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Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:432
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects & CollectablesLots with images:432
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:236
Date:14-May-2017
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A Japanese album, 100 Aspects of the Moon, by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), double sided album, oban tete-e, accordian mounted with a brocade fabric cover, a complete set of the series Tsuki hyakushi (100 Aspects of the moon), consisting of a frontispiece, preface, an index (two sheets) and one hundred illustrations published between 1885-1892 by Akiyama Buemon, each signed Yoshitoshi and variously sealed - generally good impressions, color and condition, slightly toned, some with staining and soiling,…
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Earl Lu (Singaporean, 1925-2005), blue roses, ink on paper, singed upper right in characters with artist's seal, 80.5 x 29.5 cm (sheet size). Provenance: Norma Lu gallery, Singapore c.1970's. Private Collection, Melbourne, Thence by descent
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A framed Japanese scroll painting, ink on silk, Hokusai school, Edo / Meiji period, Bold and impressive work by the school of Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) of a tiger emerging from the bamboo featuring superb brushwork in the fur and markings. Almost nobody in Edo Japan had ever seen a tiger in reality but their absence spurred fanciful ideas about their nature and physical form hence the exaggerated size and expression of the eyes, for example. Signed Zen Hokusai Taito Hitsu. Hokusai used the name…
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A Japanese Zenga Kakejiku / Zen scroll painting, signed, 18th/19th century, classic vertical scroll format of an abstracted scholar's staff, 124 x 27 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Japanese scroll, work on paper, Suzuki Shonen, scroll painting of the setting sun and finely rendered pine branch, 135 x 63 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Suzuki Shônen was a major Kyoto-based Nihonga artist of the late Meiji period. A versatile artist, Shônen is known not only for his landscapes, but also for bird and flower paintings as well as figural paintings.
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A group of Japanese Ukiyo-E, various artists, 19th century, four Oban size prints, the first of a woman behind mosquito netting signed Gototei Kunisada ga C.1820. The second a classic actor Kabuki triptych of two warriors in a battle scene, signed Toyosai, C. 1900. The third, an actor print by Kunisada. C.1857. The fourth an actor print by Utagawa Yoshiiku (1833-1904) signed Chokaro Yoshiiku ga with Paulownia seal. (4). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Two Japanese mounted works - Sumi work on papers and three carp, the first a work on paper of a plum blossom in horizontal format, signed, 19th century. The second Kakejiku scroll painting in colours in silk of swimming carp, signed (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A fine Japanese Embroidery, unsigned, Meiji period, finely articulated in silk thread, depicting a cockerel being accosted by a dog, 62 x 60 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese contemporary painting, signed Isamu, oil and gilt on board, with confident rendering of colourful Ayame irises amongst a crosshatched background, 63.5 x 52 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese six panel screen, Sumi (ink) on gold foil, 20th century, unsigned, a single pine tree with branches aloft in ink, mounted in black lacquer frame, each panel 166.5 x 61.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese Yonezawa style lacquer Clothing chest Tansu, Meiji period, circa 1868-1912, of zelkova and cryptomeria wood construction, deep lacquered finish with round iron lock plates engraved in a butterfly motif. Forged 'Mokko' (melon style) drawer pulls on four large and one small draw and hinged door. From the Yonezawa region of northern Japan, 89 cm x 46 cm x 99 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese lacquer table in the Negoro style, 20th century, of low set form and circular shape with four short scrolled legs, diameter 96 cm, 33 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Negoro Ware was originally named for the temple and monks who created and used utilitarian implements. Constant use would slowly bring out the black base colour underneath natural vermillion pigments
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A Japanese Tansu tea chest, circa 1920s, constructed with Kiri (Paulownia), Sugi (cedar) and Hinoki (cypress). The main cupboards decorated with quiet sprays of flowers and grasses in lacquer. Carved side panels, 75.5 x 87 x 31.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A collection of Japanese lacquerware, including a pair of torcheres of small proportions, two joss stick holders, a finely carved platform, three trays and a gilt dish (8). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A collection of nine Japanese silk Obi, Showa period, group of ten Obi (Sash for Kimono) featuring various designs, tortoise shell pattern for long life, family crests, for use in wedding ceremonies. (9). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A collection of ten Japanese silk Obi, Showa period, assorted designs, silk and embroidery, 20th century. (10). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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An impressive 19th century Japanese ivory okimono group, on a wooden base, depicting two lively performers with flowering brocade court robes, one with traditional kotsuzumi drum, unsigned, 22 cm high, This item has received CITES approval for sale within Australia. Please note your contry's regulations regarding the importation of natural material. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE
