Bracelets, China, 20th century, one oval, one circular, white stones, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300 757. Jade Bracelet, China, 20th century, comprised of eight jade beads of pale celadon color, each carved as a luohan, alternating with eight small glass beads of semi-translucent white, dia. 3 1/4 in. $500-800

758. Five Bracelets, China, 20th century, two green jadeite, two filigree gilt, one white jade, dia. 2 7/8 in. $600-800 759. Jade Necklace, China, 20th century, comprised of forty-nine beads, with a chrysanthemum-form gilt-metal clasp set with a central pearl, clasp marked “Japan,” stones of mottled green color, lg. 10 in. $800-1,000 760. Jade Bracelet, China, 20th century, stone of mottled green color, dia. 2 7/8 in. $100-200 761. Jade Necklace, China, 20th century, comprising of forty-one jade beads, mottled green stones, dia. 3/8, overall lg. 19 5/8 in. $800-1,000 762. Jade Bangle and Carving of a Pepper, China, 20th century, exterior of the bangle carved with scrolling clouds, dia. 3, the pepper with a bat and a fish on the top, dia. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 763. Jade Carving, China, 20th century, depicting a Buddha’s hand and pomegranates, stone of brown-gray color, lg. 7 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 764. Two Jade Belt Buckles, China, 20th century, one depicting a human face, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/2, one depicting a dragon’s face and a coin, gray stone with dark markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500 765. Five Jade Carvings, China, 20th century, three pendants: two engraved with figures on one side, reverse with calligraphy, and one with figures on one side, a still life on the other, lg. 2 1/2, 2, 2; one decorated with flowers, lg. 3, and one depicting two animals, lg. 1 3/4 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 766. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, a pendant, depicting a plant on one side, two figures on the other, lg. 2 1/4, a circular pendant, dia. 2 1/4, a water dropper with flowers and animals, lg. 2, one depicting a peach and lingzhi, lg. 2 1/2, and a circular pendant with a chilong on the top, dia. 2 1/4 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500 767. Five Jade Items, China, 20th century, two pendants, both lg. 2, a banzhi, dia. 1 1/2, a water coupe carved with a child and a bird on the exterior, lg. 3, and a buckle with chilong on top, lg. 3 1/2 in., stones of pale celadon color. $300-500

768. Six Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, three seals, two in the form of pomegranates, and one depicting two monkeys, stones of different colors, lg. approximately 2 in. $500-700 769. Six Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, including a bitter melon, a melon, three Buddha’s hands, and a child with fish, stones of different colors, approximate lg. 2 to 3 in. $400-600 770. Four Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, a plaque depicting fish, a Buddha’s hand, a chanchu, and one with a general carrying a weapon, stones of different colors, approximate lg. 3 to 4 in. $400-600 771. Eight Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, including corn, a lingzhi, a double gourd, a figure, three pendants, and a Buddha’s hand, stones of different colors, approximate lg. 2 to 3 in. $500-700 772. Four Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, a Guanyin, a child with ruyi, a Buddha’s hand, and one carved with two animals, stones of different colors, approximate lg. 2 to 3 in. $400-600 773. Seven Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, including a Buddha, a monkey, two Buddha’s hands, a melon, a double gourd, and a pendant, stones of different colors, approximate lg. 2 to 3 in. $400-600 774. Five Carved Jade Items, China, 20th century, a coin with bats, a Shoulao, a seal with dragon, a pendant with Guanyin, and a double gourd with a cat, stones of different colors, approximate lg. 2 to 3 in. $300-500 775. Jade Carving with Stand, China, 20th century, depicting a scene featuring five dragons chasing a jewel with clouds, stone of gray color with green and minor purple markings and inclusions, ht. 13, ht. 8 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 776. Four Jade Items, China, 20th century, a cup with flared mouth, stone of pale green color, lg. 2, a cylindrical cup, white stone, lg. 2 1/4, a cylindrical cup raised on a short foot, lg. 2, and a spoon, lg. 4 in., all items with inclusions. $800-1,000 777. Silver-mounted Jade Mirror, China, 20th century, the handle with a dragon’s head carved in relief confronts a chilong crouched along the body, the back of the mirror carved with two cranes with scrolling lotus flowers, stone of gray color with dark russet marking, lg. 10 in. $400-600

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778. Blue and White Lobed Jar, China, 19th century, globular shape, painted with pomegranates, leaves, and a pair of squirrels within two bands of leaves, the neck decorated with a key-fret band, double-ring along the base, ht. 5 1/4 in. $5,000-7,000

782. Blue and White Vase, China, 20th century, octagonal shape, painted in underglaze blue with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hundred Boysâ&#x20AC;? motif, with upright lappet border above the foot, and a band of cranes and clouds around the shoulder, ht. 20 in. $300-400

779. Blue and White Cinnabar Ink Stone, China, 20th century, cylindrical, delicately painted with a continuous landscape scene framed by double-ring borders, the concave ink palette at the top surrounded by a ringed depression, underglaze blue mark to base reading Zhuang Yuan Kangxi Nian Zhi Ji Di, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

783. Blue and White Jar, China, 20th century, meiping shape, painted with a pair of confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds over rolling waves, shoulder decorated with ruyi and lotus design, upright leaves along the base, scrolling ruyi and six-character Wanli mark on neck, ht. 16 in. $500-700

780. Blue and White Double Gourd Vase, China, 20th century, painted with foo lions reaching for lotus blossoms on scrolling foliate ground, the upper bulb decorated with phoenixes flying over scrolling lotus ground, the svelte waist with ruyi scrolls and a geometric band of blossoms, leiwen border within double rings along the mouth, ht. 12 5/8 in. $400-600

784. Blue and White Jar, China, 20th century, meiping shape, painted with a plum tree, bamboo, and millet, flanked by upright leaves, neck decorated with lotus blossoms, ht. 14 3/4 in. $500-700

781. Blue and White Covered Box, China, 20th century, drum shape, decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems amongst ruyi-shaped clouds above a band of rolling waves along the base, the cover painted with a delicate leiwen border, with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage on top, ht. 3 1/8, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-500

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785. Blue and White Jar, China, 20th century, meiping shape, painted with qilin amidst lotus flowers and scrolling foliage above ruyi border and upright leaves, shoulder decorated with a geometric band and vignettes of plum blossoms, six-character Wanli mark and leiwen border along the neck, ht. 16 in. $500-700

786. Rare Pair of Porcelain Vases, China, 19th century, quadrangular baluster form resting on splayed, recessed foot, with underglaze blue and enamel decoration of peacocks perched on rocks amidst peonies, chrysanthemums, and other blossoms, the waisted neck flanked by red chilong handles, ht. 24 1/4 in. $40,000-50,000

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787. Blue and White Dish, China, 20th century, painted in penciled-style with a pair of butterflies flying amidst peonies growing from highly stylized rockwork within a double ring, with a single ring along the rim, the exterior depicting butterflies amongst peonies, chrysanthemums, and rockwork, single ring along the rim and double ring around the foot, six-character Yongzheng mark in double ring on base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

