Fine Asian Works of Art

Fine Asian Works of ArtMonday, December 15, 2014

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

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Front and Back Cover Lot: 8391Opposite Page Lot: 8287Page 57 Lot: 8390

Asian ArtHarry Huang(510) [email protected]

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Lot 8100

Lot 8104

Lot 8101

Lot 8103

8100Two Jade Carvings

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8101Four Jade PendantsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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

Chinese Works of ArtJade and Hardstone Carvings

8102Four Jade Figural Carvings

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8103Two Jade CarvingsLate Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8104A Pair of Jade Bangles

The circular bangles carved from semi-translucent white nephrite.Diameter: 3 inches (7.6 cm) each

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 8102

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Lot 8105

Lot 8107

Lot 8109

Lot 8106

Lot 8108

8105A Jade Buddhist Lion Group

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

8106Three Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8107Three Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8108A White Jade Carving of Li Bai18th/19th Century

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sotheby’s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

8109A Jade ‘Dragon’ PlaqueYuan/Ming Dynasty

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 8112

Lot 8114

Lot 8111

Lot 8113

8110Four Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


8111Two Reticulated Circular Jade PendantsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8112Two Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Lot 8115

8113A Reticulated Jade Plaque

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8115Three Jade Carvings

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8116

Lot 8118

Lot 8120

Lot 8117

Lot 8119

8116Two Jade TogglesQing Dynasty

The first of pebble-form carved and reticulated to depict a squirrel on grapes; the second of thin sec-tion depicting two pea pods.Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8117Two White Jade Toggles

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8118Five Jade Figural Carvings

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: James McDonald, La Jolla, California.

Lot 8121

8119Three Jade Animal CarvingsMing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8120Three Jade Ornaments

This group comprises a two-piece russet nephrite belt hook carved with a chilong motif; and two jade-ite archer’s rings.Longest: 2 13/16 inches (7.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8121A White Jade Toggle

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 8126

Lot 8123

Lot 8125

8122A Russet Jade Toggle Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8123A White Jade Bi DiskQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8124A White Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8127

8125A White Jade ‘Double Fish’ Pendant18th Century

Carved from a thin pebble as two confronting cat-fish, one grasping a lingzhi and the other with a peony, the milky-white stone with very faint russet inclusions.Width: 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8126Two White Jade Carvings

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8127A Jade Sword Fitting

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 8132

Lot 8129

Lot 8131

8128A Jade Carving of Boy on Buffalo

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8130Six Jade Bi DisksQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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

Lot 8133

8131A Large Group of Jade Rings Late Qing Dynasty

Comprising approximately fourteen pairs of rings of nephrite or jadeite jades.Diameter: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) each ring approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8132Six Circular Jade Pendants

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


8133Three Reticulated Jade Pendants

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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Lot 8138

Lot 8135

Lot 8137

8134Three Pierced Jade Buckles

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8135Six Circular Jade Pendants

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8136Six Jade Figural Carvings

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


Lot 8139

8137Four Jade PendantsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8138Seventeen Jade Flower-Form Ornaments

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8139Eighteen Jade Flower and Butterfly-Form Ornaments Qing Dynasty

Comprising eleven ornaments carved to depict vari-ous flower blossoms, and seven ornaments carved as butterflies, each with incised details and small drilled holes, the stones ranging in hue and texture from calcified white to luminous celadon green.Widest: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 8140

Lot 8142

Lot 8144

Lot 8141

Lot 8143

8140Eleven Small Jade Toggles and ButtonsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


8141Twelve Small Jade Butterfly-Form Buckles

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8142Fourteen Small Jade Buckles and Buttons

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Lot 8145

8143Five Circular Jade PendantsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8144A Jade InkwellQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 8146 Lot 8148

Lot 8150

Lot 8147

Lot 8149 Lot 8151

8146A Reticulated White Jade Pendant18th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8147A Jade Hat FinialMing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

8148A Jade Cigarette Holder

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8149A Jade Toggle

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

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

8150Two Jade Animal Carvings

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8151A White Jade Archer’s RingQing Dynasty

The cylindrical form ring tapering slightly to the top, the semi-translucent stone with hints of russet inclusions.Diameter: 1 1/8 inches (2.8 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 8152 Lot 8154

Lot 8156

Lot 8153

Lot 8155 Lot 8157

8152A Jade Sword Fitting

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8153A Russet Jade Animal-Form Toggle

The pebble-form toggle carved as the three-legged ‘money’ toad in a resting position, the semi-translu-cent stone with caramelized russet inclusions throughout.Length: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8155A Jade Figural Carving

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8156A Jade Belt Buckle

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8157A White Jade Toggle

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 8162

Lot 8159

Lot 8161 Lot 8163

8158A Jade Carving of a Horse and Monkey Group

The recumbent horse carved with its head turned to the left and backwards, with two monkeys climb-ing on its hindquarters, the stone of white and black hues.Length: 2 1/2 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8159A Jade Toggle

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8160A Jade Desktop Object

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8161A White Jade Qilin Group18th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8162A White Jade Bi Disk18th/19th Century

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

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

8163A Jade Ruyi Scepter PlaqueLate Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 8166

Lot 8168

Lot 8165

Lot 8167 Lot 8169


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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8165A Group of Eight Jade Buttons

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8166Four Jade Carvings

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8169A Group of Small Jade Carvings and Ornaments

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

Estimate: $700 / 900

Lot 8164

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Lot 8170

Lot 8172

Lot 8171

8170A Carved Yellow Jade Vase

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000 Lot 8173

8171A Jade Mythical Beast-Form Water Dropper17th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


8172A Jade Archaistic Wine VesselQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


8173A Large Celadon Jade Bowl20th Century

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

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 8174

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8174A Celadon Jade CenserQing Dynasty

The well-hollowed, circular vessel with conforming foot, the body decorat-ed with two dragons above rocks and waves, flanked by twin beast-head handles.Width: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8175A Jade-Mounted Silver MirrorEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8176A Jade-Mounted Silver MirrorEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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8177A White Jade Covered Box

The oval form cover carved in low relief to depict four ‘taotie’ masks centering an Qianlong era inscription, both the cover and vessel with key-fret borders, the russet white stone of high translucency.Length: 2 1/2 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

8178An Agate Figural Carving19th/20th Century

Depicting a standing female figure wearing flowing robes and holding a basket in her left hand.Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8179A Carnelian Necklace

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8180

Lot 8181

Lot 8182

8180Six Hardstone Cigarette Holders

Comprising two jade and four agate cigarette hold-ers, each of various lengths, shapes and colors, one with carving of a boy.Longest: 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8181Four Hardstone Pendants19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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

8182Nine Jade and Hardstone Archer’s RingsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 8183

Lot 8185

Lot 8187

Lot 8184

Lot 8186

8183Three Hardstone Carvings19th/20th Century

This group comprises an agate brush washer in the form a lotus leaf, an agate wine pot with lid, and a small smoky quartz tripod censer with lid.Tallest: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8184Two Hardstone Brush WashersQing Dynasty

The first is a nephrite washer carved as prunus blossom issuing flowering branches; the second is an agate washer carved with two birds and flowering branches.Widest: 4 5/8 inches (11.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8185Five Hardstone Carvings

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8186Seven Jade and Hardstone Toggles

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


8187A Pair of Carved Rose Quartz Vases

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8193

Lot 8195

8190Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles19th/20th Century

This group comprises a double gourd form rus-set nephrite snuff bottle with enameled silver mountings, a hexagonal form rock crystal snuff bottle carved with a dragon below a four-charac-ter inscription, and a malachite snuff bottle carved as a double gourd along with a boy.Tallest: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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8191Four Jade Snuff Bottles and a Jade ToggleQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

8192Seven Hardstone Snuff BottlesQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8193Three Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8194Two Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first is a smoky quartz snuff bot-tle of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders and twin beast-head handles; the second is a translu-cent blue glass snuff bottle of cylindri-cal form. Tallest: 3 inches (7.6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8195An Agate Snuff Bottle19th Century

The flattened form bottle carved to one side in low relief to depict Zhong Kui demonstrating his swords-manship.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8196Two Agate Snuff Bottles19th Century

The first of flattened rectan-gular form with rounded shoulders and set on a recessed base; the second of flattened circular form dis-playing abstract shadowing.Tallest: 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8197A Chalcedony Snuff Bottle

