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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:830
Sale Title:Asian Art, Classic Furniture & ObjectsLots with images:402
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:482
Date:16-Oct-2016
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A pair of cut crystal lamp bases, each of baluster form, 63 cm high (no shades)
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A comprehensive suite of Hanoverian pattern silver flatware, mostly by C.J Vander, circa 1978-1992, comprising twelve main forks, twelve entree forks, eleven pistol grip main knives, thirteen pistol grip entree knives, twelve pistol grip fish knives and forks, twelve pistol grip fruit knives and forks, twelve rat tail dessert spoons, twelve rat tail soup spoons, twelve rat tail tea spoons, twelve hors d'oeuvres forks, twelve butter knives, twelve grapefruit spoons and two unrelated serving spoons,…
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A Japanese ivory and bone inlaid two panel lacquer screen, each panel inset with a large detailed autumn scene of a bird and floral branches, with a lower reserve inset with falling leaves, each panel 130 x 60 x 2 cm
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A boulle manner ebonised, cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid drop front bureau, late 19th/early 20th century, with a gallery edged top, above a shaped rectangular drop front writing surface, opening to a fitted interior, with a shaped apron and cabriole supports, the whole with foliate inlaid panels, 71 x 92 x 44 cm
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A fine pair of velvet upholstered kidney shaped three seat Sofas, 190 cm wide
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A French Empire mantel clock, rectangular with a silvered trunk and plinth surmounted by two playful cherubs, (restored), 46 cm high
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A pair of ormolu and bronze two light candelabra, each in the rococo style, with a playful putto cast in the centre of each, 30 cm high
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A boulle manner ebonised, cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid serpentine centre table, late 19th/ early 20th century, inlaid to each side with foliate panels above a central frieze drawer, the whole with gilt metal mounts & sabots, 131 x 78 x 76 cm
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A fine quality Louis XVI style boulle manner cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid bracket clock, on an associated pedestal, 19th century, with an eight day anchor escapement, count wheel strike on one bell, the brass dial with enamelled Roman numeral lozenges, with a foliate cut brass and tortoiseshell veneered cased, the pedestal with conforming foliate and figural inlay in scarlet and polychrome tortoiseshell veneers, gilt metal mounts, the clock 108 cm high, the pedestal 149.5 cm high
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A boulle' manner ebonised, cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid serpentine centre table, late 19th/ early 20th century, inlaid to each side with foliate panels above a central frieze drawer, the whole with gilt metal mounts & sabots, 100.5 x 75.5 x 64.5 cm
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A seven piece Louis XV style giltwood framed salon suite, comprising a two seat settee, two armchairs and four salon chairs, each with leaf carved decoration, above a brocade upholstered back and seat and twist turned supports (wear to upholstery in places), the settee 136 cm wide
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A French Empire style cast brass framed marble top coffee table, rectangular, with a gryphon and acanthus leaf apron, above turned tapering and fluted legs, 119.5 x 45 x 66 cm
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A French ormolu mounted & serves porcelain inset mantel clock, 19th century, with a painted, jewelled and gilded Roman numeral porcelain dial, housed within a domed top rectangular body, applied with elaborate foliate cast ormolu mounts and painted serves porcelain inserts depicting classical scenes, all rising to a vasiform porcelain finial, 48 cm high
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A good quality mahogany framed musical longcase clock, retailed by Harrods of London, first quarter 20th century, chiming on tubular bells, the silvered Arabic numeral dial with subsidiaries for Whittington, St Michaels and Westminster chimes, within a domed hood, the trunk with a glazed casement door showing three weights and the pendulum, 231.5 cm high
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A Sitzendorf porcelain centrepiece, with two similar porcelain wall shelves, the centrepiece waisted in form, with elaborate floral bocage decoration, flanked by two cherubs, beneath a cherub mounted lid, coupled with two similar cherub inset and bocage decorated wall shelves, the centrepiece 39 cm high
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A German Porcelian figural comport, Ernst Bohne & Sohne, Dresden, 19th century, modelled after Meissen, as a monkey court figure, a large basin by his side raise by a tree stump, impressed Ebs 587 to base, alongside a blue anchor factory mark, 31 cm high (restoration to coat tails)
