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Fine Chinese and Asian Arts — Artvisory

Auction House:ArtvisoryNumber of lots recorded:237
Sale Title:Fine Chinese and Asian ArtsLots with images:237
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:169
Date:29-Aug-2021
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A rare black and red painted lacquer 'Ear Cup', Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) the oval cup is flanked by a pair of crescent moon shaped handles, the interior decorated with stylised scroll pattern. It is covered with a red, black and brown lacquer, two-character red mark on the base. 16 cm long. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A group of three Chinese bamboo carved scholar objects, late Qing Dynasty-Republic period, 19th-early 20th century including two brush pots and one arm rest signed by Zhu ding ju shi, brush pots: 14.5 cm and 11.2 cm high; arm rest: 28 cm long. Provenance: capital gallery, Hong Kong
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A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1914) the brush pot is finely carved with two scholars and a monk sitting on a boat, in a red Cliff scene. It is inscribed 'Chi bi fan zhou, 15.3 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese fine and unusual archaistic bamboo square vase, Hu, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the square vase is finely carved with a band of archaistic taotie and dragon motif on the neck a band of lappets around the neck, the handle carved as two lion heads. It is with a fitted wood stand. 9.5 cm high. Provenance: Raymond & Victoria Oriental Antiques, Sydney, Australia
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A yellow glazed jar, late Qing Dynasty, 19th-early 20th century the jar is strongly potted, it is covered on the exterior with a rich egg-yolk-yellow glaze, the base unglazed, 24 cm high
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A rare Chinese carved bamboo root scholar's weight in the form of a pair of playful cubs, early Qing Dynasty, 17th century the cubs is of circular flattened form with revolving ball 17 8 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese bamboo carved figure of a Luohan, Fuhu, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) it is carved with a luohan sitting on top of a recumbent tiger. 13.2 cm high
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A Chinese rhino libation cup, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century the cup is carved with a lotus leaf and flowers, the translucent Amber coloured horn darkening to black at the base. 11 cm long, 6.5 cm high, 85g weight. Provenance: acquired from Wong Yin Hou, Kowloon, early 1980's. The Peter Elliott Collection, Sydney, Australia. Mossgreen Sydney, 30/08/2015, lot 531.
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A Chinese zitan lantern, Qing Dynasty 19th century the finely carved rectangular zitan lantern has an open frame lined with yellow silk, with one side hinged as a door, and is surmounted by a pierced gallery and openwork lappet border on the shoulder. The whole is raised on a flared base carved in openwork with a lappet border and supported on a pierced octagonal foot. 33 cm. High, 20.3 cm. Wide, 20.3 cm. Deep. Provenance: Michael D. Stevenson (1947-2011) collection Christie's New York, 28/10/2014, lot 59
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A very fine Chinese lacquer brise fan, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the fan is painted in gouache, with figures in a landscape on a red ground, the top of each stick decorated with animals and plants, guards with gilt decoration of dragons and phoenix mounted in a water gilded frame 18/19 sticks: 19 cm long, overall 33 cm wide; frame: 36 cm high, 56 cm wide. Provenance: Gerard Hawthorne Oriental Art, London, 2002. Ray Mitchell collection, Mossgreen, 16/11/2009, lot 103. An important private collection,…
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A exceptional finely carved Chinese zitan brush washer, Qianlong period (1735-1796) the zitan washer is well carved with lingzhi fungus, scrolls and bats, on carved huanghuali stand 18 13 cm long, 10 cm wide, 2 cm high. Provenance: Knapton Rasti fine Art, 7/7/2006. An important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A white jade carved butterfly pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) it is mounted into a necklace with beautiful kingfisher feathers, carved corals and pearls. The jade is with an even white tone. Jade pendant: 7 cm long, 5.5 cm wide
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A Chinese kingfisher feather hair ornament, late Qing -Republic period, early 20th century the round ornament is decorated with a bat flying amongst peonies - 20 7.5 cm long, 5 cm wide
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A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing XI Shan Ren carved mark, Qing Dynasty (1644-1914) the brush pot is finely carved with scholars, attendants, and travellers in a mountain landscape. Signed 'Qing XI shan ren', dated to April of 'Yi Chou' year. 17.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A large Chinese ivory carved arm rest, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century-Early 20th century the arm rest is carved on one side in low relief with a scholar and an attendant riding in a landscape, the other side is deeply carved with a battle scene. 30.8 cm high, 10.3 cm wide. Provenance: The Peter Elliott collection, Sydney, Australia. Mossgreen Sydney, 30/08/2015, lot 526
