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Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:405
Sale Title:Chinese, Japanese and Southeast AsianLots with images:405
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:222
Date:6-Aug-2023
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Chinese hanging display cabinet, of rectangular form with a mirror back, with large single glass fronted door opening to reveal various wooden shelves, 63.5 cm x 43 cm
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Thai carved wooden standing Buddha, late 19/20th century, with graduated finial crown, with carved frieze work, above carved serene expression, flanked by lobed ears and earrings, set with carved ornate necklace and sampot from waist, the hands raised in Abhaya gesture, on wooden base accented in gilt, height 91 cm and 105 cm (including stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Large Thai bronze standing Buddha, certificate stating 18th century, Ayuthaya period, depicted with flame finial, above top knot and curled hair, with serene expression with eyes downcast, one hand raised in front the other by side in Abhaya gesture, sampot tied at waist and spreading outwards, on bronze base on wooden stand, with Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 110 cm and 125 cm (including stand) purchase: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Japanese wood and gesso Nio guardian, of handsome proportions, depicted with fierce expression to face, holding a series of graduated bells and gong strike in the other hand, on a naturalistic base, in a red and black finish, height 76 cm
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Japanese wood and gesso Nio guardian, in wood and gesso, depicted with fierce expression, one arm raised clasping weapon, the other pointing downwards, with robes tied at waist, height 70 cm
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Chinese Jun splash bowl, of shallow cylindrical form, decorated with a Jun splash glaze, in tones of light and dark blue, on a raised circular foot, height 5 cm and diameter 11 cm
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Chinese Jun splash dish, of shallow lobed form, decorated with Jun splash glaze, in tones of blue, purple and brown, on a circular foot, diameter 18.5 cm
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Unusual Chinese porcelain 'Bat' brush washer, of shaped elliptical form, decorated with ribbon style rim accented with two bats, above a body decorated with flowers and foliage, in tones of brown on a pale blue ground, accented with gilt, seal mark to base, height 4.5 cm and diameter 21 cm
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Rare Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain tea bowl and saucer, with rounded sides, solely iron red, decorated with floral and brocade borders, a/f (2)
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain cup, in famille rose, in enamel, decorated with sprays of flowers with border of lattice, ribbons and tassels, in tones of pink, purple, green and orange, a/f, height 6.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain saucers, with serpentine edge and fluted bodies, in enamel, decorated with tassel border with four stylised elements, with border of gilt and red stylised ribbon, floral sprays, insects and butterflies, diameter 13 cm (2)
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain saucer, of circular form, with serpentine edge, in famille rose, decorated with central bouquet of flowers, surrounded by finer border and elaborate border of reserves of flowers, c-scrolls and lattice work, in tones of purple, orange, green and pink, accented in gilt, a/f, diameter 12.5 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723- 1735) period porcelain saucer, of circular form, in famille rose, in enamel, decorated with central bouquet of flowers, surrounded by a floral garland, in tones of pink, green, orange and purple, diameter 13.5 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain saucer, of circular form, in famille rose, later decorated in England with sprays of flowers, in tones of green, pink, orange and blue, diameter 12 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain tea bowl, with scalloped edge and fluted body, in famille rose, in enamel, the interior with green and pink border, the exterior decorated with various floral sprays and insects, height 5 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of tapering form, decorated with polychrome grey and sang de boeuf glaze, standing on a flat foot, with Chenghua mark to base, height 4 cm and diameter 8 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Pair of Chinese huanghuali lidded jars, of melon form, the slightly domed covers set with a bud finial, with attractive grain, height 24 cm
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Chinese hardwood wrist rest, of rounded rectangular form, carved with scene of pine tree, in a black finish, height 3 cm and length 29.5 cm
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Two Chinese hardwood stands, one of rectangular form and the other of square form, 10 cm 245 cm x 25 cm, 8.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 29 cm (2)
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Two Chinese hardwood stands, both of rectangular form with carved aprons, 9 cm x 22 cm x 39.5 cm, 5 cm x 17 cm x 28 cm (2)
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Chinese scholar's desk set, including two brushes, scroll weights and rest, all within a rectangular wooden tray, 37 cm x 22 cm
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Chinese low wooden tea table, with a rectangular top, above carved supports, 8.5 cm x 48 cm x 31.5 cm
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Large Japanese Meiji period Imari bowl, of deep circular form with a scalloped rim, the interior decorated with central roundel depicting vase with flowers and weeping tree, with floral reserves in typical Imari palette, height 14.5 cm-15 cm (slight warp to rim) and diameter 34.5 cm