791. Rare Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger, Iran, Safavid Dynasty, 17th century, painted in a vibrant cobalt blue with dark outlines, the central image of freely painted pagodas, bridges, rocks, and palms surrounded by a continuous scene of the same including birds, the exterior border painted with birds and flowers in reserves of double vertical and horizontal lines, mounted on an old brass dish hanger, dia. 21 3/8 in. $10,000-15,000

788. Blue and White Seal Paste Box, China, 20th century, rectangular, the exterior decorated with stylized lotus flowers, bats, and stone chime over scrolling foliate ground, the cover with key-fret border, the interior with two compartments, ht. 2 1/8 in. $500-700

792. Blue and White Moon Flask Vase, China, 20th century, compressed circular body painted with scrolling lotus flowers, with a pair of foliate handles, ht. 13 in. $1,500-2,000

789. Blue and White Covered Jar, Guan, China, 19th/20th century, rounded cylindrical form painted with peony flowers and stylized leaves, the cover similarly decorated, ht. 5 1/4 in. $400-600 790. Blue and White Vase, China, 20th century, globular form with gently waisted neck, painted with chilong soaring amidst scrolling ruyi sprigs, some grasping the sprigs with their claws, others with their mouths, with ruyi border along the mouth and upright leaves along the base, sixcharacter Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 20 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

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793. Blue and White Charger, China, 20th century, rounded sides rising from a straight foot, painted with scrolling lotus leaves in deep cobalt blue, dia. 13 1/2 in. $700-900 794. Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Wood Cover, China, 20th century, ovoid, with a babao and bingmei design, double ring on base, ht. 7 1/2 in. $500-700 795. Blue and White Charger, China, 19th century, the center well decorated with a jardiniĂ¨re filled with blossoming peonies and plum blossoms within a double ring, the sides with a geometric band of floral panels, the exterior painted with lotus flowers with ruyi-shaped leaves, double ring on foot, dia. 21 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000

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796. Blue and White Bowl, China, 20th century, globular shape, the exterior depicting a continuous scene including scholars, attendants, and a general with a horse, all amidst pine trees, with huiwen near the rim, double ring on base, ht. 5 in. $800-1,000

799. Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, 19th/20th century, each decorated with scrolling lotus flowers in blue, with the Eight Buddhist Emblems painted in iron-red along the mouth, the recessed base with sixcharacter Qianlong mark, dia. 4 in. $300-500

797. Hawthorn-pattern Blue and White Vase, China, 19th/20th century, baluster form, painted with blossoming prunus branches on a deep blue ground, double ring on base, ht. 21 in. $800-1,000

800. Celadon Crackle-glazed Vase, China, 20th century, squared ovoid form, with a pair of tubular handles, decorated with a network of ironwire crackles, six-character Yongzheng mark at the base, ht. 12 in. $500-700

798. Pair of Blue and White Cups, China, 20th century, raised on short feet with flaring rims, each painted with stylized ruyi design, six-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 3 7/8 in. $400-600

801. Pair of Crackle-glazed Vases, China, 19th century, elongated bottle shape, the creamy white glaze suffused with a network of iron-wire and golden crackles, ht. 17 5/8 in. $800-1,000

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802. Pair of Ge-ware-style Celadon Vases, China, 19th/20th century, rectangular baluster form, decorated with a network of iron-wire and golden crackles, neck flanked by scroll handles, with six-character Qianlong mark in blue underglaze at base, ht. 10 in. $5,000-7,000

807. Miniature Celadon Fluted Dish, China, 19th century, with gently flaring sides resting on a flat, recessed base, covered in light green glaze suffused with a network of clear crackles, with chocolate brown staining to the rim, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

803. Longquan-style Bowl, China, 20th century, incised scrolling lotus tendrils and a central grid of stylized lotus design, dia. 17 3/4 in. $400-600

808. Tea Dust Glazed Vase, China, 20th century, baluster shape, with pedestal foot and flared neck, entirely decorated with olive-greenÂ glaze, six-character Qianlong mark on base, lg. 9 in. $400-600

804. Longquan-style Celadon Vase, China, 20th century, mallet shape with everted mouth, the cylindrical neck flanked by handles, decorated with a network of golden crackles, unglazed foot, ht. 7 in. $300-500 805. Celadon Lotus Dish, China, 20th century, lobed form with gently sloping sides rising from the unglazed foot, decorated with a crackle glaze, dia. 6, ht. 1 1/2 in. $500-700 806. Celadon Vase, China, 20th century, bulbous shape, decorated with three ramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-head handles, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $600-800

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809. Tea Dust Glazed Vase, China, 18th/19th century, baluster shape, decorated in gilt with the Eight Auspicious Buddhist Emblems alternating with scrolling lotus flowers, with lion heads and mock loose ring handles, a floral band along the shoulder and upright blades at the neck, stylized flames on foot, and leiwen border along the slightly flared mouth, six-character Qianlong mark incised on base, ht. 12 in. $3,000-5,000 810. Blue-ground Vase, China, 19th/20th century, baluster shape, painted in gilt with a poem above a continuous landscape scene depicting pavilions nestled in mountains along a river with boats, gilt rim, sixcharacter Qianlong mark in underglaze blue on base, ht. 12 in. $500-700

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811. Blue-ground Yenyen Vase, China, 19th century, the lower body painted in gilt on navy ground with blossoming lotus flowers growing from a pond, the upper body similarly decorated, gilt rim, six-character Kangxi mark in double ring on recessed base, ht. 18 1/2 in. $800-1,000

815. Famille Rose Bowl, China, early 20th century, potted with flaring sides, delicately painted with a pair of magpies flying amidst peonies and chrysanthemums, iron-red six-character Guangxu mark on base, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 7 7/8 in. $300-500

812. Blue-ground Vase, China, 19th century, rouleau shape, painted in gilt with panels depicting plum blossoms on one side, reverse with peonies, interspersed with roundels on a ground of lotus flowers and scrolling foliage, the neck decorated with alternating shou and wan symbols, ht. 17 3/4 in. $800-1,000

816. Famille Rose Bowl, China, 19th century, painted with a pair of mandarin ducks amidst lotus and peony flowers, six-character Guangxu mark on base, dia. 7 in. $200-400

813. Blue-ground Brush Pot, China, 20th century, decorated in gilt with roundels of stylized auspicious flowers, including lotus, peony, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms, gilt rim, six-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 6 in. $2,000-3,000 814. Blue-ground Vase, China, 20th century, bulbous form, decorated in gilt with roundels each comprised of a shou character flanked by a pair of bats, the shoulder painted with a geometric band with vignettes of books and scrolls, with upright leaves along the bamboo-shaped neck, ruyi and fret motifs along the bulbous mouth, scroll handles, ht. 14 in. $500-600

817. Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, early 20th century, baluster shape, each painted with a pair of peacocks perched on rockwork amidst peony flowers, reverse with calligraphy, the waisted neck decorated with scrolling lotus flowers on pink ground, marked Jing De Zhen Zhi on recessed base, ht. 18 in. $500-700 818. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape, decorated with stylized lotus flowers on a fuchsia ground incised with a scrolling foliate design, the shoulder embellished with a band of taotie motifs, leiwen border along the mouth and foot, turquoise glazed interior and base, six-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

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819. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, baluster form, with the Eight Taoist Immortals amidst clouds, the neck flanked by red chilong handles and decorated with scrolling lotus flowers, bats, and ruyi motifs, everted scallop-rim painted with upright leaves, gilt details, ht. 42 in. $1,000-1,250 820. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, 20th century, scroll form, with a red ribbon in relief over a landscape scene in underglaze blue, the reverse decorated with an interior scene with military figures and attendants in famille rose enamels, bordered by blue and white geometrical floral motifs and cartouches depicting the double peach, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 821. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, 19th century, the exterior depicting a landscape with scholars and attendants by a river amidst pine trees, gilt rim, with six-character Jiaqing mark on base, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 5 1/4 in. $800-1,000 822. Famille Rose Bowl, China, 20th century, the interior decorated with turquoise glaze, the ribbed exterior painted with portraits of fifteen deities, with a raised ruyi border along the mouth, upright leaves in shallow relief along the foot, six-character Daoguang mark on turquoise base, dia. 7 in. $1,000-1,500

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823. Pair of Famille Rose Wall Vases, China, 20th century, flattened baluster form, painted with mirrored scenes within gilt border, depicting an old man holding a staff beneath a pine tree with his attendant carrying a basket of flowers on his back, surrounded by blossoms, gourds, and scrolling foliage on yellow ground, shoulders with monstermask handles and mock loose rings, gilt flared rim bordered by ruyi motifs, the half-moon foot rim decorated with leiwen band, iron-red six-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 4 3/4 in. $800-1,200 824. Famille Rose Brush Pot, China, 19th century, square, each side delicately painted with gilt-bordered panels depicting a man and his attendant in a landscape scene, blue scrolling floral ground, gilt rim, sixcharacter Daoguang mark on recessed base, ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700 825. Large Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, niu tou zun form, painted with a scene of he lu tong chuan (celebrate spring), featuring cranes amongst pine trees, with a pair of deer-head handles, ht. 18 in. $700-900 826. Famille Rose Plate, China, 19th/20th century, the interior decorated with a pair of mandarin ducks swimming amidst lotus flowers, with a locust perched on a leaf, all within a border of ruyi design along the rim, the base painted with a peach, dia. 11 1/4 in. $500-700

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827. Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, China, with a svelte waist, decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage interlocked with a continuous red and gilt band forming the wan and ruyi symbols, the upper bulb with gilt shou roundels and lotus flowers, all on bright green ground incised with scrolls, ruyi border along the flared gilt mouth, turquoise glazed interior and base with six-character Qianlong mark, ht. 15 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000 828. Double Gourd Vase, China, 20th century, densely painted with red bats over a pale turquoise ground, gilt rim, interior and base decorated with deep turquoise glaze, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 11 5/8 in. $800-1,200 829. Famille Rose Moon Flask Vase, China, 20th century, compressed circular body, each central convex roundel painted with butterflies amidst flowers, the rounded sides decorated with lotus flowers, bats, and stone chimes on neon green ground incised with a foliate design, raised on an oval foot and with handles in the form of mythical animals, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 17 1/4 in. $500-700 830. Famille Rose Vase, China, 19th/20th century, bottle shape, the body and neck painted with cranes flying amongst clouds, the shoulder decorated with a band of alternating lotus flowers and shou characters within gilt borders, gilt rim, six-character Guangxu mark in iron-red on base, ht. 15 1/2 in. $600-800

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831. Famille Rose Bowl, China, 19th/20th century, the interior well painted with a gilt shou character surrounded by five red bats, the exterior decorated with scrolling lotus flowers above a ruyi border, the gently flared mouth with Buddhist emblems alternating with double ruyi design, six-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 7 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 832. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, baluster shape, body decorated with vignettes on a red ground with scrolling lotus flowers, one depicting court figures in a garden scene with pavilions, reverse with scholars playing chess and musical instruments in a bamboo forest, the neck similarly embellished with cartouches featuring landscape scenes, the shoulder, foot rim, and flaring mouth with scrolling lotuses on turquoise ground, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 20 1/2 in. $600-800 833. Covered Famille Rose Box, China, 19th century, compressed lotus form, the cover centered by a yin-yang symbol encircled by a Taoist design, with scrolling lotus flowers on turquoise ground, interior decorated with turquoise glaze, six-character Qianlong mark in gilt on base, lg. 8 in. $2,000-3,000 834. Famille Rose Brush Pot, China, 19th century, painted with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hundred Boysâ&#x20AC;? motif, with children engaging in various activities and holding auspicious emblems in a continuous garden scene with a central peach tree, turquoise glazed interior and base, gilt rim, sixcharacter Jiaqing mark on base, dia. 7 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

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835. Famille Rose Seal Paste Box and Cover, China, 20th century, haitang shape, depicting flowers at the cover, with red enamel fourcharacter Qianlong mark on base, lg. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000

840. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, 19th/20th century, slightly waisted cylindrical form painted with the Eighteen Luohans and red bats, dia. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

836. Famille Rose Bowl, China, 20th century, flared sides rising from a flat foot rim, painted with sprigs of auspicious flowers, including lotus, peony, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemum, six-character Yongzheng mark in a double ring on recessed base, dia. 7 1/8 in. $300-500

841. Pair of Porcelain Wall Vases, China, 20th century, flattened semicircular shape, depicting birds, butterflies, and grasses, iron-red four-character mark to base Hua Rong Tang Zhi, ht. 6 1/4, lg. 9 in. $300-500

837. Famille Rose Vase, China, 19th century, compressed bottle shape with everted rim, delicately painted with peonies and a plum tree, underglaze blue six-character Yongzheng mark in a double ring on recessed base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $20,000-30,000 838. Pair of Doucai Dishes, China, 19th/20th century, each shallow well centered by a pair of butterflies amidst chrysanthemums blossoming from rockwork within a double ring in underglaze blue, the exterior similarly decorated, single ring along the rim with double ring along the foot, recessed base with six-character Yongzheng mark in a double ring, dia. 5 3/8 in. $300-500 839. Millefleur Vase, China, 20th century, double-gourd shape, painted in bright colors with a dense floral design, four-character Jiaqing mark on turquoise base, ht. 8 in. $800-1,000

