Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

April Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:733
Sale Title:April Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:174
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:548
Date:23-Apr-2013
***
A Chinese porcelain vase, tapering square section, decorated to two sides with Buddhist characters and with calligraphic inscriptions to the other two sides, square seal mark in red under the base. Height 15.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large Chinese porcelain charger, decorated with bats on a stylised cloud ground painted in iron red, a Shou character to the centre and further auspicious character and ruyi sceptre medallions frame the centre. Four character mark to reverse. Diameter 49.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese cloisonne circular plate with wooden stand, the plate decorated with a basket of colourful flowers on a blue background patterned with further florals, framed by a lappet border in red and turquoise. Diameter 31 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A cloisonne plate on wooden stand, the circular plate with serpentine rim, decorated to the centre with flowers and bird on a turquoise background, framed by a broad border of stylised florals including lotus flowers on an old ivory ground. Diameter 25 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small Chinese porcelain jar, squat circular shape, painted with themes of figures in a landscape, four character mark under the base. Height 8 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small Chinese porcelain vase, bottle form, sang-de-boeuf seal mark to base. Height 100 on wooden stand.
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain bowl, the exterior decorated with two sinuous four-clawed dragons in gilt and iron red on an emerald green background, gilt scroll patterns decorate the rim to the exterior and interior, the well decorated with a floral spray. On wooden stand. Diameter 25 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain famille rose charger, decorated profusely with birds, butterflies, flowers and Precious Objects, all on a pale celadon ground, restored. Diameter 37 cm
***
***
***
A Chinese porcelain brush pot, cylindrical shape, decorated in polychrome enamels and underglaze blue with three sinuous dragons amongst a background of clouds and lightning, a wave pattern encircles the base. Height 12 cm
***
***
***
A large Chinese porcelain shoulder vase, decorated in polychrome enamels with birds in flight and perched amongst flowers and rocks, a stiff leaf pattern decorates the short cylindrical neck and a lappet panel pattern encircles the foot. Six character Qing Dynasty Xian Feng reign mark in iron red under the foot. Height 38 cm
***
***
***
A large Chinese porcelain vase, inverse baluster shape, decorated in polychrome enamels on a glossy black ground with a design of cranes standing beneath an ancient pine and a fruiting peach tree. Qianlong six character seal mark under the base. Height 46.5 cm
***
***
***
An old Chinese red and plain finely carved ivory chess set, complete with 32 pieces, the emperor and warrior figures carved in costumes representing the empire of the Ming and Qing, the bishops as elephants, the knights on horseback, minor damage. Displayed on a mahogany stand under a glass dome
***
***
***
An old Chinese brass censer, squat circular form, two raised lug handles, raised on three short tapered legs, cast large mark to base. Diameter 18 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase, baluster form, black lacquer to the interior, character marks in gilt to the base. Height 19 cm
***
***
***
A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in the form of a bare breasted reclining girl, her trousers and jacket in polychrome colours. Length 13 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with two integral loop handles to the rim, the body with deep fluting and vertical ribs, three of the ribs extending to form feet, four character seal mark cast under the base. Diameter 18 cm
***
***
***
A Chinese archaic style ding, cast metal with bronze like patina, circular shape with two handles at the rim, raised on three feet. Height 13 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Korean stoneware pitcher, in the Silla period (4th-6th century A.D.) style, bulbous body, banded decoration to the wide flared neck, animal head raises from the shoulder, one chain length absent from rim. Height 25 cm, with book 'The Art of Ancient Korea' illustrating similar vessels.
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of old Indian carved ivory pepperettes, baluster form, each raised on a pedestal base, finely detailed, repair to base of one. Height 9.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old finely carved Indian ivory figure of Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, traditionally represented in long flowing robe with four arms, supporting two lotus flowers and upon a lotus throne, raised on wooden base. Height 14 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Tibetan turned wood and silver overlay ceremonial cup, wide form with slightly everted rim, plain silver overlay to the top rim and interior, the base fully covered with embossed and engraved decoration including eight precious objects in panels and dragon to the underside of the foot, the exposed wooden central band with calligraphy. Diameter 14 cm
***
***
***
A painted Tibetan thangka, featuring celestial beings and demons, polychrome colours on a black ground, sewn into a border of self patterned blue, yellow and red fabric, attached to wooden hanger with protective fabric covering. 79 cm x 124 cm.
