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Decorative Arts, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:685
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Day 1Lots with images:661
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:587
Date:27-Feb-2021
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A Chinese famille rose circular cushion shaped porcelain box, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, 15 cm high, 24 cm diameter
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A rare and impressive Chinese temple table, carved huanghuali and rosewood with jade panels, 18th/19th century, 86 cm high, 130 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A Chinese celadon dish with enamel erotic scene decoration, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 13.5 cm diameter
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A large Chinese Imari porcelain bowl, 19th century, 22 cm high, 35 cm diameter
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A selection of antique Tibetan bronze vessels and statue (5 items), 15th century, the largest 14.5 cm high
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A Chinese porcelain jar with boys and fruit on blue ground with carved timber lid, Republic period, 21 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle with enamel decoration, Daoguang four character mark in iron red, 19th century, 6 cm high
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated Buddha statue, 18th/19th century, 17 cm high.. Provenance: The Russell Zeeng collection
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An antique Chinese bronze statue of figures in a boat, 18th/19th century, 15 cm high, 17 cm wide
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A Sino-Tibetan Buddhist statue, 18th/19th century, 27 cm high. Provenance: The Russell Zeeng collection
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A Chinese carved hardwood stand, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, 5 cm high, 31 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep
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An antique Chinese glass statue, porcelain scent bottle and a ceramic ram figure, 19th and 20th century, the glass statue 14 cm high
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Three Thai celadon ceramic bowls, 17th/18th century, the largest 7 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese blanc de chine porcelain tea bowl, 18th century, 5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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A Thai celadon pottery bowl, 17th/18th century, 4.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A Chinese pottery vessel in the Sung style, 6.5 cm high
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A Chinese carved and pierced ivory jewellery casket, 19th century, 3 cm high, 9 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep
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A Chinese carved soap stone lion figural group on carved wooden stand, 19th/20th century, 9 cm high overall
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A Chinese carved ivory picture stand with dragon decoration, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 11 cm high
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A Mongolian natural turquoise mineral specimen on timber stand, the specimen 22 cm high, 16 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A pair of Chinese portrait paintings on silk, 19th century, 20 x 11 cm each, frames 28 x 20 cm overall
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A pair of Chinese watercolour portraits of ladies in garden scenes, Republic period, 20 x 13 cm, frames 27 x 20 cm overall
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A Chinese carved ivory pomegranate and mouse ornament on wooden stand, early to mid 20th century, 6 cm high overall
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A Chinese carved ivory statue of a sage, crafted in the Ming style, early 20th century, 9 cm high
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Two Chinese carved ivory cribbage scoreboards, circa 1920, the larger 18 cm long
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A set of six Chinese carved ivory napkin rings together with a set of four similar examples, early 20th century, (10 items), 4.5 cm and 5 cm diameter
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A Chinese carved ivory statue of a man carrying a bundle of sticks, 19th century, 15 cm high
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A Chinese carved marine ivory statue of a man with a gourd, late 19th century, 16 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory calling card case, late 19th century, 9 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory calling card case with court scene cartouche, late 19th century, 9 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory shoehorn, paper knife and two napkin rings, 19th and early 20th century, (4 items), the largest 15.5 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory statue of a boy on wooden stand, early 20th century, 12 cm high, 15.5 cm overall
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A nest of four Chinese occasional tables, early to mid 20th century, 65 cm high, 51 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A Chinese three tier occasional table, carved hardwood, early 20th century, 76 cm high, 45 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A Chinese two drawer desk, carved hardwood, early 20th century, 83 cm high, 96 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A Chinese two door cabinet, rosewood, Guangxu period, late 19th century, 106 cm high, 137 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A Chinese two tier side table, elm and huanghuali, early 20th century, 77 cm high, 82 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A Chinese circular coffee table, carved rosewood with burr elm top, early 20th century, 35 cm high, 83 cm diameter
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A Chinese opium table, carved rosewood, early 20th century, 33 cm high, 99 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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Laquered wedding cabinet, 19th century, 172 cm high, 70 cm wide, 54 cm deep an antique Chinese lacquered wedding cabinet, 19th century, 172 cm high, 70 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A Chinese export dressing table, fold-over top with hand-painted finish on gold background, Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, 83 cm high, 62 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A Chinese occasional table, hand-painted floral motif on gold background, Qing Dynasty, mid to late 19th century, 48 cm wide, 48 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A Chinese hardwood yoke chair, 19th/20th century, 99 cm high, 63 cm across the arms
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A Chinese rosewood pedestal, early 20th century, 67 cm high, 24 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A Chinese hardwood three tier occasional table, circa 1900, 73 cm high, 45 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A Chinese pedestal, carved hardwood, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 55 cm high, 26 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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A nest of four Chinese rosewood tables, early 20th century, the largest 66 cm high, 45 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A nest of four Chinese tables, hardwood and elm, early 20th century, 67 cm high, 48 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Chinese hardwood pedestal, 19th/20th century, 74 cm high, 27 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A Chinese wall mirror in ornate carved and lacquered frame, 19th/20th century, 52 x 115 cm
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A Chinese cast metal Foo dog statue with bronze finish, 20th century, 32 cm high, 42 cm wide
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory camel statues with hand coloured finish, late 19th early 20th century, the larger 16 cm high, 13.5 cm long