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842. Porcelain Vase, China, bell-form, 20th century, decorated with chilong each clutching multiple lingzhi sprigs on yellow ground, with a chilong curled around and over the rim in high relief, interior with light turquoise glaze, Yu Xiu Xian Zhi mark on base, ht. 7 1/4 in. $400-600 843. Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, 20th century, painted in iron-red with peaches and bats with wan symbols interspersed with ruyi motifs, double ring along the foot and mouth, blue six-character Guangxu mark on recessed base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $800-1,000 844. Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, early 20th century, bottle shape, decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems and lotus flowers with scrolling foliage on a turquoise ground, the shoulder embellished with ruyi designs and a gilt-bordered band of blossoms, with coin motif along the gilt rim and upright leaves along the base, iron-red sixcharacter Qianlong mark on recessed turquoise base, ht. 12 3/4 in. $50,000-70,000

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845. Famille Rose Brush Pot, China, 20th century, decorated with red bats grasping stone chimes amidst stylized lotus flowers on bright green ground, with the characters Ru Yi Ji Xiang each in a quatrefoil cartouche, ruyi and dotted borders along the mouth and base, gilt rim, turquoise glazed interior and base, six-character Jiaqing mark on recessed base, dia. 3 3/8 in. $1,000-1,200

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846. Famille Rose Gu Vase, China, 19th century, fired as two separate pieces, exterior painted with the Eight Auspicious Buddhist Emblems alternating with scrolling lotus flowers on a pink ground, bordered by leiwen and ruyi bands, gilt rims, the interior decorated with turquoise glaze, six-character Jiaqing mark in iron-red on the joint, ht. 9 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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847. Pair of Enamel Vases, China, 20th century, baluster shape, painted with bands of lotus flowers and blossoms on gilt scrolling foliate ground, with ruyi motifs along the splayed foot, gilt elephant handles, fourcharacter Qianlong mark on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $800-1,000 848. Pair of Porcelain Cups, China, 20th century, the exteriors painted in iron-red with a pair of dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds and above rolling waves, double ring along the mouth and foot, sixcharacter Guangxu mark in underglaze blue on recessed base, ht. 2 1/8, dia. 2 1/4 in. $500-700 849. Iron-red Hu Vase, China, 20th century, zhihu shape, body decorated with two dragons chasing a flaming jewel, with bats and yunwen at the neck and rim, interior and base with turquoise glaze, with six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 in. $700-900 850. Blue and Red Bowl, China, 20th century, interior depicting a landscape with a house and a figure, four-character Kangxi mark to base, dia. 3, ht. 1 in. $200-300

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851. Two Famille Rose Porcelain Vases, China, 20th century, one with angled shoulders and a waisted neck decorated with copper-red pattern, body painted with an old scholar with a child and a crane, reverse with calligraphy, red mark at the base, ht. 13, the other depicting a peacock with flowers, with calligraphy and three red seals, four-character Hongxian mark on base, ht. 7 in. $200-300 852. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, painted with a lady seated beneath a willow tree and a child playing in a blossoming garden scene, reverse with calligraphy, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-600 853. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape, painted with a continuous landscape scene depicting mountains overlooking a river valley with boats sailing along the river, calligraphy above, leiwen border along the foot, with ruyi motifs encircling the gilt rim, mark on base, ht. 9 1/4 in. $400-600 854. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape, painted with a continuous landscape scene depicting goats resting amongst rockwork, blossoms, and pine trees, with a pagoda nestled in the distant mountains, flared gilt rim, the interior decorated with turquoise glaze, six-character Daoguang mark on base, ht. 14 in. $3,000-5,000

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855. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape, painted with foo lions playing with embroidered balls, the elongated neck decorated in gilt and iron-red with scrolling lotus flowers, with a band of blossoms and geometric design along the mouth, six-character Kangxi mark in double ring on recessed base, ht. 15 1/8 in. $500-700

856. Famille Rose Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape, the body and waisted neck decorated with colorful bats and ruyi motifs interspersed with shou characters and peaches, the shoulder painted with a gilt band of alternating lotus flowers and shou characters, six-character Xuantong mark on base, ht. 16 in. $800-1,000

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857. Famille Verte Gu Vase, China, 20th century, decorated with children holding lotus sprigs amidst scrolling lotus flowers, the central section painted with children playing around a seated lady in a garden scene, double ring on recessed base, ht. 9 7/8 in. $300-500 858. Famille Verte Dish, China, 19th/20th century, the interior well painted with a bird perched on a flowering branch and another in flight above peonies, encircled by two bands of flowers, the exterior decorated with flowers and cartouches enclosing fish on a trellis band along the rim, gilt details, dia. 8 3/4 in. $500-700 859. Pair of Famille Verte Covered Jars, China, 19th/20th century, meiping shape, painted with ladies playing various musical instruments in a pavilion, with trees and distant mountains on the outside, the neck decorated with peony flowers and the shoulder with alternating plum blossoms and cartouches depicting scholarly objects on a geometric band embellished with the wan symbol, the cover painted with playing children above a similar border, the finial decorated with a chrysanthemum blossom, double ring on base, ht. 16 in. $1,000-2,000 859A. Pair of Famille Verte Vases, China, 19th century, baluster shape, painted with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hundred Boysâ&#x20AC;? motif, the neck flanked by dragon lugs, ht. 18 in. $400-600

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860. Famille Verte Vase, China, 19th century, rouleau form, decorated with warriors on horseback in front of a stone gate, the waisted neck with clouds and insects, underglaze blue double ring to base, ht. 18 3/4 in. $8,000-10,000 861. Famille Verte Charger, China, 20th century, the interior well painted with three deities, each holding his own emblem, along with their attendants, a deer with a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, and pine trees, with red bats flying above amidst clouds and around a pagoda, the rim decorated with a geometric blossom border with vignettes of auspicious emblems, underglaze blue ring around the mouth and foot, pictorial Kangxi mark in double ring on recessed base, dia. 14 1/2 in. $600-800 862. Transitional Wucai Jar and Cover, China, 17th century, baluster form, with splayed foot, painted with ladies and scholars, the waisted neck with bamboo leaves and plum blossoms, the dome-shaped cover decorated with a landscape and a bud-shaped finial, ht. 16 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 863. Wucai JardiniĂ¨re, China, 19th/20th century, cylindrical, decorated with Ming-style qilin alternating with peony blossoms on a ground of scrolling foliage, the slightly everted rim with geometric designs, six-character Jiajing mark beneath the rim, ht. 6 7/8 in. $400-600

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864. Pair of Covered Vases, China, 20th century, baluster form, painted with birds and fish with flowering branches, the waisted neck with scrolling peonies, the dome-shaped cover similarly decorated, budshaped finial, double ring in underglaze blue on base, ht. 23 in. $3,000-5,000 865. Ming-style Wucai Covered Box, China, 18th/19th century, square form with cut corners, decorated with a front-facing dragon amidst ruyishaped clouds and peony flowers, six-character Jiaqing mark on base, 4 1/4 x 6 x 6 in. $2,000-3,000 866. Large Charger, China, 20th century, the interior well with Imari-style decoration depicting two figures standing on a bridge by a river in the rain, a geometric band of blossoms along the rim, dia. 25 5/8 in. $300-500 867. Blanc de Chine Brush Pot, China, 19th/20th century, cylindrical, decorated with crackle glaze, depicting a dragon soaring amongst clouds in shallow relief, a band of rolling waves along the foot, ht. 8 in. $500-600