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A rhino horn archery ring and fitted gilt-silver case, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century the top of the ring carved and gilt with six characters which reads: 'Xing fu you heng tang ding', which translates 'Made by the order of the Youheng hall of the house of Xing'. The gilt-silver case decorated with two pairs of dragons amidst clouds, 'Wen Yin' mark to the top of the cover, ring: 3.1 cm diameter; case: 3.6 cm high
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A cinnabar lacquer square box, Qianlong period, 18th century the box is carved with a mountain landscape with figures surrounded by tied tendrils and foliate designs, the sides with four bands of densely carved geometric designs 18 22 cm square, 6.5 cm high. Provenance: The Peter Elliott collection, Sydney, Australia. An important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A small Chinese ivory brush pot, late Qing Dynasty, 19th-early 20th century each side of the brush pot carved with figures in a garden. 19/20 8.5 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, Victoria, Australia
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A fine rootwood and hardwood miniature cabinet, Mid-Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the cabinet is finely carved with a ruyi fungus formed handle, each side is also decorated with ruyi fungus branches. The doors are carved in relief with floral scrolls, and inlaid with root wood panels. 31 cm high, 28 cm wide, 18 cm long
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A Chinese bronze lamp, Qing Dynasty (1644-1921) the lamp is cast in the form of a lotus stem, with a frog laying on the leaf. 5.5 cm high
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A rare and magnificent Chinese rhino horn 'Lotus Leaf' libation cup, early Qing Dynasty, it is beautifully carved in a lotus leaf form, with a praying mantis on the interior, the exterior is decorated with a crab, a carp amongst lotus scrolls, lotus stems and flowers. 17/18 16.5 cm long, 8.6 cm high, 341g weight. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 04/06/2016, lot 38
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Volumes (16), complete collection of Ceramic Art, Unearthed In China, 2008 in English & Chinese.
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A collection of four Chinese celadon white jade hair ornaments Ming Dynasty-Qing Dynasty, 16th-19th century / the longest: 16 cm. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese amethyst-quartz carving of a mythical animal Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the xiezhi is finely carved seated with head slightly turning to one side. 19 7 cm high, 7 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese carved rock crystal brush rest in the form of Li Bai, Qing Dynasty, 20th century the finely carved figure with long beard and a smile on his face, laying against a rock. It is with the original fitted wood stand. 20 11 cm wide, 6 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese grey jade monkey and horse group, Qianlong period (1735 - 1796) finely carved with a monkey riding on the back of the horse, finely carved with a monkey riding on the back of the horse, the stone with a pale celadon tone. 5 cm long, 3 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A finely carved Chinese white jade group of a Feline and young, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the two felines carved lying side by side, the well-polished stone of an even white tone. 19 5.5 cm high, 4 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A finely carved Chinese jade plaque of archaistic animals, Jiaqing period (1735-1797) the plaque is finely carved with two confronted dragons in an archaistic style, the stone is of pale white tone. 5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A rare Chinese yellow-jade double-gourd plaque, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the double-gourd shaped plaque is deeply carved with an archaistic dragon on each shoulder, the upper part with character da on one side and ji on the other, the bottom section with an auspicious symbol on each side, the stone with an even yellow tone. 19 6 cm high, 4 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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Four Chinese celadon white jade carvings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) including a pierced circular plaque; a celadon jade vase of flowers, wood stand; a celadon jade pierced plaque with a double happiness character in the center and a bat below; and a white jade carving of a bat and flowers, wood stand. The largest: 6.3 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A small Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of a Lama, 18th-19th century the finely cast figure is seated on a square cushion, holding a lotus lamp. 19 8 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese white jade animal Xiezhi, probably Ming Dynasty, 17th century the xiezhi is finely carved with a pair of wings, the stone is of white tone with russet areas at the base 17 5.75 cm long, 4 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
