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Asian Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:417
Sale Title:Asian ArtLots with images:417
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:247
Date:13-Mar-2022
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) biscuit brush washer, modelled in the form of a shrine with central Buddha seated on a lotus base, with two attendants flanking entrance, above a shaped pond, height 20 cm. Other Notes: for a similar example see William R.Sargent, Treasures of Chinese export from the Peabody Essex Museum, p.450, pl.247
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Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, probably Qing dynasty, depicted seated with top knot and headdress, eyes down cast in serene expression, lobed ears, necklaces, hands resting in lap and legs crossed, on double lotus base, underside inscribed with four character mark, a/f, height 17.5 cm. Other Notes: this was part of a collection that was associated with Sir John Hay (1816-1892) Australian politician, member of the upper and lower house. Other items will be presented in our Australian auction in April.
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Chinese silver and mother of pearl butterfly dish, set with central silver handle in the form of bamboo, accented with silver butterflies and raised on five feet, length 40 cm
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Good Chinese white jade hanging panel, of rectangular form, carved and pierced with dragons and scrolls, on carved wooden stand, 7 cm x 4.5 cm, stand height 18.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma vase, of ovoid form, decorated with peonies amongst stylised scroll, with gilt and brocade accents, with embossed silver lid, signature and marks to base, height 13 cm
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery jarlet, with waisted neck and baluster body, flanked by lug handles, height 9.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain teapot, of baluster form, with finial to cover, the body decorated with lotus, peach branches, ruyi and bats, in tones of green, yellow, pink and turquoise, on circular foot, marked with Qianlong seal to base, height 13.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain vases, of yan yan form, decorated with cobalt blue glaze, base unmarked, height 23.5 cm (2)
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Pair Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) cloisonne vases, of elliptical form, decorated continuously with cranes amongst foliage, with stylised borders to rim and foot, in tones of green, white and blue on a brown ground, height 29 cm (2)
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Good Chinese huanghuali brush pot, of cylindrical form, with good grain and patina, height 19 cm
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical from, with folding lip, the body decorated with a scene of birds perched and flying amongst flowers and rocky outcrop, with pink fret work border, seal mark to base, height 16 cm
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Magnificent large Thai reclining Buddha, depicted with finial and curled hair, with serene expression and head resting in hand, with robes from shoulder, in gilded finish, length 180 cm
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Stunning pair of Chinese Peking glass vases, of Hu form, flaring rim above waisted body set with central bulb, on spreading foot, in tones of orange, height 35 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) biscuit bowl, with double decoration of famille verte peonies, foliage and butterflies above incised anhua dragons, with six character mark within double rings and of the period to base, a/f, height 7 cm and diameter 15.5 cm
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Good Chinese yellow jade phoenix, depicted crouched with wings back in tones of yellow to brown, 6.5 cm x 10.5 cm
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Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, head slightly turned wearing jewellery, with lotus raising from arms, hands raised in pose, one leg resting on double lotus base, height 14 cm. Other Notes: this was part of a collection that was associated with Sir John Hay (1816-1892) Australian politician, member of the upper and lower house. Other items will be presented in our Australian auction in April.
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Chinese Liao Dynasty, (960-1127) stoneware celadon ewer, cover and warmer, the cylindrical cover above a baluster lobed body with loop handle and spout, on a circular foot, height 17 cm and diameter 16 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's. Further notes on…
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Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma censer, of squat form, with stylised foliate decoration within alternating panels of red, blue and green, raised on three short feet, with pierced silver cover, base unmarked, height 9 cm (including cover)
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Chinese huanghuali Kang table, of low square form, with inset square top with molded apron base, on four facetted legs, 24 cm x 91 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain table screen, the panel of rectangular form, decorated with river landscape, 47 cm x 32 cm, set within a carved wooden frame, the base in the form of two reclining kylins, 75 cm x 51 cm
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Good pair of Chinese display cabinets, with a central glazed door, opening to glass shelves with a carved and pierced surrounded in the form of bamboo and foilage, raised on four legs united by a lower shelf, height 195 cm (2) the collection of the late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, famille rose porcelain vase, of tapering meiping form, decorated with panels of court figures, in tones of pink, green, orange and purple, surrounded by a fine fret work ground, accented with flowers, height 27.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection, then private collection
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Good Chinese porcelain bowl and cover, of squat bun form finely decorated with floral branches and birds, six character mark to base, diameter 13.5 cm