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8198An Agate Snuff Bottle

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8199An Agate Snuff Bottle

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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8200A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle

Of flattened, compressed globular form, displaying hori-zontal bands of light caramel, cream and white colors, rest-ing on an oval foot, with an agate stopper.Height: 2 3/16 inches (5.6 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8201A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle19th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8202A Russet White Jade Snuff Bottle18th/19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8203A Russet White Jade Snuff Bottle18th/19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8204Two Jade Snuff BottlesLate Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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8205Two Jade Snuff Bottles19th/20th Century

The first of flattened rectan-gular form with rounded cor-ners and a pair of concave ovoid handles; the second of flattened square form with concave sides and a pair of beast-head handles.Tallest: 2 7/16 (6.2 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8206Three Jade Snuff Bottles19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8207Three Jade Snuff Bottles19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8208Two Fruit-Form Jade Snuff BottlesLate Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8209Three Russet Jade Snuff BottlesLate Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 8215

8210A Pebble-Form Jade Snuff BottleLate Qing Dynasty

Carved in low relief to display the leaves of a gourd, the semi-translucent stone with russet inclusions.Height: 2 3/8 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8211Six Agate Snuff Bottles

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


8212Six Agate Snuff Bottles19th/20th Century

This group comprises two snuff bot-tles with dragon decorations, two plain snuff bottles with beast-head handles, and two compressed rectan-gular form snuff bottles.Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8213Nine Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles

The group comprises two nephrite snuff bottles, three bowenite snuff bottles, two green jasper snuff bottles, and two hardstone snuff bottles of unknown material.Tallest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm) exclud-ing stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


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8214Nine Hardstone Snuff Bottles

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8215Six Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottles20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8216Four Snuff Bottles

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

Estimate: $700 / 900

8217Five Organic Material Snuff Bottles*

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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8223Ten Ceramic Snuff Bottles19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8224Four Enameled Snuff BottlesQianlong Marks, 19th Century and Later

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8225Nine Underglaze Blue Snuff Bottles19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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

8226Two Inside-Painted Snuff BottlesEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8227Two Inside-Painted Glass Snuff BottlesEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8218Six Organic Material Snuff Bottles*

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8219A Miniature Hornbill Covered Vase*19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8220An Amber Snuff Bottle1750-1850

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8221Two Black Coral Snuff Bottles*

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8222A Lac Burgaute Snuff Bottle19th Century

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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8228Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff BottlesEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8229Three Inside-Painted Rock Crystal Snuff BottlesEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8234Five Snuff Bottles19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8235Five Red Glass Snuff BottlesQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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8236Nine Overlay-Decorated Glass Snuff Bottles

This comprises two bottles with red-overlay on translucent glass, two bottles with green-overlay on translucent glass, two bottles with blue-over-lay on translucent glass, and three bottles of opaque orange glass.Tallest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8237Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

8238Seven Glass Snuff Bottles18th/19th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8242

8239An Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8240Three Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8241Five Inside-Painted Snuff BottlesEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8242Seven Overlay-Decorated Glass Snuff Bottles

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


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8245A Translucent Sky Blue Glass SpittoonQianlong Mark and of the Period

With a small globular body opening to a large flaring mouth, resting on a short recessed foot incised with a Qianlong four-character mark within a square.Diameter: 4 1/4 inches (10.7 cm); Height: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

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

8246An Opaque Yellow Glass Bottle VaseQianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century

Sandwiched with layers of white and yellow, the short circular foot incised with a Qianlong four-character mark.Height: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass, acquired in the late 1980s to early 1990s, Seattle. Exhibited: Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 30, pl. 14.

8247A Blue Overlay Purple Glass Vase19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: The Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass. Exhibited: Museum of Fine Arts, St Petersburg, Florida, January - May 1999. Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, December 1999 - January 2000. Asiantiques Gallery, Winter Park, Florida, 2011. Published: ‘Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures From the Gadient Collection Volume 3’, published by Asiantiques, Winter Park, Florida, 2011, p. 97, pl. 57.

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8248A Blue Overlay and Transparent Green Glass Vase18th Century

With a short cylindrical neck and resting on a splayed foot, dec-orated with thick transparent cobalt blue overlay depicting a chilong, and another carved from cobalt blue mixed with white glass.Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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

8249A Five-Colored Overlay White Glass VaseDaoguang Mark and of the Period

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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

8250A Small Yellow Glass Bottle Vase18th/19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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

Lot 8251

8251An Enamel-Painted Glass Bottle VaseYongzheng Mark, 20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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8252Two Bronze Censers17th/18th Century

Each is of compressed globular body and is raised on a spread-ing foot and set with a pair of loop handles, an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark cast to the base, the larger censer with a footed bronze stand also with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark.Widest: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


8253Two Bronze Tripod Censers18th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 8257

8254A Pair of Bronze VasesLate Yuan/Early Ming Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8255Three Bronze ObjectsMing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8256Three Gilt-Bronze Belt BucklesQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


8257Three Bronze CensersQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 8260

Lot 8259

8258A Bronze Censer 17th Century

Of bombÈ form and with twin elephant-head handles, deco-rated with molded and chased archaic style motifs.Width: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8259Four Metal Hand WarmersQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8260A Parcel-Gilt Bronze ‘Arrow’ VaseMing Dynasty

Of compressed globular body, molded in high relief with a pair of chilong below taotie masks around the shoulder, supported on a high domed base with similar motif, the body molded with four flanges.Height: 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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Lot 8263

8261A Gilt-Splashed Bronze Censer17th/18th Century

Of compressed globular form with a pair of handles formed as lion heads, the recessed base with a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark.Width: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000


8262A Gilt-Bronze Wine Vessel with Silver InlayQing Dynasty

The shallow ovoid form with a gilt lip set opposite a gilt beast-form loop handle, dec-orated in silver inlay with two rectangular reserves of birds and flowers, surrounded by an intricate wan-fret pattern below a key-fret border to the mouth, matching wood stand.Length: 4 inches (10.2 cm) including handle

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8263A Gilt-Copper Alloy Covered BoxQianlong Mark

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

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

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Lot 8264

8264A Massive Bronze Model of ZhenwuMing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

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8265A Large Cloisonné Enamel JarRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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8266A Cloisonné Enamel Vase19th Century

The gu-form enameled with colorful antiquities, aus-picious emblems, flowers and various decorative medallions against a black ground, the recessed base with a matching wire-inlaid decoration.Height: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8267A Cloisonné Enamel Bowl

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8268A Cloisonné Enamel Vase19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 8269

Lot 8271Lot 8270

Lot 8272

8272A Cloisonné Enamel Footed Jardinière19th Century

The compressed circular-form container raised on four short lion-head feet with opposing drag-ons applied to the sides, the exterior displaying a crashing wave pattern in blue, teal and green.Width: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8269A Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Vase19th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

8270A Cloisonné Enamel Jar

The bulbous form decorated with four sinuous yel-low dragons and flaming pearls contained within borders of geometric scrolls, against a vibrant dark blue ground displaying a pattern of small cloud flo-rets.Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8271A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel ‘Lotus’ Bowls19th Century

Both designed in the form of large pink lotus blos-soms, the lobed walls creating lotus petals rising to a corresponding flower-form rim, with a green and red seed pod enameled to the floor, the flower-decorat-ed foot encircled by overlapping leaves extending to the design on the recessed base.Each: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) in diameter

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

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8273A Pair of Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze JardinièresJardinières: Qianlong Period Trees: 19th Century

Each jardinière of foliated form and set with six champlevé enamel sides, the pan-els each with a stylized lotus in red, turquoise and blue enamels, all raised on six low lobed feet, each jardinière planted with intricately assembled trunks issuing amber, glass and hardstone pomegranate fruits and leaves.Height: 15 inches (38 cm) each approxiamtely

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 8273

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Lot 8274

Lot 8276

Lot 8275

8274A Massive Cloisonné Enamel Vase20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8275A Cloisonné Enamel Chime

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8276A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel VasesQianlong Marks

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

Estimate: $12,000 / 18,000

8277A Cloisonné Enamel Handled VaseQianlong Mark

The cylindrical-form vase decorated with a profusion of stylized lotus flow-ers on a turquoise ground, the bottle neck decorated en suite and flanked by a pair of dragon-form handles each suspending a ring, the high recessed base featuring an incised Qianlong four-character mark.Height: 8 11/16 inches (22 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 8278