***
***
N/A
***
An old Eastern silver pomander, circular filigree panels, wire work frame. Height 9 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A string of 52 various simulated amber beads in varying red, yellow and orange colours. Length 47 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large porcelain charger, the centre decorated with ornamental pond fish and peony roses, in orange, black and green, the border in floral and geometric patterns in red and gold on a white ground, character marks to base. Diameter 61 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two c.1900 Japanese lacquer pieces, includes a wide dish with gilt and transfer decoration of a village scene and a cylindrical small lidded jar.
***
***
N/A
***
An old Japanese ivory netsuke, finely carved with a warrior restraining a young oni (demon), signed. Height 3.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Japanese carved ivory oni figure, the standing demon with sack and small dragon to his shoulder, stained highlights, signed. Height 4.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a standing farmer in traditional robe, his gardening tool over his left shoulder, he holds a basket of fruit to his front, further fruit mounted to the shaped circular base, signed. Height 14 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a standing farmer, wearing a traditional robe, a bound crop to his back, a knife to his right hand, raised on shaped circular base, signed. Height 13.7 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese Meiji period small finely carved netsuke of a gent, he stands on one foot, his long robes and large hat finely engraved, his right arm raised with long sleeves covering his hand. Height 4 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke of Hotei, traditionally represented with corpulent belly showing from his open robe, long staff and cloth sack. Signed. Height 5.4 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese Meiji period carved marine ivory okimono as a standing woman with child supported to her back, traditional robes, each figure with a finely detailed parasol, raised on oval base, signed. Height 11 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese carved ivory oni figure, the standing demon with two-face revolving head, long staff with hobnail head, mask shield and black stained highlights, signed. Height 5.2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the crouching figure with long hair and two-face revolving head holding a scroll aloft in his right hand, black stained highlights. Height 5.2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the standing figure in traditional robes with long hair, stringed instrument and fan, two-face revolving head, stained highlights. Height 5.1 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke, one with revolving two face head, both with traditional robes, holding various items within their hands, coloured stained highlights, both signed. Heights 50 and 4.6 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Japanese carved ivory okimono of a standing gent holding a large melon. Height 8 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a seated scholar, traditional robes, open book to his right hand, stained highlights. Height 4.2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Japanese carved marine ivory okimono, the standing fisherman with two fish to his front, the basket to his head with bird grasping its rim, standing on rocky base. Stained highlights. Height 15.3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke, signed, attributed to Tomomitsu, the figure standing on one foot wearing a long robe with large sleeves, remnants of red stained detail, signature to foot. Height 5 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a farmer, he stands with a frog to the top of his basket held in his left hand, a staff with gourd attached to his right, a basket to his left foot from which a plant extends. Height 15.5 cm. Small old repair to his right foot
***
***
***
An old Japanese black lacquered lidded box, the lid with restrained gilt fan decoration. 32 cm x 26 cm x 10 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two small Sumida Gawa vases, inverted baluster form, in traditional blue, black, red and brown colourways. Height 9.5 cm and 10.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese Meiji Satsuma vase of unusual faceted square/diamond form, the diamond and triangular faces hand painted and gilded in traditional figural and patterned decoration. Height 16 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, the ovoid body finely painted with numerous women in traditional robes, one panel as a market type scene, the reverse with figures in boats, traditional tones, richly gilded, cobalt ground, elephant mask handles, gilded character marks on black to base. Height 25 cm
***
***
***
An early/mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma lamp base of tapered cylindrical form with waisted neck and foot, traditional painted and jewelled decoration of deities and dragon on a ground of crashing waves, highlighted with gilt, no fittings. Height 31.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of fine Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, the square section tapered bodies detailed with multiple figures within panelled forms, lavishly gilded, circular foot and short spreading circular necks. Old repair to one, character marks to base on black panel. Height 13.5 cm
***
***
***
A small fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase, decorated with wild flowers, blossoms, irises and a bird on a black ground, ovoid form with pinched neck. Height 15 cm