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Chinese cloisonne lidded vessel, the body of lobed globular form and set with a circular domed cover with turned finial, each lobed facet decorated with a vase, blossoming branches and trees above pedestals, set between decorative borders, the whole raised on a pedestal base with a sloping circular foot, height 25 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of rouleau form, each depicting two monkeys perched upon a pine tree with foliage, with inscriptions verso, accented with geometric and stylised ruyi head borders to neck, in tones of green and brown on a white ground marks to base, height 34 cm
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Chinese Sui Dynasty, early 7th century brush washer, with spreading lip above tapering body, in a yellow glaze, d 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be obtained from the office
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Chinese 18th century famille rose porcelain tea bowl, the interior decorated with central flower and floral border to rim, the exterior decorated with flowers, rocky outcrop and bridge, with gilt accents, a/f (hairline crack), height 4 cm and diameter 7.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, depicting scene with two birds on blossoming branches, with inscription upper right, in tones of pink, brown and light blue, 59 cm x 37 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, of lobed baluster form, the body decorated with alternating panels of flowering branches and extensive Chinese script, below a pink enameled neck, decorated with stylised lotus, foliage and ruyi head boarders, height 32 cm
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Set of six Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain export plates, together with nine smaller matching Chinese export plates, all decorated with sprays of flowers and wreath borders, in tones of purple, green and orange, with Christie's labels, diameter 23.5 cm and 16.5 cm (15)
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Chinese porcelain charger, of circular form, with raised sides, with central lotus decoration surrounded by the precious objects and ruyi border, in rich tones of yellow, green, orange, pink and blue, with circular foot and six character mark to base, diameter 35 cm
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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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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. Other Notes: These are the rarest of all civil rank badges and are not well represented in Museum collections.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue Damask satin jacket, c.1900, with dark blue satin and embroidered pink ribbon trim, with lavender satin sleeve panels embroidered with peaches, lingzhi, flowers and foliage in tones of pink, blue and orange, length 85 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty black Gauze jacket, with black satin collar and front, with sleeve panels embroidered with peonies and foliage in tones of pink and green on a rich blue ground, accented with ribboned borders, length 89 cm
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Pair of Chinese hand painted lanterns, of rectangular form, painted with scenes of immortals in landscapes on glass with wood frames and stands, height 49 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert and ormolu vases, of facetted tapering form, with ormolu mounts to the lip, the body decorated with alternating vases and flowers, on ormolu four feet, height 19.2 cm
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Chinese hardwood figure of a fisherman, depicted standing holding net, a/f (missing one shell eye), height 31 cm
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century ivory brush rest, beautifully carved with branch of a tree, surrounded by pine branches, bamboo and prunus, verso carved with a spray of bamboo, on wooden stand, length 11.5 cm (not including height on stand). Provenance: collection of Joan Horridge (b.1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent, then private collection Sydney
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Impressive Chinese celadon shrine, featuring a central seated Kwan Yin with exposed biscuit face and hands, in a grotto decorated with stylised scrolling clouds and biscuit long tailed bird, set above two acolytes and a lower ledge depicting lotus flowers above turbulent waves, height 38.5 cm and width 23 cm
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Burmese gilt and lacquer Pali Kammavaca manuscript prayer book, of rectangular form, consisting of two covers and sixteen sheets, with fine decorative work and black script, length 62 cm
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Chinese inset square marble top table, set with a piece of stained dali marble, surrounded by a wooden frame set upon with pierced fret work apron, raised upon four facetted legs,83 cm x 78 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain panel, of rectangular form, hand decorated with immortals including Shou Lao and attendants, 53 cm x 30 cm (panel), mounted in a wooden frame 63 cm x 40 cm
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Large Chinese polychrome porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with scholars and students in a garden setting, with dragon, horses, pigs and monkey, with inscription to neck, mark to base, height 58 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty Dehua figure, depicting a standing Buddha with robes, with serene expression on face and hands in pose, one holding a pearl, on a lotus base, impressed HO Ch'ao-Tsung marks verso, height 27.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection, then private collection
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Chinese jade carving, of a recumbent mythical beast, in tones of green, height 4.5 cm and length 8 cm
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Chinese white jade bi disc, of circular form, with central hole, carved with borders of fine motifs, diameter 7.5 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) celadon footed chicken head bowl, with flared lip and chicken head raised on four feet, length 15 cm. Provenenace: acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior to 1997 and then by decent through the estate to the present family member
