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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:432
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:432
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:325
Date:26-Nov-2023
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Satomi, Munetsugu (Japanese 1900-1995), Calla Lilies, 1947. Signed and dated lower right. Oil on canvas, 80 x 54 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their…
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Kerthyasa, Prince Tjok[orda] Raka (Indonesian b.1954), 'My angels,' 1987. Signed 'Tjok '87 Sydney Harbour,' lower right. Acrylic on board, 35 x 53.5 cm. Exhibited: Woolloomooloo gallery, Sydney, September 1987, cat #8 (image of catalogue listing supplied)
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Bernardo, Tomas (Philippines 1916-1994), peasant family, 1953. Oil on canvas board, 24.5 x 35 cm
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Tan, Thean song (Malaysian b.1946), Birdhouses, 1982. Signed and dated lower right. Batik, 72.5 x 47 cm
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Tajima, Hiroyuki (Japanese 1911-1984) (2), 'Poromu no. 2,' 1969, ed. 19/50 (54.5 x 41 cm image); and 'Nine buttons,' 1971, ed. 20/50 56 x 42 cm image, woodcut (2)
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Chinese school, fisherman by a mountain lake, two seals lower right. Ink & colour on paper, 70 x 30 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by…
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Chinese school, 'Portrait of Empress dowager Cixi in old Age', oil on canvas, 43.5 x 36 cm
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Ida Bagus made Pugug (Indonesian 1920-2006), outside the temple, Bali, 1969. Oil on canvas on board, 65.5 x 47 cm
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Indonesian school, figures in traditional dress, Bali, 1989. Signed illeg. Upper right. Oil on canvas, 59 x 49 cm
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Fong, L (Chinese school), portrait of a girl, signed lower left. Oil on canvas, 44.5 x 60 cm
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Buhong, Ye (Chinese b.1940), bird and Sunflowers, signed and inscribed with seal lower left. Ink & colour on paper, 58 x 118 cm
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Chinese school, landscape, inscribed upper left. Ink on paper, 30 x 88 cm
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Three Chinese scroll mounted silk paintings. 59 x 22 cm (image). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent - private collection, Canberra.
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Pair 19th century Chinese ancestor portraits. Depicting high ranking patriarch and matriarch. In faux bamboo carved frames. 140 x 83 cm (each)
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Yang, Wu (Chinese b.1970), 'Autumn Leaves,' 2006. Signed, stamped and dated lower right. Ink & colour on paper, 68 x 131 cm
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Style of Dullah (Indonesian school), Elderly woman, Bali, 1973. Signed illeg. And dated lower left. Oil on canvas on board, 51 x 41.5 cm
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Indonesian school, two women, Bali, 1997. Signed, inscribed and dated indistinctly lower left. Oil on canvas, 63.5 x 69 cm
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Wan, Soon Kam (Singapore b.1943), 'Hock Nam Street, Singapore', watercolour & gouache, 60 x 45 cm (sight)
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Sapto Hoedoyo (Indonesian 1925-2003), temple decoration, signed lower right and dated indistinctly. Oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm
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Portrait of a Japanese emperor. Depicted in traditional, seated pose. Ink & gouache on silk (46 x 32 cm
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Chinese school, an Imperial camp, various seals, ink on silk, 29 x 32 cm
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I Wayan Sukadana, (Indonesian 1968-2004), Brahmin procession, signed 'I W Sukadana, Ubud, Bali,' lower right. Acrylic on canvas on board, 123 x 92.5 cm
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Pande Sudiana (Indonesian school), traditional dancer, Ubud, Bali. Acrylic on canvas, 89 x 59.5 cm
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Indonesian school, harvest scene, signed lower centre: 'Pasta/Gentuyung/Bali (?)', acrylic on canvas, 63 x 83 cm
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Wayan Suweta (Indonesian school), traditional dancers, Padang Tegal, Ubud, Bali, 1992. Acrylic on canvas, 89 x 59 cm
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I Dewa Nyoman Jati (Indonesian b.1940), market scene, Ubud, Bali. Signed lower centre. Acrylic on canvas on board, 68 x 51.5 cm
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Nyoman Gede PM (Indonesian school), two dancers, 1984. Signed and dated 13/12/1984 lower left. Oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm
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Indonesian school, 'Indonesian Dancer', signed lower left illeg. Also inscribed verso with title and 'Indonesian school of Art'. Stamp for Tejamaya fine Arts Associates. Oil on canvas, 133.5 x 79.5 cm
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Misran, D S (Indonesian 1929-2003), outside a Balinese temple, 1975. Signed and dated lower left. Oil on canvas, 89 x 79.5 cm
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20th century Indian school, study of a woman, Initialled lower right (possibly RA) and dated (possibly 70). Bears framer's label verso for Chemould, 271 Princess St Bombay and 12-F park St Calcutta. Oil on canvas, (60 x 45 cm
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Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze Buddha head. Shell(?) inlaid eyes; inset green mirrored glass to crown. On ebony stand. Height 39 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted…
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19th century Rattanakosin Thai bronze Buddha head. Loses to left eye and cheek, inlaid eyes missing. On a hardwood stand. Height 32 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted…
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19th century Rattanakosin Thai standing bronze Buddha. In Abhaya mudra (holding the waters back). Figure on a turned wooden base. Height 54 cm (total). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted…
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Collection of 9 Thai Buddha figures. 19th century and earlier. In bronze, lacquered gilt bronze, and composition. In various positions and mudras. Height 10 cm-15 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal…
