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Asian Art including The Yeung Estate and International Collection of a Gentleman — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:671
Sale Title:Asian Art including The Yeung Estate and International Collection of a GentlemanLots with images:670
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:455
Date:15-Aug-2021
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of squat baluster form leading to an elongated cylindrical neck, the body and neck decorated with blossoming branches with foliage, fruit and a bat, in tones of blue, brown and iron red against an off white ground, with good six character mark to base, height 51 cm
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Japanese Edo period gilt and gesso Dainichi Nyorai depicted seated, wearing facetted headdress, blue hair, eyes downcast, with robes falling from the shoulders, hands in pose, legs crossed on lotus base, script verso, height 30 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt copper seated Tara, depicted with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with hands in mudras, height 23 cm
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Indian bronze figure of baby Krishna, probably late 19th century, depicted on knees with one hand raised with attribute, with painted features, height 9 cm and length 6.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a vajra and drillbu, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with downcast eyes and serene expression on face, raised on a double lotus base, six character mark to base, height 27.5 cm
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19th century Chinese gilt copper elephant, with urn resting on back, with ornate rug on boat shaped support, on stand, 8 cm x 6 cm
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Large Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, depicted seated with draping robes, holding beads in one hand and with two books to one side, traces of coloured pigments, height 14.5 cm, together with a carved wooden stand (2)
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Chinese carved soapstone figure group, depicting a reclining immortal holding a ball with kylin, on wooden stand, length 11 cm
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Large Chinese carved agate figure group, in the form of two birds and two deer by a blossoming tree, in rich orange tones, height 30 cm (including stand) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese jade scholars brush rest, in the form of a scroll, carved with a mountain scene with calligraphy, length 11.5 cm
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Chinese jade figure group, carved in the form of a boy holding a peach, height 4 cm
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Chinese jade figure group, carved in the form of two monkeys climbing on gourd hanging fruit, length 11.5 cm
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Cantonese porcelain vase, of baluster form with twin gilt handles, the body decorated with panels depicting court figures, surrounded by floral sprays, in tones of pink, blue, green and orange, accented with gilt, height 25 cm
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Pair of 19th century Cantonese porcelain vases, of quatrefoil baluster form with twin gilt handles, painted with reserves of figures in and interior setting, surrounded by butterflies, fruit, and foliage, accented with gilt geometric borders, on a quatrefoil foot, a/f, height 23 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, of conventional form, with central kylin to interior, the exterior decorated with panels of animals in an outdoor setting, in tones of orange, purple, brown and green, a/f, height 7 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with mountainous landscape by river, in tones of green, blue and brown, accented with borders to the rim and foot, mark to base, height 20 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain tea bowl and saucer of circular form, beautifully painted with a central butterfly, surrounded by floral vases, in tones of red and gilt (2) Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Beautiful pair of fine petit Chinese porcelain vases, of bottle form, with slender cylindrical necks above a spherical body, painted with fine scenes of figures in outdoor settings, with calligraphy verso and painted seal marks, on covered cloth stands, height 9.5 cm (vase height)
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Delightful Chinese porcelain brush pot, of stepped form, painted with panels of flowers and calligraphy, surrounded by an orange ground accented with gilt floral scrolls and crackle ice, raised on six feet, with seal mark and turquoise surround, 11 cm x 9.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of rouleau form, decorated continuously with fish in a pond scene, in tones of black, orange and green, mark to base, height 26 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese Qing Dynasty footed porcelain dish, of butterfly form, the exterior decorated with insects, lotus and floral sprays, in tones of green, pink and orange on a white ground, raised on five orange ruyi head form feet, a/f, height 6 cm and width 24.5 cm
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Fine pair of Chinese porcelain wine cups, of flared form, decorated with peaches, pomegranate, and hand of buddha citron, of flared form, in tones of pink, green and yellow, on a circular foot, with seal mark, height 6.5 cm and diameter 6.5 cm (2)
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Good Chinese Jiaqing period (1796-1821) porcelain bowl, with flared rim above deep sides, beautifully decorated with reserves of flowers in famille rose, surrounded by mottled brown glaze with gilt accents, raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base and wax export seal to base, diameter 17 cm Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Satsuma porcelain vase, of handsome proportions, set with two oval panels of emperor and attendant, surrounded by a brocade ground and accented with lion mask drop ring and tassel handles, in rich tones and accented in gilt, height 29 cm
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, by Hattori Zon, of baluster form with a flaring lip, the bodies each decorated front and back with robed figures in outdoor temple scenes before a blossoming river landscape, set between a ground of overlapping shaped cartouches with intricate geometric designs, set on figural bases in the form of Komainu with gnashing teeth, a/f (one with old repair to vase lip) marked to bases, height 11 cm (2)
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Japanese Meiji period Satsuma lidded box, of compressed drum form, the cover and foot rim with gilded drum nail bosses, the cover decorated with three shaped reserves depicting seated figures, attributes and tea set layout amongst a geometric ground, the body decorated with repeating iris flower and leaf motifs below a ruyi head border, marked to base, diameter 8 cm