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period ivory whist Counters of rectangular form, decorated with engraved monkeys and insects, a/f (small loss to one), 9 cm x 6 cm (2)
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a daruma doll decorated with flowers, signature to base, height 4.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting a man on his knees bent over with a forward gaze, holding a drum in both hands, signature to base, 3 cm x 4.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting two standing figures in traditional dress and playing instruments, with scrolling pattern to base, height 5.5 cm
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Good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting two men performing with their instruments, one with mask, the other in traditional dress, signature to base, height 3 cm
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Japanese Meiji period silver and gilt belt buckle, marked 900 to back, of oval form, pierced with feuding tiger and dragon clutching a flaming pearl, total weight 50gm, 6.5 cm x 5 cm, together with a Japanese silver and ivory Kagamibuta, decorated with tiger and dragon, diameter 4.7 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty purple Damask silk jacket, with black satin borders, embroidered with phoenix, bats, flowers and shou symbols, with blue cotton lining, height 83 cm
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Chinese Republic period black satin jacket, with embroidered lishui, suns, wheat and floral borders, in tones of pink, orange, purple and green, with rich blue silk lining, height 75 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty turquoise silk crepe jacket, embroidered with black peonies and butterflies, with black and dark blue satin borders embroidered with bats, ducks, butterflies and roundels, with pale green silk lining, height 95 cm
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Chinese Republic period embroidered jacket and skirt, with embroidered peony roundels, in tones of magenta and green on a red satin ground, couched with gold/silver thread with lishui, with pale red silk lining, height 56 cm (jacket) and 89 cm (skirt)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered red silk skirt, with central panel embroidered with peonies and vases in Peking knot, surrounded by embroidered peonies, embroidered floral and ribbon borders, with blue silk lining and white cotton waist band, height 93 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty red silk concertina skirt, with black silk and blue embroidered floral borders, with green silk lining and blue cotton waistband, height 98 cm
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Chinese Republic period tassel wedding skirt, embroidered with phoenix, flowers and ducks, on a red, orange, green, pink and yellow satin panels, couched with gold thread borders, with pink cotton floral lining and blue cotton waistband, height 91 cm
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Chinese early Republic embroidered altar cloth, couched in gold thread with central vase and pomegranates, embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and purple on a red silk ground, with floral cotton lining, 88 cm x 89 cm
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Two modern Chinese embroidered Jackets, one embroidered with peony and butterfly roundels, in tones of orange, purple and red on a cream silk ground, height 97 cm, the other embroidered with flower on a mustard coloured ground, height 99 cm (2)
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Two Chinese embroidered Children's hats, in black satin, together with a pair of black silk skirt panels, embroidered with phoenix and flowers, 57 cm x 25 cm (4)
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Two Chinese embroidered satin panels, possibly cuffs, embroidered with flowers and butterflies, in tones of pink, blue and green on a black ground, 84 cm x 14 cm (2)
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Chinese embroidered black satin panel, of rectangular form, embroidered with butterflies an foliage, in tones of green and blue on a black ground, possibly for a collar and cuffs, 140 cm x 75 cm
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Five Chinese Qing Dynasty silver and enamel hair finials, in the form of butterflies and flowers, in rich tones of blue, purple and yellow (5)
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Late 19th century Tibetan bronze Palden Lhamo, depicted seated on horse, with flamed hair and skull headdress and necklace, with hands in pose, on an oval base decorated with bone and skull motifs on a wave ground, 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm
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Unusual Sino-Tibetan bronze figure group, depicting a zoomorphic figure seated upon mythical creature, with its hands together holding an object, height 18.5 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a flaming pearl in his left hand with his other hand raised, in traditional clothing with ring and flames behind, raised upon a rocky outcrop with script to front, mark to base, height 29.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze figure, depicting standing, with one arm raised and the other by his side, mark to base, height 20 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicting seated with legs crossed, holding attribute in his right hand, raised on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 22 cm
