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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 Chinese export ware blue and white porcelain vases and covers, 17th century, of baluster form with raised windows featuring landscape scenes, 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 9 November 2005, Sale L05216, lot 659
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Two 19th century Chinese porcelain vases, painted with orange Foo dogs, of similar design, one with handles, 43 cm high (2)
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A pair of Chinese porcelain gilt & enamel fish bowls on stands, painted with reserve of court scenes on profuse ground, 41 x 45 cm
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A set of four Chinese deep carved giltwood and painted panels, late 19th early 20th century, featuring gilt relief carving of flowers and birds, each panel 45.5 x 92 cm
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A Chinese hardwood low table, late 19th/early 20th century, with dragon and cloud fret carved apron the feet with bat carved mouldings, 202 width x 84 depth x 35 cm height
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A wooden tray featuring a carved Chrysanthemum, together with a lacquered Cinnibar tray with carved peony, each of rectangular form (2)
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A Chinese cloisonne enamel 'Treasure Horse', early 20th century, with flaming pearl gilded cover, on integral stand, 33 cm high
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An impressive Burmese polychrome painted floor standing horse, early 20th century, with later platform base on castors, 170 width x 160 height
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An Anglo Indian ebony chair with caned seat and back, the shield form back surrounded by carved birds, the seat with foliate carved apron, the legs with in the form of winged figures, back 114.5 cm high
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An Indian carved architectural panel in relief, depicting Vishnu surrounded by deities, height 62 cm
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An Anglo Indian carved ebony chair, 19th century, profusely carved with birds, and foliate tendrils, the seat supported by lion masks with paw feet
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A Moorish table with mother of pearl inlay & brass top, with two Indian ivory inlay side tables, the Moorish table with inset brass tray (3)
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Four sets of ebony elephant & ivory bookends, Typically modelled on stands in the form of books, tallest 17 cm
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An Anglo Ceylonese settee in Nandu wood with caned seat and back, circa 1850, the back with open carved foliate and floral carving, the S scroll arms and apron with profuse fret carving, on turned cup and cover feet, length 220 cm
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An Indian 'Hindu Saraswati' carved hardwood chair, with ogee form back, profusely carved, the legs with elephant and bird mouldings, 117 cm high
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A fine Teakwood screen, Kashmir made for the Chinese Market, by Habib Joo & Sons, the whole four panels with open pierced carved crests above deep relief carved panels with mythological motifs and dragons, each panel 54 cm width x 200 cm high
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A Chinese dragon robe fragment, late Ming /early Qing, 17th century, depicting a four clawed dragon in gold brocade, against a dark grey silk ground, beautifully framed in a raw silk mount, within a rounded rectangular gilded lacquer frame (wear, creases and joins to the fragment), the frame 73 x 58 cm. Provenance: Purchased in Japan in the 1980s
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A pair of Chinese Scrolls, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, in mineral pigments depicting Confucian iconography, 130 x 57 cm
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A Chinese scroll by Yu Chai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, in mineral pigments, depicting flowers, (some creases and cracking due to age, one scroll end missing) 60 x 26.5 cm. Provenance: East and West Art
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A large Chinese ancestor portrait, 19th century, housed in an elegant gilded frame, depicting fifteen family members, all seated and dressed in traditional robes, 155 x 95 cm
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A Japanese Shunga scroll, late Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1910, Illustrating a series of twelve erotic scenes on a silk ground, each scene 34.5 x 25.5 cm
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A book of Japanese watercolours, by Kono Bairei (1844-1895), Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1899, containing twenty-five watercolour woodblock prints, published posthumously in 1899
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Two woodblock prints by Eizan Kikugawa, circa late 1810's, Tastefully framed, the first of a courtesan reading a letter from her lover whilst clients are entertained behind sliding doors, the second of two geisha preparing leaves for drying, with date seal of December 1819 and publishers mark of Ezakiya Kichibei, Oban size, 37.9 x 25.4 cm
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A set of four Japanese woodblock prints by Utagawa Toyokuni, circa 1820, an unusual set of four prints featuring the renowned actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, Segawa Kikunojo & Seki Sanjuro, published by Yamamoto Heikichi with Kiwame censor seal, framed, Oban size, each print 37.9 x 25.4 cm
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Anonymous, two Japanese Scrolls, Tale of Genji theme, late 18th century, each hand painted in sumi ink, gofun, colours and gold on paper, depicting scenes from the 'Tales of Genji' with ladies, dignitaries and attendants in interiors and in gardens. on original silk mounts with bone & resin rollers, unsigned, 22 x 16 cm
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Lakshmi with attendants, Pahari school 18th century, opaque Watercolor on paper with gold highlights, 9 x 14.5 cm
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Shiv and Parvati Preparing Bhang, Kangra school,18th century, opaque Watercolor on paper with gold highlights, 23.5 cm x 16 cm
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Standing Vishnu, Mewar school, 18th century, opaque Watercolor on paper with gold highlights, 22 x 15.5 cm