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Chinese Longquan twin fish dish, of circular form with a spreading lip, set with a pair of fish to the centre, in an olive green glaze, on a circular foot, diameter 11.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Extremely large pair of Chinese porcelain bowls, the interior decorated with central dragon surrounded by fish, the exterior decorated with dragons chasing a flaming pearl, in tones of orange on a blue ground, six character mark to base, height 18 cm and diameter 46 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne temple candlesticks, 19th/20th century, decorated with stylised lotus and foliate motifs in polychrome enamels, raised on a large tri-footed base, wired for electricity, height 57 cm (without glass shades) (2). Provenance: The collection of the late Bruce & Odette McLeod
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Fine pair of Chinese ebonised tables and marble tops, with rectangular tops inset with panels of mottled marble, above a highly carved and pierced apron displaying floral scrolls and fret work, raised upon four facetted legs with upper carved scroll work, on four claw feet, 79 cm x 57 cm x 100 cm (2)
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Chinese wooden robe hanger, of long rectangular form, with curved ends raised on stand ends, length 148 cm
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Two Japanese ikebana baskets, of ovoid form, height 21 cm and 18 cm (2)
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Three large Chinese porcelain immortals, each one depicted standing holding attributes, with beautifully decorated robes, in tones of orange, blue, red, green and gilt, each with carved wooden stand, height 77 cm, 80 cm and 86 cm (3). Provenance: The Estate of Dr Tf Yeung
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Good Burmese red lacquer five panel screen, the panels of rectangular form, finely etched exposing a black and gold floral and leaf motif, in tones of red and gold, signed verso, height 105 cm
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Pair of early Chinese doors, of rectangular form, set with strap work, studs and mask handles, height 198 cm
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Middle Eastern brass censer, the flat cover with slightly domed finial and pierced border, resting above a bowl with wide rim and arched border, decorated with ogee arches and stylised foliate motifs, raised on a stepped brass support, height 28.5 cm
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Ex-Sotheby's large Chinese Qing Dynasty Sancai temple dog, 18th century Sancai, depicted standing with ornate saddle and vase on back, the whole raised on a rectangular base with scalloped edge, in tones of green, brown and yellow, a/f, height 46 cm and length 48 cm purchased Sotheby's, London, lot 179, 26/6/67, then Zorich collection
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Pair of Chinese export late Qing porcelain famille rose vases, with spreading waisted neck, above a baluster body decorated with flowers in basket, surrounded by floral sprays, in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue, on circular foot, six character mark to base, height 37 cm (2). Provenance: The collection of the late Bruce & Odette McLeod
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Japanese immortal figure, depicted standing holding a sword, with robe displaying cloud scrolls, mons and scrolling motifs, in bright tones of blue, green, puce and gilt, height 41 cm
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Chinese archaic style bronze jar and cover, the body of squat globular form and set with twin mask handles suspending loop drops, the cover set with three dragon form finials, the whole with incised bands of geometric motifs, height 31 cm
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Chinese hardwood and marble stand, the square top with white marble insert, above carved crest apron and four short curved legs, united by stretchers, height 12 cm and width 20.5 cm, together with a Chinese red lacquer stand, height 7 cm and width 18 cm (2)
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Chinese wood and marble stand, of rectangular form, with top green marble insert, with pierced design on the sides, height 6 cm
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Chinese porcelain wall vase, of baluster form with twin shaped handles, with central panel hand painted with Chinese calligraphy, surrounded by a pale blue ground, six character mark in gilt to base, height 17.5 cm
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Pair of large Chinese porcelain vases, of tall baluster form leading to a waisted neck and flaring rim, each decorated front and back with rectangular reserves depicting pairs of panda in landscapes with inscriptions, against an all over light blue glaze with gilt line accenting, with red character markings to base, height 44 cm (2)
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Chinese peach blossom glaze vase, of bottle form, in mottled red and pale green tones, six character mark to base, height 21 cm
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Chinese famille rose green ground porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a waisted neck, decorated with stylised floral scrolling amongst lotus flower, bats, and ancient religious symbols, set between decorative ruyi head and line borders, with gilt accenting to rim and blue interior, raised on a short circular foot with key fret border, with six character mark to base, height 26.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, depicting two men seated playing game on a go board, the men shown in robes, signed to base, height 9 cm, a/f
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Chinese carved ivory figure, of a female fisherman with net, a/f (break to net), height 15 cm, raised on a pierced timber stand, height 3.5 cm
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Japanese ivory and wood figure group, in the form of a rooster perched in a tree with a chicken below, a/f, height 38 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of Buaku mask, with a downward gaze to the right, signed to back, length 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a coiled snake with incised decoration, incised mark to base, height 3 cm and length 3.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a two rabbits with ears pinned back, incised mark to base, height 3.5 cm and length 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a figure holding a large fish with incised scales, incised mark to base, height 5.5 cm and width 4.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of recumbent animal and young, height 3 cm and length 5.5 cm