868. Pair of Porcelain Vases, China, early 20th century, bottle shape, with green enameled stylized flowers on a black ground, ht. 18 in. $500-700 869. Green Glazed Porcelain Vase, China, 20th century, of archaic drinking vessel zun shape, the exterior covered with bright green glaze suffused with fine crackles, the interior and base with white glaze and russet crackles, ht. 4 3/4 in. $100-150 870. Green Glazed Porcelain Dish, China, 20th century, interior well centered with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds within a double ring, with exterior band of same motif, double rings along the rim and foot, unglazed base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300 871. Green Glazed Dragon Dish, China, 19th/20th century, painted with dragons chasing pearls amidst flaming clouds, within underglaze blue double ring borders embellished with green glaze, six-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 6 7/8 in. $200-300

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872. Green and White Glazed Vase, China, 20th century, compressed bottle shape, painted with dragons soaring amidst ruyi-shaped clouds, with a border of ruyi motifs along the gilt rim, the interior and base decorated with turquoise glaze, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 12 in. $600-800

876. Pair of Yellow and Green Enameled Bowls, China, 20th century, each with rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a flared rim, the exteriors painted with two dragons chasing flaming jewels with apple green enamel against a yellow ground, inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character Guangxu mark at base, dia. 6, ht. 3 in. $300-500

873. Porcelain Bowl, China, 20th century, the interior well centered with a green glazed dragon amidst clouds on deep blue ground within a double ring, the exterior similarly painted with dragons chasing flaming pearls, single ring along the rim, double ring along the foot, the recessed base with six-character Kangxi mark in a double ring, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-500

877. Large Sancai Brush Washer, China, 20th century, compressed globular form, the interior well center painted with a dragon encircling a flaming pearl amidst clouds, the exterior similarly decorated with a pair of dragons over rolling waves and beneath a ruyi border along the mouth, recessed base incised with six-character Kangxi mark in a double ring, dia. 9 1/4 in. $300-500

874. Black Ground Green Glazed Dish, China, 20th century, the center well with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, the exterior similarly decorated, the interior sides with branches of auspicious flowers, underglaze blue six-character Kangxi mark in a double ring on recessed base, dia. 7 7/8 in. $500-700

878. Pair of Sancai Dishes, China, 20th century, each with shallow sides, the interior decorated with a pair of dragons within a double ring and encircled by pairs of peaches and plum blossoms, the exterior with a pair of running dragons each reaching for a ruyi-shaped lingzhi, single ring along the rim and foot, six-character Guangxu mark on base, ht. 7/8, dia. 4 1/4 in. $300-500

875. Faux Bois Brush Pot, China, 19th/20th century, cylindrical, with gilt rim, the interior and base decorated with turquoise glaze, ht. 4, dia. 3 1/4 in. $500-700

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879. Blue Peking Glass Bowl, China, 20th century, square shape, flared rim, the opaque glass in a bright azure tone, with wood stand, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

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880. Blue Peking Glass Bowl, China, 20th century, with deep rounded sides and slightly flaring rim, dia. 6 1/4 in. $800-1,200 881. Yellow Peking Glass Vase, China, 20th century, bottle shape, decorated with a dragon and a phoenix chasing a pearl amongst clouds, the opaque glass of Imperial yellow tone, ht. 8 in. $2,000-3,000 882. Yellow Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, bottle shape with elongated neck, carved with birds amidst lotus flowers and leaves, the shoulder decorated with a band of rolling waves, mark on base, ht. 7 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800 883. Red Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, baluster form, carved with an openwork design of chilong soaring amid ruyi-shaped clouds, four-character Qianlong mark incised on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800 884. Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, bottle shape with a garlic head, the blue over aubergine overlays carved through to a snowflake ground, the body and mouth decorated with scrolling lotus flowers, the gently waisted neck with upright lappets, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $2,000-4,000

885. Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, bottle shape, the white and pink overlay carved through to opaque white, depicting a butterfly amidst peony flowers, the neck decorated with a ribbon design, fourcharacter Qianlong mark on base, ht. 7 in. $2,000-4,000

886. Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, baluster shape, the pink overlay carved through to a snowflake ground, depicting dragons flying amidst scrolling lotus flowers, ht. 8 in. $4,000-6,000

887. Peking Glass Bowl, China, 18th/19th century, red overlay carved through to opaque white, gently sloped sides with flared rim, decorated with fighting roosters, four-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

888. Peking Glass Covered Jar, China, 18th/19th century, baluster form, maroon overlay carved through to an opaque white ground, decorated with a continuous scene featuring an old man and a boy standing on a bridge beside a pavilion, in a garden with pine trees, plum blossoms, rockwork, a bird, and lingzhi, with calligraphy, the cover carved with ruyi motifs and lappets, mark on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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889. Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, baluster form with flared rim, the green overlay carved through to opaque white depicting lotus flowers and leaves swaying above the water, four-character Daoguang mark incised on base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

890. Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, rectangular bottle shape, maroon overlay carved through to a yellow snowflake ground, depicting a phoenix flying amidst clouds with a lingzhi sprig in its beak, reverse with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl above rolling waves, elephant-head handles, four-character Qianlong mark on recessed base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

891. Peking Glass Vase, China, 18th/19th century, baluster shape, white and green overlay carved through to a snowflake ground, depicting a hunting scene in a pine forest, neck decorated with upright leaves, fourcharacter Qianlong mark on base, ht. 9 1/8 in. $4,000-6,000

892. Peking Glass Brush Pot, China, 18th/19th century, cylindrical, the orange overlay carved through to opaque yellow, depicting butterflies flying amidst peonies and plum blossoms, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 5 1/4 in. $5,000-7,000

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893. Export Vase, China, 19th century, baluster shape, decorated with two vignettes depicting figures at leisure in private courtyard scenes, surrounded by peonies, chrysanthemums, and other flowers against a gilt ground of scrolling foliage, ht. 15 in. $4,000-6,000 894. Pair of Mother-of-pearl Carved Shells, China, 19th century, each carved with a scholar reading in a pavilion overlooking farmers and oxen at work, on wood stands carved with pierced lotus design, ht. 8 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 895. Coral Carving, China, 19th century, depicting Guanyin standing on the back of a dragon surging out of rolling waves, wearing long, flowing robes and a headdress, holding a vase in her left hand and a willow twig in her right, the bottom half uncarved, ht. 13 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000 896. Beaded Necklace, China, 20th century, consisting of pink stone beads spaced by three lapis lazuli beads, centered by a jade bead of irregular form and weighed down by a turquoise bead connected to four strands of light pink stones, lg. 26 in. $800-1,200 897. Agate Pendant, China, 20th century, rounded rectangular shape, carved in relief with two old men playing weiqi under a pine tree with an attendant crouched to the side, stone of translucent moss green with dark brown inclusions, lg. 2 1/8 in. $500-700

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898. Amber Pendant, Sino-Tibet, 20th century, the teardrop-shaped pendant with filigree mount and silver-colored chain, 2 1/2 x 2, chain lg. 13 in. $400-600

901. Straits Chinese Wedding Jacket and Skirt, 20th century, the jacket opens at front and entirely couched in gold threads on red silk with pairs of dragon and phoenix chasing pearls amongst peony flowers, the skirt similarly decorated with dragons and phoenixes amidst lotus blossoms, embroidered with red and green details, framed, 65 x 38 in.