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A finely carved Chinese white jade flaming pearl brooch, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved stone with pale white tone, with white metal mounts. 4.2 cm high, 3.6 cm wide. Provenance: Jack Lee 1980s. A private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
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A Chinese white jade carving of a mythical animal, late Qing Dynasty/early 20th century the finely carve stone with an even white tone. 20 5 cm high; 3 cm wide. Provenance: Jack Lee 1980s. A private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
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A finely carved and inscribed Chinese circular celadon jade plaque, Qianlong period (1735 - 1797) the plaque is finely carved with a boy holding a ruyi in front of a bat holding a bunch of coins to one side and an eight-character inscription to the other, reads 'Fu zai yan qian, ji xiang ru yi'. 5.5 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese white agate carving of a boy on buffalo, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved boy with a natural red inclusion used for his hat and riding on a buffalo, whose head is turning to one side. 4.2 cm high, 4 cm long. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
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A finely carved and inscribed Chinese celadon jade plaque, Qianlong period (1735 - 1796) the plaque is finely carved to one side with a figure and attendant in a landscape and to the other with an eight-character inscription. The stone is withe a pale white tone. 6.3 cm high, 4.2 cm wide. Provenance: A private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
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A Chinese celadon jade carving of a squirrel on a peach, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the well polished stone with pale white tone and areas of brown tone. 19 7 cm high, 5 cm wide. Provenance: Jack Lee 1980s. A private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
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A Chinese white jade archaistic bi, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century carved from the translucent stone on one side with a series of archaistic spirals and on the reverse with a pattern of tiny hexagonal bosses set within a grid pattern, between plain inner and outer borders. The semi translucent stone is of even color, both framed by a raised single line border. 18/19 5.5 cm diameter
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A white jade sword pommel, Warring States - Han Dynasty, 5th Bc-3rd AD the central umbo is carved in shallow relief with four double-C spirals enclosed by a wide border of spirals, the even white stone with a small area of brown on the back. 3.8 cm diameter
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A Chinese yellowish white jade circular box and cover the cover is finely carved in low relief with a phoenix against scroll motifs, the stone is with an even yellowish white tone. 5 cm diameter
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An archaistic jade carving of a miniature dragon libation cup the libation cup carved on the back of a large dragon, and a small dragon is claiming up to the side of the cup, the stone is with brown and celadon tone. 6.5 cm long, 5.5 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen Brisbane, the contents of Hurlton, 21/02/2016, lot 451
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A Chinese celadon and russet jade carving of an old man and a monkey it is finely carved with a man and a monkey on his shoulder, the white stone with areas of russet 7 cm high. Provenance: acquired from an old Japanese collection. Private collection, Vic., Australia
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A yellow jade carved figure of a dancer, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) the figure is carved with long sleeves, with one are rising on top of her head, the other lower on the front, the stone is with yellowish white tone and calcified white areas. 3.5 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 10/11/2017, lot 305 (part)
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A rare Chinese pale greenish-white and russet jade pierced oblong Plaque 'Qiushan', Liao-Jin Dynasty, 10th-13th century the plaque is well carved and pierced with a pair of rabbits standing amidst lingzhi fungus and large-leafed trees while one with the head turning and looking up, the back uncarved and recessed within a outer rim of conforming outline, the whitish stone with russet mottling. With a fitted box, 6.8 cm long
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A Chinese white jade carving of a finial, Jin-Yuan Dynasties (1115-1368) the finial is carved with a deer on each side amongst trees under a wild goose in flight. The jade is with an even white tone. 4.8 cm high. Provenance: acquired from an old Japanese collection. Private collection, Vic., Australia
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A group of five jade and precious stone carvings including one celadon snuff bottle, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century; a celadon jade carved mythical beast, Xiezhi; a white jade plaque; a rock crystal vajra; and a string of green glass beads snuff bottle: 5 cm high