***
***
***
A small fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase, inverted baluster form, decorated with cranes in front of a bamboo grove, on cobalt blue ground. Height 14 cm
***
***
***
A small fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase, square form with rounded corners, decorated with daisies and leaves on a black ground, some bruising. Height 15 cm
***
***
***
A set of three early 20th century Japanese Kutani plates, a pair of side plates and one larger, each finely decorated with multiple figures, gilt enrichments, fluted borders. Diameters 180 and 21 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Japanese Kutani vases in the form of eggs, hand painted decoration of florals and birds on a white ground, gilt embellishment, on four small feet. Height 10 cm
***
***
***
A large Imari porcelain vase of ovoid form, entirely decorated with scholars within a mountainous landscape, painted in colours of red, green, yellow and blue with ornate gilt enrichments and borders. Seal marks to base. Height 47 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Imari porcelain bowl, circular shape, decorated to the interior and exterior with lobed fan shaped panels, animals, plants and objects associated with longevity and wealth, the centre decorated with a walled garden scene. Raised on blackwood carved and pierced plinth. Diameter 28 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An early Japanese anagama fired Charsubo storage jar, hand built ovoid shape with four lug handles at each shoulder. Height 49 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Japanese ukiyo-i woodblock prints by Kunichika, each depicting a man carrying a calligraphic painted placard. Each 35 cm x 23.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print of three geisha in the manner of Chikanovu. 34.5 cm x 23 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kunisada of a samurai. 34 cm x 23 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Kunichika, each depicting Noh drama active. 34.5 cm x 22.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese triptych woodblock print by Kunisada depicting a battle scene where equestrian samurai have taken to the water. Unframed, mounted. 35.5 cm x 73.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese ukiyo-e triptych woodblock print by Yoshitani, depicting two equestrian Daimyo before a battle scene with one of the forces upon rafts, mounted, unframed. 35.5 cm x 74 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian silver Albertina, this decorative lady's chain with triple fine chain links, decorative slide, tassel, clasps and cross pendant.
***
***
N/A
***
A c.1900 lady's silver Albertina, twin rope lengths with decorative slide, tassel and T-bar.
***
***
N/A
***
An impressive double strand of Akoya cultured pearls, the strands of 75 and 81 round/slightly off-round shape with silver white colour including greenish and lilac overtones with thick nacre and very good lustre, individually knotted. Length 46 cm and 48 cm, on a silver box shaped clasp.
***
***
N/A
***
A good single graduated strand of Akoya cultured pearls, the 95 semi-baroque shaped pearls with cream colour, light greenish and pinkish overtones and medium nacre and lustre, individually knotted. Length 53 cm, with shaped box clasp
***
***
N/A
***
A Dutch silver pendant necklace, the pendant with a 1790 large silver coin in rope frame from which six bells are suspended, with large loop support to the long uniform silver link chain.
***
***
N/A
***
A 14ct. white gold, jade and diamond pendant on chain, the floral carved jade drop with vibrant green inclusions, the white gold leaf form mount set with eight diamonds on fine box link chain.
***
***
N/A
***
A 14ct. yellow gold and multi-amethyst necklace, the 27 oval facet cut amethysts each in a fancy fine bead and wire scroll frame connected with short chain lengths. Total length 40 cm, push-in clasp. Total weight 24.8gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage carved ivory bead necklace, the graduating size beads in the form of roses with some plain, ivory screw clasp.
***
***
N/A
***
An old ivory and bone sectional snake necklace with carved integral sections and stylised snake head.
***
***
N/A
***
A good Victorian 18ct. and cabochon garnet necklace, the main shield and ribbon form pendant/brooch with a central garnet supported on a fine snake-type link chain threading through the pendant with two conforming scroll decorated ball drops, each with a claw set garnet, the cast gloved hand clasp mounted with a further garnet, c.1870. Total 19.6gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A 22ct. yellow gold neck chain, the uniform curved links on S-form clasp. Weight 80.5gms. Length 70 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A c.1900 14ct. gold European Albert chain, the flattened rail links of Greek key type design spaced by circular links, T-bar, tassel and single clip attached. Weight 11.3gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A c.1900 14ct. rose gold Albert chain, of a double curved link with stylised S-form links to the centre, large jump ring to one end, 'dog-clip' to the other. Weight 14.7gms. Length 27 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Canadian $10 gold coin in a diamond set frame on a 14ct. yellow gold chain, the coin ¼oz. fine gold in a claw mount with a full encircling band of brilliant cut diamonds, three baguette cuts to the mount supporting the flattened curb link neck chain marked '585'. Total weight 26.4gms.
