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Asian Art including Collection of Late Dr. Merna Torrington — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:720
Sale Title:Asian Art including Collection of Late Dr. Merna TorringtonLots with images:720
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:371
Date:8-Mar-2020
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Beautiful pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty stem cups, 17th century, the tapering bowls on supports above a spreading circular foot, the interior with banded decoration, the exterior in a blue glaze, with original label for 'The Hatcher Collection,' Christie's, Amsterdam 14/03/1984, height 7.5 cm (2). Provenance: 'The Hatcher Collection,' Christie's, Amsterdam, 14/03/1984, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Stunning Chinese porcelain Qing Dynasty dish, with a fine flared lip, above sloping sides, the exterior in a yellow glaze, the whole raised on a circular foot, with Yongzheng six character mark to foot and David Ho Oriental Art label to interior, diameter 21 cm. Provenance: Purchased David Ho Oriental Art, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Blue and white Kraak ware porcelain charger, of circular form with flared edges, decorated with central floral motif, surrounded by border with alternating panels of flowers and geometric motifs, diameter 37.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade twin handled libation cup, of circular form, flanked by a pair of dragon head handles, in tones of white, raised on a circular foot, with David Ho Antiques label, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: David Ho Antiques, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese carved jade libation cup, beautifully carved with qiulong dragon, cloud scrolls, and flowering branches, in tones of white and pale green, with ceramic Collectors Society exhibition label, no.162,1982, the whole on stand, a/f, height 15 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good pair of early Qing Dynasty cloisonne figures, depicting seated immortals on rocks with staff in hand, the cloisonne robes in tones of blue, yellow, red and green, height 21 cm (2). Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery 'Cord Marked' amphora, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, with cylindrical neck above ribbed tapering body, flanked by lug handles, length 27 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Pair of large Chinese cloisonne vases, of facetted baluster form, decorated with taoist masks and dragons, in tones of red, green and blue on a rich yellow ground, each side set with a mask drop ring handle, on wooden base, height 53 cm
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Extremely fine and beautiful Chinese porcelain vase, with a spreading lip decorated with reserves of insects on flowers, on a fine ground of lotus flowers and ruyi heads, the shoulders decorated with roundels of dragons alternating with phoenix on a floral ground, the main body painted with reserves of peacocks and nightingales amongst flowers on a very fine ground of lotus flowers and vases, in tones of pink, green, blue and orange, with Qianlong seal mark to base, on wooden stand, height 41.5 cm (vase)
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Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty peach blossom vase, with a fine spreading lip and cylindrical neck with double rings above a fine tapering body, in a mottled red and pale green glaze, with Kangxi six character to base, with stand, height 16.8 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good Chinese famille vert vase, of facetted tapering form, decorated with reserves of precious items, surrounded by panels of flowers and insects, in strong tones of green, black, yellow and puce, marked Kangxi to base, height 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Hong Kong
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Chinese Qing Dynasty sang de boeuf gourd vase, with cylindrical neck, in a deep red glaze, raised on a circular foot, height 8 cm. Provenance: Purchased I Steer & Co, 1972, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese carved jade Buddha's hand Citron, carved in an upright position, in tones of white to green, raised on a wooden stand, height 10 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good Chinese white jade brush washer, of organic form, with branch and foliage handle, with brown inclusions, length 10.5 cm, together with a carved wooden stand
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period porcelain chargers, with scalloped spreading lips and fluted sides, surrounded by panels of flowers and fret work borders, with Kangxi six character marks to base and ceramic Collectors Society exhibition, no.27, 1982, diameter 35 cm (2). Provenance: Aronson Antiques 1973, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) cup and stand, in Qingbai glaze, the cup with raised floral design, the stand with scalloped surround, slight a/f, matched, height 9 cm and diameter 14 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty vase, of ovoid form with a short neck, in a blue jun with white splash glaze, raised on a circular foot, height 21 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese YueYao chicken head ewer, Jin Dynasty (265-316), with loop handle, set with lug handles and chicken neck spout, above a baluster body and unglazed foot, height 23 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty peach blossom box and cover, of bun form, in a beautiful pale red glaze, raised on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark to base and ceramic Collectors Society exhibition no, 1928 label to interior, with fitted box, diameter 8 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Japanese Arita ware charger, of shallow circular form, the interior decorated with reserves of cranes, flowers and mythological creatures, accented with blue floral borders, the exterior decorated with lotus and foliate scrolls in blue on a white ground, diameter 48 cm