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A celadon jade carving of a mythical beast Xiezhi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the recumbent mythical beast is carved with head turning left, biting his left hind hoof, the other three legs tucked under its body and scroll-like tail flicked over its haunches, the stone is with a pale celadon tone. 4.4 cm long. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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An unusual Shoushan soapstone rectangular seal, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the caramel-coloured skin streaked with darker inclusions, one side with a two line incised inscription 'Nan Er Yu Shang Ling Yang Ge, Di Yi gong Ming Bu Ai Qian', signed: 'San Qiao Fang Gu', the seal face carved with six characters 'Wei Ren Xian Wo Zhen, 9.9 cm high, 4.1 cm wide. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A celadon jade carving of a lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the lion is carved with the head turning to one side, the stone is of a pale celadon tone with russet and brown areas. Fitted wood stand. 17 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese pale celadon and black jade carving of a dog, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved recumbent dog with its head turned back over the right shoulder, the stone is with dark, creamy celadon tone. It is with a fitted wood stand. 6.5 cm long, 5.5 cm high. Provenance: Raymond & Victoria Oriental Antiques, Sydney, Australia
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A white jade carved standing figure, Ming-early Qing Dynasty, 17th century the figure is carved with long hair and wearing a long robe, the stone is with a celadon white tone and small areas of brown. With fitted box. 6.2 cm high
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A Chinese pale celadon and black jade carving of an ox, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved recumbent animal with its head turned up over the left shoulder, the stone is with celadon tone with areas of black. 4.5 cm long. Provenance: Raymond & Victoria Oriental Antiques, Sydney, Australia
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A group of three Chinese carved white jade animals, Ming Dynasty (1368-1646) including a white jade carved ram, a celadon jade carved deer, and a white jade carved mythical beast Xiezhi largest 4.6 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria, Australia
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A Chinese pale white and dark jade carved mythical beast, BiXIE, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved bixie with a pair of wings, the stone with pale white tone and areas of dark tone. 5.7 cm long
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Two Chinese white jade carved mythical animals, Ming Dynasty (1368-1645) including a small celadon jade carved mythical beast Xiezhi and a white jade carved mouse mythical beast: 3.7 cm long; mouse: 3.5 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria, Australia
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A pale celadon jade figure of Li Bai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the jade is depicted reclining against a double gourd on a large leaf, the figure of the poet detailed with a pointed beard and two hair knots, the softly polished stone of an even colour with occasional dark specks. The stone is with an even pale white tone. With a carved fitted wood stand. 6 cm long. Provenance: The Muwentang collection Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1/12/2016, lot 185
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A Chinese celadon jade carving of a belt hook, Ming-early Qing Dynasty, 17th century the belt hook is carved with a dragon facing a small chilong dragon, the stone is with a celadon tone, 9.3 cm long. Provenance: acquired from an old Japanese collection private collection, Vic., Australia
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A black celadon jade carving of a Mandarin duck, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the recumbent bird is carved resting on a lotus leaf, with its head turning slightly to one side, grasping a curved stem of a budding lotus in its beak, the stone of a pale celadon tone suffused with attractive black inclusions. 4.7 cm long. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese celadon jade carving of two badgers, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the two different coloured badgers are carved side by side, biting a lingzhi fungus branch, the well polished stone is with pale white and creamy white tone with a small areas of brown. 4.2 cm long
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A celadon jade brush rest in the form of a Lingzhi, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the brush rest is well carved in the form of a lingzhi. The stone is of an even pale celadon tone with russet inclusions, wood stand 15.5 cm wide, 379g. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A white jade carved paperweight of two phoenix, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the well polished jade is finely carved with a pair of phoenix side by side, with the male bird turning the head to the female, and tails joining together, each is holding a branch of lingzhi fungus in their beaks. The stone is of a white tone. 7.7 cm long, 5 cm wide. Provenance: an old Christie's label an important private collection, New South Wales, Australia.
