Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Asian Art, including the Collection of Judith Rutherford — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:696
Sale Title:Asian Art, including the Collection of Judith RutherfordLots with images:684
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:333
Date:10-Mar-2019
***
Exceptional and rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Jian ceremonial sword and scabbard, probably made for Imperial clan or high ranking official, the sword set with an axe shaped jade finial in white and brown jade with carved toatie motifs, above a hilt in the form of a cong accented with gilt mounts opening to tapered blade, the scabbard with copper base, set with gilt bronze qiulong dragons holding lingzhi in mouths and ringed mounts, accented with turquoise accented with five jade carved panels and fine coral…
***
***
***
Extremely rare Chinese Qing Dynasty cheat's handkerchief, c.1850, in silk, of square form, covered in miniature black script of cheat notes in order pass Imperial examinations, mounted, 37 cm x 38 cm catalogue note: Pressure to do well in the examinations in Imperial china was extreme-it could ensure benefits not only for the student but the benefits also flowed on to the family if the student did well and obtained rank. It is well documented that cheating took place and that these handkerchiefs were…
***
***
***
Good Chinese Ming Dynasty, 17th century cloisonne jardiniere, of baluster form, with deep sides, with a bronze lip, above a body decorated with a dragon and phoenix on a ground of scrolling flowers and tendrils in tones of red, blue, green, white and yellow, four character mark to base and original 1937 New Zealand Chinese Art Exhibition label, with copy of original catalogue, diameter 28 cm, height 18 cm. Exhibited: Chinese Art including many examples from Famous Collections, Exhibited in New Zealand,…
***
***
***
Important Chinese Imperial clan nine dragon robe, late Qing Dynasty, embroidered with eight dragons couched in gold wrapped thread to the exterior, surrounded by embroidered wufu, cranes and ruyi head and auspicious Buddhist objects including endless knot, conch shell and jars, in tones of blue, red, white, yellow and green on a brown ground, the colour brown being used by members of the Imperial clan, with ninth hidden dragon to interior brown silk panel, with wave scroll trim to the base of robe, with…
***
***
***
Japanese Kutani charger, of circular form, beautifully decorated with storks, dragons and flowers in rich tones of orange, green, blue and white, diameter 49 cm
***
***
***
18th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatnam ivory work box and cover, c.1760, of rectangular form, with a spreading cover, decorated with inked floral motifs, framed by borders of lattice motif, the whole opening to reveal a fitted wood interior with lift top compartment and lower side drawer, on four bun feet, 9 cm x 2 cm x 20 cm
***
***
***
Beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century cloisonne vase, with a handsome spreading lip, above meiping shaped body, the neck decorated with palmettes of flowers, with storks, above a scene of rocky outcrops, trees, squirrels and flowers, in tones of green, blue, yellow and white, on circular foot, height 44.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag
***
***
***
Good Chinese Ming/Yuan Dynasty, Jun splash glaze jar and cover, with slightly domed cover, above baluster meiping body, in jun glaze with slight purple splash exposed on shoulders, the thick glaze exposed from inside lip and lower foot, a/f, on a wooden stand, height 28 cm. Provenance: Ex Hardwick collection, then private collection Sydney
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty 6th rank military badge, c. 1870, of rectangular form depicting a panther amongst cloud and wave scroll, with geometric border, in tones of brown, blue, cream and black, 27 cm x 30 cm catalogue note: the animal is looking over his shoulder towards the sun which represents the Emperor and a pure and just administration. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badge, c.1875 of square from, for wife of a civil official with insignia of golden pheasant, depicted standing on a rock, representing earth, the sea represented by stripped lines at the bottom of the badge and the sky filled with cloud scrolls, in tones of blue, green, white, pink, salmon and gold, mounted, 28.5 cm x 29 cm (badge). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Song dynasty (960-1279) Qingbai dish, of circular form, with petalled edges, raised on a circular foot, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be obtained from the office
***
***
***
Chinese Western Han or earlier 5th/ 3rd century grey pottery pedestal food jar and cover, with ribbing to cover, raised on spreading foot, height 20 cm reference: Margaret Medley, 'The Chinese Potter', Ny 1976, Fig 17, p 32. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and…