Lot 8279

8278A Cloisonné Enamel Tripod CenserQianlong Mark

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

8279A Painted and Cloisonné Enamel BoxQianlong Mark

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

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

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Lot 8280

Lot 8282

Lot 8281

8280Two Painted Enamel WaresRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8281A Pair of Painted Enamel VasesQianlong Marks, Late Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8283

8282A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Camels20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8283A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Vases20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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8284A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus18th Century

Seated on lotus throne with his hands in dhyana, adorned with jewelry, large earrings and a five-leafed crown, his shoulders covered with a scarf and swirling tresses, his hair arranged in a two-tiered chignon surmount-ed by a flaming jewel.Height: 6 15/16 inches (17.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8285A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yama and Chamunda18th Century

Yama shown striding in alidhasana on the back of a buffalo over a pros-trated figure on a lotus base, his hands raised in vitarka mudra, with Chamunda balancing before him dressed in a deer skin, the base sealed with a double-vajra.Height: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

8286A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Manjushri18th Century

Finely cast seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, the hands held in vitarka and varada holding the stems of lilies flanking the shoulders, the face with a serene expression, crowned with an elaborate foliate tiara encircling the high chignon.Height: 7 1/16 inches (18 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000Lot 8286

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Lot 8287

8287A Black-Ground Thangka of Shabhuja Mahakala18th Century

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

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966). North Carolina Estate.

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Lot 8288

8288A Black-Ground Thangka of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi18th Century

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

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Provenance: Senator Theodore Francis Green (1867-1966). North Carolina Estate.

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Lot 8289

Lot 8291

Lot 8290

Lot 8292

8289A Gilt-Bronze Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Implement (Phurba)

The tripartite blade with two sinuous serpents borne from the mouths of two beasts, both further issuing from between the fangs of a makara, the cen-tral section with layers of double-lotus knobs stacked below a curving chopper opposite a vajra, the top displaying three wrathful deities wearing skull-crowns and encircling a horse head.Length: 17 inches (43.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8290A Thai Gilt-Bronze Buddha

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8291Two Gilt-Lacquered Ceramic Figures of AmitayusLate Qing Dynasty

Each attired in princely raiment and raised upon a double lotus plinth, his hands holding a vessel.Height: 5 3/4 inches (14.1 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 8293Lot 8294

8292A Collection of Seven Silver BanglesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8293A Pair of Gilt-Silver Lion-Form CasesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8294Four Miniature Silver DecorationsRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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Lot 8295

Lot 8297Lot 8296

Lot 8298

8295A Pair of Silver Mandarin Duck-Form BoxesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8296Two Gilt-Silver Pheasant-Form BoxesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8297Three Gilt-Silver Lidded Containers with Enamel DecorationRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


Lot 8299

Lot 8300

8298Two Silver Ornaments

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8299Two Gilt-Silver Bracelets

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8300Two Gilt-Silver Tobacco Pouches*19th Century

Both of similar curving shape constructed from leather and heavily decorated with silver and gilt-sil-ver mounts displaying elaborate flower scrolls, birds, butterflies and fish, the center of each flap mounted with a coral bead, each with a strap ornament.Widest: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 8301

Lot 8303

Lot 8305

Lot 8302

Lot 8304

8301Three Chinese Export Silver CasesLate 19th Century

This group consists of two silver filigree cases each decorated with dragons, and a hinged cigarette case chased with a dragon amongst clouds with the reverse featuring a bird with prunus and bamboo.Tallest: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8302A Chinese Export Silver Bowl with Purple Glass Insert19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8303Five Chinese and Japanese Export Silver ObjectsEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8304A Three-Piece Chinese Export Tea Service Early 20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8305A Pair of Chinese Export Silver BowlsEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8306

Lot 8307

8306A Silver Sweetmeat Lidded Tray20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8308

8307A Silver Sweetmeat Lidded Stem Tray20th Century

The basket-form vessel decorated with dragons and bamboo, the pierced lid with a peach-group finial, with twin arching handles.Diameter: 11 1/8 inches (28.2 cm); Weight: 50.3 ounces (1426 g)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8308A Chinese Export Silver Tray

The oval-shaped base rising to a bamboo-form rim, the floor and interior walls decorated with three large sinuous drag-ons, with stamped marks to the base.Width: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm); Weight: 16.8 ounces (476 g)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 8309

Lot 8310

8309Six Chinese Export Silver Items20th Century

The group comprises a pair of handled baskets, a pair of cov-ered tea cups with matching saucers, and a pair of glass tea cup holders with associated lids.Widest: 7 inches (17.8 cm); Total Weight: 38.8 ounces (1100 g) approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8310A Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Box20th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 8311

8311A Set of Four Gilt-Silver Filigree and Enameled Female Warriors20th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 8312 Lot 8313

8312A Group of Red Coral Carvings*20th Century

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

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

Provenance:Private Estate Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.

8313A Coral Figural Group*20th Century

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

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000


8314A Coral Figural Group*20th Century

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance:Private Estate Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.Lot 8314

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Lot 8315

Lot 8317

Lot 8316

8315Three Cinnabar Lacquer Boxes19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8316A Cinnabar Lacquer BowlLate Ming Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8317An Amber Court Necklace19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8318Lot 8319

Lot 8320

8318A Cinnabar Lacquer Lidded Box19th Century

The circular lid carved with a bearded scholar and two boys in a rock work and pine strewn mountain-ous landscape.Diameter: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8319An Amber and Jadeite Court Necklace

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8320A Tixi Lacquer Seal Paste Box18th Century

The compressed circular form container carved with a ruyi design.Diameter: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8321

Lot 8325

Lot 8322

Lot 8324

8321A Lacquered Wood Brush Pot with Gilt DecorationQianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8322A Bamboo Traveling BirdcageEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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

8323A Bamboo Birdcage

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


Lot 8326

8324A Small Bamboo Birdcage

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


8325A Barrel-Form Bamboo Birdcage

Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the cylindrical frame, fit-ted with a metal hanger, two underglaze blue porce-lain bird feeders, and various carved fixtures and perches, raised upon feet carved with dragons con-fronting ‘shou’ medallions, accompanied by feeding tongs.Height: 23 3/4 inches (60.3 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200



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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


Lot 8323

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Lot 8327

Lot 8329

Lot 8328

Lot 8330


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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


8328Two Tixi Lacquer Lidded BoxesRepublic Period

Each domed cover and base carved through the layers of black and red lac-quer with registers of concentric ruyi-heads, the interiors and recessed base covered in black lacquer.Widest: 12 Inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500


8329An Amber Necklace

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8330A Butterscotch Amber Necklace

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8331

Lot 8333

Lot 8332

8331A Duan Stone Ink StoneQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8332Three Chinese SealsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8333A Carved Ink Stone

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8334A Zitan Covered BoxQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

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Lot 8335

Lot 8337

Lot 83368335Two Painted Stone TablescreensQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8336A Set of Eight Molded Ink Sticks

Of various shapes, each ink stick molded with a different figural landscape scene heightened by faint polychrome pigments, the reverse and sides with inscriptions, accompanied by a fitted storage box.Tallest: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8337A Pair of Lacquered-Wood StagsRepublic Period

Each shown sitting in a recumbent position with their legs tucked underneath, nicely lacquered to depict a mottled brown coat heightened with gilt paint and flowers blossoms, the antlers and hooves also painted gold, raised upon a short shaped base with dark blue wave-form designs.Taller: 35 inches (88.9 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 8340

8340A Pair of Jade and Hardstone-Embellished Lacquer Wall Panels*Republic Period

Each hanging panel of quatrefoil-form, the black-lacquered ground overlaid with carved jade, agate and tinted organic materials, depicting fruitful branches and flowers, various vessels, scholar’s implements, books, scrolls, chimes, decorative carvings and ornaments, each composition set within a cinnabar lacquer frame intricately carved with flowers and butterflies against a diaper ground.21 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches (54.6 x 80 cm) each

