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July Emporium Auction — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:684
Sale Title:July Emporium AuctionLots with images:684
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:481
Date:31-Jul-2016
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A slender ivory figure of a Guanyin, following the contour of the tusk, the hair & patterned robe picked out in black, the hair piled high in a knotted chignon above a well delineated face, the folds of the robe falling loosely over her arms, one hand holding a ruyi the other a set of Buddhist beads, on a fitted lotus stand. Height 36 cm
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A Chinese eggplant shaped snuff bottle, well-hollowed with a spinach green jade Calyx, the body carved from a stone of even tone with a blush of amber near the base of the vegetable, a fine smooth shape with a separate piece of spinach green jade & realistically carved stopper. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 11 cm
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A fine Chinese overglaze enamel snuff bottle on translucent glass, four character mark to base, neatly painted on the front with a fruiting grape vine, a dragonfly & grasshopper, the reverse with red berries & grasshoppers, well hollowed with a gilt stopper. Provenance: Private South African collection, certificate of authenticity, John G. Langston Fine Art and Acquisitions. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese Shou Shan stone carved with a lion dog, the seal is Blank, a rich even honey yellow stone, the lion dog carved on the centre of the column ready to pounce, with a tall curly tale & a turning ferocious head. Height 10.5 cm
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Rare Preserved Chinese Lingzhi, Reish Mushroom, Auspicious Spiritual Fungus, the natural form is intact with a double overlapping cap complete with stalk, a black varnish cap with a brown velvet texture on the underside, a symbol of longevity. Provenance: Found in China circa 1987. Height 12 cm deep19 cm
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An elegant gilt bronze seated Buddha on a grand stepped throne with animals & elaborate Halo, 19th/20th century, the serene full face with downcast eyes below the tight curled hair, off the shoulder robe with minimal adornment, the hands in a gesture of touching the earth, many influences from the Sino Himalayan Region on this fine large sculpture. Height 61 cm
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A rare complete graduated set of eight Burmese bronze opium weights, in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, comprising the tongue and mane of a lion, the horns of a deer, the feet of an elephant, and the tail of a horse, on a tapering square base. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat
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A mirror pair of Chinese porcelain tea cups, finely painted in underglaze & Overglaze enamel, six character mark to base, each delicately potted in a deep U-shape on a short straight foot, painted with an elder in layers of flowing robes & an attendant in a garden. Height 6.5 cm, D 8 cm
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A Chinese eggplant shaped snuff bottle, well-hollowed with a spinach green jade Calyx, the body carved from a stone of even white tone, a fine smooth vegetable shape a realistically carved & separate piece of spinach green jade cap, a natural shape represented in all major collections, condition: a minute star crack to body. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 11 cm
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A rare Chinese solid plank, well Aged, the density at 650kg/m3 suggests Dalbergia Hainanensis, Huanghuali, the small lugs underneath were for keeping it in place as part of a bench top balanced over two side tables, of this heavy two metre plank, the wood is from one of the 125 worldwide genus of Dalbergia with a number of sub species located in Asia., note: This species was used extensively in the 16th & 17th century for furniture and commonly known as huanghuali, either from Guangdong Province or Hainan…
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A Chinese Mandarin court necklace, Chao zhu, in an original cinnabar gilt lacquer box, Qing dynasty 19th century, 108 ceramic beads, assembled into four sections by three large transparent blue glass beads, imitating sapphires, counting strings with contrasting coral coloured beads terminating in a bone beads & a blue glass double gourd that hangs to the back with the tabular bead., the circular red lacquer box has hand stitching, metal clasp & hinge. Notes: the necklace was worn by officials of the Qing…
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Eighteen Burmese standing figures, realistically carved & painted, an exceptional collection, 19th/20th century, the Palaung, Kachin & Shan, men & women, the ethnic people of Myanmar & members of the Royal Family & equeries, the detailed figures are reminiscent of the Nat, spirit figures worshiped in Burma, most figures carrying accoutrement & clothes embellished [18], condition: very good except for a few minor pigment chips. Height 30 cm
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An elaborate wooden Thai spirit house with Traces of gilt, 20th century, an elaborate construction & high roof with finial, built as a miniature shrine, the purpose is to provide a shelter for the guardian of the land, an ancient animistic practice in the Mekong river Region that crosses over with Buddhism. Height 106 cm
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A pair of rectangular framed painted porcelain tiles, a Poem signed Zhang Zhitang with a red seal, painted in coloured enamels with figures in boats and on the shores of a lake, beside a village with pavilions set among rocks and trees in a landscape of craggy cliffs and waterfalls with distant mountains, wood frames, 62 x 42 cm