***
***
***
Exceptional Chinese Qing Dynasty jade hat finial, finely carved and pierced in the form of a dragon amongst scrolling flowers and foilage, in tones of green, height 6 cm
***
***
***
Chinese jade hat finial, carved in the form of water birds amongst flowers and foliage in tones of white and green, height 6 cm
***
***
***
Chinese jade vase and cover, with loop handle, of pear form, with twin handles flanked by scrolled handles, accented with pixu to base, in tones of white and brown, height 18 cm (handle extended)
***
***
***
Chinese Yuan Dynasty jar, in Qingbai/ pale celadon glaze, with ferruginous spots, on exposed circular foot, height 6 cm, depth 12 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Tang Dynasty marbled pillow, of tapering rectangular form, with central marbled floral motif, surrounded by swirl work, with central hole, in tones of brown and straw, 8 cm, x13.5 cm x 10 cm similar: Christies 4th April 2017, Hong Kong
***
***
***
Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting an elderly fisherman, seated by a basket, holding a pipe in one hand and two fish in the other, mark to base, together with a carved wooden stand, height 12.5 cm (figure)
***
***
***
Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century, Imperial yellow brocade dragon panel, depicting large profile five claw dragons cavorting in the cloud filled sky with auspicious symbols in the wave border, in tones of yellow, blue, green, orange and white, early conservation,. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century cloisonne vase, with a waisted neck, above a baluster body, decorated with bands of lotus scroll, accented by toatie motifs, in tones of yellow, blue, green, red and white, four character mark to base, height 33.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag
***
***
***
Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty filigree and enamel fan, with silver guards and twenty three sticks, beautifully decorated with temples, figures, boats and flowers in bright tones of green and green in gilt ground, length 34 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, c.1875, of circular form, decorated with a central roundel depicting an immortal on deer with wave scrolls, the exterior decorated with eight immortals in underglaze blue, surrounded by a red enamel wave scroll ground, with six character mark, a/f, diameter 22.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag
***
***
***
Chinese bronze twin handled censer, cover and stand, the pierced domed cover set with a coral finial, above a baluster body, with cartouche of script raised on three feet, on carved wooden base, seal mark to base, height 15 cm
***
***
***
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white vases, with flared lips above an ovoid body decorated with warriors and figures on horse back, flanked by faux mask handles, a/f, height 45 cm
***
***
***
Large Japanese bronze mirror, of circular form, heavily decorated in relief with blossoming trees, bamboo, cranes and turtles, signed to left, resting in a wooden stand, diameter 45 cm (bronze)
***
***
***
Fine exquisite Chinese Ding Ware plate, with an exposed rim, the body carved with borders of peony and foliage, raised on a circular foot, in a cream tone, diameter 25.5 cm
***
***
***
Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a fisherman holding a basket on his head with child sitting within, and a basket in his other hand, his robe incised with geometric motifs, signature to base, height 17.5 cm
***
***
***
Japanese ivory figure of a musician, depicted playing the flute, dressed in beautifully detailed traditional costume, standing on oversized theatre shoes, resting on circular base, height 16.5 cm
***
***
***
Pair of Korean provincial civil official badges, c.1900, of square form, depicting two flying cranes above landscape, in tones of white, pink, red, purple and green, on a blue ground, in rosewood frame, 15 cm x 27.5 cm (badges). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty silk roundel, c.1850, very fine predominantly knot stitch, depicting a man and woman in an idyllic setting on a background of flowers and pagoda, surrounded by a border of repeating floral motif, in tones of cream, blue, green and brown, framed, diameter 23 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty fragrance purses, c.1850, decorated with inner panel of flowers, surrounded by a wave border, in tones of blue, gilt, green and pink, length 12 cm (2). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty child's hat, c.1875, black silk hat, with with two elephants, butterflies, mirror to front and various pink balls, bank of embroidered flowers and geometric pattern in tones of pink, green, blue and cream catalogue note: elephants are an unusual element to find on children's hats. The elephant is a symbol of strength and prudence and is one of the four animals representing power or energy. The mirror is to frighten away evil spirits and so protect the child. Provenance: Collection of…