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


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Lot 8341

8341A Polychrome Bone-Decorated Six-Panel Folding ScreenRepublic Period

Heavily decorated in painted bone overlay with a con-tinuous landscape scene depicting the Daoist Immortals’ paradise against a brown-lacquered ground and gilt-painted details, all between wood panels carved with entwining geometric and foliate scrolls, the reverse of each panel painted in subdued hues with various birds and flowers against a black-lac-quered ground.72 1/4 x 96 x 1 1/4 inches (183.5 x 243.8 x 3.2 cm) overall

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

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Lot 8342

Lot 8344

Lot 8343

8343A Pair of Huanghuali Side Tables20th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 8345 Lot 8346

8344A Pair of Huanghuali Flower Stands20th Century

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

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

8345Two Rosewood Horseshoe-Back Armchairs19th Century

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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

8346A Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back ChairsLate 20th Century

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

8342A Hardwood Decorated Side TableRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8347

Lot 8349

Lot 8348

Lot 8350

8347A Huanghuali Folding Stool20th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

8348A Huanghuali Folding Stool20th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

8349A Pair of Canton Famille Rose Garden Stools19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8350A Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs and Side Table

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

Estimate: $60,000 / 80,000

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Lot 8351Lot 8353

Lot 8352

Textiles

Lot 8354

8351A Group of Embroidered Textiles and AccessoriesQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8352A Group of Textile Panels and Fragments19th/20th Century

Including a ‘dragon’ panel woven in blue, green and gilt threads against an orange ground; an embroi-dered brown-ground panel couched in metal-lic-wrapped threads with floral medallions; five pairs of embroidered sleeve bands depicting dragons, fig-ures, gardens, and auspicious symbols; and one dedi-catory banner with inscriptions couched in gilt-wrapped threads.Largest: 29 1/4 x 61 inches (74.3 x 155 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8353An Embroidered Red-Ground Daoist Subject Wall Panel19th Century

The vertical wall hanging embroidered in satin stitch with colorful threads to depict Magu holding a ves-sel accompanied by a deer, further bordered by the Eight Immortals, vibrant flowers, cranes and phoe-nixes.89 x 52 inches (226 x 132 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8354A Woven Informal RobeMing and Qing Dynasty Elements

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Jon Eric Riis, Arts of Pacific Asia Show, San Francisco, 2009.

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Lot 8355

Lot 8357

Lot 8356

8355A Han Style Blue-Ground Lady’s Informal Coat19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8356An Embroidered Silk Skirt and an Informal Coat19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,500

8357A Brocade Blue-Ground ‘Dragon’ Robe19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books

featuring the Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman

Michaan’s Auctions is pleased to have the opportunity to present a substantial selection of fine modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy works from the private collection of a prominent Kuomingtang Government Statesman. The International Statesman’s several years as Chiang Kai-shek’s personal envoy, as well as his noted work with top foreign administrations, placed him in the distinct position to meet and socialize with famous artists of his time, allowing his personal interest and love of the arts to flourish.

This distinguished and exquisite collection can be largely attributed to the unique life-long personal rela-tionships that the Statesman was able to develop with the artists. Many of the paintings served as gifts and tokens of their friendships throughout the years, commemorating anything from special life events to simple gestures of affection. Most noteworthy of these friendships were the ones that he had with Master Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien) and Master Huang Junbi, whose masterpieces comprise thirteen impressive lots being offered at auction.

The Statesman’s friendship with Master Zhang Daqian began in 1941 when Master Zhang was commissioned to work in the Dunhuang Buddhist caves, copying and restoring the ancient murals housed within. At this time, the Statesman was Mayor of a city located 1000 km away from the caves, and after hearing about the artist’s valuable work, he made the long journey to meet Master Zhang and deliver water to the artist’s camp in the middle of desert. In the years to follow, their friendship spanned many more miles as Master Zhang moved from China to Hong Kong, to Brazil, to Japan, to Pebble Beach, and then to Taipei, attesting to the pair’s life-long and lasting bond.

In 1949 or shortly thereafter, the Statesman’s friendship with Master Huang Jungbi began. Widely known as one of the art teachers of Madame Soong Mei-ling (Madame Chiang Kai-shek), Master Huang was very likely introduced to the Statesman through this famous connection. In later years, Master Huang became a nearby neighbor, solidifying their platonic relationship as he and the Statesman often visited each other after dinner. To this day, the Statesman’s family can still recall Master Huang’s love of good food and his warm, welcoming smile.

This exciting auction features twenty-five superb lots from the Statesman’s private painting collection, provid-ing buyers with an outstanding once in a lifetime opportunity to add excellent artworks and intriguing pieces of history to their collections.

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Lot 8360

Lot 8362

Lot 8361

8360After Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322): Life of Tao YuanmingQing Dynasty

Hand scroll, ink on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Mengfu’, with two seals.140 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (355.6 x 34.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8361After Qiu Ying (1494-1552): Life on the RiverQing Dynasty

Hand scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Qiu Ying’, with three seals.104 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (265 x 29.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8362A Handscroll: Landscape

Sectioned into calligraphy and painting; ink and color on paper, signed ‘Wen Zhengming’ (1470-1559) with multiple seals; calligraphic sec-tions dated 1858, inscribed and signed ‘Peng Ruiyu’ and ‘He Tongyun’ (1811-1859) with multiple seals.Painting: 62 1/2 inches (159 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 8363

Lot 8365

Lot 8364

Lot 8366

8363Manner of Zhou Zhimian (Active 1580-1610): Birds on a Snowy Branch19th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed ‘Zhou Zhimian’, with one seal.46 3/4 x 27 inches (118.8 x 68.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Witter Bynner (1881-1968) Collection. Roswell Museum, New Mexico.

8364Attributed to Ma Shouzhen (1548-1604): Bamboo, Orchid and Rock

Hanging scroll, ink on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Ma Shouzhen’, with four seals.44 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (113 x 36.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8365A Folding Fan with Painting and Calligraphy

Calligraphy by an unidentified artist, one seal; the reverse painted with ink and color on paper, dated and inscribed by various artists, signed with one seal; accompanied with silk fan case.Diameter: 20 inches (51 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8366Attributed to Zheng Xie (1693-1765): Poem in Running Script Calligraphy

Ink on paper, dated December of 1736 and signed ‘Zheng Xie’ with two seals, framed and glazed.6 x 10 inches (15 x 25 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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8367Various Artists: An Album of Fifty-Six Fan Paintings and CalligraphyCirca Jiaqing Period (1760-1820)

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

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

Lot 8367

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Lot 8368 Lot 8370Lot 8369

Lot 8371

8368After Yun Shouping (1633-1690): Flowers and BirdsQing Dynasty

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, dated to 1687 and signed, with three seals.63 1/2 x 32 inches (161.3 x 81.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Provenance: Shirley Cranford, Burlingame, purchased in 1975-1977.

8369After Wu Li (1632-1718): An Album of Eight Watercolors

Mounted, each page with ink on silk, one seal; last page inscribed and dated August 1780, signed ‘Yushan Wu Li’ with three seals.7 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (18 x 26 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8370Manner of Zhou Xun (1649-1729): God of Laughter19th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on sill, inscribed and signed ‘Zhou Xun’, with two seals. 52 x 24 1/2 inches (132.1 x 62.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Roswell Museum, New Mexico.

8371Style of Jiang Tingxi (1669-1732): Auspicious Plants18th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Jiang Tingxi’, with two seals.35 1/2 x 14 inches (90.2 x 35.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Lot 8372 Lot 8373

8372Unidentified Artist: Landscape with BridgeQing Dynasty

Hanging scroll, ink on silk, inscribed and signed, with four seals.50 x 14 inches (127 x 35.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8373Manner of Gu Luo (1762-after 1837): Beauty on Horse

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, with one seal.46 x 15 inches (116.8 x 38.1 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 8374

8374Attributed to Yuan Ying (Active: 1765-1785): A Six-Panel Folding Screen

Depicting a mountainous landscape in two sections, ink and color on silk, the lower left with a signature ‘Erfeng Yuan Ying,’ two seals.Each Panel: 68 x 26 3/4 (173 x 68 cm) approximately

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

8375Attributed to Wang Hui (1632-1717): Landscape after Dong Yuan (d. 962)Qing Dynasty

Ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed, with two seals, framed and glazed. 53 1/4 x 17 inches (135.2 x 43.1 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000 Lot 8375

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Lot 8376

Lot 8378

Lot 8377

8376Fei Xiaolou (1801-1850): Four Silk Paintings of Beauties

Each painted with ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed with one seal, framed and glazed.11 3/4 x 9 inches (30 x 23 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8377Ju Lian (1828-1904): Flower and Insects

Ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Ju Lian,’ one seal, framed and glazed.39 3/4 x 14 inches (101 x 35.5 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

Provenance: Private Collection, Oakland, CA.

