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Asian Art including The Collection of the Late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) — Aalders Auctions
| Auction House: | Aalders Auctions | Number of lots recorded: | 770 |
| Sale Title: | Asian Art including The Collection of the Late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) | Lots with images: | 760 |
| Auction Location: | Sydney | Prices available: | 390 |
| Date: | 5-May-2019 |
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Pair of Chinese export carved frames, of rectangular form, carved and decorated with flowers, bats and figures, height 35 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white jar, of ovoid form, decorated with peony scroll, on a circular foot, a/f, height 31.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain jar and cover, of ovoid form, decorated with kylin finial, above an ovoid body decorated with four mask lugs, above bands of floral motifs in tones of pink, yellow, blue and green, height 47 cm
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Chinese celadon charger, of circular form, with a scalloped edge, lightly incised with central lotus, diameter 40 cm
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Large Protective temple Torana, of arched form, carved with Buddha and acolytes, Garuda and two apsaras, the snake and two dragons, painted with vegetable dyes, dowelled construction, 70 cm x 120 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form with waisted neck, decorated with rocky outcrop with sprouting branches of peaches, flowers and foliage, surrounded by bats, in underglaze blue and overglaze enamel, on circular foot, eight character mark to base, height 43 cm
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Pair of Japanese black lacquer panels, decorated with birds and insects amongst trees, in mother of pearl and bone, with carved wooden frame, 70 cm x 45 cm (total), (2)
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Chinese mirror painting, of rectangular form, depicting a women reclining with pipe in her hand, framed, 47 cm x 68 cm
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Chinese Polearm Weapon, blade with decorative floral attachment, emerging from kylins mouth, marks to neck, length 233 cm
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Pair of south East Asian carved wooden deities, depicted with hands in prayer, in tones of red, green, black and white, height 156 cm (2)
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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
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Chinese Qing Dynasty red silk wedding collar, c.1875, each panel embroidered floral and individual motifs including dragons, phoenix, seated figure and figure in pagoda, in tones of blue, green, pink and black, with silver thread and black trim, mounted on board, 66.5 cm x 66 cm catalogue note: red was considered to be a very auspicious colour and this collar would have been worn for a special celebration. Very few collars have survived as they were often cut up in the 19th century and sold as separate…
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Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese 8th rank badges, late 19th century, of rectangular form, depicting a quail amount flowers and cloud and wave scroll with red sun to top left corner, in tones of blue, green, green, cream, brown and purple, mounted, 20 cm x 22 cm (badge), (2) catalogue note: on of these badges has been published in 'Ruling from the dragon throne: costume of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 19110' by John E. Vollmer (figure 4.41, page 123) in significant Museum collections of rank badges there are fewer…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 'As New' 3rd rank civil badge c.1860, of slight rectangular form, depicting a peacock amongst flowers, with geometric border, heavily embroidered with gold and silver thread, also in tones of pink and green, 21.5 cm x 25 cm catalogue note: towards the end of the Qing Dynasty badges were sold with the birds and the backgrounds separately. This was a very practical solution as when the person achieved a higher rank it was simply a matter of changing the bird. Provenance: collection of…
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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
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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…
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Pair of Chinese style men's shoes, c.1890, in black silk, with symbol embroidered to toe, belonging to Dr burden, an Australian medical missionary working in China for the china Inland Mission in Shanghai & Chung King, name is written in English on the lining of the shoes, length 27 cm catalogue note: it was common practice for Missionaries to wear Chinese dress to blend in with the population. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Manchu style shoes, c. 1875, in yellow embossed silk and black velvet decoration, length 23 cm catalogue note: this style of shoe relates to the horse riding traditions of the Manchus. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty men's Manchu Informal shoes, c.1880, in orange silk with black velvet decoration, length 26 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Dailan purse, c.1875 of square form, decorated with floral motif in knot stitch, with two separate sections, in blue and white on a dark blue ground, length 27 cm (overall)
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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…
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty belt hanging, c.1890 of diamond form, decorated with flower heads within geometric patterning, in tones of yellow, purple, pink and green, set with three compartments, length 28 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty belt purse, c.1860 of shaped form, in dark blue silk, set with mother of pearl panel, and yellow tassel, height 12 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black silk jacket, c.1920, embroidered with stylised longevity symbols, with pale grey lining, length 60 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 decorated with repeating geometric motif, with blue lining, length 57 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 with repeating geometric motif, rich blue cotton lining, length 56 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty red silk pillow end, c.1900, in original paper, embroidered with figure amongst floral motifs, 33 cm x 33 cm