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A Chinese white jade carved lion and a young, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it is finely carved with two lions, one big one small side by side, the big one is biting a lingzhi fungus branch, the jade is with a white tone with areas of russet 5 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria, Australia
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A Calcified celadon jade jade bi, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later the jade is carved with spiral motifs, the celadon stone is with calcified brown areas. 7.8 cm diameter
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A Chinese white jade carved mythical beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the xiezhi is finely carved recumbent and head turning to one side, the stone is with an even white colour with areas of light brown. 5 cm long
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A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a pig, three kingdoms period (220-280 AD) it is carved with a recumbent pig, the stone is in a grey celadon tone. 7.5 cm long. Provenance: capital gallery, Hong Kong
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A Chinese mottled celadon jade libation cup, Ming Dynasty, 17th century of elongated form, carved and pierced with tied lotus stems and leaves forming the handle and foot, with Gregory collection paper label 17 12.5 cm long. Provenance: 1845-1913 collection of King George I of the Hellenes. Christie's London, 25/01/2007, lot 254. King George I of the Hellenes descended from King Christian IX of Denmark, who was variously described as the 'Father-in-law' and 'Grandfather' of Europe. He was the father of…
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A white jade carved boat and fishermen, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the finely carved fishing boat on the sea waves, with two fishermen, one on the front, one at the back, with a boy clambering on the mast. The stone is with a pale white colour with tiny areas of brown. With hongmu stand. 17 cm long
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A white jade carving of two deer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved in the round depicting a pair of elegant recumbent deer, both grasping a leafy spray of lingzhi in their mouth, each with legs tucked under its belly and with finely incised stars to the body, the stone of an even pale white tone. 4.5 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria, Australia
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A celadon jade carved of two dogs the well polished jade is well carved with two dogs, the stone is with a pale celadon tone with areas of russet colour 11.4 cm long
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A Chinese white jade archaistic wine vessel, Jue, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with a wide cupped mouth centered by two upright posts, the handle is decorated with an archaistic Taotie mask motif, it is raised on three splayed pointed feet, the stone of an even pale white tone. With a fitted box. 12 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A yellow jade carved recumbent dog the stone is in an yellowish white tone. 7.8 cm long
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A celadon jade carved of a foreigner and a dog, late Ming - early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century or earlier the well carved standing figure is slightly hunched, holding a lion dog in his arms, cloaked in a long hooded cape, falling in dynamic folds at the reverse, the stone of a pale white tone / 17/18 8.3 cm high. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss, London, UK. An important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A large Chinese zitan ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century the ruyi scepter is inlaid with three finely pierced white jade plaques, featuring phoenix amidst foliage / 51 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne, 15/06/2011, lot 0466
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A rare pair of celadon jade zoomorphic pendants, late Shang Dynasty (1200-1,100BCE) each pendant appears to have been carved from the same flat slice of jade, and represents a stylised crouching animal with a long tail (possibly a tiger), the semi translucent stone with calcification to the lower extremities and drilled with five tiny holes for attachment. Fitted box 7.2 cm high, 8.5 cm wide. Provenance: capital gallery, Hong Kong an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese jadeite carved vase and cover the vase is carved with birds on lotus leaves in high relief, the stone is with a white tone with areas of green and dark tone. With fitted wood stand. 11.8 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, New South Wales, Australia.
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A rare and fine white and mottled jade bi, Warring States period (476-221 BC) the jade ring is finely carved in relief on both sides with comma spirals, set within slightly raised borders, the stone is with a pale white tone with areas of brown and calcified white. 5.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese pale greenish-white and russet jade mountain-form brush rest, Qing Dynasty, 19th century carved as three mountains, a deer and a crane separated by a pine tree are shown on one side, while a bat, a waterfall and another pine tree are on the reverse. 10.5 cm long, wood stand. Provenance: acquired in Washington, D.C., in the early 1970s. Christie's New York, 14/09/2012, lot 1080
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A bronze mirror with Interlocked dragon motif, Eastern Zhou period (771-256 BC) the circular mirror with domed knob, finely decorated with interlocked dragon motifs, the bronze with even green patina. 8.5 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Duan stone table screen, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the screen is finely carved in relief on one side with a figure in a river landscape, with a carved hongmu stand. 18/19 27.9 cm high, 19.5 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese bronze bombe censer, early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the censer is finely cast with a compressed globular body rising to a waisted neck, all supported on a low foot, the sides are set with two lion head handles cast in high relief, the base is with a cast three-character 'Qin Shu Lv' mark. 13.3 cm diameter