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A boulle manner cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid and ebonised serpentine vitrine, late 19th/early 20th century, the arch pediment with a foliate cast crest & vasiform finials, above a serpentine glazed door and sides, with foliate inlaid panels, 73.5 x 185 x 40 cm
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A boulle manner ebonised, cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid single door side cabinet, late 19th/ early 20th century, with a reserve breakfront top above a leaf tip border and a single door, with foliate inlaid panels to the front, plinth base, 90.5 x 120.5 x 41.5 cm
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A Louis XV style gilt wood framed marble top console, with a serpentine rectangular marble top, above a foliate carved apron, and cabriole supports, 94 x 72.5 x 42.5 cm
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A large Royal Dux figure of a young Herdsman, modelled dressed in an animal skin and holding a brass horn in one hand, with a goat at foot, factory marks to base, 67 cm high
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A fine quality burr walnut veneered gilt metal mounted side cabinet, rounded rectangular, with glazed side doors and a central solid panelled door, with a porcelain portrait cartouche, plinth base, 165.5 x 57.5 x 38.5 cm
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A classical style fluted hardwood pedestal, with a grey marble inset top, 102 cm high
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A boulle manner ebonized, cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid octagonal occasional table, late 19th/ early 20th century, the top with foliate inlaid panels and borders, above a fluted stem and scroll tripod supports, 50 x 73 cm
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A Louis XV style gilt wood framed marble top console, with a serpentine rectangular marble top, above a foliate carved apron, and cabriole supports, 94 x 72.5 x 42.5 cm
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A pair of Florentine style painted and gilt bedside cabinets, Jointed, to form one unit, each half with two drawers, above cabriole supports, 45 x 59 x 59 cm
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A boulle manner ebonised, cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid side table, with a leather inset top, inlaid to each side with foliate panels above a central frieze drawer, the whole with gilt metal mounts & sabots, above a gilt tooled writing surface, 71 x 69 x 41 cm (two sabots missing)
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A Louis XVI style ebonised, cut brass and scarlet Tortoisehell inlaid Escritoire, the shaped top and drawer sliding to reveal a hinged velvet lined writing surface, above fluted tapering supports, 56 x 77.5 x 42 cm
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A 19th century French cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid mantel clock, the waisted body applied heavily with brass trimmings, surrounding a circular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, striking, a British antique dealers Association sticker to verso, 35 cm high
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A William Ricketts earthenware plaque, modelled with three adolescent Aboriginal boys, signed W. Ricketts 1957, 30 cm high (minor losses to base)
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A William Ricketts earthenware plaque, modelled as an Aboriginal elder, signed W. Ricketts to verso, 30 cm high
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A William Ricketts earthenware figural vase, of flattened rectangular form with three applied faces of aboriginal adolescents, signed W. Ricketts to base, 31 cm high, 39 wide (repair to one handle)
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An unusual William Ricketts anthropomorphic earthenware plaque, modelled as two adolescent boys and a marsupial (losses), 9.5 cm high (irregular)
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A William Ricketts two sided earthenware plaque, an aboriginal adolescent portrait to front and a semi-nude Aboriginal female to verso, signed W. Ricketts to verso, 23.5 cm high
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A William Ricketts two sided earthenware plaque, a semi-nude Aboriginal female to front and four aboriginal adolescents to verso, unsigned (repair to base) 30.5 cm high
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A small William Ricketts earthenware bust, modelled as an adolescent Aboriginal boy, signed to base, 11.5 cm high
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A large Balinese dance Backdrop, painted with a stylized design of two phoenix around a floral garland, all on a black ground, signed Lmd Kara 238 x 160 cm
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A contemporary oak framed dining suite, comprising a draw leaf dining table and twelve armchairs, all modelled in the Japanese taste, 367.5(extended) x 74 x 101 cm
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A Japanese bronze Octangonal two handled jardinere, Meiji period (1868-1912), moulded with panel decorations of Chinese Taoist immortals, classic key pattern adorn, 24 cm high
