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Monthly Auction, Day 2 — Barsby Auctions

Auction House:Barsby AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:941
Sale Title:Monthly Auction, Day 2Lots with images:941
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:748
Date:22-Jul-2018
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Fine antique Chinese cloisonne pedestal dish, with dragon decoration to lid, 8 cm diameter, 8 cm high
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Antique Cantonese Chinese enamelled pot, lid missing, 5 cm high
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Two vintage Oriental brass lime containers, each lidded, with embossed decoration. Height 9 cm & 14 cm
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Antique Chinese glazed pottery vase, applied rooster decoration, on yellow and green glazed body. Height 29 cm
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Five various green hardstone animal figures, including a horse figure, (height 5 cm approx), 2 bears with fish, and 2 charms, including an elephant and a bear
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Three vintage Oriental hair pieces, to include carved horn deer hair piece, metal bird and a carved wooden mythical animal piece
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Chinese chicken blood hardstone seal, (height 9 cm approx), together with 2 various Chinese resin seals, including 1 temple dog form, and a brass seal, character marks to underside
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Vintage Chinese Guan Yin figurine, on a timber stand, 31 cm high
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Two various Burmese kammavaca manuscripts, each containing a Buddhist manuscript on palm leaf sections, enclosed in wooden covers. Length of each section, 20 cm and 21 cm
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Chinese painted crystal snuff bottle, inside painted heron decoration. Height 8.5 cm
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Four various 1930's carved ivory and bone figures, including elephant, goat, lion, and a counter. Height 5 cm (goat)
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Chinese wooden teapot on stand, 25 cm high
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Chinese Republic fluorite carving, on rosewood stand, 17 cm high
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Chinese greenstone handle calligraphy brush, length 29 cm (handle)
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Pair Chinese carved hardstone temple dogs, Height 17 cm (each)
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Long Chinese printed scroll, featuring printed Chinese court scenes, with script, in fitted box. Length 15 metres
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Antique Malay carved ivory Kris, with brass fittings to carved ivory handle and sheath, and steel blade. On fitted presentation stand. Includes letter of explanation dated 1980, indicating that 'this Kris is approximately 180 years old'....and originated 'in the Negri Sembilan area of Malaya.' Length 36 cm approx. Ex. Sydney collection
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Japanese lacquer box, floral and leaf decoration on black lacquer ground to lid. Length 24 cm
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Chinese Ruyi scepter, together with a Chinese carved rosewood stand
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Two various Japanese vases, including ceramic spherical form, in original wood presentation box, (height 15 cm approx), and a mottled enamel decorated metal bottle vase, (height 22 cm approx)
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Pair of Japanese stylised bronze vases, with raised decoration and figural footed base, 25.5 cm high
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Chinese bamboo root stand, 41 cm x 34 cm (at base), 18.5 cm high
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2 Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory okimono figures, depicting an emperor and empress, both holding a fan, signed to bases, sitting on square wooden stands, 10.5 cm & 10.8 cm high (this weight does not include wooden stands). Ex: Sydney private collection
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Chinese Yuan Chi lidded vase, 32 cm high
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Old Chinese dark celadon bowl, with raised decoration depicting birds and flowering plants, 18.8 cm diameter, 6.5 cm high
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory ornamental bento, box, with 3 tiers and decoration depicting traditional figures, 11 cm wide, 11 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney
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Four Chinese 18th century export blue & white tea bowls, Including matching saucers. Floral and traditional scene decorated. Height 7 cm (each)
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Chinese gilt metal female warrior figurine, on carved wooden base, 18.5 cm high
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Pair of Chinese late Qing (1900-12) ivory figures, carved depicting an emperor & empress, he holding a sword, she with a rui sceptre, both wearing bejeweled head dress, both signed to base, 26 cm & 26.7 cm high. Ex: Sydney private collection
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory rosewood okimono, modelled as a Sage and three Oni on a drum, the Oni serving food, playing a drum and clambering over the side, the drum inlaid with mother of pearl and silver wire, two character signature to base, 21 cm high approx. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel Pty Ltd, 23/11/2014 Jewels, Objets D'Art & Fine Art, Lot 206
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Chinese 18th century export blue & white serving plate, Traditional scene decoration. Diameter 29 cm