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A fine Japanese bronze Koro (incense burner), Meiji period, circa 1875, by Hasegawa Harusada 1800-1883, with a pair of Koro, 18.5 & 22.5 cm (3). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Two Japanese 'Komai' chargers and vase, 30.5 and 24 cm diameter (3). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Japanese bronze figure of a female musician, signed, together with two Japanese mirrors, one in lacquer case, the bronze 41 cm high, the mirrors 20.5 and 31 cm long (3). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Japanese bronze lion, signed Mitsumoto, 40 cm long. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A pair of Japanese Cloisone vases and bronze vases by Nogawa of Koyoto, 14 and 15.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Japanese Buddhist shrine carving (Tympanum), gilt bronze, 20th century, of a dynamic dragon descending through the clouds and holding onto the pearl (Tama) of Buddhist wisdom, 22 x 70 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Two Japanese cloisonne vases in green, Showa period, 25 & 28 cm high (2). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Two green ground cloisonne vases, Showa period, each 25 cm high (2). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A Japanese tapering cloisonne vase in red with flowers and grapes, signed Ando, 25 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A Japanese cloisonne baluster vase in green decorated with Palmettes, signed Tamura, 32 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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An impressive cloisonne vase in yellow ground with Crysanthemums and plums, possibly Studio of Ando, 31 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A set of four Japanese ceramic drum stools, Seto Ware, Edo period, rare Setoyaki set of four drum stools with design of stylised clouds in underglaze iron and carved key pattern motifs at the top, 46 cm high (4). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A large Japanese Arita dish, signed, 19th century, design of the 'Three friends of Winter', bamboo, plum and pine in underglaze blue, 48 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A large Japanese Arita dish, stamp to base, 19th century, stylised crane Kamon family symbols, central design of three minogame turtle. Both symbols of longevity, they are often depicted together. Also featuring pine, plum and bamboo decorations - the 'Three friends of Winter'., diameter 44 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Japanese gilt Imari chargers, 19th century, the interior decorated with a scroll depicting cranes in a landscape on a cobalt and gilt reserve, surrounded by six cartouches within a foliate rim, each 46 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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An impressive covered Japanese floor vase in the Imari palette, Meiji period, 19th century, large and impressive Imari floor vase of baluster form decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze iron red and polychrome HO-o birds, landscapes and spaced by further leaf-shaped cartouches, all on a floral ground between geometric borders, the domed cover with large tama (pearl of wisdom) finial, 102 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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An impressive Japanese gilded vase, 19th century, of baluster shape with scalloped rim, one Thousand crane design Senbazuru. Enameled decoration of flying cranes over a cloud background in sprays of gold. The base with a design of stone paving, 81 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Senbazuru is a group of one thousand origami paper cranes held together by strings. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes…
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A Japanese Imari covered vase, gilt and polychrome Enamels, 19th/20th century, large and impressive Imari covered vase of baluster form with very fine polychrome enamel work, with background of tortoise shell and traditional wave design, the main cartouche of baskets of flowers and further decoration of HO-o birds and Victorian style arabesques. The domed cover with large tama (pearl of wisdom) finial, 77 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese porcelain lantern, possibly Hirado Ware, 19th century, reticulated Hirado Ware porcelain lantern in the classic form with cloud motifs on lid, Tama (Buddhist pearl) finial, the legs in abstracted Shishi (lion protector dogs), 32 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese gilt Kyo-Yaki figure of a seated Buddha, 19th/20th century, on a stoneware body, a Shaka Nyorai or historical depiction of Buddha and in a meditation mudra (gesture). The body gilt in sumptuous gold with the robes in overglaze green, yellow and brown depicting dragons amongst clouds, 34 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A group of Japanese late Meiji period Imari wares, 19th century, comprising, pair of vases 30 cm high, vase and cover, 28 cm, small vase and cover 22 cm and larger vase and cover, 44 cm (5). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A fine collection of Japanese Satsuma and Kutani, late Meiji and early Taisho Periods, comprising, Kutani covered vase with scene of woman and attendant, signed Kutani Kaburagi Sei from the Kaburagi Kiln / Trading shop in Kanazawa, 18.5 cm high, Satsuma faceted vase with traditional village scene 16 cm, reticulated cricket cage, signed 17 cm, small vase signed Houzan 12.5 cm and miniature teapot signed Kouzan 8 cm diameter (5). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A Japanese vase, signed Satsuma Kasen, 20th century, ovoid shape with charming design of cranes, chrysanthemums and maple leaves in polychrome enamels on a white base, 30.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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An impressive Japanese gilt and enamel floor vase, 20th century, signed Arita-Yaki, of baluster shape, the central cartouche theme of Botan-shishi or peony and Shishi (Foo dog), a traditional decorative theme in Japanese Art seen as symbolic of nobility and authority. The background in a combination of scrolling grasses and flowers in both underglaze blue and overglaze gold enamel. Cover with continuing theme and tama (buddhist pearl) finial, 86 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector…
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An impressive Japanese blue & white charger, Jinemon, late 20th century, the main design of a dynamic hawk atop pine branch with lapettes of peonies and traditional wave design. Signed Jinemon Tsukuri - made by Jinemon, diameter 94 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese baluster shaped vase, phoenix & peony design, signed, 20th century, large and impressive Sometsuke (underglaze) blue and white vase with bold design of phoenix and peony flowers, 53 cm high, together with a pair of Japanese chargers, fluted with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, diameter 47 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A large pair of Japanese double gourd vases, 20th century, of classic double gourd shaped, the large pair depicting traditional design of fish amongst waves, each 85 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Japanese carp, or koi, as they are called, are said to symbolize fighting spirit, due to their hardy nature
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A Japanese Sometsuke vase and pair of jars, 20th century & 19th century, the ovoid vase with bamboo, peonies and plums, six character underglaze blue mark to base, 20th century, together with a pair of Japanese Sometsuke fluted containers decorated with Hermit theme, 19th century, each with wax seal to base, 33.5 & 11.5 cm high (3). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese ceramic vase, gourd shaped, signed Kutani Akiyoshi, Showa period, ribbed double gourd shaped vase in overall overglaze enamels of plum blossoms. Signed Kutani Akiyoshi, 38 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Three impressive Japanese Shishi lions, signed, enamelled and decorated in typical palette, largest 46 cm high (3). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A set of 10 Japanese Oribe ware food bowls, 19th century, all with featuring a bold green drip glaze on stoneware body, with signed accompanying presentation box, each 7.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese Oribe Ware Mizusashi (water container) by Kato Kuniya, 20th century & red vase, 20th century, a Strong and bold water container in the Oribe tradition, together with a Japanese red enamel glaze vase, Shinemon Kiln, 20th century, resembling bamboo and flaring out at its base with a bold red glaze, each in artist signed boxes, 18.5 & 29 cm high (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A group of Japanese Studio Ceramics, assorted bowls & dishes, 20th century, the largest dish 28 cm diameter, together with a contemporary Japanese studio pottery water carrier, 20th century, 26.5 cm (8). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese stoneware bowl, attributed to Hamada Shoji, 20th century, a large glazed stoneware bowl of Mashiko-yaki type with a slightly cupped rim and raised on a ring foot, the sloping interior applied with design of bamboo. Attributed to Hamada Shoji (1894-1978), 45 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese contemporary vase with blossom design, signed, Showa period, with black tone on tone plum blossom design, with signed accompanying Tomobako (presentation box), 24 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Pair of contemporary Tsubo water jars, one by Kimura Morinobu, 20th century, one by Kimura, the other with impressed mark to underside and likely from Iga Kiln area, 20.5 & 21.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A collection of contemporary Japanese studio pottery, 20th century, including a ceramic pumpkin, unsigned, an underglaze painted rabbit theme dish, impressed mark to underside, together with a pair of white glazed dishes, one with impressed Tora to underside, the square dish 24 x 27 cm (4). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Two contemporary Japanese Ceramics, Kawai Toru & Takahashi Rakusai Iiii, 20th century, including a contemporary studio pottery Tsubo (jar) attributed to Kawai Toru, 20th century, together with a contemporary ceramic Mizuzashi (water container for tea ceremony) with lacquer lid, by Takahashi Rakusai III, Shigaraki Kiln. The jar 22 cm high, the water container 18 cm high (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Kawai Toru was born in 1941, the Son of Kawai…