8378Ouyang Shu (1869-1910): Calligraphy in Seal ScriptLate Qing Dynasty

Mounted as album leaves, color on paper, sixteen leaves in total, inscribed and signed, with multiple seals, with rose-wood covers.10 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches (26 x 15.9 cm) of each leaf

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 8379

Lot 8381

Lot 8380

Lot 8382

8379Zuo Xiaotong (1857-1924): Calligraphy in Clerical ScriptEarly 20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signed ‘Zuo Xiaotong’ with two seals.64 x 15 3/4 inches (162.5 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8380After Qi Baishi (1864-1957): Two Volumes of Insect, Flower and Animal Woodblock Paintings

Mounted, each painted with ink and color on paper and sealed, some with titles, dates, inscriptions and signatures; each album with title slip and title page dated 1951, signed ‘Ye Gong Chuo’ (1881-1968) with one seal, published in 1955; fitted in a hard-cover case lined with silk.Each Volume: 8 1/2 x 12 1/3 inches (22 x 31 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8381Zhang Jiakai (19th Century): Dwelling in the Mountain

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, singed ‘Zhang Jiakai’, with two seals.19 1/4 x 46 inches (48.9 x 116.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8382Anonymous: Beauty19th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper.34 x 12 1/2 inches (86.3 x 31.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 8383

8383Ju Lian (1828-1904): Narcissus and Lingzhi

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed ‘Ju Lian’, with one seal, dated to 1903.35 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (90.2 x 26.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 8384

8384Attributed to Ren Yi (Ren Bonian, 1840-1895): Rider and Horse

Originally a fan painting, now mounted, ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed and signed ‘Bonian’ with one seal, framed and glazed.19 3/4 x 7 inches (50.2 x 17.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 8385

8385Chen Wenxi (Singaporean 1906-1991): Gibbons20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist.36 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (92.7 x 34.4 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

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Lot 8386

Lot 8388

Lot 8387

8386Wang Yachen (1894-1983): Birds and Prunus

Ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed, dated 1963, signed ëYachení with three seals, framed and glazed.36 x 23 1/4 inches (91.5 x 59 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist during the early 1960s, and thence by descent within the family to the present owner.

8387Wu Hao (b. 1930): Bamboo and RockDated by inscription to 1979

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Wu Hao’, with hour seals.37 x 18 inches (94 x 45.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

Lot 8389

8388Li Qiujun (1899-1973) and Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Bird and Flower

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed and signed ‘Zhang Daqian’, with two seals, dated to 1948; the upper left inscribed and signed ‘Li Qiujun’, with one seal, dated to 1947.27 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (69.2 x 32.3 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

8389Cai Pingfan (1891-1973): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Cai Pingfan’, with one seal, dated to 1972.53 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches (135.2 x 33.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 8390

Lot 8391

8390Ou Haonian (b. 1935): Flowers

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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

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Lot 8392

8392Huang Junbi (1898-1991), Luo Jialun (1897-1962): Mt. Emei

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

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

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

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8393Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Waterfall

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1969, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’, with three seals.49 1/4 x 24 1/2 inches (125.7 x 62.2 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000


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8394Huang Junbi (1898-1991), Luo Jialun (1897-1969): Prunus

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

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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

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8395Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Pine and Waterfall

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1971, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with two seals.47 x 23 3/4 inches (119.5 x 60.3 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000


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Lot 8396

8396Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Eagle

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, the right side dated 1982, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with three seals.46 1/2 x 23 1/4 inches (118 x 59 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000


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Lot 8397

8397Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Scholar by the Riverbank

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the upper left dated 1978, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with three seals.26 x 13 inches (66 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


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Lot 8398

8398Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Waterfall in Autumn

Ink and color on paper, the upper left inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with two seals, mounted.22 x 11 3/4 inches (56 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


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8399Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Horse

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1971, inscribed, signed and with five seals.54 x 27 1/4 inches (137.2 x 69.2 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000


Painted in New York in 1971 prior to the devel-opment of laser eye surgery in 1972, this paint-ing records Zhang Daqian’s struggle with his deteriorating eyesight due to age and diabetes. Zhang Daqian dedicated this painting to the Statesman’s young daughter because of her love and passion for horses. A departure from his usual repertoire, Zhang Daqian’s lone horse is considered an extremely rare subject matter.

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8400Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Prunus and Bamboo

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed with three seals.58 x 23 inches (147 x 58 cm)

Estimate: $100,000 / 150,000


No other finger paintings by Zhang Daqian have ever been offered for sale at auction. This painting demonstrates Zhang Daqian’s ability to skillfully use his fingers and nails to execute the winter scene of prunus and bamboo issuing from a garden rock.

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Lot 8401

Lot 8402

8401Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Lang Jingshan (1892-1995): Longevity

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


8402Yan Xishan (1883-1960): Calligraphy

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


Yan Xishan was a Chinese warlord who served in the government of the Republic of China. Yan effectively controlled the province of Shanxi from the 1911 Xinhai Revolution to the 1949 Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War.

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Lot 8403 Lot 8404

8403Dong Zuobin (1895-1963): Calligraphy in Oracle Script

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Dong Zuobing’, with two seals.36 1/4 x 11 inches (92 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Dong Zuobin, an employee of the Institute of History and Philology of the Chinese National Academy, led the first official excavation at Anyang between October 7 and 31, 1928. Born in Nanyang, He’nan Province, he was one of the so-called “Four Scholars of the Oracle Bones,” and worked at various archaeological sites in China over his long career. In addition to his research on oracle bones, like many scholars, he also practiced callig-raphy and copied the oracle bone script.

8404Luo Jialun (1897-1962): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Jialun’, with one seal.45 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches (116.2 x 37.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Luo Jialun was a Chinese educator, historian, diplomat and political activ-ist. A noted Scholar, he was one of the leaders of the May Fourth Movement in 1919.

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Lot 8405

Lot 8406

8405Shang Zhen (1887-1978): Galloping Horse

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


Shang Zhen was a General of the National Revolutionary Army during the Warlord Era and Second Sino-Japanese War. Shang Zhen was also Governor of the Suiyuan Province from 1927 to 1928.

8406Chen Fang (1898-1962): Bamboo and Orchid

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


Chen Fang was known for his skillful depiction of his favorite sub-ject matter, the bamboo.

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Lot 8407 Lot 8408

8407Cheng Cangpo (1903-1989): Calligraphy

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


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

8408Chen Lifu (1900-2001): Couplet

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


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

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Lot 8409

Lot 8410

8409Huang Leisheng (b. 1928): Mountains

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


8410Li Shunhua (20th Century): Calligraphy in the Style of Zhang Daqian

Ink on paper, dated to 1968, inscribed and signed ‘Li Shunhua’, with three seals. 23 1/2 x 36 1/4 inches (59.7 x 92 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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Lot 8411 Lot 8412

8411Liang Hancao (1902-1975): Calligraphy

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8412Huang Junbi (1898-1991), Zhou Zhihua: Tiger

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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8413Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy

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

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000


8414Zhang Daqian (1899-1983): Calligraphy

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

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000


8415Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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8416Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, dated to 1959, and signed, with one seal of the artist.35 x 16 3/4 inches (88.9 x 42.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Provenance: Brooklyn, New York Estate.