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Group of seven Chinese embroidery tools, comprising tin to told dye in textile production, c.1920, a timber handled hole punch, c.1875, wooden needlecase with tiny compartments, c.1875, an unusual needlecase with calligraphy and beads, c.1875, a wooden ruler, a pair of scissors with rounded handles and a hole punch with practical wooden handle (see note) (7) note: see example on page 114 Exhibition catalogue 'A Thousand Years of bound Feet' from the National Museum of history, Beijing. Provenance:…
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty compasses, comprising a tiny feng shui compass, c.1875 and wooden compass in embroidered cover, c.1875 (2). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Group of six Chinese embroidery tools, comprising a tool for making bound feet at home, a metallic needle case (note the tiny republican flags on the hanger which help date it to the 1920's), two pairs of scissors with rounded handles, wooden pliers in the shape of a bird, and another pair of wooden pliers (6). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Group of four Chinese Bobbins and thread Winders, comprising large thread winder with lotus, c.1875, thread winder with unusual stylised butterfly design, c.1920, thread winder with red and black panel accented with gilt floral design and one other (4). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Group of four Chinese bound feet ankle ties, comprising a pair of striped puttees, a pair of red silk puttees with embroidery, a pair of green silk puttees and a wooden shoes massager - the chosen concubine for the evening would have her feet massaged prior to her meeting with her husband (4) note: see the publication 'Every Step a Lotus' by Dorothy Ko, page 80 - a woman weaving ankle ties. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Group of six Chinese embroidery tools, comprising a bird shaped wooden thread puller, a wooden needle case with circular grooved design, c.1900, a red leather needle case, a bamboo needle case with geometric design, a pair of scissors with rounded handles and a tool for making bound feet shoes at home (6). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty leather brush holder, c.1850, of rectangular form set with two pouches, each with two panels carved with characters in tones of red and green, with brocade trim, 23 cm x 15 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: brush holders were used to hold brushes for calligraphy
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Two Chinese pipes, one in bamboo with horn mouth piece, the other in white metal, length 18 cm, 35 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Republic period high collared jacket, in black with blue silk lining, with applique trailing flowers and applique floral sprays, overall blue trim embroidered with flowers, in pastel tones
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Chinese green hardstone carving, depicting lotus root and flowers, in dark green tones, length 34 cm
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Two Chinese dragon rings, together with another ring decorated with prunus and accented with green enamel, (3). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese jade pendant, of disc form, in tones of green and white, with gold setting, with certificate, diameter 3.3 cm
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Chinese jade bangle, of circular form, in tones of green and white, with certificate, diameter 7.5 cm
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Two Tibetan silver rings, one set with turquoise the other with coral, (2) catalogue note: These rings were also worn as hair ornaments. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Jade bangle, of circular form, in tones of white accented with green, with certificate, diameter 6.7 cm
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Jade and sterling silver bangle, of circular form, in green tones, accented with a pierced silver lining, diameter 7 cm
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Ladies 18ct gold and diamond ring, with central diamond in square setting, total weight 2.12gm
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15ct gold and enamel rooster brooch, accented with pearl, in tones of green, blue, yellow and red
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Pair of sterling silver and blue stone earrings, with pear shaped blue stones, surrounded by clear stones, together with a matching pendant (3)
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Stunning 22ct gold and ruby necklace and earrings suite, the earrings set with central rubies and ruby drops, surrounded by floral motifs, with matching necklace, suspended on a twisted rope band, total weight 59.31gm
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Chinese carved and mounted jade panel, of rectangular form, carved and pierced in the form of birds amongst floral scrolls, on a carved wooden stand, length 10 cm
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Wonderful agate bead necklace, with spherical graduated beads, in tones of orange and white, length 47 cm
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Gentleman's Lorus wristwatch, with circular dial, with stroke numerals and digital lower display, boxed
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Gentleman's Longines 18ct gold Admiral wristwatch, with circular face, subsidiary date dial, with leather band and box
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Quantity of assorted jade Rings/Discs, in tones of green, white and brown jade. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Bag of assorted ladies jewellery, including mother of pearl bangle, paua shell bracelet and pendant, green stone necklace and earrings and black earrings and pendant
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Pair of ladies gold and coral earrings, with coral of teardrop form suspended from circular gold setting, length 4.7 cm, together with a coral and gold pendant in the form of a Buddha (3)
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Book: Chinese snuff bottles, in the collection of Mary and George Bloch, by Robert Kleiner
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