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Burmese silver bowl, of squat form, decorated with embossed frieze depicting hunter and animals in outdoor setting, with inscription 'Presented by Mrs W.E.Agar' engraved to rim, total weight 210gm, height 7 cm and diameter 12 cm
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Persian silver dish, of shallow circular form, decorated with central roundel depicting village figures and animals, surrounded by decorative border, total weight 302gm, diameter 20.5 cm
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Pair of sterling silver dishes, of oval form, with decorative border depicting village scene, total weight 323gm, length 17 cm (2)
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Burmese silver creamer, of squat globular form with a petalled rim and scrolled handle with integrated figure, decorated in high relief with figures on horseback, elephants and carts between trees and foliage, total weight 118gm, height 8 cm x 10 cm width
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Unusual silver plate footed dish, of circular form with central shallow well, surrounded by fine border of birds, butterflies and foliage, raised on three claw feet, height 2.5 cm and diameter 18.5 cm
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Chinese export silver dragon bowl, late 19th/ early 20th century, mark to foot of maker 'Wn' (wing Nam & Co), the bowl decorated with repousse dragon with elongated tendrils encircling the exterior, set below a serpentine shaped rim, set above a sloping circular foot, total weight 282gm, 9.5 cm x 15 cm
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Chinese sterling silver & enamel pheasant, marked Silv, S925 to underside of tail, modelled standing with head turned to left, the gilt sterling silver filigree body accented with rich coloured enamel accents, raised on a timber stand with wire inlay work, a/f (head enamels), total height 11 cm x length 20 cm
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19th century Chinese cloisonne vase, of pear form and rising to a slightly waisted neck with collar, decorated with stylised flower heads and foliage in linear minimal beaded designs, in white against a blue ground with repeating swirl wire work, raised on a short circular foot, height 23 cm
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Two Chinese red cloisonne vases, each decorated with polychrome blossoming branches on a rich red ground with silvered rim and foot, smaller example with Ando makers stamp to base, height 12 cm, the larger unmarked, height 15.5 cm, together with wooden stands (2)
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Chinese cloisonne dish, of shallow form, decorated with a central character, surrounded with butterflies and floral design with flowers, marked to base with a Chinese year calendar, diameter 25 cm
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Chinese cloisonne tobacco box, of rectangular form with a hinged top cover, decorated with pair of water birds by a stream below blossoming branches and small birds, in polychrome enamels on a rich green ground, 4.5 cm x 14 cm x 10 cm
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Framed Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered textile, of rectangular form, embroidered with ducks, butterflies and floral motifs, in tones of blue, green and purple, accented with gold thread, 70 cm x 38 cm (frame)
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Chinese porcelain panel, the panel of rectangular form, depicting a mountainous river landscape scene with pagodas amongst pine trees, with inscription upper right, in predominant tones of green, yellow and red, 54.5 cm x 32 cm, set in a hardwood timber frame measuring 70 cm x 45 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty pale blue satin jacket, c.1890, finely couched in gold thread with peonies and chrysanthemum, surrounded by embroidered bats, flowers and foliage on a pale blue ground, with ribbon borders and pale blue damask lining, length 76 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty red silk wedding jacket, embroidered with phoenix, butterflies, flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, green and white on a red damask ground, with purple satin collar embroidered in Peking knot with flowers, gourds and foliage, with pale blue silk lining, length 82 cm
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Chinese red satin long jacket, with bright blue trim, with pale blue silk lining, length 104 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty lavender satin Damask jacket, c.1890, embroidered with butterflies, flowers and foliage in tones of green, blue and brown, with wide black satin trim, with pale green silk lining, length 91 cm
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Chinese black satin and turquoise Damask jacket, with black satin panels to the neck, accented with endless knot motif on the turquoise damask ground, the wide sleeves accented with black satin panels, with blue lining, length 86 cm
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Chinese black satin embroidered jacket, c.1900, with large blue sleeve panels, couched with bird on blossoming branch, with pale blue silk lining, length 90 cm
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19th century Indian bronze and copper deity, depicted seated wearing headdress, with head raised looking forward, with multiple hands clasping attributes, one leg crossed on a lotus base, height 14 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze figure of Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with hands in gyan mudra, set below the head modelled with serene expression and downcast eyes, with extant blue accents to the ushnisha, the figure set above a double lotus pedestal base, with paper label to base above incised decoration, height 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese bronze ritual vessel, with flared cylindrical neck decorated with archaic style frieze, above a winged creature base, incised marks to base, height 18 cm and length 27 cm
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of deep circular form, with twin mythical mask handles, the body decorated with archaic motifs, raised on a waisted circular foot, height 14 cm and width 28 cm
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Tri-footed bronze censer and cover, of squat globular form, cover decorated with carving and dog with ball, body decorated with long rectangular handles and three mythical creatures as feet, seal mark to base, height 20.5 cm
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