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Three rectangular contemporary Japanese serving dishes by Yoshikawa Satoshi & Mitsuo Shoji, 20th century, the red 3 x 45 x 14 cm, the green 5 x 49 x 25 cm, together with a contemporary green heavy glaze O-Sara (large dish) attributed to Mitsuo Shoji, Australian, 20th century, 4 x 81 x 18 cm (3). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Two Japanese celadon works, one signed Hakuho, contemporary, of classic shape with a controlled translucent glaze, with accompanying signed presentation box. The second, a bowl with Autumn Stream, fish and leaf design with accompanying presentation box, 27 & 12 cm high (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Three Japanese contemporary Studio celadon Ceramics, 20th century, the first a large bowl, signature to underside, the second a vase with impressed design with attractive all-over glaze. Presentation box reads: Seiji (celadon) flower vase. Artist unknown, the third a strong sculptural ceramic by Miyaga Kiyoshi, with powerful carving and even celadon glaze, all with original boxes, 29, 27 & 22.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Japanese contemporary ceramic, Kenji Uranishi, 'Inner circle', 2013, pierced porcelain with celadon glaze, signature to base, 14 x 18 x 18 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Kenji Uranishi is a Japanese-born, Australian-based artist whose work draws upon the longstanding traditions of ceramics in Japanese Art and culture. Kenji studied at the Nara College of fine arts and upon graduation, worked mostly with stoneware clay, exhibiting throughout Japan
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A large & impressive Chinese blanc de chine vase & cover, Qianlong seal mark But later, embellished with fruit and flowers in high relief, incised seal mark to base, 81 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A magnificent 6.16 feet Chinese blue & white 'Soldier' vase, Qianlong variation mark But later, of tapering ovoid form, reserve on shoulder with six character mark, 188 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese blue & white baluster vases and covers, Kangxi style But later, each painted with dragon and bats, on stands, 45 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A matched pair of Chinese blue & white baluster vases, 19th century, each with continuous sweet pea design to body and reserves of landscape and court scenes, one with auspicious symbols of luck, each 60.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese blue & with 'Landscape' Porcelian vase, with Qianlong mark But later, with continuing mountainous landscape within diaper borders, 30 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Two pair of Chinese blue & white ceramic Foo lions, one with seal mark, each typically modelled, the smaller pair with impressed seal mark, tallest 17.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A collection of eight Chinese Swatow dishes, 19th / 20th century, each decorated with loose designs in underglaze blue on celadon ground, the largest 32 cm diameter. Provenance: A private collection, Sydney
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A Chinese Yuan style blue & white charger, centrally painted with leaping animal within landscape and blossom borders, 42 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A large Chinese Ming style underglaze red charger, centrally painted with blossom, diameter 52 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A fine pair of Chinese famille rose baluster jars & covers, each with opposing reserves painted with court and landscape scenes, framed by a green ground dragons amongst clouds, six character mark to base, 48 cm high. Provenance: David Jones Gallery label to each. The Collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Handsome pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain baluster jars & covers, double ring mark, each with white reserve finely painted with blossom and birds on a powder blue ground, double ring blue underglaze mark to base, with cover 42 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese famille noir porcelain umbrella stand, probably late 19th early 20th century, polychrome painted with Buddhist lions on a black ground, drill hole obstructing seal mark to base, 47 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese trumpet form vase, late Qing, painted in underglaze blue and polychrome enamels picked out in gilt, unmarked and with drilled hole, 41.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A large & impressive pair of Chinese export style porcelain models of Phoenix, in polychrome picked out in gilt, each 100 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese famille verte cranes in the Chinese export style, 20th century, each polychrome painted, faint marks to base, tallest 51 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A good pair of Chinese mottled glaze Eagles, 19th/20th century, on hardwood stands, Perched on reticulated rock form base, remnants of painted character mark to base, 37 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese sang de boeuf export style parrot and Cockerel, each modelled in the Kangxi style perched on reticulated rock form base, tallest 32 cm, (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese porcelain export style phoenix set as lamps, 20th century, very well mounted with gold lined shades and gilded stand, 64 cm high including shade. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese drip glaze lamp together with another Chinoiserie lamp, measuring 78 and 74 cm high, (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese porcelain export style Phoenix, 20th century, polychrome painted, modelled perched on reticulated blossom and rock base, impressed number 14 to base, 35 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A rare pair of Chinese porcelain export red glazed Roosters, late Qing, modelled perched on reticulated tree stump form base, 39.