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Autumn Auction Series, Session II, The David Said Collection of Tribal Art; Chinese, Japanes & Southeast Asian Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:557
Sale Title:Autumn Auction Series, Session II, The David Said Collection of Tribal Art; Chinese, Japanes & Southeast Asian ArtLots with images:556
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:327
Date:28-May-2023
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Seven Zulu beaded snuff gourds, South Africa, height 9 cm-15.5 cm (7)
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Dayak beaded sun hat, Indonesia/Borneo, made from palm leaves, with central beaded panel depicting spirit figures, surrounded by border of alternating fabrics, diameter 55 cm catalogue note: Dayak sun hats were adorned with colorful beads and tribal motifs for physical and spiritual protection.
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Dayak Bahau beaded Lavung Tuvak, Indonesia/Borneo, diameter at base 17.5 cm catalogue note: Normally worn by 'Hipui' women (women of Royal descent) of Dayak tribe during sacred ceremonies such as wedding, naming of babies, reception and honouring important guests.
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Contemporary Dayak beaded vest and apron, (2)
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Two Sumatran bead wedding boxes, Indonesia, with extensive bead work and cowrie shell borders, 11 cm x 13 cm and 13 cm x 19 cm (2) catalogue note: These boxes are traditionally given at weddings containing monetary gifts.
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Mfengu tribe, beaded apron and pair of Anklets, South Africa, with leather band and fringing (3)
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Australian Aboriginal shield, Le Grange bay, Western Australia, of elongated oval form, with plain front and interesting interlocking design with hatching lines verso, evidence of ochre, length 76 cm, Provenance: Jon Saussehrd, 2006, then private collection, Queensland.
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Australian Aboriginal shield, central Desert, of curved oval form, with incised line and cross hatching to the body, length 56 cm Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Queensland.
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Australian Aboriginal shield, great Sandy Desert, in mulga, of almond form, with incised central decoration, with line decoration to the ends, length 76 cm Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private collection, Queensland.
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Australian Aboriginal fighting club, in hardwood, with spearhead shaped end and solid handle, decorated with painted motifs, length 60 cm
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Early Australian Aboriginal shield, Queensland, in hardwood, of thick curved oval form, with incised wavy decoration, evidence of ochre, length 64 cm
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Australian Aboriginal club, in hardwood, with knop end and tapering pointed handle, good patina, length 49.5 cm
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Good Australian Aboriginal boomerang, with curve to end, with fine incised fluting to both sides, excellent patina, length 64.5 cm Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private collection, Queensland.
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19th century Australian Aboriginal hafted stone axe, South Australia, with oval form stone and wood support, length 42 cm
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Australian Aboriginal throwing club, central Desert, with pointed baluster end and slender tapering handle, paper label 45, number no.83 to base, length 71 cm Provenance: Ex-McAlpine collection, then Leonard Joel, then private collection, Queensland.
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Large Balinese wooden figure of Hanuman, depicted fighting naga (snake), well carved, height 41 cm
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19th century Australian Aboriginal club, Victorian, with large knop end and rounded body, length 57 cm Provenance: tribal ancient, then private collection, Queensland.
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Large Balinese wooden figure of Hanuman, depicted fighting naga (snake), well carved, height 41.5 cm
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Papua New Guinea, Sepik canoe prow, 170 cm x 46 cm x 30 cm
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Three Indonesian betel nut chisels, each carved with figural handles (3)
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Papua New Guinea, Gogodala model canoe, a/f (head broken), length 95 cm
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Two Indonesian wooden betel nut chisels handles, one on stand, height 9 cm and 14 cm (2)
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Humboldt bay canoe prow, in the form of a bird above man, length 53 cm
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Three lime gourd flasks and stoppers, with incised decoration, 16.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 11 cm (3)
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Solomon Island net weight, figure with shark head and stone end, length 67 cm
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Large lime gourd flask and stopper, with attached bone spoon, with incised decoration
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Early Australian Aboriginal shield, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, of elongated oval form, the front incised with central diagonal lines flanked by parallel lines, in tones of red and white, with fluted exterior, length 63.5 cm
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Early Australian Aboriginal club, Queensland, with point and pineapple head end, above tapering handle, with evidence of fine fluting, length 78 cm Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private collection, Queensland.