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Queen with friends, Mughal school, 19th century, opaque Watercolor on paper with gold highlights, 30 x 22 cm
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Three Females in garden setting, Kangra school, 19th century, opaque Watercolor on paper with gold highlights, 27.5 x 18.5 cm
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Young Princess Bathing, Deccan Mughal, 18th century, opaque Watercolor on paper with gold highlights, 20 x 10 cm
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An 18th century Chinese lacquered elm scholar's painting table, rectangular, with a pierced apron, supported by four hoof feet, 177 x 80.5 x 57.5 cm
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A Tibetan saddle rug, featuring two stylised dragon roundels,102 x 63 cm
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Two Tibetan rugs, one with a navy blue ground with double peonies and bats, other orange ground with Lishui and scroll pattern, 75 x 60 cm (blue), 79 x 60 cm (orange)
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Two Tibetan Meditation rugs, one pink and blue, the other cream and brown colour, 60 x 62 cm approx each
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A Chinese Huanghuali square stool, 19th century, of classic form with attractive grains, a beaded cusped apron raised on four hoofed feet, 50.5 x 44.5 x 44.5 cm
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A Chinese Huanghuali and Hongmu secretaire desk, 20th century, with two long and two short drawers, raised on four hoofed feet, carved circular flush handles, internal with removable shelves in Huanghuali, 105.5 x 91 x 40.5 cm
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An unusual Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer pedestal desk, 20th century, the double fronted desk with sixteen drawers and metal angular scroll handles, 82.5 cm x 151 cm x 71.5 cm
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A large metal bound Tibetan chest, 18th/19th century, rectangular in form, depicting a flayed tiger skin above two deer, 141 x 82.5 x 43.5 cm
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A Chinese Hongmu carved picture frame, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Intricately carved with dragons chasing flaming pearl and grapevines, 47 x 63 cm
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An unusual Chinese elm two door cabinet, of slender proportions, 19th century, 81 x 207 x 65 cm
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A Japanese wooden sculptural table, 20th century, 30 x 96 cm. Provenance: Purchased in Kure, Japan in 1955
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A large metal bound Tibetan chest, 18th/19th century, decorated in polychrome with figures in landscape, with hand forged iron mounts, 128 x 85 x 42 cm
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A Japanese Cyprus Medicine cabinet, 19th century, in two sections, with glazed sliding doors and multiple drawers, 188.5 x 189 x 40 cm
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A Japanese Imari Ware charger, Meiji period (1868-1912), the large dish decorated in the typical palette of underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilt, with panels enclosing motifs of pine and irises surrounding a central roundel with a blooming flowers and foliage, underglaze blue decoration to underside, 37 cm diameter
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A Japanese Studio porcelain vase by Kawamoto Masukichi I, Meiji period (1868-1912), cylindrical, in bamboo form, depicting the Chinese Taoist classic of the seven sages of the bamboo grove, decorated in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilding, the base marked 'Seto Kawamoto Masukichi Sei
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A Japanese Arita Ware bowl, early 19th century, depicting ships on stylized waves in underglazed blue & enamels, 9 x 22 cm diameter
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A Kakiemon Octangonal bowl, 19th century, of classical octagonal form in the 18th century style, decorated in Kakiemon palette with overglazed enamels, underglaze blue and gilding of dragon and spring blossoms, 9 x 20.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Japanese porcelain floor vases by Koransha, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, decorated with the seven scholars in the bamboo grove, in underglaze and overglazed enamels and gilding, against an iron red ground, with later wooden lids, Koransha mark to base (a star crack to each base), 71.5 cm high
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A pair of Japanese Kakiemon porcelain bowls, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, of octagonal form with evereted rims, decorated with naturalistic scenes in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, 6 x 10.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Japanese archaistic porcelain vases, 19th century, decorated in underglaze blue, in Chinese archaic style with twin handles in the form of qilong on three mythical beast feet (small loss to one handle) 25 cm high
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A Japanese Kutani plate, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated with Daikoku in enamels and gilding, Kutani mark to underside, 5.5 x 20.5 cm diameter
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A set of five Arita plates, 19th century, decorated with flowers in the Imari palette, 24 cm diameter
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A miniature Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with a continous temple landscape, signed Kinkozan to base, also signed Shisui to side, 8 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma & sterling silver letter opener by Shoko Takabe, retailed by Thomas blow, Meiji period (1868-1912), the handle depitcing a figural procession, signed Thomas blow in katana script, the silver blade with markers marks for Andrew Barrett & Sons, London, circa 1903, 29 cm long
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A Sgrafitto decorated pear shaped vase, 19th century, covered overall in a continous peony scroll decoration, 31.5 cm high
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A Chinese blanc de chine phoenix tail bottle vase, baluster with a fluted neck, incised with a single Greek key border to body, (crazing to base and rim of vase) 20 cm high