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A large Chinese dragon head, the architectural element carved from hardwood, 19th/20th century, the stylised dragon head with a cloud pattern delineating the facial features, the sculpture floating on a black metal stand. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 112, Length 70 cm
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Two Chinese glazed earthenware figures, standing on an hexagonal base, Ming dynasty, with molded removable heads with elaborate hats, the male holding an offering bowl, the female holding a box. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat, purchased in Hong Kong, 1991. Height 46 cm
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A Chinese squat baluster vase painted with three fish swimming in water Weed around the body, in the Ming style, between a border of ruyi, a short broad neck, narrowing to a low waist. Height 17, D 13 cm
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A Chinese celadon censer on three low animal mask legs, 10-13 century, a band of raised bosses on the shoulder above a band of incised decoration on the circular shape with an even celadon glaze. Height 10, D 19
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A Chinese porcelain carved & Molded bowl, made in the tradition of the Yaozhou Kiln during the song dynasty, the celadon, conical shape is resting on a unglazed foot, D 21
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Chinese pottery miniature table with a floating panel top, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, realistically modelled & glazed the rectangular form draped in a pleated amber cloth & green glazed square form legs, a recessed apron with the back open. Height 11 cm, Length 15 cm, D 11 cm
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A Chinese foliate dish with incised decoration, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty, the body with an even celadon glaze, D 33 H 7 cm
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Chinese ceramic model of an amber glazed basket, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644, the woven cane work & fastenings on front & reverse, realistically molded in the round, the amber glaze pooling on top, the base hollow. Height 11 cm Length 15, D 9 cm
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A Chinese Neolithic painted earthenware double handled vessel, the elegant shape with strap handles, the black pigment on red clay, condition: restoration to one handle. Height 17 cm
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A pair of circular metal bowls with gold Embossing, the design influenced by the silk Roads during the Tang dynasty, four Chinese characters to base, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, the floral arabesques scrolling vines with animals & birds, [2], D 12 cm
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A lozenge shaped metal dish with gold Embossing, on low raised foot, a carp in relief in the centre, morphing into a dragon, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, the floral arabesques scrolling vines with animals & birds, Length 14 cm
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Four metal goblets on low stems with embossed gold, in the Tang dynasty style, the shape & design influenced by Europe & the near East. Height 6 cm
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A melon shaped vessel with dragon handle & elephant spout handle, the wealth of the Tang dynasty style, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, the floral arabesques scrolling vine, on each of the eight segments, the Persian & Central Asian influence from the beginning of trade along the silk Routes. Height 16 cm
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A pair of Petal shaped cups, gold embossed with a ring handle & Thumb rest, in the Tang Dynasty Tradition, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, the embossing on each of the eight petals is of figures, some on horse back the Persian & Central Asian influence from the beginning of trade along the silk Routes [2], D 8 cm
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A gold embossed metal plate with a smooth scalloped rim, in the Tang Dynasty style, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, the centre with symbolic fruit & leaves separated by geometric bands & the floral arabesques scrolling vine on the cavetto, D 18 cm
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A carved Balinese mirror frame, with four Garuda faces in flower Blooms, mid 20th century, fine & deeply carved quatrefoil frame with Garuda, the bird like creature that represent birth and heaven, good patina. Height 80 Width 38 cm
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A Tibetan silver altar stand inlaid with coral & turquoise coloured beads, 20th century, the inset amber windows depicting a mythical beast on front & verso, a copper base. Height 26 cm
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A Thai celadon high-fired stoneware dish, Sukhothai, 14-16th century, incised flower petals radiating from the centre with leaves on the wall of the dish, framed by a plain mouth rim, under a clear fine crackle glaze, D 28 cm
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A Khmer carved grey sandstone head, wearing a Jeweled Crown with a tall cylindrical Stack, a beautiful young face with eyes downcast below a monobrow, mounted on a plinth. Height 18 cm
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A fine Burmese triple tubular silver neck Coil, 20th century, the design is from the brass neck rings worn by the hill tribes living on the Thai-Burma border, condition: chain & clasp intact. Provenance: Joan McClelland, Melbourne, 14.0 x 17.0 weight. Provenance: Joshua McClelland print room, Melbourne. The Peter Lane collection Tasmania