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A Chinese Hongmu side cabinet, two sectional, the upper section with glazing to all sides and two door to the front enclosing tiered shelves, above an open stand with two shelves and a pierced diaper apron, 82.5 x 193 x 30 cm
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A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, Meiji / Taisho period, modelled amongst crashing waves, the fisherman collects a large net, signed Gyokushi to base, 21 cm high
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A large Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, a charming study of a fisherman carrying his spear, staff and basket of fish and crab pot on his back, unsigned, 30 cm high
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An Enormous Japanese ivory figure of a Street Entertainer, Meiji period (1868-1912), an impressive and large carving of a vivacious street performer with his Shamisen instrument, tiered storage box and dog by his side, with stained decorative highlights, unsigned, 35 cm high
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A Japanese ivory figure of a Farmer, modelled with an axe in one hand, and a hay stack and cockerel raised in the other, signed Rin/Hayashi to base, 32 cm high
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A Japanese figure of a peasant with a boy atop His head, modelled standing on a rock formation, with an overflowing basket of fruit in one hand, and a child with a drum on his shoulders, signed to base, 27 cm high
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A Japanese carved ivory tusk housed on lacquered base, Meiji period (1868-1912), the hollow tusk heavily carved with scenes of festivities with flowing cups of libation, the tusk seated on a three tiered turned gilded wooden base with kakiemon flowers and chrysanthemums, total height 20 cm
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A Japanese ivory figure of a Farmer, Meiji / Taisho period, a cheerful study modelled with one leg raised, a hoe in one hand and a basket of fresh produce in the other, signed Gyokushi to base, 21 cm high
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A Japanese ivory figure of a Demon, Meiji / Taisho period, modelled with a flowing banner and imposing musculature and fangs, signed Gyokushi to base, 24.5 cm high
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An unusual Japanese bone & ivory pagoda shaped shrine, Meiji period (1868-1912), supported on a rectangular wooden base and decorated with Buddhist motifs, articulated doors with lotus decorations on the internal, revealing a seated Buddha, unsigned, 37 cm high
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A set of seven Japanese ivory Diety figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), a classical representation of the Shichifukujin (seven gods of good Fortune), in stained ivory, all signed (Mitsukazu or Miwa) and on a stepped wooden base, figures 6.5 cm high
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A Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, the weary fisherman wringing out his large net, a bamboo basket at his back, signed Gyokushi, 23.5 cm high
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Three ivory netsuke, 20th century, the first of Kinko Sennin (a Taoist immortal) riding on a carp, the second of two holy men and then third of a Japanese Samurai, all signed, the largest 5.5 cm high
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Three Chinese ivory immortal figures, each figure holding their attribute in hand, each housed on stands, two signed to base, each approximately 29 cm total height
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A large Chinese ivory carved tusk on stand, 19th/20th century, the hollow tusk, heavily carved and pierced with figural decoration and auspicious scenes, the tusk & stand 38 cm wide
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A Chinese ivory carved tusk on stand, 19th/20th century, heavily carved with scholarly scene in mountainous setting, housed in fitted circular carved stand, total height 15.5 cm (small crack to ivory)
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Two Chinese carved, stained and painted ivory figures, Emperor and Empress, each figure modelled in an upright standing position, the emperor holding a sword in one hand the empress in contrast a ruyi and rope in each hand. the empress signed to base (chips), 25.5 cm & 29 cm high respectively including stands
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A pair of Chinese jade and natural stone trees, 20th century, each modelled naturalistically emanating irregular branches, each housed in an integral cloisonne planter, 40 cm total height
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A pair of Chinese jade and natural stone trees, 20th century, each modelled naturalistically emanating irregular branches, each housed in an integral green stone planter, 50 cm total height
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A blue and white porcelain Sweet Meats dish & cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with peony scrolls in underglaze blue,opening to reveal a segemented interior 20.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese blue and white ginger jar, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated all over with sweet pea scrolls and stylized double happiness character, with an old wooden cover and stand (hairline crack) 25 cm high
