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Asian Art — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:148
Sale Title:Asian ArtLots with images:148
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:90
Date:30-Nov-2015
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A Chinese bronze archaic-style twin-handled vase, 24 cm high
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A Chinese bronze 'lion' censer, Late Qing dynasty 15 cm high, 20.5 cm long. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection. Victoria Private Collection
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A Mongolia gilt and lacquer repousse; figure of Usnisavijaya, 19th century 38 cm high
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A gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni, 29 cm high
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A group of two Chinese brush pots, and two brushes, Qing dynasty, one brush of later period The brush pots: 14.3 cm high, and 11.5cn high, the brushes: 24 cm long, and 21 cm long (4). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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Two Chinese bamboo brush pots, Late Qing to Republic 15 cm and 19.5 cm high (2). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A group of four Chinese bamboo brush pots, various height from 13 cm to 15 cm (4). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A group of four Chinese scholar's objects, Ming to Qing dynasty of two ink stones, and two brush holders, various width from 8 cm to 16 cm diam. (4). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A group of five Chinese ceramic scholar's objects, Late Ming to Qing dynasty of two ink stones, two water droppers, and a brush holder, various width from 6 cm to 10 cm diam. (5). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A group of five Chinese ceramic scholar's objects, Yuan to Qing dynasty of a ink stone, three water droppers, and a brush holder, various width from 7 cm to 13 cm diam. (5). Provenance: NSW Private Collection. The ink stone and the 'fish' water dropper from Raymond & Vicky Tregaskis (label)
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A carved Chinese agate 'lotus' washer, Late Qing to Republic period 11.3 cm long. Provenance: Acquired in England in the first half of 20th century NSW Private Collection
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A Chinese carved 'landscape with pines'alabaster brush pot, Late Qing dynasty 12.7 cm high. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection, acquired from Christies on 15 March 2008, lot 325 (label)
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A Chinese carved stone 'camellia' desk screen with stand, Late Qing dynasty 21 cm high, 13 cm wide, . Provenance: South Australia Private Collection, acquired from a local estate in the early 2000s
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A group of six Chinese brush pots, various height from 10.5 cm to 18.7 cm (6). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A group of three brush pots, one of yew wood, 12.7 cm high, 13.2 cm, 17.2 cm (3). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A group of three Chinese hardwood brush pots and two brushes, Brush pots: 13.2 cm, 14.8 cm, and 15.2 cm high (3). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A pair of Chinese hardwood (possibly zitan ) boxes with inlays of hardstones and mother-of-pearl, 29.8 cm wide, 20.8 cm deep, 8.3 cm high (2).
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A Chinese nest of green lacquered quartetto tables, Late Qing dynasty decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls, 52 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 69.6 cm high (4). Provenance: NSW Private Collection. Lot 427, The Owston Collection, Bonhams, Sydney 25 June 2010
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A large Chinese painting desk, possibly of zitan, 181 cm wide, 85 cm deep, 81 cm high
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A carved Chinese ivory seal, Chen Shushi 5.8 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A Chinese huanghuali brush pot, bitong, Late Ming to Early Qing dynasty 10.8 cm high, 7.5 cm diam. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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A Chinese limestone 'natural form' scholar's rock, 21 cm long
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A Chinese boxwood natural-form grotto, on a fixed stand, 17.2 cm long
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A Chinese yixing 'grapes and squirrel' tea pot, Zhu Kexin (1904 - 1986) two seals of the artist, one to the base and the other to the interior of the lid 11 cm high
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A Japanese carved ivory figure, Incised mark to the back, Meiji period 6.1 cm high. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection, purchased in the 2000s
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An archaic-style square bronze vessel with 'animal mask' handles, hu, Early 20th century 35.5 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in Japan in the 1980s
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A Chinese gilt bronze figure of a seated Bodhisattva and his mount, Ming dynasty 31 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in the 1980s
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, 11.3 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in the 1980s from a British estate
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A Chinese cloisonne; 'Buddhist emblems and scrolling lotus' bowl, Jingtai four-character incised mark 16.8 cm diam. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in the early 1990s
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A Chinese cloisonne; garlic-head vases, Qianlong four-character incised mark 32 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in the early 1990s