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8417Wu Changshuo (1844-1927): A Fan Painting of Loquat

Ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated 1920, signed ‘Wu Changshuo’ with two seals, mounted.Diameter: 20 inches (51 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

8418A Complete Set of Oriental Ceramics: The World’s Great Collections

First edition, twelve volumes in total, referencing various museum collections, with text written in English, Chinese and Japanese; original cloth, with folding cloth cases; a detailed book listing is available upon request.10 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (27 x 37 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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8419A Rare Complete Set of ‘The Baur Collection’ on Chinese Ceramics

Four volumes, by John Ayers, Collections Baur, Geneve, 1969; with photographic illustrations and dust jackets.9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (24 x 29 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000

8420C.T. Loo (1880-1957): An Exhibition of Chinese Archaic Jades

An introduction by Lindsay Hughes Cooper, with numerous photographic illustra-tions, original quarter cloth; arranged for Norton Gallery of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida; printed by The Gallery Press, New York, 1950.8 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches (22 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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

8421Bronzes Antiques de la Chine Appartenant à C.T. Loo et Cie

Principle text in French and English, with secondary text in Chinese; original paper wrapper; written by Tch’ou Tö-Yi and Paul Pelliot, published by Librairie Nationale d’Art et d’Histoire, 1924.10 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches (27 x 35 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8422The Chinese Exhibition: A Commemorative Catalogue of the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, November 1935 - March 1936

An introduction by Laurence Binyon, with numerous photographic plates and illustrations, original cloth; published by Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1936.9 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches (23 x 29 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,500

8423A Catalogue of the Gandhara Sculpture in the British Museum

Complete in two volumes, “Text” and “Plates”, with photographic plates and illus-trations; written by W. Zwalf, published for the Trustees of the British Museum by British Museum Press, London, 1996; fitted in dust jackets and an overall hardcov-er box.9 x 11 1/4 inches (23 x 29 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 2,500

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Lot 8427

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

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 2,500

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

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8426A Collection of Books on Chinese Furniture and Architecture

A full book listing is available upon request.

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8427A Reference Library of Books on Chinese Art

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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8430A Pair of Yellow-Glazed Gourd-Form VasesKangxi Marks, 19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8431Two Yellow-Glazed Altar VesselsGuangxu Marks and of the Period

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8432Two Biscuit-Glazed Rouleau Vases19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8433Two Blue-Glazed Bowls19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8434A Pair of Robin’s Egg-Glazed VasesQianlong Marks, Republic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8435A Pair of Blue-Glazed Hat Stands19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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8436Two Glazed JarsQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8437A Pair of Yellow-Ground ‘Dragon’ SaucersGuangxu Marks and of the Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8438A Turquoise-Glazed Eggshell Porcelain VaseQianlong Mark, 19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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8439A Guan-Type Glazed JardinièreQing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8440A Ru-Type Glazed Brush Washer18th Century

The washer is finely potted of compressed globular form on a low foot ring, covered both inside and out with a pale crackled lavender-blue glaze.Diameter: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8441A Pair of Yellow-Glazed Footed Jardinières Yongzheng Marks, 19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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8442A Blue-Glazed and Enamel-Decorated VaseSigned Xu Tianmei (1910-1994), Late 20th Century

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

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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8443Four Powder-Blue Glazed Porcelains19th Century

This group comprises three baluster form vases of various sizes and forms, and a small globular form container.Tallest: 13 1/4 inches (33.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8444Two Ge-Type Crackle-Glazed Vessels18th Century

The first is a compressed form tripod cen-ser with a pair of handles, the domed rosewood lid featuring an agate finial; the second is a globular jar with a short neck.Tallest: 7 7/8 inches (20 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Lot 8445

8445A Clair-de-Lune Glazed Bowl

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8446A Three-Piece Robin’s Egg-Glazed Garniture SetQianlong Marks, Late Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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8447A Zhusha Clay Tea CaddyXianfeng Mark and of the Period

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8448Two Underglaze Blue Chargers19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8449An Underglaze Blue and Copper-Red Rouleau Vase19th Century

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8450A Large Underglaze Blue Tea CaddyLate 19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8451An Underglaze Blue WasherYongzheng Mark, 19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8452An Underglaze Blue VaseQianlong Mark, Republic Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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8453An Underglaze Blue JarKangxi Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8454An Underglaze Blue Ink BoxQianlong Mark, Late 19th Century

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8455An Underglaze Blue Covered JarKangxi Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8456Six Underglaze Blue SaucersEarly 20th Century

Each painted to the central roundel with three styl-ized lotus flowers, all within a stylized lotus band, repeated with six lotus flowers to the reverse, a Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8457A Pair of Underglaze Blue and Iron-Red Decorated PlantersRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8458An Underglaze Blue Vase20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


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8459An Underglaze Blue Hu-Form Vase19th Century

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


8460Three Underglaze Blue Jars19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8461An Underglaze Blue Tripod Censer Kangxi Period

Of compressed globular form, supported on three feet, the exterior painted with three shaped cartouches fea-turing the eight Daoist emblems centering a stylized lon-gevity character, all reserved on a diaper ground.Diameter: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 8465

8462Two Underglaze Blue Bottle VasesKangxi Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8463A Famille Rose Partial Dinner ServiceGuangxu Marks and of the Period

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8464A Famille Rose Baluster VaseLate Qing Dynasty

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8465A Famille Verte Reticulated VaseQianlong Mark, 19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 8469

8466A Large Famille Rose BowlDaoguang Mark, 19th Century

The bowl with deep rounded sides and a slightly flaring rim, deco-rated to the exterior with two historical figures from the Three Kingdoms period, the reverse with a lengthy descriptive inscription, bearing a red seal mark to the base.Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8467A Famille Rose ‘Double-Gourd’ VaseQianlong Mark, 19th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8468A Pair of Famille Rose ‘Mille Fleur’ VasesQianlong Marks, 19th Century

Each of rounded baluster form and covered overall with a rich variety of dense flowers reserved on a gilt and black ground.Height: 9 7/8 inches (25.1 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8469A Famille Verte Brush Pot19th Century

Painted around the body with figures set in a garden landscape, possibly of two mothers accompanying their children at play and study, bearing a Kangxi two-character mark, with a fitted wood stand.Diameter: 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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8470Twelve Famille Rose Figural Porcelain PlaquesRepublic Period

Each delicately painted to the center to represent a historical figure in their respective garments and attributes, with a Qianlong six-character seal mark and an inscription describing the month and name of the fig-ure to the top, the bottom left bearing a signature reading ‘Gao Yongming’ and with two seals, framed.14 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (37.5 x 24.8 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $24,000 / 30,000

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

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8471Twelve Enameled Porcelain Wine Cups19th/20th Century

Each enameled to the exterior to depict flowers, decorative patterns or land-scapes, an underglaze blue mark to the recessed base.Diameter: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) each

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8472A Set of Famille Rose Star GodsRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8473Three Famille Rose BowlsJiaqing Marks, 19th Century

The first is with rounded sides and supported on a short foot, painted with tiers of overlapping petals with detailed veining, the interior and base with turquoise enamel; the second is finely enameled to the exterior with auspicious flowers, fruits and butterflies at flight above five red bats and overlapping decorated lap-pets, the interior featuring an auspicious fruit group, with a scalloped rim; the third is of square-form with twin beast handles, the exterior painted with butter-flies and fruits on a turquoise ground.Widest: 7 inches (17.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8474A Famille Rose VaseQianlong Mark, Republic Period

The neck is decorated with pierced dragon-fish handles, the body with a continu-ous panel enclosing boys at leisure in a garden setting, the neck and lower regis-ter embellished with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage in blue enamel, the recessed base with a Qianlong six-character seal mark.Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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8475A Famille Rose Porcelain PlaqueRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8476A Pair of Famille Rose VasesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8477A Pair of Famille Verte Lidded JarsKangxi Period

Each of typical ovoid form, painted with four ladies and sixteen boys in a garden, the bases with a spu-rious Chenghua six-character mark within dou-ble-circles in underglaze blue, matching wood stands.Height: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm) each

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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8478A Pair of Famille Rose TeapotsHongxian Marks, Republic Period

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8479Two Famille Rose BowlsQianlong Marks, Republic Period

The larger a ‘mille fluer’ bowl displaying several colorful flowers against a gilt-painted ground, the recessed base with a Qianlong six-character mark; the smaller decorated with five dragons in col-orful enamels against a yellow-ground, the coral-red interior gilt-painted with medallions, the base with a Qianlong four-charac-ter mark, wood stand.Largest: 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter

Estimate: $1,300 / 1,900

8480Two Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Table ScreensRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8481A Famille Rose Yellow-Ground VaseRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8482A Famille Rose Planter19th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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8483Two Famille Rose Basins19th/20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


8484Four Famille Rose PlatesGuangxu Marks, Early 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