899. Collection of Textile Fragments, China and Japan, including two cut velvet dragon panels, total eleven pieces, largest 38 x 22 in. $200-400

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900. Two Silk Panels, Japan and China, one embroidered with a peacock perched on a peony tree amongst butterflies on black ground, unlined, 64 x 44; the other with eight gold-couched dragons on brown ground amidst clouds, bats, cranes and other auspicious emblems, framed by rolling waves and lishui border, 78 1/2 x 39 in. $300-500

902. Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Short Jacket with Skirt, China, 19th century, jacket of dark blue silk embroidered with vases of peonies and other auspicious fruits and flowers, the cream-colored trim decorated with bats, peonies, shou characters, and the endless knot, sleeve bands with ladies at leisure in garden scenes, framed together with a skirt of cream silk and black trim embroidered with similar design, 64 1/2 x 44 in. Provenance: Family of Joe Klein. $800-1,200

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903. Woman’s Semiformal Surcoat, China, 19th century, embroidered in satin and Peking Knot stitch with butterflies, peonies, lotus, and roundels of similar motifs on dark blue silk ground, with ruyi scepters, pairs of coins, and peony blossoms floating on rolling waves at hem, sleeve bands of light blue silk embroidered with Buddhist emblems and peony flowers, framed with a pair of red silk bound foot shoes and two purses, 64 1/2 x 44 in. Provenance: Family of Joe Klein. $800-1,200 904. Child’s Dragon Robe, China, 19th century, embroidered with eight five-claw dragons, with the ninth on the under-flap, chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, bats, and the eight auspicious Buddhist emblems on a brown ground, the horseshoe-shaped cuffs similarly decorated, all above rolling waves and a lishui border at hem. $800-1,200

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905. Dragon Robe, China, 19th/20th century, embroidered with eight fiveclaw dragons, with the ninth on the under-flap, chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, bats, peonies, and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, all above rolling waves and a lishui border at hem. Provenance: Christie’s, New York, Sale 2416. $900-1,200 906. Dragon Robe, China, late 19th century, woven with eight five-claw dragons, with the ninth on the under-flap, chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds interspersed with auspicious emblems including bats and the Eight Buddhist Emblems against a blue ground, all above rolling waves and a lishui border at hem. $800-1,000 907. Dragon Robe, China, early 20th century, made into a surcoat, embroidered with eight five-claw dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds, shou characters, bats, and the Eight Taoist Emblems, all above rolling waves and a lishui border at hem. $500-700

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908. Yellow Short Jacket, China, early 20th century, the silk damask ground woven with foo lions chasing balls amidst clouds. Provenance: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, South Kensington, Sale 5812. $700-900 909. Pair of Rank Badges, China, 20th century, entirely embroidered in Peking Knot stitch with a bird perched on a rock amidst clouds and auspicious emblems, above rolling waves and the lishui border, 10 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. $400-600

911. Wool Hanging, China, early 20th century, woven with a central chilong chasing a pearl within a roundel embellished with ruyi-shaped lotus petals, the four corners each decorated with a chilong amidst ruyishaped clouds on a maroon ground, bordered by a band of circles, lg. 128 in. $3,000-4,000 912. Yellow Silk Panel, China, 19th/20th century, woven with a Ming-style dragon clutching a conch shell in each of its fore claws and a pearl in each of its back claws, above a border of rolling waves and earth mountain at hem, with brocade border, ht. 48 in. $500-700

910. Dark Blue Silk Panel, China, 20th century, embroidered in satin stitch with a foo lion amidst ruyi-shaped clouds, 15 x 16 1/4 in. $300-500

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913. Yellow Silk Brocade Yardage, China, 19th/20th century, woven with dragon roundels interspersed with lotus flowers, with designation Jiangnan Zhi Zao Chen Qi Shi Si at hem, lg. 380 in. $1,500-2,500 914. Yellow Silk Brocade Panel, China, 20th century, woven with nine pairs of confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, above rolling waves and earth mountains, ht. 79 in. $1,500-2,500 915. Yellow Silk Brocade Panel, China, 19th century, woven with a pair of Ming-style dragons amidst clouds, with blue damask silk border, lg. 60 in. $300-500 916. Red Silk Brocade Panel, China, 19th century, the small patchwork panels woven in gold-colored threads with lotus flowers alternating with red silk panels, bordered by a band of lotus flowers each supporting one of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, lg. 145 in. $2,000-4,000 917. Blue Silk Brocade Panel, China, 19th century, woven in gold-colored threads with four Bodhisattvas and deities, with one lunging and three seated on lotus thrones, each backed by an aureole, surrounded by blossoming lotus flowers and scrolling foliage, bordered by lotus pods and leaves, mounted on fabric decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, ht. 66 in. $3,500-5,500 918. Kesi Thangka, Tibet, 19th century, depicting Green Tara seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, holding an utpala flower in her right hand, adorned with jewelry and a tiara, backed by overlapping aureoles and a torana that is shaped as a temple architecture and embellished with dangling beads, above her the five forms of Manjushri, each seated on a lotus throne and backed by a similar torana, with the paired deities, Samvara and Vajravarahi, below flanking a pair of nagas and lotus flowers, ht. 63 in. $5,500-7,500

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918A. Framed Thangka, China, 19th/20th century, ink and color on silk, depicting five seated Buddhas and a standing Buddha, 16 3/4 x 20 in. $300-500

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919. Hobson, R.L., Catalogue of the Leonard Gow Collection of Chinese Porcelain, London: George W. Jones, 1931. Initials printed in red, plates, many colored. Original armorial niger morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, top edges gilt, others uncut. Limited issue, number 14 of 300, signed by Leonard Gow. In original box. $800-1,000 920. Hobson, R.L., A Catalogue of Chinese Pottery and Porcelain in the Collection of Sir Percival David BT., F. S. A., London: The Stourton Press, 1934. 180 mostly colored plates. Bound by W.T. Morrell & Co. Ltd. Limited issue, number 603 of 650. $800-1,000 921. Three Asian Art Books, Schloss, Ezekiel. Ancient Chinese Ceramic Sculpture from Han through Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ang, Volume I. Stamford, CT: Castle Publishing, Co., Ltd., 1977. Two copies of Volume II, unbound plates, each in original box. $3,000-5,000 922. Japanese Architecture, Tokyo: Shokokusha, Showa 8 (1933), five volumes, with black and white plates, unbound in original cloth-covered boxes. $2,000-3,000