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19th century Thai bronze head of Buddha. On a hardwood base. Height 22.5 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent -…
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Three bronze Thai seated Buddha figures. Each bhumisparsha mudra (calling the earth to witness). One with black lacquer and traces of gilt. Height 15 cm, 16 cm, & 17 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal…
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Four various Thai carved giltwood Thepphanom figures. 19th century some losses. Height 31 cm (tallest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by…
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Two Indian bronze Shiva figures. Depicted as Nataraja (Lord of the dance), one lasya, and the other tandava. Height 25 cm (tallest)
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Lacquered gilt wooden figure of Guan Yu. Depicted seated upon his throne, wearing armour. Height 25 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by…
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Rattanakosin Thai standing bronze Buddha. The right hand raised in Abhaya mudra. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent -…
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Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze votive Stupa. Of rounded bell form; the spire detached. Height 60 cm, diameter .30 cm (at base). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among…
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Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze Stupa. The lacquered gilt inlaid with glass mirrored 'Gems'. Height 30 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers.…
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19th century Thai gilt bronze seated Buddha. Shakyamuni 'Calling the earth to witness' mudra. Traces of gilt to recesses. On a gilt and lacquer wooden stand. Height 24 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods…
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Soapstone carving of guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion. Very finely carved guanyin holding a vase and seated on a lion of fu. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai…
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Large boxwood Japanese carving of Kannon, goddess of Mercy. On a carved wooden stand. Signed to base. Height 33 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.
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19th century entury Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha. The crowned figure seated in a meditative pose, holding the long life vase containing the nectar of immortality. Height 42 cm
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Gandhara grey schist, hand of Buddha. 4th century or earlier. Length 20 cm. Provenance: a former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s and 60s); thence by descent.
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Four Gandharan Fragmentary stone heads. Includes three grey schist, and one red sandstone. Ex Verne jewels, Sydney. 10 x 10 cm (largest)
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19th century Laotian Dha sword. Horn and 18ct gold filigree hilt set with clear stones. Hand-forged single edged curved blade. Silver covered wooden scabbard. Length 110 cm (in scabbard). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose company imported luxury European goods…
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Fine quality Burmese silver and ivory mounted Dha sword. With hand-forged single edged curved blade. The ivory hilt carved with two bands of scrolling foliage. Wooden scabbard encased in silver repousse decorated with dancing figures. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Length 109 cm (in scabbard). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960.…
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Pair late 19th century Thai/Burmese Dha swords. Well forged single edged, curved blades, wire bound hilts, and timber scabbards. Length 69 cm (without scabbard). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant)…
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Antique Thai 'Hammer Knife' (Mit Tok) of massive proportions. . Iron blade and handle of rare Siamese rosewood (dalbergia cochinchinensis). Length 72 cm, W3kg). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant)…
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Two Victorian period British Navy officer's swords. 1846 pattern admiral rank sword, scabbard and sword belt; together with one other, on mounted display board. Length 96 cm (sword)
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19th century Zanzibar hide shield. Conical buckler of cured hide with brass rivets attaching hand grip. Diameter 26 cm
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Fine quality Meiji period ivory okimono. Carving of a seated arhat with shishi in lap. Resting on a well carved wooden stand. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 15 cm
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Large 18th/19th century Burmese carved ivory tusk. Carved and lacquered with nine seated Buddhas. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Diameter 10 cm approx. At base, height 55 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with…
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Thai gold & black lacquered bronze gong with ivory tusk supports. Early 20th century includes silver metal thread ropes and hammer. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Tusks length 130 cm (curvature), excl. Wood stands, diameter 70 cm (gong). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in…
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19th century Thai fly Whisk, ivory handle profusely carved in relief with two entwined dragons and florals. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Length 29 cm (handle) length 80 cm (overall). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods,…
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Two 19th century Thai ivory book Pointers. Both with pierced, carved terminals. A near identical example is in the Met collection. Accession no. 1987.420.6. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Length 18 cm, & 23 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company…
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19th century Anglo-Indian ivory carving. Depicting two tigers in mortal combat with an elephant. On an ebonised plinth. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 17 cm
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Chinese rosewood Fu dog carving. Early 20th century with bone inlaid teeth and glass eyes. Height 22 cm
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Japanese Paulownia wood box. In the form of a shishi lion. With red lacquered interior.