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A collection blue and white porcelain objects, circa 1900, comprising a 19th century blue and white dish, two blue and white graduated condiment dishes, a Japanese blue and white transfer decorated carp plate, and a Chinese blue and white jar on stand, and a iron brown sgraffito vase, the latter 25 cm high
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A small collection of Chinese Ceramics, circa 1900, comprising a brown glazed earthenware jar, a pair of blue and white cyclindrical vases, a 19th century crackle glazed water coupe and a blue and white spherical pot, two blue and white porcelain ewers, a small teapot, the earthenware jar 11.5 cm high
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A boxed pair of famille rose cups, a pair of 19th century Japanese Hirado Sake cups, the famille rose cups decorated in polychrome enamel with figures in landscape, the two sake cups depicting quail and flowers, each on fitted wooden stands (loss to one famille rose cup stand), 8 & 3.5 cm high respectively
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A collection of three Chinese snuff bottles, comprising a 19th century rectangular porcelain snuff bottle on hardwood stand (no stoppper), a turquoise snuff bottle & a Peking overlaid glass snuff bottle, the latter 6 cm high
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A Chinese Langyao type bottle vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, of elegant pear shaped form, covered with a rasperry red copper glaze pulling back to a pale greenish ivory glaze at the mouth, large crackle to the glaze throughout, housed on later hardwood stand, 23 cm high
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A Chinese Langyao type vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, of classic baluster form with a widely flaring mouth, covered with a rasperry red copper glaze, housed on later hardwood stand, 19 cm high
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A Chinese painting of a Kingfisher with Loquats, Ding Yanyong (1902-1978), Cyclical date, 1975, ink and pigment on paper, Inscription with artist seal, depicting a kingfisher perched on a Loquat bough, influenced by the works of famed Ming painter & literatus BADA Shanren, inscribed by the artist with a poem reciting his admiration for the inspiring landscape of the loquat tree, with its iconic ever green and luscious leaves, which he has captured with his generous brush strokes
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A large Japanese Arita vase, early Edo period (1603-1868), late 17th century, decorated with peonies and chrysanthemum in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, (crackling to the glaze, extensive wear to the gilding), 32 cm high
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A Japanese Arita jardiniere, 19th century, decorated with floral and brocade patterns in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, 24 cm high
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A Chinese Dehua Guanyin, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, seated in padmasana, with a serene reflective glaze, covered in a clear ivory coloured glaze, on a fitted naturalistic hardwood stand, 17.5 cm high
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A Chinese carved Jingdezhen brush washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, Naturalistically modelled as an aged lotus leaf with lotus blossom and sorghum flower arising from beneath, covered with an unctuous glaze of ivory hue, intentionally crackled, spurious Qianlong mark in seal script to the base, on a naturalistically carved lotus form stand (chip to one petal) 11 cm wide
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A set of twelve Chinese export silver & green jadeite demi tasse spoons, Lee Yee Hing, early 20th century, each spoon applied with a small carved jade patera to handle
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A Chinese bronze plaque, Ming Dynasty or earlier, decorated to one side with a repeating fish motif, to the other with an arhat with alms bowl, on a fitted hardwood stand, 7 cm high
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A Chinese embroidered wedding costume, 20th century, comprising a heavilly beaded jacket, skirt and similar apron
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An Indonesian carved hardwood bust of a Farmer, mid 20th century, Intricately and realistically carved in a dense tropical hardwood, 33 x 26 cm
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A south East Asian Palm wood floor vase, tapering with a faceted girdle inset with mother of pearl lozenges, 73 cm high
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A celadon jade carving, Hydra on dragon, Republic period, early to mid 20th century, circular, carved in the archaic style, 5.5 cm wide
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Three Chinese hardstone Amulets, possibly Han period, comprising two small cylinders and a leaf formed amulet, the latter 5 cm long