***
***
***
Chinese late Qing Dynasty child's Amulet wind hat, c.1890, in purple silk, adorned with amulets of the eight immortals across the forehead and a central amulet of the God of longevity, below a band of animal hair, amulets of animals over the ears and bells along the base, embroidered overall with flowers in tones of pink and cream, height 41 cm catalogue note: the animal hair was to confuse evil spirits into thinking the child was an animal and so would be protected. Also the animal amulets along with the…
***
***
***
Good Chinese Song dynasty (960-1297) censer, cover and stand, of cylindrical form, in pale glaze, set with a wooden cover, set with coral finial the whole on a wooden stand, height 13 cm
***
***
***
Rare Indian Pala period, 12th century bronze figure of seated Buddha, depicted with head turned one hand raised on knee, height 10 cm
***
***
***
Gujarati 17th/18th century powder horn, of horn form, set with panels of mother of pearl, with ivory surrounds and finial cover, height 19 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Song dynasty (960-1279) bottle vase, with spreading lip and tapering cylindrical body, in dark tea dust glaze, with exposed circular foot, height 23 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can…
***
***
***
Good Chinese Longquan celadon jar and cover, of baluster form, with finial to cover, set with lug handles, and line work on a spreading foot, height 15 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be…
***
***
***
Delightful Chinese White/Yellow jade figure of a child, resting on its tummy, supported on a carved wooden stand, length 5.5 cm
***
***
***
Fine Chinese carved jade figure group, in the form of two ducks clasping flowers in their mouths, on a carved wooden wave scroll base, in tones of white, length 7 cm
***
***
***
Delightful Chinese white jade figure group, carved in the natural from, displaying a resting ox and kylin on its back, upon a carved wooden stand, length 7.5 cm
***
***
***
Finely carved Chinese jade twin handled vase and cover, finely carved with elephant finial, above a pilgrim shaped body, with carved taoie motifs, flanked by elephant mask handles with drop rings, raised on a oval foot, in tones of white and brown, height 20 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Song dynasty (960-1279) Qingbai jarlet, of baluster form, with ribbed shoulders above a lower body raised on a circular foot, height 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be obtained…
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty, early 19th century famille rose porcelain vase, with waisted neck, above an ovoid body, decorated with birds, prunus, chrysanthemums and butterflies, accented in gilt, a/f, 57 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century porcelain famille vert vase, with slightly waisted neck, above tapering body, decorated with vases on stands and rocks, with protruding flowers and peach branches, in tones of blue, green and orange, a/f, height 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag
***
***
***
Lovely pair of Chinese porcelain vases, probably Qing, with cylindrical necks, painted with reserves of snow scenes and lake scenes, surrounded by a blue ground, surrounded by incised chrysanthemums, peony and roses, in rich tones of yellow, green, pink and orange, on circular foot, with seal mark to base, height 33 cm (2)
***
***
***
Large Chinese carved ivory figure of an immortal, depicted standing holding a peach, dressed in long robes tied at the waist, incised with geometric motifs, signature to base, height 31 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty painted silk panel, c,1890. Of rectangular form, depicting a tiger surrounded by 'The five Poisons', lizard, beetle, spider, scorpion and snake, in tones of black on orange silk, mounted, 43.5 cm x 62 cm catalogue note: the five Poisons in one of the more unusual groups in Chinese Mythology. These images were considered to have great protective powers for a person. The images of the five Poisons varied regionally. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese late Qing Dynasty roundel, c.1900, embroidered with butterflies, bats and lotus in gold thread, also in tones of red, blue on a dark blue ground, mounted, diameter 27 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty double Dailan purse, c.1850 with ruyi head shaped panels, one panel decorated with grasshopper amongst floral motifs, the lower panel decorated with butterflies and long life symbols, in tones of blue, green, pink and white, length 23 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese late Qing Dynasty childs wind hat, c.1890, with central amulet of the God of longevity flanked by eight immortals, in black silk with applied and embroidered lotus and other images, in tones of blue, red, and green, and accented with gold thread, blue silk tie to the back. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese black and white photo album, containing 122 various photographs and postcards including landscapes, street scenes and village scenes
***
***
***
Chinese bronze Kwan Yin and child, depicted seated robes falling from head, with child in lap, height 11.5 cm