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19th century Chinese silver reticulated fish spice box, marked silver, decorated with coral eyes, with a gilt finish to body, total weight 18gm, length 8.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Mid 19th century Chinese silver snuff box and cover, marked Khecheong, Canton, of rectangular form, with central cartouche, surrounded by engraved vine decoration, total weight 49gm, 5.8 cm x 3.7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, marked K, probably Cantonese, of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with foliate motifs, with ring handle, total weight 36gm, 4.8 cm x 3 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, marked Mk, probably Cantonese, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with plain rectangular reserve, surrounded by fruit and foliate motifs, total weight 28gm, 4 cm x 2.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Mid 19th century silver and mother of pearl box and cover, set with a Chinese mother of pearl panel carved with dog of fo, surrounded by lingzhi, foliage and gourd fruit, with silver sides and oval mother of pearl base, 8 cm x 5.3 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Chinese silver snuff box and cover, marked, in the form of a book, with rectangular cartouche to cover, surrounded by engraved bats and lotus flowers, total weight 33gm, 4.6 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Large Thai bronze standing Buddha, certificate stating,18th century, Ayutthaya period, with flame finial, above top knot and curled hair, with serene expression, one hand raised the other by side in Abhaya gesture, sampot tied and waist and spreading outwards, on metal base on stand, Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 109 cm purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Large Thai bronze seated Buddha, 19th century, with flame finial, above curled hair, with serene expression and lobed ears, with sash falling from left shoulder and one hand resting on leg, the other facing upwards in lap in Bhumisparsha, legs crossed, on base, the whole showing evidence of gilt, height 62 cm
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Chinese white jade carving of a Bixie, depicted recumbent with tail and legs curled inwards, in pale tones, height 4.5 cm and length 9 cm, together with a carved Chinese wooden stand (a/f, chips) (2)
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Large Chinese carved white jade brush rest, in the form of a mythical creature stretched out on four legs, in white tones with brown inclusions, a/f (chip to both ears and chip to tail), height 13 cm and length 20 cm, with certificate (2)
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Chinese twin handled stone libation cup, of circular form, flanked by a pair of dragon loop handles, finely carved with upper Greek key border above two rows of circles, raised on a circular foot, 4 cm x 9.5 cm
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Chinese jadeite archaic style plaque, of flat censer form, incised and carved with taotie motifs, in tones of emerald green and white, wear consistent with age, 6.5 cm x 8.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade immortal, depicted standing with flowing robes, holding prayer beads in one hand and palm frond in other hand, in tones of white and brown, height 9 cm
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Chinese carved opal figure of Guan Yin, depicted standing by a rocky outcrop in flowing robes, holding a lotus flowers, set within a wooden stand, height 8 cm (including stand)
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Chinese carved white jade Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed holding attributes, with a straight forward gaze, raised on a lotus base, height 9.5 cm
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Large Chinese 'Nine Dragon' stone seal, depicting nine dragons pursing a flaming pearl, set above a square base, decorated with dragon, phoenix, panther, turtle and snake, in tones of orange, yellow and brown, 12 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
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Finely carved Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory bowl, of shallow flared form, with two foliate carved swing handles, the bowl carved with central roundel depicting lotus and figures, the bowl continuously carved with figures amongst pine trees, a/f, height 5.5 cm and diameter 22 cm. Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese carved ivory brush pot, early 20th century, of pierced cylindrical form, carved continuously in the Qing style with court figures amongst pagoda, rocky outcrops and draping foliates, on a pierced geometric ground, above a wooden stand with four ruyi shaped feet, height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese carved ivory dagger hilt, of curved form, decorated with scene of demon and snake climbing a tree, with mother of pearl flower to top, length 13.5 cm
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Japanese ivory okimono, carved in the form of a woman leaning on the back of a carp, with lotus leaf below, slight a/f, length 7 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a musician standing up with one leg in the air while he plays a drum, dressed in robes with scrolling decoration, signature to foot, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a kylin, depicted seated on all fours with its head turned facing upward, set with red and orange stone eyes, signature to body, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting three figures on a boat, signature to base, 3.5 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, by Ando Jubei, of ovoid form with a short neck, decorated with a two roses and foliage, in tones of pink, white and pale green on a pale yellow ground, mark to base rim, (chip to rose), height 24.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase, with mark of Hayashi Chuzo, of tapered form, with a spreading rim, decorated with two cranes amongst various floral sprays, in tones of green, white, purple and red on a turquoise ground, incised mark to base, height 24.5 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, by Ando Jubei, part wireless, of ovoid form with a short neck, decorated with Kyoto temple and trees with Mt.Fuji in the distance, in tones of green, blue and orange on a pale yellow ground, mark to base, a/f (chip and cracks), height 18.5 cm