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A seated gilt bronze deity, Gazing Down from a Calm face with Hands Clasped in front, the elegant figure draped in an elaborate robe pooling & threaded around the upturned bare feet, the body & arms adorned with jewels the Crown sits tall, in perfect symmetry with four distinct directions. Height 69 cm
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A pair of Champleve lidded jars with gilt lion dog finials, mid 20th century, the shape hinting at the temple of Heaven, Beijing, stylized lotus scrolls with large flower heads repeated in blue, with evenly spaced green leaves on the shoulder & near the base on fitted stands [6]. Height 14 cm
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A rare Mandarin folding Baitong hat stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the 'S' curved three prongs have an inner flat side & the outer convex is carved & incised with auspicious symbols, balanced from the centre with the contours of the arms. Height 22 cm
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A Chinese bronze hand warmer with handle, impressed mark to base, in a smooth rounded form, the cover pierced with a diaper pattern, D 12.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze hand warmer, impressed four character mark to base, in a smooth rounded form, the cover pierced with a diaper pattern of interlocking circles, D 10 cm
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A circular snuff bottle with Chrysanthemum Petals Radiating from the centre, the translucent bottle on an oval footrim. Height 5.5 cm
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A rare Vietnamese water Dropper in the form of a Recumbent buffalo, 15th century, the molded shape delineated in blue, a circular aperture on the back and a short cylindrical hole in the middle of the mouth, the head & chest is detailed in circles & lines while the back is decorated with flecks of blue. Provenance: from a shipwreck, Length 9 cm
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A rare Vietnamese water Dropper in the form of a frog, 15th century, molded in the shape of seated frog with a circular aperture on the back and a short cylindrical hole in the middle of the mouth, the head is detailed in lines & the body decorated with flecks of blue. Provenance: from a shipwreck, Length 5.5 cm
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A rare Vietnamese water Dropper in the form of a fish with Upturned tail, 15th century, a circular aperture in front of the dorsal fin & a short cylindrical hole in the middle of the mouth, the head is detailed with eyes, the gills in stripes & the body decorated with flecks of blue glaze. Provenance: from a shipwreck, Length 7 cm
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A Vietnamese blue and white elegant shaped Jarlet, 15th century, the molded body with fine detailing in bands, a ruyi pattern on the shoulder ending in banana leaves from the slender base. Provenance: from a shipwreck. Height 9.5 cm
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A Chinese cinnabar quatrefoil shaped vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, separating the intricately carved figures in a garden & mountainous landscape is a collar of continuous symbols below the waisted neck with four floral panels, condition: This vase is not drilled, converted to a lamp with a stepped gilt top & base added, that can be removed. Height 40 cm
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A Chinese enamel bowl, finely painted on a turquoise ground, Qing Dynasty, with the three friends of Winter, condition: minor chips to enamel, D 15, height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese Shou Shan stone carved with a pig, the seal is Blank, a rich yellow stone with light & dark streaking, the recumbent pig is well delineated with long floppy ears, lying on top of the square base. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese Shou Shan stone carved with slender Spiralling dragon, Blank seal, finely carved on top of an oval base & dark streaking with natural hues of yellow. Height 8 cm
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Three Chinese carved fruit in green jade an apple & two eggplant with Contrasting agate leaves, mid 20th century, Length 16 cm
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Two bunches of agate quartz Grapes and two bunches of Jasper Cherries, mid 20th century, all with agate & jade leaves [4], Length 18 cm
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A Chinese white jade toggle of a boy riding on the back of a Goose 19th/20th century, the goose seems to be holding a silk scarf. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6, Length 4.5
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A finely carved Chinese rectangular pendant, an immortal riding on Lingzhi. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6, width 4 cm
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A Chinese soapstone oval trough, carved with the grape & Squirrel, design on the front, the back plain, 20th century, on four low legs, Length 20 cm, height 9.5 cm
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Three large bunches of jade grapes with contrasting leaves in agate, Length 16-19 cm
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Chinese jade bangle with striation of dark green on the light green, D 6 cm
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A Chinese grey green bangle with Even dark Striation, D 5.5 cm
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Three carved jade Toggles, finger Citron, circular pendant with money symbol & Pipa, Buddhist hand realistically carved & attached to a silk cord tied as a wheel of life, the Chinese guitar with a lingzhi top, Length 5 cm deep 5 cm
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Two Chinese jade circular Forms, a Mandarin's peacock Plume holder that attached to the hat, a cigarette holder, each with fine green striations, Length 8 & 10 cm
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A Japanese carved quartz toggle in the form of a mythical man carrying a large Sack on his back, Length 4 cm