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A rare bronze octagonal barbed bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the bowl is with alternate bird and flower panels, on short flared foot with interlocked dragon motifs, the bronze with even green patina. 23 cm diameter, 14 cm high. Literature: new history of world Art Orient edition 7 complete works of world Art Yuan Shogkukan, p. 293. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A pudding stone snuff bottle the stone is with dark, brown and white colours. 6 cm high. Provenance: Dr. Hyde collection
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A fine Chinese Duan stone carved table screen, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the screen is finely carved in relief on one side with boats, figures and architectures in a river landscape, with a carved hongmu stand. 18/19 the screen: 38 cm high, 27 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A fine pair of Chinese porcelain inlaid hardwood incense stands, late Qing Dynasty- early Republic period, early 20th century each stand of square form, the slightly recessed moulded top inset with a famille rose panel decorated with lotus sprays, peach sprigs and bats within a blue key-fret border reserved on an apple-green ground, all above a recessed waist and apron carved in relief with foliate scrolls within the beaded edge and extending over the square sectioned legs joined below the apron with…
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A pair of Chinese soapstone carved ear cups, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) each oval cup is flanked by a pair of crescent moon shaped handles. 11.3 cm long. Provenance: capital gallery, Hong Kong
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A pair of Chinese Paktong square Gu formed vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) each vase of archaistic bronze square gu form. 7 cm high. Provenance: capital gallery, Hong Kong
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A fine Chinese gilt splashed bronze vase, Hu, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the vase is of archaistic hu form, applied on the shoulders with two finely cast taotie-mask handles, and embellished overall with irregular gilt splashes 18 9.2 cm high. Provenance: F. W. Bodor collection, New South Wales, Australia Lillian Horler, New South Wales, Australia, before 2003.
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A small Chinese bronze mirror, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) it is cast with a dragon and cloud scrolls 6 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A a rare bronze sculpture of Maitreya, Pre-Khmer, 8th-9th century the figure is standing in a long dhoti tied at the waist, holding a ritual vessel in the left hand, the hair combed back and into a conical ushisha, the eyes closed, covered in a heavy malachite green patina. 15.5 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A pair of bronze Taotie mask and ring handles, Eastern Zhou-Western Han Dynasty, 8th-2ND century BC each cast in high relief with small claws clasping the fangs, and various scrolls around the eyes and edges, the ring suspended from a loop surmounted by the head of a duck grasping the bottom of the mask in its bill, with a large rectangular bar attached to the back of the lower portion of the mask. Each is with a reddish brown patina and overall malachite. Both mounted with a wood stand. Each 12 cm high, 6…
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A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved seated figure dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, is holding a pagoda on his right hand. 9.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved figure with a serene expression dressed in loose fitting red and orange robes, the hem decorated with scrolling lotus, the hands are holding a bowl under a small bird, is sitting on a rock work base. 12 cm wide, 11 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A pair of Chinese large Chinese soapstone standing Daoist figures of a girl and an old man, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the old man is holding a double gourd and the girl is holding a ruyi sceptre. Each of the figures are mounted with an Italian gilt wood base the female figure overall: 35 cm high; the male figure overall: 33 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Italy Mossgreen Melbourne, 22/11/11, lot 629. Private collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Liuhai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved seated figure with a smiling face, dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, he is holding a coin in his right hand, a gold toad is on his knee. 14.5 cm wide, 9.3 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A gilt bronze head of a Buddha, circa 14th century the head is well cast and powerfully modeled with broad rounded face in a serene expression, downcast eyes beneath slightly arched brows cast in relief, straight nose, bow shaped mouth and angular chin flanked by long pierced lobes. Together with a wood stand. 14 head: 19 cm high 16 cm wide. Provenance: The Bolster collection
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A large stone head of a Buddha, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) the finely carved figure with a serene expression dressed in loose fitting red and orange robes, the hem decorated with scrolling lotus, the hands are holding a bowl under a small bird, and sitting on a rock work base. 39 cm high, 19 cm wide. Provenance: acquired in Hong Kong,1980's. An important private collection, Sorell, Tasmania.
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A soapstone carved figure of a guardian the guardian is carved seated on a rock base, holding a skeleton vajra sword, with one foot stepping on a demon. Fitted hongmu stand. 9 cm high
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitayus, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with hands held in dhyana mudra holding a vessel filled with ambrosia, the face with a serene expression framed by pendulous earrings and a five-pointed diadem encircling a tiered topknot. 18/19 18.8 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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A Chinese bronze seated figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the figure is seated in dhyanasana with his right hand held in bhumisparsa mudra. His hair is tightly curled and his forehead centred with an urna. His robe is chased with floral borders. 17.5 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, Vic., Australia
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