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Pair Japanese Meiji period bronze jars and covers, of basket form with textured surface, accented with crabs, foliage and frog, with silver linings, marks to body, height 8 cm and width 8 cm (2)
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Chinese hardwood altar table, with rectangular top, with inset panel, terminating in scroll ends, above a carved apron, raised on four carved legs united by stretchers, 88 cm x 113 cm x 40 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty horseshoe back corner chairs, with curved backs and crest rails, above a pair of carved splats set with marble panels surrounded with prunus decoration, above a curved seat, on four legs united by stretchers, the whole decorated with scrolling flower branches, birds and figures in mother of pearl, inset metal label verso reading 'British Empire exhibition Chinese Restaurant 1924,' (2)
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Japanese late Meiji period cabinet, of rectangular form, with a pierced carved crest rail, above a pair of sliding mirrored doors, flanked by carved floral and bird panels, above a series of shelves with carved and pierced galleries, above a pair of ivory paneled doors and two drawers on four paw feet, 141 cm x 96 cm x 27 cm
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Japanese Meiji period Butsudan Buddhist shrine, of rectangular form, set with a pair of folding doors, opening to a fitted shrine interior with hanging lanterns and accented in gilt, on a stepped pedestal base, 82 cm x 51 cm x 39 cm
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Beautiful Chinese display cabinet, of faceted form with a highly carved and pierced crest rail displaying prunus branch, set with central glass door with carved surrounds, opening to fitted shelves with sloping glass sides, above a highly carved lower apron, above a series of lower shelves on four feet, 200 cm x 115 cm x 40 cm
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Large Chinese celadon glaze vase, of hu form with twin elephant mask handles, with archaic style decoration, mark to base, height 40.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese pottery attendants, in Han style, depicted standing with painted and removable heads, wearing robes falling from shoulders and painted in tones of orange, red, blue and white, height 68 cm (2)
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19th century Anglo-Indian ebony dressing box, of rectangular form, continuously carved with intricate floral and foliate motifs, the hinged cover opening to reveal mirror and removable compartments lined with red velvet, with sandalwood borders, raised on a carved base, 16 cm x 24 cm x 28.5 cm
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Chinese lacquer box and cover, of casket form, decorated with scenes of court figures in gilt, surrounded by flowers, butterflies and scroll motifs, 16 cm x 28 cm x 20 cm
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Lovely Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century export lacquer tea caddy, c.1840, of octagonal form, decorated with figures within landscapes, on a brown lacquer ground, the cover opening to reveal two pewter tea caddies, set with covers and ivory handles, the whole raised upon four feet, 13 cm x 25 cm Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 262.
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Chinese hardwood table chest, the hinged lid opening to reveal rectangular compartment, above two doors opening to reveal two small drawers above one large drawer, 25 cm x 25 cm x 18 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty X-Frame chair, with a shaped carved panel back displaying shou motifs, dragons, bats and prunus, accented with inset carved ivory panel, the arms in the form of dragons above a carved frame, accented with bats, dragons and shou motifs
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Large framed Chinese embroidered textile, of rectangular form, depicting twelve children at play in a garden setting, in rich tones of red, pink, blue and green on a silk ground accented in gold thread, 171 cm x 108 cm
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Extremely rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Cheat's handkerchief, c.1,850, 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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Large framed Chinese embroidered textile, of rectangular form, '100 Children', depicted in ceremonial display in an outdoor setting, height 35 cm and 142 cm (textile)
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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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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 decorated with repeating geometric motif, with blue lining, l 57 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 3rd rank civil badges, c.1875, for male child, with central Malay peacock insignia, with fret background and five bats, symbols of happiness, with geometric border, in tones of blue, yellow, green red and white, 21 cm x 23 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese rank badge for 5th rank official, c.1875, of square form, with central silver pheasant insignia, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist symbols, in tones of blue, green, white and red, with border of wufu and long life symbols, with pale blue silk lining, 28 cm x 29 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 5th rank civil badge, c.1880, of square form, with central silver pheasant insignia applied separately, set within stylised cloud and waves, accented with the eight Buddhist motifs, in tones of white, blue and red, with gold and silver thread, with wufu, and symbols of happiness and longevity to the border, with paper backing, 34 cm x 35 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 9th rank official badge, c.1875, with central paradise Flycatcher insignia and sun applied separately, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist motifs, in tones of blue, green, white, red and purple, with wufu border, 29 cm x 30 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 6th rank official badge, c.1,850, of square form, with central egret insignia within stylised clouds and waves, in petit point with couched gold thread, in tones of blue, white and green, accented with Greek key border, with dark blue silk lining, 29 cm x 29 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: originally collected by Mrs. Bressler, an American collector and the wife of an American missionary in China
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 8th rank civil badges c.1880, of square form with central quail insignia applied separately, surrounded by stylised clouds and geometric motifs and border, in gold and silver thread, with blue silk lining, 20.5 cm x 22 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: These are the rarest of all civil rank badges and are not well represented in Museum collections.