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A pair of antique Chinese carved ivory horse statues, late 19th early 20th century, on lacquered stands, 13 cm high, 13 cm wide overall
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A pair of Chinese bronze dragon vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, seal mark to sides, 36 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, 19th/20th century, 44 cm diameter
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An antique Chinese ancestor painting, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 80 x 50 cm
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Chinese vanity ware and chopstick/knife sets, early 20th century, (7 items), the mirror 27 cm high
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A fine Chinese cloisonne bowl with lobed rim, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 5 cm high, 15 cm across
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An antique Chinese carved wood and polychrome statue, 19th century or earlier, 18 cm high
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A Chinese serving tray with carved jade inset panel, a Chinese wooden deed box and a hardwood stand, early 20th century, (3 items), the tray 46 cm wide
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A Thai seated Buddha statue, cast metal, 19th/20th century, 17.5 cm high
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A Chinese wall mirror, carved and painted wood, 20th century, 70 x 40 cm
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A Chinese ancestor painting, 19th /20th century, 193 x 114 cm overall
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A Chinese blue porcelain mantel vase, 20th century, 39 cm high
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Two tall Chinese blue porcelain vases, mid 20th century, 57 cm and 58.5 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded vase and matching table lamp, mid 20th century, (2 items), the vase 44 cm high
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Three Chinese ceramic jars and two wooden stands, 20th century, (5 items), the largest 22 cm high
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A pair of antique tiger teeth together with an antique Indian carved deity statue (3 items), 19th century the teeth 9.5 cm long, the statue 15 cm high. Provenance: private collection, Melbourne. Originally collected by an English army Major in India during the 1870s. - May be subject to export/import restrictions
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A Chinese portrait of a warrior, watercolour on paper, 20th century, 39 x 26 cm
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A Chinese painting of a bird and blossoms, 20th century, 53 x 33 cm
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A Chinese celadon porcelain dragon vase (badly damaged), on wooden stand, Republic period, 47 cm high overall
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Two Chinese ceramic table lamp bases, circa 1920s, the larger 36 cm high
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Chinese carved wood and gilt dragon finial, celadon glazed vase and bowl, two pottery plates, brown glazed ginger pot and turned wooden dish in box, 19th and 20th century, the fish plate 27 cm diameter
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Two Chinese export pottery parrot statues, 19th/20th century, 30 cm and 31 cm high
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory horse statues, patinated finish studded with turquoise and coral, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high, 16 cm long
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Jardiniere, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, four character mark to base, 16 cm high, 21 cm diameter a Chinese bronze and cloisonne, jardiniere, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, four character mark to base, 16 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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Chinese hard stone carvings, cinnabar lacquered boxes, four scent bottles and an agate dish, early to mid 20th century, (9 items), the boxes 9 cm high
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A Chinese cast bronze statue of a seated warrior, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 12 cm high
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A Chinese carved timber table lamp base, circa 1930s, 63 cm high
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Two Chinese carved jade amulets and a pi disc, the disc 6 cm diameter
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A set of six Chinese glass opium bottles with internal river scene decoration, 20th century, 7.5 cm high
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A Chinese reticulated porcelain lidded vase on later timber stand, 19th/20th century, 10.5 cm high overall
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An antique Chinese deed box, mother of pearl and lacquer with koi carp motif, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 12 cm high, 28 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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A Chinese carved and lacquered timber panel, 20th century, framed and mounted, 28 x 50 cm overall
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Chinese carved wooden statue, Canton ware jars, pair of Japanese lacquered vases and two cups and saucers, 19th and 20th century, (12 items), the largest 38 cm high
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Two Chinese paintings on silk and rice paper, 20th century both framed and glazed, the larger 99 x 47 cm overall
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, 20th century, 23 cm high
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A Chinese blanc de chine porcelain statue, 20th century, 26 cm high
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A Tibetan pendant, 19th century, framed and mounted, the pendant 5 x 5 cm, frame 26 x 26 cm overall
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A tall Chinese porcelain vase with black background and elephant head handles, 20th century, 47 cm high
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A heavy Chinese bronze charger engraved with dragon decoration, 19th/20th century, six character mark to base, 38 cm diameter
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Two traditional Karen garments, Thai/Burma origin, 20th century
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Six assorted carved ivory items, Chinese and Indian, 19th and 20th century, the largest 11 cm high
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Four assorted vintage and antique Chinese opium pipes, cloisonne, porcelain and metal, late 19th and 20th century, the largest 26 cm high
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A fine Japanese bonze vase decorated with iris in silver and copper, Meiji period, silver seal mark to base, 32 cm high
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A fine Japanese jewellery box, basket weave mother of pearl with horn trim and shibayama panel top, Meiji period, 8 cm high,16 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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A pair of Japanese Imari mantel vases, early Meiji period, 19th century, 33 cm high
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Hashizume, Kanichi (Japan, - - 1884), Zokuzoku Sekai Shobai Orai. Rare woodblock-printed English-Japanese trader's dictionary [Tokyo, 1873], containing explanations of a wide range of terms, place names, goods, quantities, professions etc. 52pages/26 double folding leaves including superb double page illustration of foreign traders with cargo at Yokohama, as well as prints of foreign goods, technology, flags, weights and measures, calculator tables etc. 18 x 12 cm overall. Original cover and title label,…
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Three assorted framed pictures in ebonised frames, 20th century, the largest 51 x 21 cm overall
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Four assorted pictures and prints, 20th century, the largest 39 x 39 cm overall
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