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A Korean bulbous shaped jar, Freely painted in underglaze blue with a foliate design, Choson Dynasty, the large pot sits on a deep foot, everted rim above a short neck & decorated with a collar of flower heads. Height 18 cm deep19 cm
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A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with silver wire, Chosun dynasty, mid 19th century, a central Chinese character of long life on the lid with each of the six sides with a hare, a tortoise & crane within a lined panel., notes: a single example in the University of Michigan Museum of Art, USA., rectangular- shaped example in the British Museum acquired by the Trustees in 1905. Diameter 9 cm. Height 4.5 cm
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A Korean earthenware pot with Horizontal bands of impressed Hessian, Silla Kingdom 58BC-AD935, traces of ash glaze on the globular body with a long wide neck, condition: considering the antiquity of this pot it has minimal damage. Height 23.5 cm
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A Korean bronze Candleholder, a light Reflecting mirror with butterflies, Chosun Dynasty, 19th/20th century, a carved lattice fence between the candle stand & reflecting plate, on a slim central post with saucer. Height 77 cm
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A silk Embroidery of Tigers Roaming through a bamboo Grove, early 20th century, framed panel, 105 x 60 cm
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A Chinese painting with a classical landscape, signed Gu Lin Shi [1865-1930] with a red seal, 91 x 23 cm
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A Chinese hanging scroll, artist signature Wang Xue tao (1902-1982), the subject of two black birds flying from a flowering tree, L
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A Chinese carved bamboo brushpot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, the cylindrical shape is deeply carved with a scene of two men & an ox sheltering under a pine tree, condition: some wear to lacquer. Provenance: Private Sydney collector. Height 13 cm
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A Chinese brush pot with central removable Bung, with a concave body, the red wood with dark blemish under a clear lacquer finish. Height 14, D 13.8 cm
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A Chinese painting, watercolour on paper, an Inscription centre right above a red seal, 20th century, a Ming scholar sitting at his table with brush in hand, with four attendants in a sheltered pavilion garden, a gnarled pine tree growing beyond, condition: a horizontal scroll, mounted & unframed, 52.5 x 92 cm. Provenance: The Peter Lane collection, Tasmania
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Five panel Chinese Restaurant Smart menu in black lacquer, 20th century, the artistic gilt characters suggest - crab, sashimi lobster, ginger, shallots etc. [5]. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 66 x Width 20 cm
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A Japanese ceramic figure of Daruma with a Fly Whisk, Showa period, the Kutani figure with the folds of his red robe falling from the top of his head, with a yellow under garment, 24 cm, 35 cm
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A large Japanese plate in Hues of blue, Meiji period, [1868-1912], with a print design of clumped stylized flowers & leaves, D 41 cm
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A pair of Kutani porcelain lidded bowls, Meiji period, finely painted, with images of ducks & foliage, D 11, height 6 cm
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Five Japanese lacquer lidded bowls with gold Makie decoration, Meiji period, celebrating the new Lunar year [10], D 12, height 7 cm
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A collection of five Japanese lacquer objects, Meiji period [1868-1912], a tea caddy, a large lidded container with gold makie designs on a black ground, & three other painted bowls, D 15, 9 cm
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A Japanese five tiered lacquer Jubako box, with gilt Makie cranes flying above an ancient pine tree, Meiji period, a Jubako box was traditionally used for food storage, condition: minor chips to lacquer. Height 55 cm
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Japanese woodblock print, traditional Street with lanterns in the Moonlight, signed & two seals, 20th century, framed & mounted, 39.5 x 26.5 cm
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A life-size painted Chinese figure of Guanyin standing on a double lotus throne, the round full face with a serene expression, the bodhisattva is dressed in a skirt falling to her bare feet, a shawl draped over one shoulder revealing the lavish necklace, the body is a pale flesh colour & clothes picked out in multiple colours, flamed halo is detachable, condition: restoration & breaks. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, total H 250 cm, width 90 cm
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A Chinese Camphore wood storage chest with a Cloud clasp Lock, 84 x 46 x 50 cm
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A tall exquisitely carved Chinese four panel screen, used as an internal wall, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, the top section is divided into three carved sections, a pierced open panel with a raised floral motif, the main central panel with intricate lattice design interspersed with auspicious symbols above a lower band deeply carved with official figures seated behind tables in elaborately decorated rooms & horse riding in gardens with a procession of servants, & a solid wood base, condition: on the…
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An elegant pair of Chinese Yokeback side chairs with a Stylized Longevity symbol in the central splat, early Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, the classic simplicity with minimal decoration & excellent proportions. Height 110, D 40, width 55 cm