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty, mirror black and gilt porcelain vase, of ovoid form with slightly waisted shaped neck, decorated with birds on prunus branches, framed by ruyi head and fret work borders, on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark within double rings to base, height 40 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection. Mr Victor Fretwell was a well known collector of Asian Art in the 1970's and had constant contact with Christie's and Sotheby's regarding his collection. He was also responsible for…
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Good Chinese bronze mirror, probably Western Han Dynasty (206BC-9AD), decorated with central dimple surrounded by four nipples alternating with stylised dragons, diameter 10 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Good Chinese bronze mirror, probably Tang Dynasty (618-907), with shaped central medallion with characters, surrounded by floral motifs, diameter 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese rock crystal footed censer and cover, of handsome proportions, with carved dragon finial to cover, above three drop ring dragon head handles, above a baluster body with twin dragon head handles, on three paw feet, height 18 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade twin brush pot, carved with rampant dragon to one side and phoenix to the other, in tones of white and brown, the whole raised upon a wooden stand, 6.8 cm x 9.5 cm (object). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese jade brush washer, beautifully carved in the form of a hanging gourd surrounded by vines of smaller gourds, in tones of white, yellow and grey, the whole raised upon a carved wooden stand, with ceramics Collectors Society exhibition no.164, 1982, length 24 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty sang de boeuf porcelain bottle vase, with cylindrical neck and baluster body, raised on a circular foot, height 31 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period porcelain water pot, accented with a raised dragon and three dragon roundels in cobalt on a clair-de-lune glaze, on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark to base, with ceramics Collectors Society exhibition no.12, 1982 label verso and original auction description, height 11 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Archbishop Mowell, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white ewer, with flared lip and ribbed globular body, decorated with branches, lingzhi and flowers, on a circular foot, height 15 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, with short neck above a spreading body, decorated with repeating incised lines, on an undecorated foot, height 12.5 cm and diameter 17 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, of spreading baluster form, on slight circular foot, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Western Zhou (10th/9th century) ash glazed vessel, of squat baluster form, with four lugs and incised decoration to shoulders, diameter 10.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Beautiful pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period vases, set with French ormolu mounts for the handle and spout in the form of acanthus motifs, the body in a blue crackle glaze, terminating to scrolled ormolu foot, with underglaze seal mark and ceramic Collectors Society exhibition, no.13, 1982, height 35 cm (2). Provenance: Roderick Palmer Antiques, 5th April 1974, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Japanese ivory figure, depicting a lady strolling with an umbrella in one hand and a basket in the other, on a rocky outcrop with flowers and foliage, mounted on a wooden stand, total height 29.5 cm (including stand), with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 22nd May 1974, lot 255
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Japanese ivory figure, depicting a lady strolling with an umbrella in one hand and a basket in the other, on a rocky outcrop with flowers and foliage, mounted on a wooden stand, total height 28 cm (including stand), with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 22nd May 1974, lot 254
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Japanese carved ivory Inro and netsuke, the inro carved with flowering pot and large flowers, height 9.5 cm, suspended from a netsuke carved in the form of a reclining ox, signed, length 6 cm
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Good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting a rabbit and tortoise by a rocky outcrop, incised signature to base, length 5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting a theatre actor resting on egg, incised signature to base, height 3.5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory Kylins, each depicted seated with one paw resting on stand, accented with tigers eyes and coloured stones, marks to bases, height 12.5 cm (with wooden stands), with statutory declaration,. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese carved nephrite Cong, of handsome proportions, with a cylindrical neck above facetted sides, deeply carved with repeating angular motifs, in tones of green and white, raised on stand, height 20 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese carved jadeite vase, carved in the form of flower buds and foliage protruding from a rocky outcrop, in rich tones of green, on a wonderful carved wooden base, 12 cm x 12 cm (vase). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Early Chinese carved jade Gui, of tablet form, carved with rocky outcrop amongst wave scrolls to one side, with incised characters, on stand, height 25 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good Chinese carved jade brush washer, carved in the form of lotus flowers and foliage with the leaf forming the bowl, in tones of pale celadon and brown, the whole raised on a carved wooden base, 15 cm x 8 cm (washer). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese carved agate cup, of petit proportions carved with dragon head loop handle, in transparent tones of grey and black, height 5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese carved jade figure group, depicting a reclining horse with young, in tones of green, length 6 cm