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A Chinese celadon & russet jade Cicada, possibly Han period, stylistically carved in the form of a cicada, 3.5 cm long
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A mottled jade bi disc on stand, possibly Han period, the bi of celadon and russet colour, carved with qilong on a fitted naturalistic hardwood stand, 11 cm total height
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A collection of seven jade carvings, comprising a small yin yang pendant, a small string of bi discs, and five similar bi discs (possibly Han period), the latter 6 cm high
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A carved pale green hardstone figure, second half 20th century, depicting a celestial maiden on a carved hardwood stand, 13 x 21 cm
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A collection of Chinese hardstone and jade, comprising two archaic style dogs and six figural carvings, largest 7 cm (8)
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A Chinese carved boxwood figure of Taoist figure and His mount, finely carved & set on integral stand, 37 cm high
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An Indian carved ivory group figure, late 19th early 20th century, depicting a devotee riding an elephant holding prayer beads, together with puzzle ball on stand, figure 15 cm high
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A group of three Japanese carved ivory figures, Meiji Taisho period, the couple presented on a timber stand, all with signatures present on base, tallest 16 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball together with an ivory Thai figure of a dancer, early 20th century, the figure depicted dancing, tallest11.5 cm (2)
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An Indonesian carved ivory figure of a Diety, early 20th century, Depicted seated in a pagoda with dragon, 20.5 cm high
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A carved ivory lidded box with elephant form knop together with an ivory tusk carved into a Procession of elephants, both mid 20th century, procession 25 cm long, box 11 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory tusk, late 19th early 20th century, finely carved in relief, depicting two writhing dragons above birds amongst foliage, 20 cm high
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A Chinese Hollow carved ivory tusk depicting a village on a fitted stand, late 19th early 20th century, profusely carved village procession scene, tusk 35 cm long
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A very fine Chinese ivory hanging puzzle ball, Qing Dynasty, the fish form finial supporting linked chain with bat wing central emblem, the ball profusely carved with figures on a diaper ground, the central balls in trellis designs, flanked with feather terminals and silk tassel, 57 cm high, ball 11 cm diameter
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory Foo dog candlesticks on bases, each modelled with a ring handled vase on its back, on integral stands, 19 cm high
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A carved ivory figure of a deity, together with four finely carved ivory netsuke, the figure profusely carved standing on a rock with a staff, the netsuke of figural and oceanic themed form, all five pieces with various signatures, figure 10 cm high
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An impressive Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha on a fitted stand, Taisho period, Depicted wearing flowing robes holding a fan, on stand 31 cm high
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A fine pair of Chinese Daoist painted and gilt mounted ivory figures on stand, red seal mark signed Xuan Shui, late Qing Dynasty, depicting Shou Lao holding a peach of longevity and He Xiangu holding a basket of peaches, with gilt wood stand, red seal two character mark on each base, figures 18 cm high stand 7 cm high
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Three Japanese Damascene cigarette cases, Taisho period, one by Kyoto Komai, the signature to inside cover, longest 6 cm (3)
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A fine 18th century Japanese Sumi painted six panel screen, Kano school, Kano Scholl Sumie landscape with sprinkled gold sprawling mountain landscape with huts and abstracted pines within a mulberry frame, each panel 60.5 cm width x 165 cm high
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A Japanese polychrome Arita 'Phoenix' charger, Meiji Taisho period, finely painted scrolling phoenix and blossom on a yellow ground, 39 cm diameter. Provenance: Kobe private collection, prior to 1900, NSW private collection and hence by descent
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A pair of Japanese squat baluster vases in an Imari palette, 19th/20th century, each well potted with dragon form gilt handles, featuring phoenix & floral motifs, six character underglaze blue mark to base, 34.5 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white Prunus baluster vase, 19th century, Kangxi mark, finely potted decorated in underglaze blue with prunus on a cracked-ice background, four character Kangxi mark to base, with associated cover, 30 cm high. Provenance: An inherited piece brought to Australia from Ireland, purchased in the 1930s
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