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Good Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of cylindrical form, the cover and body painted with a frieze of fruit, tendrils and leaves, raised on a circular foot, marked Xuande to base, height 10 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of large proportions, decorated with a border of lotus scroll, with a lower palmette border, on a circular foot, with six character mark to base, diameter 20 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, with deep sides, decorated with a heavy foliate ground to interior, with lotus scroll to exterior, raised on a circular foot, diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of pear form, decorated with continuous landscape scene containing fence, rocks, tall trees, ferns and foliage, with ruyi head and foliate borders, on a raised circular foot, six character mark to base, a/f (drill hole to base), height 29 cm
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Pair Chinese Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain plates, with spreading lips, in famille rose, decorated with central basket of flowers, surrounded by a border of fret wok and cartouches of flowers, with outer border of floral branches and diaper brocade, in rich tones of pink, green, yellow, blue and white, a/f, diameter 22.5 cm (2)
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain tea bowl, with serpentine edge, later decorated in England, in famille rose, in enamel, the interior decorated with tassel border, with interior roundel, decorated with floral sprays with gilt segments, in tones of white, puce and gilt, diameter 8 cm
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Chinese emerald glass snuff bottle, the bottle of rectangular form, with raised rectangular panels to the sides, with a coral stopper, height 8 cm
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Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, signed, finely painted with a scene depicting a lady falling near a table, the other ladies attending to a person in bed, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Fine Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, painted with scenes of roosters, peaches and foliage, signed and seal mark, on oval foot, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, well painted with bamboo, in tones of black and grey, signed and seal mark, with agate stopper, height 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Good Chinese Jun splash bottle vase, decorated with Jun splash glaze, in tones of pale blue, purple and red, on raised circular foot, height 19.5 cm
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Chinese Jun glaze bowl, of tapered form, with a purple splash to interior, raised on an unglazed circular foot, height 9 cm and diameter 17.5 cm
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Chinese pale glaze porcelain bowl, of shallow form, decorated in relief with goldfish and aquatic foliage in a lotus petal border, on a cream ground with gilt accents, signature to base, height 5.5 cm and diameter 23 cm
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Petit Chinese crackle glaze vase, of elongated meiping form, in a pale crackle glaze, height 20.5 cm
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Chinese ceramic bowl, of conical form, decorated with black and white mottle glaze, on a raised circular foot, height 4 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Chinese yellow ground porcelain bowl, of tapering form, decorated with continuous scene of figure in a village playing instruments, in tones of green, on a raised circular foot, six character mark within double rings to base, height 7 cm and diameter 15 cm
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Chinese porcelain bottle vase, decorated with continuous scene of dragon pursuing flaming pearl, surrounded by clouds with fish leaping out of the water, in tones of orange, blue, green and pink on a white ground, on raised circular foot, six character mark within double rings to base, height 33.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Doucai tea bowls, of flared form, decorated with roundels of foliage and flowers, in tones of green, yellow, orange and blue on a white ground, with Chenghua mark to base, height 4 cm and diameter 8 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Pair of Chinese Doucai porcelain dishes, of tapering circular form, decorated with central foliate roundel to interior, with flower and foliate motifs to exterior, on raised circular foot, with Chenghua mark to base, diameter 8.5 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Japanese bronze dragon censer, with pierced cover above a baluster body, decorated with draped motifs, supported on a rampant dragon, a/f, height 38.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, depicted standing with one arm raised above head, with three eyes and fierce expression on face, on a lotus base, with coloured accents, mark to base, height 22.5 cm
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Good Chinese bronze mirror, of circular form, set with bands of mythical figures and scrolling fruit vines, diameter 9 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with her legs crossed upon an elephant, with one arm resting on leg and the other up with palm facing outwards, with coloured accents, height 24.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with hands folded in lap, shown with a downwards gaze, mark to base, with coloured accents, height 17.5 cm
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Early 20th century Anglo-Indian silver card case, unmarked, of shaped rectangular form, decorated with scenes of figures, foliage and animals, total weight 137gm, 10 cm x 7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Late 19th century silver betel box, unmarked, of rectangular form, decorated with scenes of flowers and foliage in relief, set with and hinged cover opening to a gilt interior, total weight 118gm, 10 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Burmese silver box, of hexagonal form, the cover and sides decorated with repeating nodules, raised on three feet with incised foliate decoration to base, with dark blue felt lining, 7.5 cm diameter
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