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Good and fine Chinese porcelain bowl, with slightly flared lip, decorated with roundels of flowers in tones of orange, green, pink and brown, surrounded by a pink incised ground, the interior in underglaze blue flowers, on circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 15.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, of shallow circular form, decorated with two figures in a landscape, six character mark to base, diameter 16 cm, with Dutch silver handle, with marks for van Kempen
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Pair of Chinese Kangxi period porcelain dishes, of circular form, decorated with vases on tables and precious objects, in tones of green, red, yellow and brown, leaf and double circles to base, a/f to one, diameter 13.5 cm (2). Provenance: John Sparks of mount Street London, 1900-1930, Harold Margetson collection, then by descent to family
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dish, of circular form, decorated with butterflies and flowers, in tones of orange, green and pink, on circular foot, six character mark to base, diameter 15 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain tea bowl, with scalloped edge, decorated with sprays of over enamel flowers in tones of pink, green and purple, on a circular foot, a/f, diameter 7.5 cm. Provenance: John Sparks of mount Street London, 1900-1930, Harold Margetson collection, then by descent to family
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907) jar, of baluster form, set with a series of multiple lugs above a brown glaze, with exposed lower foot, height 8.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907) bottle vase, with a spreading lip above a baluster body, in a brown glaze with exposed lower foot, height 18 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Japanese 18th century Imari sake bottle, of tapering rectangular form, decorated with karashishi, card and dragons among bamboo, rockwork and clouds, on scrolling foliate ground, in tones of blue, red and gilt, a/f, with stopper, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a lady in a garden setting, in underglaze blue and overglaze enamel, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: private Asian Art collection, Queensland
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain jardiniere and wooden cover, the cover with pierced ruyi motifs, the body of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous landscape, mountain trees and temples, a/f, height 25 cm, with stand. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form with slightly sloping sides, decorated with three friends of winter surrounded by landscape of foliage, with Chenghua mark but later, diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased Engla Antiques, 1972, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl with spreading sloping sides, the interior decorated with stylised symbol, surrounded by reserves of flowers on a repeating flower head ground, on a circular foot, diameter 18.5 cm,. Provenance: Purchased Geoff K gray, 1975, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with stork amongst flowers, surrounded by a border of precious objects, seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: Geoff K gray Auctions 1973, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with dragon and bat to upper lip, above a series of phoenix medallions, the whole on circular foot, with seal mark to base, height 19 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, with a scalloped edge, decorated with a basket of flowers, raised on a circular foot, a/f repair, diameter 31 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, of circular form, decorated with a scene depicting mountain, lake and houses, surrounded by repeating geometric border, on a circular foot, with spur marks, diameter 45.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated continuously with horses in a mountainous landscape with trees and river, Chinese script to back, accented with orange borders, mark to base, height 61.5 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with dragons amongst stylised clouds and turbulent waves, in tones of orange, pink, yellow and blue on a turquoise ground, mark to base, height 48 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with stylised chrysanthemum and lotus, surrounded by bats and foliate scrolls, in tones of pink, yellow, blue and red on a green ground, mark to base, height 27 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, of globular form, decorated with lotus, chrysanthemum and Buddhist motifs, in tones of blue, green and yellow on a bright pink ground, with a domed neck decorated with striped motif in tones of yellow, blue, purple and orange, with a flared rim and raised on a circular foot, mark to base, height 22.5 cm
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Large Chinese white jade panel, of oval form, carved with elephant head, vase and floral motifs, a/f, 15 cm x 13 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese white jade panel, of oval form, carved with an image of vase and flowers on a rocky outcrop, 13 cm x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese white jade panel, of squat oval form, carved with a kylin amongst cloud scrolls, 7.5 cm x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese 19th century jade mirror, the silvered frame decorated in repousse with Buddhist symbols set with central oval jade panel, carved with bird, flowers and foliage, accented with coloured stones, with jade figural handle, length 23 cm