***
***
***
Japanese bronze figure, depicting a horned warrior in skirt and shoulder guard, with fists clenched, standing on a textured rectangular pedestal with shaped feet, evidence of red pigment, height 14 cm
***
***
***
Chinese gilt copper monk, in form of a monk, wearing hat, hands in pose, with legs, with double lotus base, height 18 cm
***
***
***
Chinese carved hardwood stand, with shaped surface, above carved shoulders pierced with stylised clouds, resting on five feet, united by stretchers, height 16 cm and diameter 30 cm
***
***
***
Chinese timber display stand, of rectangular form, resting on four curved legs, united with stretchers, height 8 cm, width 45 cm, depth 23 cm
***
***
***
Early Chinese terracotta ox and cart, with ox modelled foursquare facing forward, the cart with curved roof and two large wheels, evidence of pigment, on customised Perspex stand, length 44 cm (without stand)
***
***
***
Khmer stoneware pedestal vase and cover, with conical tapering body, with ribbed decoration, in brown glaze, height 18 cm
***
***
***
Chinese celadon jar and cover, of baluster form with squat waisted neck, the lid set with elephant form finial, in pale green tones, height 13.5 cm
***
***
***
Chinese early Ming blue and white porcelain ewer, of pear form, with curved handle and spout, decorated with bouquet of flowers and foliage to either side, cover set with kylin finial, height 4.5 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Neolithic pottery urn, with a spreading lip, and tapering body, decorated with a brown geometric motif, flanked by lug handles, a/f, 39 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's house content auction, 'Golden Mile', Brighton, 21 March 2010
***
***
***
Chinese carved mammoth ivory tusk, depicting two uniformed warriors with weapons riding upon kylins, set in a mountainous scene with temple and tree, with another warrior in the distance, signed to front, together with a carved wooden stand, height 26 cm (without stand)
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty woven panel, c.1875 of rectangular form, woven with front facing Mang dragon, surrounded by cloud scrolls in tones of blue, red, green and cloud, woven at the cloud brocade Institute Nanjing, China, mounted, 51 cm x 42 cm catalogue note: the dragon was the spiritual symbol of Imperial China and is shown floating in cosmic setting. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty woven panel, c.1875 of rectangular form, woven with front facing Mang dragon, surrounded by cloud scrolls in tones of blue, red, green and cloud, woven at the cloud brocade Institute Nanjing, China, mounted, 51 cm x 42 cm catalogue note: the dragon was the spiritual symbol of Imperial China and is shown floating in cosmic setting. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies Dou Dou, c.1860 (upper garment) of diamond form, the central roundel very finely embroidered scene displaying a pagoda with figures and floral surrounds, in tones of red, blue, white and gilt, mounted, 56 cm x 58 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Cultural Revolution textile, in the form of a rank badge relating to the great Leap forward (1966), depicting a large red sun, dominant central dragon and flaming pearl, in tones of brown, blue, red, white and yellow, accented in gold thread on black silk, woven at the cloud brocade Institute in Beijing catalogue note: the dragon, even through it was a significant symbol of the Imperial system was used as the dominate figure along with the large red sun, representing Chairman Mao. During the…
***
***
***
Chinese jade carved gourd, in the form of double hanging fruit, with moveable panels, height 8 cm
***
***
***
Chinese carved jade panel, of shaped form, carved with figures in landscape, and calligraphy verso, height 5.5 cm
***
***
***
Chinese jade puzzle ball, made of three carved rings, in pale celadon, diameter 5.5 cm
***
***
***
Chinese carved jade panel, of rectangular form with a curved top, carved with scholar and two children to one side, with archaic script verso, length 8 cm
***
***
***
Chinese carved jade panel, of rectangular form with a curved top, carved with immortal and cranes to one side, accented with ruyi head and scrolling motifs, with crane and treen verso, length 7 cm
***
***
***
Tibetan bronze mask, of sun form, decorated with a face displaying open mouth and horns, accented with coral, diameter 24 cm
***
***
***
Japanese bronze censer, with a shaped floriform lip, above a cylindrical body, diameter 16 cm
***
***
***
Japanese Meiji period bronze inkwell and cover, in the form of a crab set with a lobster to his back, opening to fitted interior, with textured naturalistic surface, length 15 cm
***
***
***
Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, one hand holding a cup, the other resting on knee, on lotus base, height 12.5 cm
***
***
***
Rare Chinese silver and glass rose water Sprinkler c.1840, made for the Turkish market, with slender spout above a blue glass baluster body, accented with gilt stars, on circular foot, height 30 cm