8485Twelve Famille Rose ‘Mille Fleur’ DishesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


8486Seven Famille Rose ‘Dragon’ DishesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8487Nine Famille Rose DishesRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


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8488A Set of Famille Rose Star GodsRepublic Period

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

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


8489Two Famille Rose Jars19th/20th Century

Both colorfully enameled to the exterior with clusters of large peaches issuing from leafy branches, above lingzhi fungus and addi-tional lush plants, one reversed by two iron-red bats, each accom-panied by replaced wood lids.Tallest: 13 3/4 inches (35 cm) excluding lid

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


8490A Nest of Ten Enameled Graduating BowlsQing Dynasty

Each painted in grisaille with a fishing boat before a thatched retreat in a mountainous river landscape, inscribed and with seals.Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8491A Pair of Famille Rose Dishes19th Century

The interior featuring three evenly spaced medallions each enclosing flowers amidst additional flowers and on a yellow sgraffiato ground, all within a foliated rim, the reverse containing four bats and the recessed base displaying a personal eight-character mark in iron-red.Diameter: 5 5/8 inches (4.3 cm) each

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8495

Lot 8496

Japanese Works of Art8495Tsukioka Kogyo (1869-1927): Illustrations of Noh PlayEarly 20th Century

Five concertina albums in paper board cov-ers applied with beige silk, each album con-taining fifty-one to fifty-four prints, including title page, some with metallic embellish-ments, each print signed ‘Kogyo’.9 5/8 x 14 1/4 inches (24.1 x 36.3 cm) each print

Estimate: $2,500 / 3,500

Lot 8497

8496Six Japanese Woodblock Prints

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

8497Four Japanese Woodblock Prints

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

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,600

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Lot 8498

Lot 8500

Lot 8502

Lot 8499

Lot 8501

8498Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950): Two Woodblocks

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8499Three KoroMeiji Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


Lot 8503

8500A Japanese Enameled Porcelain VaseMeiji Period

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

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

8501A Large Kiku-Form Imari Porcelain Punch BowlMeiji Period

With conforming ribs filled on the interior and exterior with brocade ribbon patterns, the interior walls decorated en suite, the floor of the well fea-turing a kirin above waves and rocks, the recessed base marked in gilt with a hare.Diameter: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8502A Japanese Silver Flower VaseMeiji Period

With a large loop handle, the sides imitating bas-ket-weave, and three feet in the form of bamboo sections, stamped ‘jungin’ (pure silver) on the base.Height: 9 inches (22.8 cm); Weight: 7.28 ounces (206.5 g)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


8503Two Silver KoroMeiji Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 8504 Lot 8506

Lot 8508

Lot 8505

Lot 8507Lot 8509

8504A Japanese Bronze Alloy Model of an EagleEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8505A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel VaseMeiji Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8506A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Meiji/Taisho Period

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

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

8507A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel VaseMeiji/Taisho Period

The slender oviform vase decorated with prunus blossoms and a sparrow against a deep blue ground, the base signed ‘Hayashi’. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8508A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Handled VaseEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

8509A Japanese Cloisonné VaseEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 8510

Lot 8512 Lot 8514

Lot 8511

Lot 8513

8510A Small Japanese Cloisonné VaseEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8511A Japanese Bronze Figure of a LadyEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

8512A Large Copper Articulated LobsterEarly 20th Century

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

8513A Bronze KoroMeiji Period

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

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

8514Six Japanese NetsukeMeiji Period

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

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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8249

8276

8280

8233

8251

8257

8277

8281

8233

8252

8257

8285

8101

8233

8253 8261

8229

8245

8253

8263 8278

8294

8229

8246

8257

8267 8279

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8442

8465 8470

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8445

8452

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8434

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8454

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8437

8447

8456

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8488

8438

8448

8458

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8476

8430

8490

8441

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Terms and Conditions of SaleSTANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALEThese Conditions of Sale are binding on all purchasers at Auction. Please read carefully.By registering to bid at auction, in person, or through an agent, by absentee bid, or telephone or any other means including the Internet and e-mail, you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale (and changes made as noted below.) All property and every lot for sale in our catalogue is offered subject to the following terms and condi-tions, along with any changes that may be published or announced prior to or during a sale by Michaan’s Auctions. (MA). The terms “MA” “us,” “we,” or “our” as used herein all refer to Michaan’s Auctions. Unless otherwise indicated in the catalogue or at time of sale, MA acts at all times solely as the agent for the seller. All sales shall be deemed to occur in California regardless whether by telephone, mail or through the Internet or the physical location of the buyer.DEFINITIONS Hammer price: The highest bid received for a lot upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. Buyer’s premium: The amount paid by the buyer as a percentage of the hammer price and in addition thereto. Purchase price: The aggregate of the hammer, buyer’s premium and applicable taxes or other fees, if any, as may be required by law.Reserve: The minimum price at which the lot may be sold. Buyer: The person or entity who buys property at auction or private sale.Consignor: The seller, or the seller’s representative, on behalf of whom we are selling the Property.Lot: The single item or group of items offered by us for sale.Property: The item or items comprising an auction lot being offered for sale.BUYER’S PREMIUM The Buyer shall pay a Buyer’s Premium which shall be retained by MA as follows:Eighteen percent (18%) of the first $250,000.00 of the bid price, twelve percent (12%) of the amount of the bid price above $250,000.00 up to and includ-ing $1,000,000.00, and ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid price over $1,000,000.00. If you choose to pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover only) or any other form of payment, the buyer’s premium is twenty-one percent (21%) of the first $250,000.00 of the bid price, fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of the bid price above $250,000.00 up to and including $1,000,000.00, and twelve percent (12%) of the amount of the bid price over $1,000,000.00. Internet Buyer’s Premium is twenty-three percent (23%) of the first $250,000.00 of the bid price and eighteen percent (18%) of the amount of the bid price over $250,000.00.TERMS OF SALEa. The Purchase of and Payment for PropertyThe sale of a lot shall be to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer, in accord with these Conditions of Sale. Title to the lot shall pass with the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. Buyer shall pay the Purchase price, as defined above, and such other fees as may be due, in full, within seven (7) days of the auction sale. Sale is not final and property will not be released to Buyer until good funds for all amounts due, are received by MA. Payment may be made (i) in cash, (ii) by wire transfer (additional $15 fee), (iii) by money order or other guaranteed funds, or (iv) by personal check (when buyer’s credit is approved). No lot shall be transferred by Buyer to another person until the sale is final. In the event of

partial payment for any lot or lots we shall apply payments, in our discretion, to the lot or lots we select. The Buyer grants MA a security interest in the purchased Property, and we may retain as collat-eral any property purchased and any funds in our possession, to secure a Buyer’s obligations to us, if any. We retain the rights of a secured party under the California Commercial Code. All fees, taxes, pre-miums or other sums due and not paid pursuant to this paragraph shall bear interest at 1.5 % per month from the 8th day following the sale to the date paid in full. b. Collection of PropertyUpon transfer of title, Buyer assumes full responsi-bility, including risk of loss and damage, for the Property. Purchased property shall be removed at Buyer’s expense within fifteen (15) days after the sale becomes final. Property not removed shall be subject to a service fee of $50, and a storage fee, if retained by MA, of 1% of the purchase price per month. MA may also, in its sole discretion, elect to place the Property in a public storage facility at the Buyer’s sole risk, responsibility and expense.c. Liability for delivery of propertyIf, for any reason whatsoever, we are unable to deliv-er the purchased Property to the Buyer, MA shall be liable to the Buyer only for the Purchase price paid by the Buyer and in no event shall we be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, business interruption or loss of profit.d. Available ShippingAs a service to the purchaser, MA may be able to pack and ship items as set forth in the provisions for shipping in the paragraph following the terms and conditions of sale.THE AUCTION PROCEDUREa. RegistrationBidders must register in advance to bid at auction. (a) If by mail or on the Internet please comply with, sign and send back the requisite form or absentee bid. (b) To telephone bid, Bidders must complete, sign and fax a copy of the Telephone Bid Registration Form, which is available only by calling MA. Telephone lines are limited, and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration to bid by tele-phone must be completed by 5 p.m. the day prior to the auction. (c) When intending to bid in person, pre register at the desk and obtain a bidding paddle. The auctioneer may refuse to recognize any person not registered and not having a paddle number. MA reserves the right at its sole discretion, to refuse anyone the right to register and participate at an auction.b. AnnouncementsWe may, at the commencement of, or during the Auction, announce changes in or modifications to the Conditions of Sale or descriptions of Property.c. Absentee BidsFor a Buyer’s convenience, absentee bids will be accepted, when properly executed and submitted in a timely manner. However, we neither accept any responsibility to an absentee bidder, nor any liability whatsoever for a failure to execute the absentee bid for any reason. In the event that identical multiple absentee bids are the highest bids received for the same lot then the earliest received of the competing absentee bids shall prevail at that bid amount.d. Auctioneer’s Discretion The Auctioneer has the absolute discretion to 1) pass a lot or withdraw it from sale at any time prior to its actual sale; 2) refuse to recognize any bidder; 3) refuse to recognize any bid; 4) resolve any dispute between bidders or resolve any doubtful bid by deciding who is the successful bidder or nullifying