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Chinese mutton fat jade axe head, of shaped form, with incised fret work decoration, in tones of white and cream, 16 cm x 12 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty jade ruyi, set with three beautiful carved white jade panels displaying peaches, flowers and pomegranate, united by rosewood sceptre, length 54 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Early Chinese jade Knife/Axe head, of rectangular form with narrowing body, carved with incised archaic script to each side, with single hand drilled hole, on stand, 20 cm x 7.5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Early Chinese jade Knife/Axe head, of shaped form, incised with taoist motifs to both sides, with loop handle, in tones of green and black, with stand, 23.5 cm x 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese carved jadeite twin handled censer and cover, with a carved dragon finial, surrounded by three drop ring handles above a baluster shaped body, with dragon head handles on three paw feet, in tones of emerald green on white, height 19 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Burmese silver ceremonial bowl, decorated in repousse with figures and animals in mythical scenes, accented with floral and acanthus motifs, total weight 459gm, diameter 20 cm
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Burmese silver vase, of ovoid form, decorated continuously with foliate scrolls, total weight 328gm, height 20 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese carved ivory brush pot, decorated continuously with dragons and stylised clouds, mounted in a carved wooden stand, overall height 18.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese man in robes and hat, carved following the natural form of tusk, mark to base, height 25 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 22nd May 1974
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese man in robes and headdress, carved following the natural form of tusk, mark to base, height 26 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 22nd May 1974
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory tusk, carved in relief with Chinese figures on a rocky outcrop, with writhing dragon, height 40 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 20th November 1971
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Khmer bronze seated Buddha, depicted with headdress and serene expression on face, dressed with necklace, earrings and armlets, with hands resting in lap and legs crossed, height 38 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, resting in a lotus base above a turbulent wave stand with tortoise, height 48 cm
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Chinese late Qing bronze figure of Kwan Yin, the standing figure is modelled wearing flowing robes with hands in mudras, with elaborate headdress and jewellery adorning the the ears and chest, with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, raised on a stepped timber pedestal, height 35.5 cm, together with a thermolescence report and document from the Rijksmuseum
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Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Tara, depicted with headdress, with one hand raised and the other resting upon lap, on a lotus base, evidence of earlier gilding and lacquer, height 23 cm. Provenance: private Asian Art collection, Queensland
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Chinese bronze brush rest, probably Qing Dynasty, in the form of a dragon standing on all fours with head raised in air, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Indian 18th/19th century seated bronze deity, wearing headdress, with one hand raised in pose, the other resting in lap, on oval and square base, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) conical bowl, with incised floral motifs to interior, on a circular foot, in a pale green glaze, a/f, diameter 17 cm. Provenance: David Ho Antiques, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese late Ming Dynasty squat brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with fret work pattern to the body, on a pale celadon foot, height 8 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Kangxi period porcelain tea bowl, with fluted sides, decorated with precious objects in tones of green, blue and orange, seal mark and double circles to base, a/f, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: John Sparks of mount Street London, 1900-1930, Harold Margetson collection, then by descent to family
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Good Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with children within a garden, in tones of pink, green, orange and blue, accented with faux dragon ring handles, on spreading circular foot, height 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Hong Kong
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, of baluster form with an elongated body, six character mark to base, height 40 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form with raised sides, the interior with incised floral motifs, on a circular foot, with ceramic Collectors Society exhibition label no.54, 1985, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon twin fish dish, with spreading lip, above a twin fish design to centre, with fluted sides to exterior, raised on a circular foot, in blue/green glaze, diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty lidded jar and cover, with cylindrical cover and tapering ovoid body, the cover decorated with raised kylin, the body flanked by elephant head handles, incised two character mark to cover, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese celadon squat vase, decorated with two mice peering over the edge of the lip, height 8 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1127) bowl, with deep sides, in a pale green/yellow glaze, with unglazed circular foot, diameter 9.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Neolithic black pottery vessel, probably Longshan culture (3000 BC-1900 BC), of waisted form with loop handle, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907) vase, of ovoid form with a short neck, decorated with four lug handles, in a green glaze with exposed foot, height 15 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, with sloping sides, diameter 10 cm reference: Transitory and Timeless ancient pottery, the Chinese porcelain Company 2002, cat 1 similar Sotheby's New York 30/3/2007, lot 578. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Japanese Edo period porcelain plaque, of circular form, decorated with an image of a seated emperor, surrounded by warriors and attendants, with four character mark to base, diameter 31 cm
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