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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 with repeating geometric motif, rich blue cotton lining, l 56 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese lacquer and giltwood folding screen, with central rectangular panel pierced with court figures amongst stylised clouds and lotus, flanked by two smaller screens pierced with immortals holding the precious objects, 59 cm x 83 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered vest, decorated with embroidered gold thread iris on a bright blue ground, accented with embroidered shou symbol, bat and floral trims, in tones of black, gold and purple, with pale blue silk lining, length 72 cm
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Delightful Chinese ancestral portrait, of rectangular form, depicting a elderly man with fur lined hat and robe, displaying rank badge and wearing coral and jade necklace seated on throne chair, the whole in strong tones, 185 cm x 77 cm (image) Ex Zorich collection Adelaide
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Chinese scroll, of rectangular form, decorated with scholar and attendant in a mountainous landscape, in tones of orange, black and blue, inscription upper left, 129 cm x 63 cm (image) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Good Sino-Tibetan Thangka, of rectangular form, depicting Mahakala, with arms raised in tones of blue, red and green, in carved Chinese frame, 93 cm x 62 cm
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Sino-Tibetan Tanaka, of square form, decorated with multiple Mahakala in tones of orange, blue and green, 66 cm x 66 cm (image)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty cloisonne snuff bottle, of tapering form and set with a domed stopper, decorated with inlaid flower heads amongst stylised foliage and set between decorative borders, height 9 cm
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Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle and stopper, of slender baluster form, decorated continuously with mythical creature amongst flowers and foliate scrolls, in tones of green, blue, orange and red, mark to base, height 7 cm
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Small Chinese quartz snuff bottle, in clear and light brown tones with tourmilated inclusions, with stopper, height 5.5 cm
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Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, of pilgrim form, decorated continuously with floral motifs, in tones of pink, white, yellow, green and red on a blue ground, mark to base, height 6.5 cm (including stopper)
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Chinese celadon snuff bottle, of ovoid form, in an olive glaze, height 9 cm (including stopper)
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Chinese hardstone snuff bottle, of lobed melon form, carved in relief with a branch and leaf design, with stem shaped stopper, in varying tones including yellow, brown, dark red and purple/ grey, height 5.5 cm
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Chinese orange glass snuff bottle, of ovoid form with a short cylindrical neck, the body decorated in a ribbed faux bamboo design with key fret border to the neck, set with a domed blue stone stopper with brass collar, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese clear stone snuff bottle, of compressed cylindrical form set with twin beast handles and elongated loop drops, with green jade stopper and metal collar, raised on a short oval shaped foot, height 8.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese belt hooks, carved in the form of rampant dragons and dragon heads, in tones of turquoise and black, length 18 cm (2) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese jade twin handled cup, of circular form, carved with raised fish motif to centre, flanked by phoenix head handles, raised on circular foot, width 17 cm
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Good Chinese white jade snuff bottle, of boulder form, carved with lotus, bats and gourd, in tones of white and brown, height 7 cm (bottle)
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Chinese white jade figure group, carved in the form of three recumbent pixiu eating lingzhi, in pale tones, height 3.8 cm and width 6.5 cm
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Chinese jade hat finial, carved in the form of birds and animals amongst scrolling trees, in tones of green, height 4 cm
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Chinese white jade snuff bottle, of slender pilgrim form, with twin dragon handles, height 5 cm
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Chinese jade figure group, in the form of a child with animal on its back, evidence of brown skin on white, height 8 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain Gu vase, with a flared rim and spreading foot, in rich red tones with crackle glaze interior, six character mark to base, height 31.5 cm
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Chinese famille noir porcelain vase, with cylindrical neck above an ovoid body, decorated with dogs of fo on a rich ground of peony and foliage, in tones of green, blue, yellow and orange on a black ground, six character mark to base, height 27 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty sang de boeuf vase, of baluster form with a widening neck, decorated in an all over mottled red tones with black and white flecks, raised on a short slightly exposed circular foot, height 19 cm