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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, south East Australia, of elongated form, with flat front, incised with five lines displaying cross hatching, good patina, length 96 cm Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer gallery, 2007, then private collection, Queensland.
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Australian Aboriginal shield, of oval form, in black tones, with striped marks to front, painted numbers to verso H.538, length 71 cm Provenance: Arthur Palmer, 2007, then private collection, Queensland.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain teapot, of globular form, with domed cover and finial, decorated with reserves of flowers, in tones of purple, pink, green and orange, surrounded by a puce lattice patterning, height 14 cm
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Wonderful Satsuma Meiji period figure group, depicting a man dressed in decorative robe displaying phoenix mons crouching on a rock above a stream, with two frogs on top of each other resting on his shoulder, in rich tones of red, green, blue and gilt, height 31 cm
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Cantonese Qing Dynasty famille rose punch bowl, of square tapering form, with deep sides, the interior with roundel, the exterior decorated with panels displaying figures in interior scenes alternating with scenes of birds and butterflies, raised on a circular foot, 13 cm x 23.5 cm
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Good Chinese jade double brush washer, in the form of lotus flowers, carved with lotus foliage and chilong dragons, in tones of white and pale green, length 12 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed and hands in mudras, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, raised on a double lotus base, height 20 cm
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Handsome pair of Chinese cloisonne vases and covers, of double gourd form, set with reserves of flowers, birds and butterflies, surround by a raised ground of lotus scroll, flanked by dragon and foliate handles, on stands, height 41 cm (vase) (2)
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Chinese Cultural Revolution ivory figure group, depicting a farmer standing with a lamb at feet, clutching a basket in right hand and holding a clump of crop in left hand, on a fractured rocky base, signed with three character mark verso, above a timber and brass inlaid stand, total height 21.5 cm Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century export porcelain bowl, the interior painted with a scene of bird and flowers, surrounded by interior garland border, in tones of pink, green, blue, purple and orange, the exterior beautifully decorated with a frieze of raised peony and vine scroll, in a white glaze, raised on heavy circular foot, height 8 cm and diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware vase, of baluster form, with evidence of a green glaze in some areas, height 27.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain paste box and cover of bun form, the cover decorated with enamel lotus roundel, accented with ruyi head and lappet borders, red seal mark to a turquoise base, height 3.5 cm and diameter 7 cm
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Pair of late Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, of squat baluster form, each decorated to front and back with stylised foliate scrolling resembling the form of a dragon, marked with Yongzheng mark to base, height 13.5 cm (2), Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Diego family, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty lacquer and hand painted fan, Canton, 19th century, brightly painted with continuous scene of large figures in a pavilion setting, the figures with applied ivory faces and silk robes, with lacquered batons and sticks decorated with figures in a pavilion setting, a/f, height 29 cm and diameter 54 cm
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Fine pair of Chinese carved jade bowls, of circular tapering form, the exterior border finely carved with lotus scroll frieze, raised on circular foot, in mutton fat jade tones, very slight a/f, height 6 cm and diameter 11.5 cm (2)
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Chinese silver card case, marked Wang Hing, of rectangular form, decorated with central shield with initials, surrounded by scene of figures in a village, with a scene of bamboo and birds verso, total weight 90gm, 10 cm x 7 cm
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Chinese wood and stone bench seat, of rectangular form, with stepped back, set with circular stone panel flanked by two square stone panels, above a rectangular seat, on cabriole legs, length 162.5 cm
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Beautiful Japanese enamel vase, of globular form, decorated with blossoming prunus branches, in tones of blue, green, purple, yellow and white on a pale pink ground, on a square wooden stand, height 21 cm and 23 cm (including stand)
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Very good Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting a young woman with headdress seated above an elephant in a forest scene with palms and foliage, the ground well covered with various flowers, ferns and bamboo leaves protruding from rocky outcrops, with carved geometric and archaised accents to blanket on elephant as well as beaded headdress set with tassle, the whole raised above a pierced wooden stand with fine brass string inlay work, height 28 cm and width 29 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export famille rose platter, of rectangular form with serpentine edges, decorated with floral sprays, in tones of pink, green, blue and purple, length 40 cm