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A silver alloy figure of Marichi, 18.3 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in the 1930s in Shanxi, China
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A Chinese gilt bronze figure of a green Tara, Yongle incised mark to the lotus base 22.7 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection. Shanxi Private Collection. In China since at least the 1930s
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A gilt bronze figure of the Fifth Karmapa, 22.4 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in Shanxi in China in the 1930s
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A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, 45.5 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, purchased in the 1960s in Kyoto and hence by descent (by repute)
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A Chinese cloisonne; gourd-shaped vessel with two covers, Qianlong four-character embossed mark 20 cm long. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired in the early 1980s from a Japanese estate in Kyoto
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A large Chinese cloisonne; censer with 'dragon' handles, Qianlong four-character embossed mark baring a Christie's label 54 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, acquired from a local estate in the 1990s Hampshire Private Collection. in UK, acquired in the early 20th century and then imported to Australia in the 1970s (by repute) 1990
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Complete Nine Volume of 'Paintings of the Sung Dynasty', Selected and reproduced by the Palace Museum, Peking(possibly) 1957 each book with cover: 33.5 cm wide, 37.3 cm long, 3.8 cm high (9). Provenance: NSW Private Collection. by descent NSW Private Collection, acquired in London in the early 2000 1957 2000
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A Chinese woodblock print of a landscape by Lan Yin, Mid 20th century, possibly published by Rongbao Studio 24 cm x 31 cm. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection. Note: The original landscape belongs to a 12-page album by Lan Yin in the Collection. of Rongbao Studio, hence it is reasonable to speculate that the studio published a print series of the album
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Gao Fenghan (1683 - 1743), Crows (1748) Ink on paper, hanging scroll Signed and inscribed by the artist, with six seals of the artist, and four seals of consequent Collectors and connoisseurs, 82.5 cm x 26.3 cm. Provenance: NSW Private Collection, acquired in China in the mid-1950s Collection. of Shao Shijun (1909 - 1964, military officer during the Republic period) in the Zhejiang province of China Collection. of Li Jiafu (Mid to late Qing dynasty, painter and connoisseur) in the Zhejiang province of…
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Zhang Xianghe (1785 - 1862), Grapes and Squirrel (1844) Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Signed and inscribed by the artist, with one seal of the artist 137 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: NSW Private Collection, acquired in China in the mid-1950s
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Wang Lanruo (Chinese, 1911 - '), Magpies and Cherry Blossoms, Cranes and Pine Trees Magpies and Cherry Blossoms: Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Signed and inscribed by the artist, with two seals of the artist Dated 1945 Cranes and Pine Trees Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Signed and inscribed by the artist, with two seals of the artist Dated 1945 Spring: 36 cm x 69 cm, Cranes and Pine Trees: 40 cm x 82.5 cm (2). Provenance: Victoria Private Collection, gifted from the artist in the 1960s…
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Attributed to Yu Zhiding (1647 - 1716), Five Beauties Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Inscribed and signed by the artist, with two seals of the artist 94 cm x 49.5 cm
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Unknown, Landscape Ink on silk, hanging scroll Three seals of the artist, one seal of the Qianlong emperor 39.8 cm x 39.5 cm
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Gu Yun (1835 - 1896), Landscape (1955) Silk on paper, hanging scroll Signed, inscribed by the artist, with two seals of the artist To be sold without reserve 186 cm x 80 cm. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection
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Attributed to Hong Wu (active 1750-95), Landscape Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll Inscribed, signed and dated to 1782 with seals of the artist, calligrapher and Qianlong Emperor 97 cm x 41.5 cm. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection. The inscription reads: 'Gentle wind and fine rain and smoke in the sky. The white flowers of river weed appear like snow. The red headed crane comes back to nest when the moon appears through pine. In the night cicadas sing and compose poems. Fireflies glowing…
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Attributed to Qi Baishi (1864 - 1957), Crabs Ink on paper, hanging scroll Signed and inscribed by the artist, with one seal of the artist Date by inscription 1923 125.5 cm x 36 cm. Provenance: Victoria Private Collection, acquired in the Friendship Store in the late 1970s in Beijing (1923)
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A Chinese landscape painting, 20th century Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Signed and inscribed by the artist, with two seals of the artist 65 cm x 118 cm. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection
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Japanese school, Chrysanthemum kakejiku, ink and colour on silk signed by the artist, with one seal of the artist 53 cm x 42 cm. Provenance: NSW Private Collection, acquired in Japan in the late 1940s
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