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

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forth herein. MA will cancel the sale of Property if the original buyer establishes to our satisfaction that there has been a breach of the Consignor’s warran-ty of title, or that the identification of Authorship* of the Property as set forth in Bold Type Heading is not substantially correct, based on a fair reading of the Catalogue (as may be amended by posted or announced changes.) IN ALL INSTANCES, YOU MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY, SETTING FORTH THE BASIS FOR YOUR CLAIM AND, AT YOUR SOLE EXPENSE AND RISK, RETURN THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION TO MA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN AND IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN SOLD. Upon review of the claim and the property, if we are satisfied with the bases for your claim and the property is in the same condition it was in when sold, MA will rescind the sale and return to you the Purchase price, unless we have already remitted funds to the Consignor. In that event, and at MA’s sole discretion, MA shall either pay you as provided above, or shall pay you only that portion of the Purchase price retained by us (the Seller’s commission, the buyer’s premium and any sales taxes collected) and on your behalf make demand on the Consignor for the balance and upon receipt of the funds remit same to you. Should the Consignor refuse to return the funds to you or to MA, we shall disclose the Consignor’s identity and assign to you any and all rights MA may have against the Consignor. Any and all liability MA may have as agent for the Consignor shall thereupon terminate.BUYER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT MA SHALL HAVE NO OTHER LIABILITY TO THE BUYER EXCEPT FOR THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AND THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL MA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR COMPENSATORY DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

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MISCELLANEOUS a. Modification: No modification or amendment of the Conditions of Sale shall bind MA unless con-tained in a writing signed by MA, except as may be posted or published as noted above or verbally announced at time of sale.b. Severability: If, for any reason, any part of the Conditions of Sale is held to be invalid or unen-forceable, the remaining portion shall be valid and enforceable.c. Successors and Assigns: The Conditions of Sale shall be binding on all the heirs and assigns of the Buyers and bidders and inure to the benefit of MA’s succes-sors and assigns.d. Jurisdiction, Venue, Choice of Law: Dispute resolution shall occur in Alameda County, California, USA. The provisions of the Conditions of Sale will be con-strued and disputes determined by application of California Law, without regard to conflicts of law.e. Notice, Service of Process: Buyers agree to accept all notices and service of process relating to dispute resolution at the address provided by Buyer on any registration forms required to be executed as a con-dition of bidding in our auction.f. Dispute Resolution: All disputes and claims arising out of or relating to events and actions covered herein, brought by or against us, shall be resolved by

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

and the procedure for the Arbitration shall, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, follow the pro-cedures and policies of AAA governing commercial arbitration, subject however to the following modifi-cations:1. All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential. None of the parties nor the arbitrator, may disclose the existence, content or results of the arbitration without the written consent of all parties.2. The parties shall attempt to agree on the issues to be arbitrated, or identify the disputed issues in writ-ing no later than 45 days prior to arbitration. 3. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (a) Requests for no more than 10 clearly identified categories of docu-ments, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefore; (b) Depositions: No more than two (2) per party, pro-vided however, the deposition(s) are to be complet-ed within one (1) day; (c) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accord with California law.4. Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days, unless all parties agree otherwise in writing.The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitra-tor.

This auction is being conducted in compliance with section 2328 of the Commercial Code, section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the California Civil Code.

Bonded pursuant to California Civil Code sec 1812.600 et seq. Bond # 71393954

ASIAN ARTS DISCLAIMER:We are aware of the many types of treatments and/or enhancements used today on jade. The purpose is to improve their appearance, i.e. color and/or clarity. Techniques like bleaching, dying and impregnation are just a few techniques known today. These treat-ments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all are permanent. Prospective buy-ers are therefore reminded that unless otherwise noted in the description(s),1 it must be assumed that some form of enhancement may have been used.1 Accompanied by a laboratory report stating natu-ral, no evidence of treatment.

PROPERTY MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED SPECIESProperty that contains any percentage of material made or potentially made from endangered and/or other protected species of wildlife are, as a courtesy, marked in the catalogue with the symbol “ * ”. Michaan’s Auctions does not accept any responsibili-ty or liability for failing to mark such lots. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods.

Prospective buyers are advised that several coun-tries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of proscribed materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property

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into another country should be familiar with the rel-evant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on property containing wildlife material. Regulations may vary as the U.S. prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old.

It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibili-ty to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. Prospective buy-ers must also note that the inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export property containing poten-tially regulated wildlife material will not consti-tute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said property or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.

NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR CHINESE PAINTINGSCurrently, scholarship in the field of Chinese paint-ings precludes the ability to provide unqualified statements or opinions as to Authorship or date of execution. The terms for RESCISSION in the Conditions of Sale, (as set out on our internet site and in our catalogues) does not apply to Chinese paintings. However, if within twenty (20) days of thesale of any such lot, the original purchaser provides Michaan’s with both written notice that the lot is a forgery, and within seven (7) days after written notice, said purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Michaan’s will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received to the original purchaser. “Forgery” for the purposes of this provision, is defined as a work cre-ated with the intent to deceive.

Definitions of Authorship:This is to qualify the relationship between the object and the named person in the catalogue. The follow-ing conventions for attribution are used by Michaan’s Auctions:

Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by the art-ist. When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether preceded by an initial or not, indi-

cates that in our opinion the work is by the artists named.Attributed to Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion probably a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the preceding category.

Studio of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist, which may or may not have been executed under the artist’s direction.

Circle of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an as yet unidentified by distinct hand, closely associated with the named artist but not necessarily his pupil.

Style of ......; follower of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by a painter working in the art-ist’s style, contemporary or near contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil.

Manner of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work in the style of the artist and of a later date.

after Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a copy of a known work of the artist.

The term signed and/or dated and/or inscribed means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist.

The term bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand.“bearing signature...”/”bearing date...”/”bear-ing inscription...” In our opinion the signature/date/inscription is by a hand other than that of the artist.

Typical Headings:

FURNITUREGeorge III Mahogany Chest of DrawersThird Quarter 18th Century

This heading, with date included, means that the piece is, in our opinion, of the period indicated with no major alterations or restorations.

George III Mahogany Chest of DrawersThis heading, without the inclusion of the date, indicates that, in our opinion, the piece, while basically of the period, has undergone significant restoration and alteration.

George III Style Mahogany Chest of DrawersThe inclusion of the word “style” in the heading indicates that, in our opinion, the piece was made as an intentional reproduction of an earlier style.

BRONZESAntoine-Louis Barye

This heading indicates that the casting and patina-tion were done by the artist or with his direct authorization or supervsion.

Cast After a Model by Antoine-Louis BaryeThis heading indicates that the casting and patina-tion of a known Barye model were done by another, i.e., artisans at the F. Barbedienne or other foundry.

CERAMICSMeissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerLate 19th Century

This states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and a SaucerLate 19th Century

Again, this states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but it also indicates that the cup and saucer may not have been “born” together.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerCirca 1900

This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessar-ily made at the Meissen factory.

‘Meissen’ Porcelain Cup and a Saucer19th Century

This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not neces-sarily made at the Meissen factory.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerThe title without a specific date simply states that the pieces were made at the Meissen factory but does not specify when, implying that their age is questionable.

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

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

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

Bid Increments

All increments may vary at auctioneer’s discretion.

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