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A Chinese Dehua bombe form censer, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, of bombe form, decorated simply with two lion mask handles, some minor frits to the rim, 7 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese pair of Dehua figures, late Qing Dynasty, both figures finely modelled, one seated on a fish holding a fly whisk, with a sword strapped to his back, the other seated on a crab and holding a flute, both with fitted carved hardwood stands (loss to hilt of sword), 20 cm total height
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A Chinese Dehua libation cup, 18th century, carved in the form of a rhinoceros horn libation cup, with rockwork, mythical creatures, a dragon and plum blossom to one side, and a crane and pine branch to the other side (some small chips to the foot rim), 6.5 cm high
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A pair of Chinese carved biscuit guardian lions, Jingdezhen, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the stylised lions finely carved standing upright with gaping mouths on rectangular plinth bases (one with a chip to the tongue and a small repair to the plinth base), 12 cm high
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A Dehua bamboo form censor, early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, cylindrical bamboo form, with three feet, covered in a rich ivory glaze, 8 x 11 cm diameter
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A Chinese blanc de chine vase, ovoid in form, flanked by two small elephant head lugs, 12 cm high
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A Chinese monochrome yellow glazed porcelain Kangxi-style bottle vase, 20th century, covered to the body, neck of the interior and base, with a rich yellow iridescent glaze, and decorated with an incised design of potted flowers of the four seasons: plum blossom, peonies, lotus and chrysanthemums. the neck with a band of incised leaves, the base incised with an apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark surrounded by the double-circle.
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A large Chinese blue and white jar, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, of impressive baluster form with four lion mask handles, decorated with peony scrolls, made for the Southeast Asian market, old restoration to the neck, 46 cm high
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A Chinese Linglong blue and white bowl, 19th century, Stylized bats and Shou to the centre, rice pattern to the cavetto and a ruyi border to the lip, 6.5 cm x 14.5 cm diameter
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A large blue glazed bombe censor, 18th century, of compressed bombe form, on three feet, covered in a blue glaze with sgrafitto decoration to the exterior, 12 x 26.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese Lavender glazed vase, circa 1900, Doubled gourd, mythical beast twin lugs with over glazed enamel decoration, spurious Qianlong mark in seal script to the base, 19 cm high
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A Longquan rouleau vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century, Finley carved with foliage and a band to the shoulder with the eight Taoist trigrams, covered with a rich sea green celadon glaze (drilled and repair to rim), 26.5 cm high
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An enamelled porcelain bowl, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), decorated overall with auspicious symbols in overglazed blue and pink enamels, spurious six character Yongzheng mark in iron red to the base
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A Chinese model of birds, Shiwan, 21st century, circa 2007, of glazed earthenware, naturalistically depicting a pair of quails and a rearing praying mantis on a giant bamboo shoot, 28 cm high. Provenance: Purchased at auction 10 years ago
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A stoneware Quail on rock, by Luo Ming Jia, circa 1980, modelled as a quail perched on a rock formation, 21.5 cm high
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Two Han Hu shaped jars, each covered in a green glaze, 41 cm high
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A Chinese earthenware figure of a seated court lady with mirror, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), Depicted at her toilette, gazing appreciatively at her image in the mirror that she holds up with her left hand, with rouged cheeks, elaborate fan-like chignon and cloud-toed shoes, traces of colour pigment, 39 cm high, the German laboratory Ralf Kotalla no. 03G171112 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A large Chinese earthenware figure of a 'Fat Lady', Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), modelled standing with curvaceous body swayed to the side, wearing a long, loose robe, her delicate hands touching, her full face with a serene countenance, with rouged cheeks, and 'Moth' eyebrows, framed by the elaborate coiffure, and cloud-toed shoes, with traces of coloured pigment on the face and hair, 48.5 cm high, the University of Wollongong certificate no. W4607 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A grey schist Buddha on stand, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century, modelled as preaching Buddha seated in a meditative posture, he wears a long sleeved sanghati of heavy material that covers his shoulders and falls over his body, in front of his chest his hands are poised in dharmcakra mudra a gesture of teaching, with the right suspended just above the left. His heavy lidded eyes are downcast beneath gently arching brows, and his lips turned up in a gentle benevolent smile. His…
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A Khmer sandstone figure of Lokeshvara, Anghor period, 12th or early 13th century, the standing figure is solid and powerfully modelled, he is represented in the distinctive Bayon style, with sturdy legs, pronounced kneecaps, and a defined naval, he is finely featured in the traditional manner with curved eyebrows, eyes closed in meditation, elongated earlobes and a mouth with the hint of a smile. He wears a ridged headdress, with cylindrical topknot and the diminutive seated figure of the Buddha Amitabha…
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A polished grey stone figure of Vishnu, Nepal, 9th century, modelled standing, with all limbs and attributes still attached such as the current work, are very rare. Physically oriented in an anterior posture, standing in equipoise with weight evenly distributed on both feet, or samabhanga, the current work was designed to be viewed and worshipped from the front, with its sensuous modeling and powerful build, this exceptionally fine work is a superb example of heroic Vishnu sculpture, and a testament to the…