***
***
***
Rare Chinese silver and glass rose water Sprinkler c.1840, made for Turkish market, with slender spout, above facetted teal glass body on circular foot, height 30 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century blue and white porcelain vase, of meiping form, decorated with a scene of court figures and attendants, double rings to base, a/f, height 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty sang De Beouf vase, with slightly waisted neck and baluster body on spread foot, the whole raised on to a later Art Deco stand, height 35 cm
***
***
***
Pair of Chinese early 20th century vases, with spreading lips, decorated with scenes of court figures to one side and calligraphy to the other, height 59 cm (2)
***
***
***
Large Japanese Arita twin handled vase, with cylindrical neck, flanked by loop handles and ovoid body, decorated with swallows and quails amongst floral scene, raised on circular base, height 61 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form, with sloping sides, incised with floral motif, a/f, diameter 16 cm
***
***
***
Cantonese box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with enamel cartouches of figures and landscapes, in tones of green, blue and pink, length 12 cm
***
***
***
Wonderful group of six early Buddhas, comprising of Thai, Khmer, Chinese and Indian, height 26 cm (tallest) (6)
***
***
***
Good standing bronze Buddha. Depicted with serene expression on face, in undulating robes, with one hand holding an offering, the other raised with palm facing outwards, resting on a square marble base, height 63 cm
***
***
***
19th century Anglo Indian set of nine ivory architectural miniatures, the central miniature of the Taj Mahal surrounded by eight smaller miniatures, set within a finely carved panel, 25 cm x 27 cm
***
***
***
Large Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, depicted standing with a humorous expression on face, holding a basket over one shoulder with three fish trailing down, with an axe in the other hand, wearing robes tied at the waist, resting on a small rocky base, mounted on a timber stand, height 30 cm
***
***
***
Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty black silk purse, c.1825, embroidered with in gold and silver thread, with green beads decorated with long life symbols, length 11 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty black silk 'Pocket', c.1875, embroidered with long life symbol above 'Cracked ice' pattern and prunus flowers, in tones of red, green, yellow, orange and pink, length 28 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty, ladies 3rd rank civil official badge, of square form, set with insignia of peacock set within a circular roundel of cloud representing the emperor and Imperial clan, inside a square form which represents earth, in tones of green, blue, pink, red and white, 22 cm x 23 cm Published: this badge was published in 'Ruling from the dragon throne: costume of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), by John Vollmer, fig 4.36. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies sleeve bands, c,1875, in blue silk, embroidered with peonies in tones of peach, cream, green and blue and accented with gold thread, mounted with silk, 55.5 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo Vest, c.1850, with natural fibre button and tie. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
***
***
***
Fine Chinese Song dynasty dish, with sloping sides, incised with floral scroll work, raised on a circular foot, with metal surround to edge, diameter 12 cm
***
***
***
Chinese celadon ewer, probably song, with loop handle and rams mask spout, above a baluster body, flanked by lug handles, in tones of green, height 22.5 cm
***
***
***
Chinese famille rose eggshell porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with two cartouches depicting figures within a landscape with temples and mountains, on a ground decorated with stylised chrysanthemum and floral motifs, in tones of pink, purple, green and yellow, mark to base, height 43 cm
***
***
***
Chinese Sui Dynasty, early 7th century brush washer, with spreading lip above tapering body, in a yellow glaze, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life life of Walter Hochstadter can be obtained from the office
***
***
***
Chinese stoneware cup, 6th century, with tapering sides, in pale green glaze, raised on circular foot, diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be obtained from the office
***
***
***
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white bowl, of circular form, decorated with a central image of a fish, surrounded by a similar border, six character mark to base, diameter 18 cm
***
***
***
Chinese red pottery Yangshou culture flask, 5th millenium, Shaanxi. Provence, with onion shaped neck, above baluster tapering body, h22 cm reference: Regina Krahl, 'Drawn of yellow earth, ancient Chinese ceramics from Meiyantang Collection', China Institute, Ny 2000, p 49. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars.…
***
***