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Chinese celadon bowl, possibly Yuan Dynasty, of conventional form, the interior with incised lotus roundel, the exterior with unglazed fish and lotus motifs, marked with Imperial mark to rim, height 9.5 cm and diameter 20 cm, Provenance: Purchased at auction from Estate of San Marino family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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19th century Chinese export ware porcelain tea caddy, of rectangular form, the slightly domed cover decorated with central armorial, surrounded by foliate and floral sprays, the sides decorated with similar motifs, in tones of pink, purple and green on a white ground, mark to base, 15 cm x 23 cm x 15 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of deep, slightly tapered form, the exterior decorated with four roundels depicting landscape scenes, on a dark pink enamel ground decorated with gourds and foliage, six character mark to base, height 9 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Unusual Chinese porcelain brush pot, in the form of two conjoined rectangles, decorated to front and back with rectangular famille rose panels depicting young children at leisure in a garden, set beside another panel with poem inscription, with depictions of mountainous landscapes to the sides, all on a mottled red ground with gilt foliate scroll overlay, with gilt rim, on a brown and gilt shaped base, six character mark to base, 11 cm x 11 cm x 8 cm
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of conventional cylindrical form, decorated in polychrome overglaze enamels with flowers sprouting from a rocky outcrop, height 12.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Extremely fine Satsuma Meiji period censer and cover, with pierced domed cover with floral finial, above fine fan shaped panels of flowers, the globular body finely decorated with scenes of a procession to one side and buddhas and deities verso, surrounded by fine brocade work displaying dragons and precious objects, raised on three feet, seal mark to base, a/f, height 14 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty lacquer and hand painted fan, Canton, 19th century, brightly painted with continuous scene of figures in a pavilion setting, the figures with applied ivory faces and silk robes, height 28 cm, together with a Chinese lacquer fan box (2)
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Fine Chinese carved jade bowl, in mutton jade tones, with fine spreading lip and sloping sides, the whole raised on heavy circular foot, height 5 cm and diameter 13.5 cm
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Good Chinese white jade double brush washer, of shallow form, in the shape of a ruyi heads, surrounded by chilongs and lingzhi, length 11 cm
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty figures, in Sancai glaze, in the form of two standing men with offerings, with removable heads, set above octagonal pedestal bases, height 50 cm and 51 cm (2)
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Chinese bronze figure group, depicting a dog of fo resting on all fours with bodhisattva seated on its back, on a double lotus base, height 23 cm and width 15 cm
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Chinese gilt and painted bronze standing Buddha, depicted with headdress, large earrings and hands in mudras, on a double lotus base, height 28.5 cm Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Diego family, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese scholars table, of rectangular form, with inset panel top, above a deep apron raised on four facetted legs with inset decoration, a/f, 85 cm x 164 cm x 82 cm
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Pair of Chinese carved ivory wrist rests, following the natural form of a tusk, each carved with bamboo and flowers with foliage and with a cat climbing up beside, height 24.5 cm (2) Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese Cultural Revolution ivory figure, depicting a young woman standing defiant with head turned to the left, with confident outward gaze, the right arm resting on a bamboo fence, the left hand clutching a woven bamboo tray above two geese, on a rounded base incised with foliate details, with inked accenting to hair, set above a pierced timber stand, signed with three character mark, total height 22 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese cloisonne and enamel vase, of globular form, decorated with pine cone and foliage, in tones of blue and white on a green ground, mark to base, on wooden stand, height 18 cm and 21 cm (including stand)
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Beautiful Chinese blue and white porcelain ewer, of baluster form, the neck decorated with band of palmettes and scroll work, above a body set with a raised spade shaped panel, decorated with a five claw dragon to each side, flanked by a generous loop handle set with smaller lug to top and curved spout, set above a lower border of Greek key pattern raised on a spreading circular foot, a/f, height 23.5 cm, length 22 cm note: similar shape and design, Sotheby's, Hong Kong, lot 101, 8th April 2023