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An impressive polychrome wooden figure of Guan Yin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the serene figure seated in Royal ease, with delicate outstretched fingers, wearing swathes of flowing robes, an urna to her forehead, with a high chignon, her flowing tresses of hair cascading down her shoulders,121 cm high
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A large Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, late Ming (1368-1644)/early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the smiling and peaceful figure, seated majestically in 'Rajalilasana' (Royal posture), wearing an intricate floriate headdress with the figure of Amitabha, her hair twisted into a high chignon, the figure carved with long lobes, flowing, loose garments, bangles and beaded necklace, covered all over with vibrant polychrome application, 124 cm high (beads not included)
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A Tibetan pottery Stele (Tsa Tsa) of Avalokiteshvara, 19th century, the multi- headed and eight armed deity carrying various attributes, some traces of polychrome, housed on a fitted black stand, 18 cm high overall
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Three Chinese Tomb figures, together with a model of a chest, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), the figures modelled in earthenware as attendants on plinth bases with detachable heads, all decorated in purple and turquoise glazes, the figures approximately 39 cm high, the chest 12.5 x 13 x 8 cm
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Two similar terracotta Buddha heads, Anicent Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, each modelled with a stylized hairstyle of inverted curls and a high chignon, serene expression and downcast gaze, with the elongated earlobes of the worldly renunciate
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Two similar stucco Buddha heads, Anicent Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, each modelled with a stylized hairstyle of inverted curls, serene expression and downcast gaze (losses), 18.5 & 17 cm respecitvely
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A small terracotta bust of Buddha, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, modelled with a stylized hairstyle of inverted curls and a high chignon, serene expression and downcast gaze, approximately 16 cm high
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A stucco head of a man, with pigments, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, modelled with the remains of much pigment, hair stylized with headdress, the eyes are wide open and with beautifully delineated lines around the mouth and nose, 21 cm high
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A terracotta Buddha head, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, modelled with a stylized hairstyle with a high chignon, serene expression with a hint of a smile.
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Two similar terracotta heads of Youths, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, each modelled with a serene expression and downcast gaze, with the elongated earlobes of the worldly renunciate, the heads 14 & 14.5 cm high repectively
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A small terracotta bust of Buddha, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, modelled with a stylized hairstyle of inverted curls and a high chignon, serene expression and downcast gaze, the head 16 cm high
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Two similar terracotta female heads, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, modelled with beautiful stylized hair, remains of pigment, depicting features typical to that of the period, 15 & 27 cm high respectively
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Five similar terracotta Grotesque heads, ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 3RD/4th century, various sizes, between 7-10 cm high
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A small grey schist figural group, modelled as a diety and attendant, 15 x 5 cm
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A sandstone head, north East India, 11th century, modelled with a stylized hairstyle and high chignon with a serene expression, 16 x 18 cm
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A lacquered figure of Buddha, Laos, 17th century, modelled in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, with a downcast gaze and meditative expression with elongated earlobes of the wordly renunicate, 62 cm high
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A bronze reliquary in the form of a Stupa, Northwest Pakistan, Reportedly from the Swat Valley, Gandhara, 1ST century, Consisting of a round base, a round drum and a hemispherical dome supporting a series of parasols of diminishing size, 8.5 cm high
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A Japanese archaic form bronze, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, with twin handles in the form of mythical beasts, the mouth decorated with a key fret border, the neck decorated with a band of archaic Chinese style mythical beasts, and the belly decorated with a band of stylised waves, two character mark in seal script to base, 35.5 cm high
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A Chinese bronze jar on wooden stand, 20th century, the jar, cast with an archaic inspired pattern, with a rope form handle and a double fo dog finial, all supported by a carved wooden frame, the latter 49 cm high, the jar 30 cm high
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A Japanese archaic style bronze vase, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, of Chinese gu form, extensively decorated in archaic Chinese style (small restoration to one side), 25.5 cm high
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A Khorasan sheet bronze basin, 14th century, profusely incised with Kufic script, geometric designs and running hounds, with inlaid copper crescent moons to centre surrounded by patera, 15 x 52 cm diameter
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of slender hexagonal form, decorated with flowers in silver wire against a midnight blue ground, 15 cm high
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