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Chinese petit flambe glaze vase, of squat baluster form leading to a cylindrical neck and flared rim, height 11.5 cm
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Chinese monochrome porcelain vase, with spreading lip, above tapering body with flared lip and tapering body, seal mark to base, height 24 cm
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Chinese monochrome porcelain vase, of tapering mallet form, in plum tones, seal mark to base, height 25 cm
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Chinese tea dust porcelain vase, of tapering form, in green/brown tones, impressed seal mark to base, height 27 cm
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Chinese mirror black glaze porcelain vase, of double gourd form, mark to base, height 32 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese monochrome Cong vase, with a short sloping neck above facetted sides, decorated with raised fret work and taotie motifs flanked by elephant mask handles, raised on a circular foot, impressed seal mark to base, height 31 cm
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Large Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, of tapering cylindrical form, carved with a warrior on horseback and warrior with sword, with key-fret border to rim and foot, height 45 cm
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Large Chinese hardwood brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved continuously with story depicting immortals, scholars and animals in a landscape, height 23.5 cm
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Chinese carved wooden scroll weight, of rectangular form, carved with shaped cartouche inlaid with three ivory figures by a rocky outcrop with bamboo, 28 cm x 6.5 cm
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Set of eight Chinese carved boxwood figures, each depicted holding one of the eight Daoist emblems, height 14 cm (8)
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Heavy Chinese apprentice chair, of petit proportions, in hardwood, 25 cm x11 cm x 19 cm
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Chinese ruyi, decorated with panels displaying figures in a garden setting, surrounded by the precious objects, length 42 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form with a flaring rim, decorated with waterbirds amongst reeds, six character mark to base and raised on a circular wooden stand, total height 28.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase with tapering neck above a cylindrical body, decorated with central image of vase with flowers, censer and precious objects, height 17 cm Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, 18 Nov 2012, lot 10
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase of petit hu form, decorated continuously with birds, bamboo, flowers and insects, with lightly incised scroll border to rim, raised on a shorts circular foot, height 17.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, each side raised with central panel of peach branches, surrounded by lotus scroll, on a rectangular foot, with seal mark, drilled for lamp to base, height 24 cm
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Chinese Kangxi period blue and white porcelain tea bowl, the interior decorated with figure under a tree, the exterior decorated with panels of figures and flowers, on a circular foot, four character mark to base, a/f, diameter 8.5 cm
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18th century Nanking cargo blue & white porcelain tea bowl and saucer, the fine porcelain decorated with pagoda in landscape, height 3.5 cm and diameter 6.3 cm (bowl), diameter 10 cm (saucer), with original Christie's labels, with original purchase receipt and letter
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain wine cups, decorated with a continuous border of figures within a garden setting, on a circular foot, a/f, diameter 6 cm (2)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of handsome proportions, with a flared lip, decorated with a mythical creature, surrounded by a border of mythical creatures surrounded by wave scrolls on a circular foot, with seal mark to base,a/f, height 8 cm and diameter 19 cm
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty blue & white plates, one of circular form, decorated with floral sprays, diameter 23 cm, the other of circular form with central cartouche depicting trees and rocky outcrops, a/f, diameter 23 cm (2)
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Beautiful Chinese porcelain blue and white dish, of circular form, decorated with a central dragon roundel, surrounded by the three friends of winter, pine, bamboo and prunus, with wu-fu verso, on circular foot, with six character mark to base, diameter 18 cm
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Chinese black silk childrens wind hat, from Northern china, with facetted top and three flaps to cover the ears and neck, decorated with floral motifs, with two buttons 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, l 60 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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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, l 28 cm catalogue note: Chinese robes and jackets did not have pockets and this would of hung from the belt and used to conceal precious objects. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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