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Chinese song iridescent 'Oil Spot' bowl, the bowl of tapering form with a slightly flaring rim, featuring a colourful iridescent 'Oil spot' interior and exterior with exposed foot, with incised two character mark to base, height 7 cm and diameter 12 cm, Provenance: Purchased from auction from Estate of orange County family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of rectangular form, each side decorated with stylised lotus, foliage and endless knot, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a white ground, with turquoise interior, painted seal mark to base, raised on four short feet, height 12.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Chinese yellow glaze porcelain bowl, of conventional form with a slightly flared rim, the exterior decorated with three roundels displaying a goat in a garden setting, on a yellow ground with vases of peonies and pomegranates, the interior in underglaze blue, decorated with central roundel depicting three goats, surrounded by sprays of blossoming branches, six character mark to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 15.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with medallions containing foliage and flowers, surrounded by butterfly and foliage pattern, in tones of green, brown, blue and yellow, six character mark to base, height 10.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period figure, depicting a scholar reading a scroll, with top knot and expressive expression on face, wearing a well decorated robe, displaying peony and phoenix mons in rich tones of red, blue, green and gilt, a/f, height 39 cm
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Satsuma pagoda form jar and cover, the faceted body decorated with scenes depicting court figures in various scenes, on a cobalt ground with gilt accents, a/f (repairs), marked Kusube to base, height 17 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory and bone painted fan, Canton, 19th century, brightly painted with continuous scene of large figures in a pavilion setting, the figures with applied ivory faces and silk robes, the ivory batons and bone sticks intricately carved with figures and foliage, a/f, height 28 cm
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Beautiful Chinese mother of pearl snuff bottle, of organic tactile form, the body finely modelled with the twisting and writhing roots of a pine tree rising to branches and shoots of foliage to the shoulders, decorated minimally verso, set with a cylindrical coral stopper with green jade and brass collar, height 9 cm
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Chinese horn snuff bottle, of flattened form, carved in relief to both sides with female court figures in interior scenes with drapery, with depictions of dragons in red to the sides, surmounted with a domed stopper with red accents, incised and red inked stamp mark to base, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese horn snuff bottle, carved in the form of a mythical lion perched on a double gourd, set on a short oval shaped foot, in dark brown tones with light brown/amber inclusions, surmounted with a coral stopper with brass collar, height 8 cm
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Fine Chinese carved green jade brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved continuously in slight relief with peonies, prunus and foliage, with incised archaic style script, mark to base, height 16 cm and diameter 11 cm
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Lovely Chinese carved jade Buddha, depicted seated with top knot with flame halo behind, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a vessel in lap, on double lotus base, height 14.5 cm
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Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade buckle, in pale green tones, carved with a dragon head to one end and chilong dragon to the body, length 11.5 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty cloisonne vase, of oviform, with cylindrical neck and lip, decorated with lotus and palmettes above a pond scene, in tones of red, blue, white and green, a/f, height 55 cm
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Wonderful and large Japanese Meiji period Imari vase, of tapering ovoid form, the neck and shoulders richly decorated with alternating floral mons and cartouche panels of fretwork and scroll work, surrounded by chrysanthemum, above a continuous scene of storks and butterflies amongst floral branches, cloud scrolls and reeds, in rich tones of red, green, blue, yellow, orange and gilt, the whole raised on circular foot, height 62 cm
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Pair of 18th century Burmese carved teak figures, each depicting a standing bell carrier with one arm raised to shoulder and one arm set to side, with serene smiling expressions, with extant darkening/staining of timber to the hairline, shoulders, torso and loins, with spherical bangles set to the wrists and ankles, on a lotus form pedestal, set above square black stands with support rods, total height 95 cm, height without stands 88.5 cm, plinth width 22.5 cm (2)
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Chinese wooden cabinet, of rectangular form, set with upper open compartment with fret work sides, above a pair of rectangular slat doors, above a pair of lower drawers, on chamfered legs, 171 cm x 91 cm x 48 cm
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Pair of Imari porcelain temple jars, the domed covers set with dog finial, above a waisted neck and lobed body, decorated with brocade panels in Imari palette, mark to base, a/f, height 35 cm