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A Chinese Yumu, fine grained elm, corner leg table, the frame has contrasting wood with Ghost eyes & Mountains, Qing Dynasty, 18/19th century, a floating panel top in a wide frame, the rounded edge above a triple-reeded apron wrapped around the round corner legs, only the floating panel appears to be elm., notes: the technique of wrapping strips of bamboo around the circumference is the inspiration reflected in the moulded edges., Literature: See similar: Christies, New York, the Gangolf Geis collection of…
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A pair of elm high back chairs with hard cane seats, 19th/20th century, the elegant shaped crest rail above the slightly curving back rail, the widely curved arm rails supported on curved struts & extending beyond the front rails, square cornered legs with a plain apron & foot rests. Provenance: Orient house, Glebe, NSW. Height 123 cm
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A pair of Chinese elm painting tables with a floating panel top, set within a wide rectangular round corner frame, above an open apron, raised on round legs. Provenance: Purchased from Orient house, Glebe, NSW, 80 x 135 x 65 cm
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A root wood carving in an Irregular form Echoing the shape of the natural twisted Roots, Meiji period [1868-1912], the sculpture has a rich patina & texture, used as a Kadai, display stand, shaped wood objects, henboku are appreciated in China & Japan. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection., 57 x 47 cm
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A Chinese carved chest, 49 x 94 x 46 cm
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Two Chinese carved wood miniature display tables, one with bamboo Apron & legs the other plain Apron on round legs, the smaller table with a single plank top with a light & dark streaking & a ghost eye, the larger table with floating panel top with red hue under lacquer, Length 32 x 15.5, & 18 x 9 cm
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An Indian carved architectural element, 19th/20th century, with a central motif of an urn, & mirror figures of warriors riding elephants to each flank surrounded by swirling leaves. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat. Height 14 cm, width 115 cm
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An intricately carved Chinese day bed, Qing Dynasty, carved panels on all four sides, an open lattice ceiling, the base in two parts and each panel interlocking, approximately 14 pieces, a purpose made silk covered mattress and two bolster cushions, 215 x 220 x 200 cm
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A Chinese square black lacquer pedestal with gilt characters, 20th century, on each side is the same poem in different Chinese scripts, unusual commissioned pedestal. Height 92 cm, 25 cm sq
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A Chinese enamel snuff bottle, of flat circular shape, impressed Qianlong seal mark to base, a white ground with blue scrolling radiating from a central flower, original matching stopper. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 7 cm
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A Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle of rounded rectangular form with Pyrite Flecking, 19th/20th century, the front & reverse carved with a grape & long tailed squirrel design, well hollowed, a blue molded glass stopper & metal collar & spoon. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 8 cm
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A Chinese white jade snuff bottle in the form of a Recumbent buffalo & Suckling Calf, well hollowed with pearl stopper & bone spoon. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6.5 cm
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A black glass snuff bottle with gold Freckles & a crystal bottle, 19th/20th century, well hollowed translucent bottle with a textured interior & flat bottom, the black glass & gold fleck bottle with a white jade stopper on an oval foot [2]. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6 cm
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Three Chinese snuff bottles, an enamel & two porcelain, 19th/20th century, the enamel bottle has mandarin ducks to front, long tailed pheasants to back with a Qianlong mark to base, a porcelain bottle with a blue dragon on white ground within yellow border, the round bottle in the shape of a lotus flower on front, & leaf on the reverse [3]. Provenance: private South African collection, 7 & 6.8 cm
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A large Chinese Shadow agate table bottle, carved in high relief with rearing horse & monkey on rocky outcrop. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 9 cm
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A Chinese jade carved snuff bottle in high relief, of flattened ovoid shape, with the God of longevity seated under a pine tree, coral & metal stopper. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 8 cm
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A Shadow agate bottle with flattened ovoid shape, carved with two horses on the front, coral stopper. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 7.5 cm
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A finely carved Chinese Shadow agate snuff bottle, feeding the ducks, Qing Dynasty, the honey coloured translucent bottle well hollowed. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 8 cm
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A massive Chinese porcelain fish bowl, 19th /20th century, decorated with a classical painting of mountains by a lake, pine trees on rocky outcrops, pagodas near and distant, a band of stylized ruyi around the neck, a poem on the reverse. Height 48 D 52 cm
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