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese porcelain cranes, 19th/ 20th century, graduated pair painted with earthy tones, impressed seal marks to base, tallest 39.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese famille verte ceramic Quail-form tureens & covers, late Qing, each modelled nesting with webbed feet moulded to the biscuit base, length 17 cm each. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese green glazed porcelain double gourd brush Washers, impressed seal mark, modelled with applied branch and leaf, each with seal mark to base, length approx. 11 cm, (2). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A set of four Chinese Imperial yellow glazed saucer dishes, each glazed underneath, unmarked, diameter 16.5 cm, (4). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A good Chinese Junyao Octafoil lotus dish, the dish rising from a deep set well with flared barbed rim, covered overall with a thick mottled blue glaze, 9.5 cm high, diameter 41.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A pair of Chinese Wucai style Gu vases, with Wanli six character mark, each with dragon mask to neck, painted in polychrome dragons and flaming pearls amongst peach blossom, six character mark to reserve beneath rim, 50 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese red lacquer table pedestal stand, Qing Dynasty, with stretcher moulded apron above stretcher base, 79.5 x 56 x 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese red lacquered chest, late 19th early 20th century, comprising four drawers with iron ring handles, 88 x 107 x 50 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A Chinese hardwood low table, 19th century, with finely carved scrolling detail to legs and apron, 40 x 152 x 61 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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A fine Chinese bronze ram, 18th/19th century, Crisply cast and assuming and elegant stance with head slightly turned, gilded remnants to horns, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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Chinese gilt bronze and jade camel, possibly Ming, 27 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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Four Chinese carved Peking glass overlay and enamel snuff bottles, 20th century, each with carved floral peking overlay framing well painted scenes to body, the first depicting a mother and child in an interior, the second a finely painted rural lanscape, the third an underwater scene on a speckeld glass background, the fourth depicting monkeys amidst naturalistic scenes, tallest 7.5 cm high (4)
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A Chinese coral carving, with agate and fossil snuff bottles, carving 11.5 cm with stand, (3). Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
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A collection of four Chinese inside painted snuff bottles, 19th/20th century, the first an inside painted amber glass snuff bottle depicting a bearded sage, after Ma Shaoxuan, of flattened ovoid form in amber glass with 28 characted inscription to reverse, brass mounted hardstone stopper, one red seal mark, the second another of flattened rounded form with female figures in a landscapes on blue hue glass, together with a bottle of flattened ovoid form, depicting scenes of a traveller and a beggar, with…
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A fine collection of Chinese hardstone snuff bottles, comprising two jade snuff bottles of flatenned ovoid form, the first in spinach jade with mask form handles to shoulders, the second in pale green jade, each 6 cm high, together with a various hardstone and crystal bottles including both carved and smooth examples, tallest 8 cm high (8)
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A collection of Chinese glass snuff bottles, 20th century, including cyllindrical, squat ovoid, and meiping forms with various enamel decoration to body including a pair depicting mounted warriors, each with Qianlong mark to base, tallest 8 cm high (5)
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A collection of Chinese overlay Peking glass snuff bottles, comprising six snuff bottles of various shapes on milk and opaque glass, with overlay designs depicting various flora and fauna, 6-8 cm high, together with a Chinese Peking glass straight side brush pot with blue overlay carved glass to yellow body, four-character Daoguang seal mark incised to base, 11 cm diameter (7)
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Four fine Chinese porcelain enamel snuff bottles depicting European Subjects, 19th century, comprising a canton enamel bottle of square form with sloping shoulders with central panels depicting well painted wormen in landscapes, the second of tapering rounded form, also with panels depicting women in landscapes, both with four character underglaze blue Qianlong mark to base, together with two of flattened ovoid form and featuring continuous scenes across the body, the first with two women amongst a garden,…
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A Chinese marine ivory figure of a lady playing the Pipa, possibly Ming, modelled in robes, set on stand, 30.5 cm high, This item has received CITES approval for sale within Australia. Please note your contry's regulations regarding the importation of natural material. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE
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A pair of Chinese embroidered panels, late Qing Dynasty, each embroidered with eight figures in a procession, each 16 x 83 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
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