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923. Architectural Volume, Kyoto: Benrido, Showa 9 (1934), with 100 pages of black and white plates, unbound in original cloth-covered box. $500-700

924. Export Rosewood Stand, China, 20th century, the lobed top inset with variegated marble with cockbeading along the rim, above a pierced gourd-carved frieze, with an under-tier of pierced lotus design, on four legs surmounted by beasts and with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 35 1/2 in. $500-700

925. Carved Hardwood Export Stand, China, 19th/20th century, the barbrim top inset with variegated marble and carved with blossoms, with a pierced frieze and an under-tier, resting on six legs surmounted by a dragon and carved with prunus, ht. 31 3/4 in. $500-700

926. Carved Hardwood Export Stand, China, 20th century, the lobed top inset with variegated marble and carved with blossoms in relief, above a pierced frieze of gourd motif, supported with four legs surmounted by monster-masks and resting on claw feet, with under-tier, ht. 23 in. $500-700

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927. Pair of Export Hardwood Carved Stands, China, 20th century, each pentagon top inset with variegated marble and carved with foliate motifs, with cock-beading along the rim, above a pierced prunus carved frieze and with an under-tier of lotus design, on five cabriole legs decorated with prunus and surmounted by dragons, ht. 31 1/2 in. $600-800 928. Export Carved Rosewood Table, China, 20th century, the circular top with carved foliate rim and inset with variegated marble, above a pierced prunus frieze on a pedestal carved with mythical beasts, resting on three downswept legs surmounted by dragon heads and with clawand-ball feet, ht. 31 3/4 in. $600-800 929. Two Carved Hardwood Export Tables, China, 20th century, the square tops inset with variegated pink marble, one with carved lotus apron with pierced ruyi frieze, resting on four legs with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 18 5/8, the other with beaded rim above a pierced foliate frieze, on four legs surmounted by fire-breathing dragons and supported on scrolled feet, ht. 13 1/4 in. $500-700

930. Black and Gilt Lacquer Export Writing Desk, China, late 19th century, overall decoration of figures at leisure in garden scenes with pavilions amidst willow, pine, bamboo, and blossoming trees, the twopaneled rectangular top flips open to a red velvet writing surface, with a drawer below, the two-door hutch opens to a fitted interior with drawers of varying sizes, on trestle supports joined by a turned stretcher, resting on claw-and-ball feet, ht. 51 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 931. Carved Rosewood Export Stand, China, 19th/20th century, lobed top inset with variegated pink marble, beaded rim above pierced fruiting and foliate friezes, resting on four legs with claw-and-ball feet, surmounted by monster masks and carved with flowers, ht. 18 in. $300-500 932. Carved Rosewood Export Stand, China, 19th/20th century, octagonal top inset with variegated pink marble, with beaded edge above pierced foliate scroll friezes, on four legs with claw-and-ball feet, surmounted by dragons and carved with ruyi and lotus flowers, ht. 18 1/4 in. $300-500

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933. Carved Rosewood Export Stand, China, 19th/20th century, round top inset with variegated marble, rim carved with blossoms, above an apron with pierced blossoms and birds design, supported by four cabriole legs carved with dragons, ht. 35 1/2 in. $300-500

938. Carved Rosewood Export Stand, China, 20th century, the rectangular top inset with variegated marble above a frieze pierced with a ruyi design, with two under-tiers, four legs carved with blossom and scrolling foliage, resting on claw-and-ball feet, ht. 31 3/4 in. $250-350

934. Export Carved Hardwood Stand, China, 20th century, the round top inset with variegated marble, with beaded rim above a frieze with pierced blossom and bird design, resting on four cabriole legs carved with flowers, with decorative under-tier, ht. 26 3/4 in. $300-500

939. Four Carved Hardwood Export Stands, China, 19th/20th century, all inset with variegated marble tops, one of lobed form with beaded rim above a pierced prunus frieze, resting on four cabriole legs with hoof feet and carved with blossoms, ht. 30; one of circular form with beaded rim and a pierced prunus frieze, supported on four cabriole legs with clawed dragon feet, ht. 17 3/4; one with octagonal top with beaded rim above an apron pierced with flowers and birds, on four legs carved with blossoms and surmounted by dragons, ht. 26 1/2; and one with circular top and pierced floral and ruyi frieze, on four legs with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 20 1/4 in. $500-700

935. Inlaid Flip-top Table, China, 19th/20th century, the barb-rim top decorated with mother-of-pearl depicting a family of chickens and a pair of crabs amidst peony flowers and plum blossoms, supported on three downswept legs inlaid with blossom motifs, ht. 29 1/2 in. $800-1,000 936. Export Hardwood Carved Stand, China, 20th century, the lobed top inset with variegated marble and carved with artemisia berries, with beaded rim above a pierced frieze of similar design, the under-tier with pierced lotus design, on four cabriole legs carved with berries and foliate motifs, resting on dragon-form feet, ht. 37 in. $300-500 937. Export Hardwood Carved Stand, China, 20th century, the square top inset with variegated marble above an apron carved with lotus flowers and a pierced ruyi frieze, on four legs with scrolling foliate design and claw-and-ball feet, ht. 18 3/4 in. $300-500

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940. Huanghuali Partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Desk and Stool, China, 19th/20th century, the rectangular top with four fielded-panel drawers, supported on a pair of pedestals, each with two drawers and an open trelliswork stretcher, brass hardware, ht. 32 1/4, wd. 62 1/4, dp. 25 1/2; the fan-shaped stool decorated with a pierced apron with coin motif, ht. 18 3/4 in. $10,000-15,000 941. Huanghuali Compound Cabinet, China, 20th century, rectangular form, the hat chest with two square-panel doors above a large cabinet with rectangular-panel doors similarly fitted, the doors open to a shelved interior with two drawers, with plain apron, brass hardware and fishshaped pulls, 87 1/4 x 48 3/4 x 22 5/8 in. $10,000-15,000

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942. Export Hardwood Carved Tabouret, China, 20th century, the lobed top inset with variegated marble and with cockbeading along the rim, above a frieze of blossom and bat design, on four legs surmounted by monsters and with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 18 1/4 in. $300-500 943. Export Tabouret, China, 20th century, the square top decorated with inlays depicting a farming scene within a central roundel, surrounded by blossoms and butterflies, supported on four square legs carved with flowering sprigs, with a pierced under-tier, ht. 30 1/4 in. $200-300 944. Export Hardwood Carved Stand, China, 20th century, the lobed top inset with variegated marble and carved with five of the Eight Treasures, with cockbeading along the rim, above a pierced frieze of plum blossoms, on five cabriole legs carved with blossoms with shaped stretchers, surmounted by dragon heads and resting on dragon-form feet, ht. 32 in. $200-300