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Large pair of Chinese carved marble temple dogs, height 68 cm, together with Chinese carved wooden stand (4)
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Pair of Chinese Paneled floor lanterns, set with lantern shades, above adjustable supports, upon paneled bases, carved with figures and scenes with lacquered red finish to one raised on twin pedestal bases, height 129 cm and 140 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century black lacquer sewing box and implements, of deep rectangular form with facetted corners, decorated with scenes of figures, precious objects and foliage in gilt, the cover opening to reveal sewing implements in bone, ivory and mother of pearl, with lift out shelf and lower drawer, a/f, 15 cm x 38 cm x 28 cm
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Large pair of gilt and black lacquer temple doors, of rectangular form, each one decorated with four panels displaying immortals, interior scenes, surrounded by Greek key borders, in gilt, on stand, 128 cm x 67 cm each (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, the exterior decorated with two reserves depicting court figures in various daily scenes, marked with Kangxi mark to base, height 15.5 cm and diameter 13.5 cm, Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of rectangular form with chamfered edge, decorated in underglaze blue with elderly man with walking stick holding a bat, the reverse with a man in robes with attendant and signature, the sides minimally decorated with bamboo and scrolls, six character stamp to base, 14.5 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm
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Chinese Yuan blue and white porcelain stem cup, the interior decorated with central flower and scroll border, the exterior with dragon chasing a flaming pearl, height 11.5 cm Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of an orange County family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, probably late Qing Dynasty, of conventional form with a slightly flared rim, the interior with decorative roundel, the exterior in a white bisque glaze incised with dragons and phoenix, marked with Kangxi mark within double rings to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 15 cm, Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of an orange County family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain wine cup, of flared form, the exterior decorated with calligraphy inscription under rim, above a continuous scene of figures at a table, with blossoming tree by a rocky outcrop, raised on a short circular foot, six character mark to base, height 8.5 cm and width at rim 8.5 cm
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Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with two medallions containing scene of village by lake with mountainous landscape in the background, the other decorated with script, surrounded by flowers and foliage pattern, in tones of blue, green, yellow and blue on an orange ground, seal mark to base, height 23 cm
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Chinese porcelain peach vase, of bulbous form with a cylindrical neck, decorated with depictions of peach trees, foliage and fruit, with bats and lingzhi, in underglaze blue with overglaze light and dark green, red and orange enamels, within blue ring borders, six character mark to base, height 24.5 cm
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Chinese turquoise ground porcelain vase, of pear form, decorated continuously with stylised lotus and foliate scrolls, six character mark within double rings to base, height 20 cm
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Satsuma Meiji period vase, of squat form, decorated with panels of ladies at leisure in an outdoor landscape and flowers and iris, on a dark blue ground decorated with gilt flowers, Koyama Nampo mark to base, height 8 cm
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Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, of cylindrical fluted form with trumpet neck and foot, decorated with gilt roundels containing various floral sprays, flanked by depiction of insects and a snake, a/f (minor chip to one rim), height 31 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory and bone painted fan, Canton, 19th century, brightly painted with continuous scene of figures in a pavilion setting, the figures with applied ivory faces and silk robes, with ivory batons and bone sticks intricately carved with figures and foliage, height 27 cm
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Fine Chinese ivory figural carving, depicting Guan Yin, portrayed standing with serene expression and right hand clutching a fan, the left hand holding a rod over shoulder with index finger raised, with flowing robes and pierced ribbons falling from head dress, the rod with dragon head terminal and suspending a basket of flowers from a linked chain, the whole raised above a pierced organically shaped wooden stand decorated with lingzhi, total height 27.5 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure, depicting a man holding a pumpkin in his right hand and a gardening hoe in his left hand, with a basket at his waist, his robes and hat incised with geometric and foliate motifs, incised pattern to base, a/f, height 15.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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