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Pair 18th century Chinese export blue & white plates, each floral decorated. Diameter 14 cm (each)
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Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure, of a sage, seated with a rose to his side and a rosebud in his hand, 17 cm high. Provenance: sold at John Williams Auctions, Alexandria
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Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory Buddha, on wooden stand, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Sold by Davidson Auctions, Sydney, lot 626
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Chinese Republic (1912-1949) carved ivory Buddha, signed to base, on carved wooden stand, 11 cm high (total.) Ex: Private collection Sydney
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Chinese Republic (1912-1949) Shou Lao ivory figure, the god of longevity, holding a staff in his right hand and a branch in his left, 27 cm high.Ex: Sydney private collection
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Four 18th century Chinese export blue & white soup bowls, Traditional scene decoration. Some rim chips. Diameter 23 cm (each)
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) period ivory lid, with carved figures to top depicting an elephant being attacked by 2 tigers, 15 cm x 9.3 cm, losses to one corner. Ex: Sydney private collection
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Chinese Republic (1912-1949) period ivory figure, of a fisherman, on carved wooden stand, 22.9 cm high (total.) . Ex: Sydney private collection
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory okimono, of a lady in a rickshaw, 10 cm high approx. Ex: Private collection Sydney
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Chinese 18th century export blue & white serving plate, Traditional scene decoration. Diameter 29 cm
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1920's Japanese carved and stained ivory okimono, carved in the form of clambering mice scrabbling over chestnuts and beans, each mouse with rock crystal inlaid eyes, signed to base, 22 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep, 10 cm high. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel Pty Ltd, 23/11/2014 Jewels, Objets D'Art & Fine Art, Lot 197
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Two 18th century Chinese export blue & white platters, each with traditional scene decoration, length 30 cm approx, together with another plate, length 34 cm approx, (with rim chip)
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory pheasant, 17.5 cm wide. Ex: Private collection Sydney
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Five Chinese 18th export blue & white tea bowls, including 6 matching saucers, floral decorated, with brown exteriors. Some rim chips. Height 4 cm
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Pair of Chinese Republic (1912-1949) ivory figures, depicting temple lions, male and female, each seated on a plinth and baring their teeth, he with paw on a ball, she with paw on a cub, both signed to base, 19 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney
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Six pieces Chinese export blue & white tableware, all 18th century, to include 2 tea bowls, 2 soup bowls, a vase, and a dinner plate. (All pieces as inspected)
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory okimono, of a lady in a rickshaw, 20 cm long, 18.5 cm high approx. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel Pty Ltd, 23/11/2014 Jewels, Objets D'Art & Fine Art, Lot 200
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1920s Japanese ivory okimono of a woodsman, carrying a bundle of sticks supported by a pole on his shoulder and holding a pipe in his left hand, mounted on hardwood base with red signed panel, 35 cm high (total). Ex: Private collection Sydney
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1920s Japanese ivory okimono performers figure, depicting a man and child doing a pole balance act with an excited boy to their side, the group supported by a hardwood stand with fretwork panels and signed square shell plaque to top right, 22 cm wide, 54 cm high approx. Ex: Private collection Sydney
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Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure, 38 cm high. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia
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Chinese carved stone toggle, a malachite egg, and a stone animal figurine, 5.5 cm wide
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Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory female figure, on wooden stand, 32 cm high (with stand), 28 cm high (without). Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia
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Chinese late Qing (1900-12) ivory Shou Lao figure, depicted in a standing position leaning against his stick, mounted on part of a wooden base, 35 cm high (with stand), 33 cm (without.) Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia
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Chinese carved stone brush pot, with raised decoration, 17 cm high
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Chinese Tang style horse figure, 39 cm high
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Vintage oriental leather & lacquer pillow, mother of pearl lacquer decoration to each side of leather pillow. (Small losses to lacquer and stitching to pillow). Length 17 cm approx. Height 9 cm
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Antique Chinese Song dynasty wine pot, crackle glaze decoration. Height 16 cm
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Chinese blue & white decorated ceramic pot, applied dragon decoration to blue and white pot, (as inspected). Character mark to base. Height 19 cm
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Antique Japanese imari mantle vase, floral decoration. Height 23 cm