945. Export Carved Rosewood Tabouret, China, 20th century, top inset with variegated marble and cockbeading along the rim, above a pierced foliate frieze, on four legs with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 18 in. $200-300 946. Carved Rosewood Export Stand, China, 20th century, the rectangular top inset with marble, apron pierced with a ruyi design, with two undertiers, four legs carved with blossoms and scrolling foliage, claw-and-ball feet, ht. 31 1/2 in. $200-300 947. Pair of Corner Chairs, China, 20th century, back splats each inset with a gray variegated marble panel and carved with berries and bats, ht. 33 1/8 in. $300-500 948. Hardwood Low Table, China, late 19th century, rectangular top above a pierced and scrolled frieze on square legs with scrolled feet, ht. 12 1/4 in. $500-700

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949. Hardwood Low Table, China, 20th century, square top with central panel, resting on four short shaped legs, ht. 12 in. $300-500 950. Altar Table, China, 20th century, rectangular top with downswept scrolled ends above a pierced frieze with hardstone inlays, on rectangular-section legs joined on each end by a carved octagonal design, supported by stretchers, ht. 43 in. $4,000-6,000 951. Coromandel Six-panel Wood Screen, China, 19th/20th century, carved and painted with figures at leisure, some playing instruments, in garden scenes with pavilions, verandas, rivers, and pine trees, bordered by a geometric blossom design and cartouches of chilong, the base of each panel decorated with a vase of flowers with various auspicious objects, the back painted in gilt with auspicious flowers and plants, including bamboo, chrysanthemums, and orchids, ht. 72 in. Provenance: C.T. Loo & Co. $2,000-3,000 952. Export Hardwood Carved Stand, China, 20th century, the round top inset with variegated marble and carved with scrolling plum blossoms, above a pierced lotus frieze and with an under-tier decorated with a coin motif, on four legs decorated with lotus flowers, ht. 31 5/8 in. $200-300 953. Three Carved Wood Export Stands, China, 19th/20th century, one with circular top inset with marble and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the other two with rectangular tops supported on four shaped legs, varying sizes. $200-300

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954. Two Export Hardwood Carved Tables, China, 20th century, each rectangular top inset with variegated marble, above a pierced frieze and with an under-tier, ht. 31 3/4 in. $250-350 955. Export Hardwood Carved Stand, China, 20th century, the circular top inset with variegated marble, the rim carved with a foliate design, above a pierced lotus frieze, with an under-tier with pierced lotus design, on four cabriole legs with claw feet, ht. 24 in. $200-300 956. Export Hardwood Carved Stand, China, 20th century, the lobed top inset with variegated marble and with cockbeading along the rim, above a pierced frieze of artemisia berries, on four cabriole legs carved with similar motifs, ht. 18 3/4 in. $200-300 957. Export Wood and Lacquer Chest, Japan, late 19th century, rectangular, the exterior painted with birds flying amidst garden scenes, with willow trees, pavilions, bridges, and distant mountains, monogrammed â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHâ&#x20AC;? on the back, the two-door front opens to six drawers of varying sizes, the interior painted in red with gilt border, metal hardware, ht. 40 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 958. Medicine Chest, Korea, 20th century, jujube wood and metal fittings, configured on the top and bottom with nine drawers with a small cabinet on either side, the sides with eight drawers on either side of eighty small drawers, each drawer with name of a medicine inscribed in calligraphy, ht. 66 3/8, dp. 11 3/4, wd. 56 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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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 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 Auctions will be in an amount up 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). 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Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. Skinner Richard Albright John Deighton Barnet Fain Stephen L. Fletcher Karen M. Keane Andrew Payne President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Vice Presidents - Eric Jones, Marie Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr

20th Century Design - Jane D. Prentiss American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr Assistants: Kathy Wong, Elizabeth C. Haff American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher Deputy Director: Chris Barber; Assistant: Karen Langberg American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Asian Works of Art - Judith Dowling Assistants: Biying Zhang, Karen Mak Books & Manuscripts - Devon Gray Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Classic Automobiles & Motorcycles - Jane D. Prentiss Couture - Cara Elmslie Discovery Auctions - Cara Elmslie Assistants: Garrett J. Sheahan, Melissa Riebe European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid Assistants: Leah Kingman, Stephanie Opolski Fine Wines - Marie Keep Assistant: Michael J. Moser Jewelry - Victoria Bratberg Assistants: John Colasacco, Julie Khouri Judaica - Kerry Shrives Musical Instruments - David Bonsey Deputy Director: Jill Arbetter Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Gary Richards Science, Technology & Clocks - Robert C. Cheney Assistant: Jonathan Dowling Silver - Stuart G. Slavid Toys & Dolls - Kerry Shrives Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, Chris Barber, Robert C. Cheney, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney

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Marlborough: Warehouse Manager - Fred Trottier; 508.970.3261

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Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, 617.874.4308 Auction Coordinator - Benjamin Evans, 617.874.4329

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Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, 508.970.3269 Accounts Payable, Consignment - Kathleen Hayes, 508.970.3268 Accounts Payable, Trade - Kevin Rota, 508.970.3283 Credit Supervisor - Joe Monteyro, 508.970.3266

Marlborough: Heather Retzke, 508.970.3240

Appraisal & Auction Services - LaGina Austin, Christine E. Finn, Shannon M. Ames, Hadley Bridgman Advertising Production - Pamela Van de Houten Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. Sweeney Assistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn Gallery Assistant: Jessica Turner Catalogue Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina Harrison Consignment Services - Patricia Walker King, Megan J. Blomgren, Carol Zeigler Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey Institutional Relations - L. Emerson Tuttle Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey Information Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry Shrives Assistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Melissa Riebe Managing Director - Marie C. Keep Marketing & Public Relations - Kate de Bethune, Kathryn Gargolinski, Heather Retzke Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak, John Cornelius Receptionists - Marlborough: Jessica Bedenbaugh Boston: Sarah L. Collins Staff Portraits - Cheryl Richards Photography Transportation - Eric Jones Assistant: Mark McCaffrey

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Directions to Skinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 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.

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Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; 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. 154

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 2:30am 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

BOSTON HOTELS

Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Tel: 800-654-2000 Fax: 617-345-6799

Nine Zero Hotel 90 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02108 617-772-5800

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 6pm and weekends/$10, overnight/$15 Billy’s Parking 222 Stuart Street 617-423-7781 8am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

BOSTON HOTELS WITH SKINNER CORPORATE RATES

The Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys) 350 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-532-3800

Eliot Hotel 370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-267-1607

Radisson Hotel 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA 01740 Tel: 617-482-1800 Fax: 617-451-2750

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro 25 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-723-1133

The Park Plaza 64 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-457-7488 Fax: 617-426-2000

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 Colonnade 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-424-7000 Fax: 617-424-0968

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

Fairmont Copley Plaza 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-267-5300 Fax: 617-375-9648

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FINE DINING 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. 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 Fine French dining and wines with a wonderful pre-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. 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 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, hand-selected 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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