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19th century Chinese Dehua porcelain vase. Tianqiuping form, the body decorated with fruiting branches with 'Buddha's Hand' citron peaches and persimmon. Impressed Qianlong mark to base. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.
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Chinese export porcelain soup plate for the European market. 18th century Hand-painted with waterside scene depicting European merchants at their factory. In a famille rose palette. Diameter 27 cm
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Chinese export porcelain plate. For the Anglo-Indian market, circa 1770-1800. Hand painted with mahout and elephant. Floral swags to rim. Diameter 24.5 cm
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Fine Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' bowl & cover. Enamelled with auspicious symbols and bats with Dharma wheel pendants, late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rims. Diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods,…
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Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' enamelled porcelain bowl & cover. Late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rims. Diameter 22 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among…
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Chinese blue & white Thai market Jor Por Ror bowl. Painted with the initials of King Rama V. Late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rim. Jin Tang Fa Ji mark. Diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with…
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Chinese blue & white Thai market Jor Por Ror bowl. Painted with the Royal insignia of King Rama V, late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rim. Diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant)…
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Four Chinese blue & white Thai & Vietnamese market porcelains. Metal bound rims. Dia.19 cm (largest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by…
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Chinese blue & white Guglet vase. Together with a deep bowl. 18th/19th century bowl with metal bound rim. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their…
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Chinese blue & white dish for Southeast Asian market. Late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rim. Diameter 22.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their…
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Chinese Cizhou style double gourd vase. Early to mid 20th century. Height 39 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent - private…
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Chinese famille verte brush pot. Decorated with figures in a garden. On a fitted timber stand. Height 13 cm, diameter .11 cm
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18th/19th century Chinese blue & white porcelain export plate. The centre decorated with eight boys playing 'Blind man's bluff', the border with bats. Diameter 20 cm
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19th century Chinese export porcelain teapot. Famille rose floral decoration with birds and butterflies. Height 15 cm. Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.
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Japanese Tokoname 'Dragon' bottle vase. Gilt decorated dragon to neck. Impressed signature seal to base. Height 18 cm
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Meiji period Satsuma Pottery koro and cover. With twin shi-shi dog handles, and matching finial to cover. Hand-painted panels depicting Samurai. Signed to base. Height 31 cm
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Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Pottery vase. Decorated with kannon and rakan. Gilt on a cobalt ground. Signed. Height 25 cm
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Two Chinese flambe glazed vases. Late Qing or Republic period. Height 40 cm (tallest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent - private…
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Asian brown glazed storage jar. 19th century or earlier. Height 24 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent - private collection,…
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Chinese cafe-au-lait and celadon glazed vase. With iron dressed borders, late Qing or Republic period. Height 48 cm (including. Stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace…
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Pair Japanese bronze koro incense burners. Urn form body, with raised decoration of hawks and phoenix. Raised on three feet. The pierced covers surmounted by kylin. Height 40 cm
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Chinese celadon glazed large dish. Carved with peony. Late Qing or Republic period. Diameter 34.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by…
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Chinese blue & white Narcissus bowl. Probably for the Thai market. Late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rim. Diameter 28.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among…
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Pair Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' enamelled pedestal bowls with barbed rims, and larger bowl. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 13.5 cm, & 22.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant)…
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Chinese blue & white rectangular tray. Probably for the Thai market, late 19th/early 20th century decorated with lotus and foliage. Length 24 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the…
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Pair Chinese blue & white square planters. Probably for the Thai market. Late 19th/early 20th century painted with phoenix roundels. 12.5 cm (square). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille verte plate. With enamelled decoration of a bird on a flowering branch. Brocade border diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.
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Inscribed Chinese Yixing Pottery teapot and vase. Height 20 cm (vase)
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Graduated set of 3 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled porcelain bowls & covers. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 22 cm largest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the…
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Set of 3 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled porcelain bowls & covers. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 12 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among…
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Set of 5 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled bowls. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers.…
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Set of 4 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled cups and three covers. Late 19th/Early 20th century diameter 7 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their…
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Set of 7 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled bowls. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers.…
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Two Chinese Grisaille decorated tea bowls. Late 19th/early 20th century one bowl only with cover. Diameter 10.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers…
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Chinese blue & white 'Eight Immortals' oval tray. Probably for the Thai market, late 19th/early 20th century metal bound rim. Length 29 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai…
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Three Chinese 'Kitchen Qing' dishes, 18th/19th century diameter 27.5 cm largest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they moved to Brisbane in 1960. Asra was the daughter of a German merchant living in Thailand whose Company imported luxury European goods, and (with Royal warrant) counted the Thai palace among their customers. Thence by descent - private…
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Large Japanese Arita charger. With blue & white decoration of bamboo and flowers. Diameter 42 cm
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Pair Japanese Arita blue & white boat form vessels. The sides decorated with birds flying above waves. Length 36 cm (each)
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