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Chinese green stone elephant, on wooden stand, 9 cm high
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Large Chinese porcelain Pixiu chop, with ornate seal to base, 12.8 cm wide
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Vintage oriental lacquer lidded pot, red lacquer lidded pot, (lid cracked, and some small lacquer losses to pot). Height 17 cm
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Pair of good Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, with silver and gold inlay, 20.5 cm high
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Indian bone & brass bound trinket casket, 15 cm wide
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Chinese hardstone decorated jewellery cabinet, wood cabinet with green hardstone and brass decoration to sides and 2 doors, opening to 4 internal drawers. Height 32 cm
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Chinese carved soapstone qilin figure group, 9 cm high. Provenance: John Williams Auctions, Alexandria
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Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase, with fine chrysanthemum decoration on dark ground, signed to base. Height 13 cm
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Antique Japanese Imari charger, with gilt & floral decoration, 33 cm diameter
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Chinese Yixing teapot, pumpkin form teapot, character mark to base. Height 7 cm
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Chinese bone inset wooden astrology chart, (as inspected). Diameter 12 cm
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Cased Chinese Liberation Army medallion, diameter 5.5 cm approx
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Oriental snuff bottles, small lidded bottle, a figurine and glass sphere on stand, 4.9 cm - 10 cm high
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Chinese Yixing teapot, shaped in the form of a table & stool. Character mark to base. Height 12 cm
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Large carved Chinese chop seal, with qilin figure, calligraphy to front, 15 cm high
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Pair of Chinese blue & white scroll ends, 5.5 cm diameter, 5 cm high
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Chinese Longevity God carved jadeite figurine, on timber stand & with puzzle ball, carved 29 cm high (incl. stand)
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Set four Oriental bamboo cased wine cups, 4 stemmed cups, with character marks on bamboo casing, and white metal interiors. Height 8 cm (each)
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Five Chinese blanc de chine Quan Yin figures, each a standing figure, (tallest figure missing hand). Height 8 cm (smallest), 25 cm approx, (tallest)
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Chinese blue & white porcelain shallow bowl, with flowering plant decoration, 34 cm diameter
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Chinese green glazed terracotta censer, 22.5 cm diameter, 13 cm high
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Set of 4 Japanese lacquer ware boxes, 14 cm x 11 cm (largest)
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Two Chinese carved hardstone snuff bottles, each with carved symbols to sides, on white and green hardstone, hardstone stopper to each. Height 6 cm (each)
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Antique Chinese New Year wooden lolly box, 28.5 cm x 28.5 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, shaped in the form of a tree stump. Character mark to base. Height 8 cm
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Chinese Kang Xi dynasty blue & white plate, dragon decorated. Diameter 24 cm
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Four Japanese silk Obi's, various colours
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Chinese zitan & boxwood box, with craved decorative lid, 33 cm x 22 cm, 9.5 cm high
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Tibetan prayer wheel, 26 cm long
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Collection bronze oriental amulets, total of 9 amulets, in various shapes, with character mark decoration to some. Length 17 cm (longest)
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Vintage Chinese ceramic vase, decorated with warrior figures, character mark to base. Height 44 cm
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Japanese brown metal vase, 22 cm high
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Oriental carved soapstone candlestick and figure, group on wooden stand, 18.5 cm & 13.5 cm high
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Chinese square polychrome vase, decorated on each side with figures and calligraphy, 42 cm high
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Chinese Qing timber teapot case, 31 cm high
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Large Chinese squat blue & white vase, 27.5 cm high, a later storage case is included
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Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory tusk, with finely detailed carving depicting numerous figures performing a multitude of tasks set amongst blossoming trees, mounted on a carved hardwood stand, tusk length 106 cm approx, height as photographed 45 cm approx. Condition: several repairs, some missing pieces. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia
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Japanese terracotta warrior statue, height 50 cm
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Old Chinese small chest, 49 cm wide
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Antique carved wood dragon mirror, carved dragon figure, surrounding bevelled mirror. 51 cm x 30 cm (mirror). 100 cm x 80 cm (total dimension)
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