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold half-hinged lady's bangle, bamboo form with alternating bead decorated and plain panels, push-in clasp. Total weight 7.3gms.
***
***
N/A
***
An estate lady's 9ct. yellow gold half-hinged bangle, of half hoop bamboo design, push-in tongue clasp, safety chain attached. Maker's marks H & S.
***
***
N/A
***
A 14ct. yellow gold fancy link bracelet of flattened stylised curved links, push-in clasp. Weight 9.1gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A 15ct. yellow and white gold, sapphire and diamond set bracelet, half-hinged, one section mounted with three sapphires and two ribbon swirls set with multiple diamonds. Total weight 11gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of 19th century Dutch gold hat/cap clips, each of ovoid wide leaf form, the fine ground entirely decorated with small beads, larger beads to the rim, raised rosettes framing the central larger floral boss, rose toned, testing as 12ct. Weight 11.6gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A selection of antique Dutch silver items, includes six stick pins, four with flower form heads, one matching pendant and twin miniature jacket posy holders connected by a chain length.
***
***
N/A
***
A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold fob seal, fancy leaf scroll and lobed support to the green toned shield panel engraved with script initials. Weight 8.1gms.
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold large fob seal, the flared mount of four restrained leaf type and bead designs supporting an oval carnelian panel, intaglio cut with a single flower and script initials. Weight 13.6gms.
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold fob seal, the arched graduating loop supports to the frame with intaglio cut carnelian panel of a pair of wings above a scroll initial. Weight 8gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A c.1900 Scottish silver and coloured stone desk seal, the faceted thistle formed citrine toned glass handle to the silver body with entwined knot design framing an intaglio cut panel.
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian period Scottish silver and pebble dirk brooch. This brooch was originally in the possession of Margaret Gewyer who survived the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Length 8 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian gold plated sovereign case, traditional circular form, push-button release, suspension ring and original interior.
***
***
N/A
***
An old gold 'Founder Queen's Lodge. No. 2681' medal with 'Founder' enamelled bar (18ct.) above square and compass symbols enamelled 1897 (9ct.) above a British Coat of Arms with enamelled detail (9ct.), all on a silk ribbon, in original Morocco leather case with embossed detail and personal card for S. Richard Ansdell.
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. gold framed shell cameo brooch, cut with a portrait of a woman.
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of early 20th century large boar tusks mounted with 9ct. gilded yellow gold, engraved cap ends, the central joining mount with castellated border and engraved detail.
***
***
N/A
***
A 14ct. white gold sapphire brooch, the leaf and flower form brooch set with three small clusters of round mixed cut sapphires, total sapphire weight 1.60cts
***
***
N/A
***
A 15ct. gold diamond set brooch, of oval plaque form with a conforming central section set with three round brilliant cut diamonds framed by hop swags and foliate rosettes. Width 4.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Art Deco 14ct. yellow and white gold diamond set brooch, the lance shaped brooch with a central plaque set with three round brilliant cut diamonds. Width 7.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An 18ct. gold and pearl brooch in the form of two fluted leaves set with four graduated pearls. Total weight 7.8gms.
***
***
N/A
***
An Art Deco 18ct. white gold diamond and emerald brooch, the navette form brooch set with old European cut diamonds totalling 1.90cts, 18 small round mixed cut emeralds grain set with a further four single cut diamonds
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. white gold diamond and ruby brooch, the floral spray brooch with one large petal flower to the centre, with a 1.85ct. cushion shape Old European cut diamond, the petals set with 25 round mixed cut rubies and eight old European, old Swiss and single cut diamonds, the leaves set with 98 senaille cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 2.17cts, total ruby weight 1.30cts.
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. gold and silver sapphire and diamond brooch, the 5ct. oval mixed cut sapphire in a central oval bezel with a leaf decorated surround, grain set with 18 old rose cut diamonds, two further tiers set with 50 old mine and Old English square cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 1.80cts.
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, seed pearl and ruby set frog on a large 18ct. gold leaf, the frog entirely set with seed pearls, rubies to the eyes, some damage, mounted on a single large leaf with engraved vein detail, original pin to reverse. Weight 13gms. Length 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An 18ct. yellow gold diamond solitaire ring, the modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.35ct., the four shoulder panels with a total of 56 small pave set diamonds.
***
***
N/A