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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 rhodonite snuff bottle and stopper, of facetted form, carved with stylised bird to one side and prunus branch to the other in tones of pink and black, on oval foot, height 6.6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain snuff bottle, decorated with bats and floral spray, together with a Chinese porcelain brush rest, with iron red decoration to one side and script to the other (2)
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Chinese export silver figural salts, in the form of a standing figure carrying two suspended buckets, marked, total weight 18.9 cm, 6 cm x 8 cm
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Chinese carved red lacquer four panel screen, of rectangular form, with carved figural crest rails, above square and rectangular panels carved with scenes of immortals and court scenes, in tones of red and gilt, height 192 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vase, decorated with script, ruyi heads and scrolling foliage to body, with floral and foliate borders, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, height 31.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain 'Dragon' vase, of meiping form, decorated with continuous scene of dragon surrounded by stylised clouds, six character mark within double rings to base, height 33 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of tapering form with slightly flared rim, the interior decorated with roundel containing flowers and foliage in vases, with floral and foliate borders to interior and exterior, raised on a circular foot, height 9.5 cm and diameter 22 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of tapering form, decorated with continuous scene of figures in scenes of daily life, surrounded by flowers and foliage, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, height 10.5 cm and diameter 27 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, of double gourd form, decorated with stylised twin handles, with roundel of lotus flowers and foliage, with floral and foliate borders, raised on an oval foot, with seal mark to base, height 21 cm
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Fine Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of slight conical form, decorated with floral roundel to interior and lotus and wave scroll to exterior, on circular foot, with six character mark within double ring circles to base, diameter 14.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain plate, of tapering form, decorated with central roundel containing foliage and flower buds, with a border containing foliage, flowers and fruit, with a border of flowers and foliage to exterior, diameter 26.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of squat globular form, decorated with scene of dragons pursing flaming pearls, with scrolling clouds in the background, with Greek key and ruyi head border, six character mark within double rings to base, height 28 cm
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Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of tapering facetted form, decorated with panels of fish motifs, in tones of iron red, blue and white, six character mark within double rings to base, height 15 cm and diameter 25.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with multiple scenes of lotus flower, foliage and animals, with twin fo dog mask handles, height 38.5 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of meiping form, decorated with lotus flower, flower buds and foliage, below script border, height 44.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain charger, of tapering circular form, decorated with multiple erotic scenes, in tones of orange, yellow, green and pink, on a white ground, slightly raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 36.5 cm
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Chinese yellow ground porcelain bowl, of tapering form, the interior decorated with four bats to center, the exterior decorated with scene of flowers and foliage, in tones of green, yellow, orange and blue on a white ground, six character mark to base, diameter 16 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of flared form, decorated with continuous scene of trees, foliage and fruit, in tones of green, blue, yellow and orange on a white ground, seal mark to base, diameter 15.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain 'Dragon' bowl, of tapering form, decorated with scene of dragons pursing flaming pearls surrounded by scrolling clouds above a wave border, in tones of green, yellow and white, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, diameter 17.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, with flared scalloped rim, the interior decorated with scene of tree with flowers and flower buds, the exterior decorated with village on a lake with multiple figures fishing on boat and figures standing in the village, with script verso, in tones of blue, green, pink and orange on a white ground, accented with gilt rim, seal mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 19 cm
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Chinese yellow glaze porcelain vase, of baluster form with twin mask handles, with a yellow monochrome glaze, seal mark to base, height 25 cm
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Chinese iron red porcelain bowl, of tapering form, decorated with scene of bamboo and foliage, in tones of iron red and white, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, height 9.5 cm and diameter 17 cm
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Chinese famille vert porcelain dish, with slightly raised sides, decorated with central roundel depicting two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, surrounded by a deep border of lotus, peach and flower scroll in tones of yellow, green, red and blue, on circular foot, with seal mark to foot, diameter 18.5 cm
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Chinese yellow glaze porcelain jardiniere, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scene of dragons pursing flaming pearls with scrolling clouds and symbols, raised on three paw feet, six character mark within double rings to base, height 14.5 cm and diameter 20 cm
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Chinese porcelain wine pot, decorated with a erotic scene of man and women, the handle and spout in the form of a branch, in tones of pink, green and brown, impressed seal mark to base, length 15 cm
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Chinese celadon teapot, of squat form, with dark green mottled celadon glaze, seal mark to base, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of pear form, decorated with continuous scenes of dragons pursing flaming pearls surrounded by scrolling clouds, with borders of ruyi heads and foliage, raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base, height 29.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain lotus bowl, decorated with lotus flower head to bowl, with handle decorated as stem, script to under side of handle, in tones of pink, green, white and yellow, height 7 cm and diameter 20 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated on stand with her hands in prayer, with scrolling ribbons with foliage, mark to base, height 32 cm
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Three Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figures, each depicting a zoomorphic figure, in various poses, mark to base, height 19.5 cm and 18 cm (3)
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Naga Kanya, depicted with aquila wings and multi-hooded snake canopy over head, raised on a lotus base, with coloured accents, height 25.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure, depicted seated on top of fo dog, holding fo dog in his left hand, mark to base, height 21 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure, depicted seated with legs crossed with one hand resting in lap, the other with palm facing forward, on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 21 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed with one arm down by her legs with her palm facing outwards, on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 16.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed holding a cup, with the other hand resting on leg, on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 16.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with her legs crossed, holding attributes, on a double lotus base, height 14.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated on stand with legs crossed holding an attribute in each hand, mark to base, height 15.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated on a mythical creature with gnashing teeth, raised on a double lotus base, with coloured accents, mark to base, height 20 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, on a lotus base, mark to base, height 18 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, with hands in mudras, on a lotus base, height 17.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed,with her hands in lap with palms facing upwards, on a double lotus base, height 16 cm
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Chinese 'Dragon and Phoenix' porcelain bowl, of tapering form, the interior decorated with roundel containing dragon pursing flaming pearl, the exterior decorated with continuous scene containing dragons pursing flaming pearls with phoenix, flowers, foliage and stylised clouds, in tones of iron red, blue, green and yellow on a white ground, six character mark to base, with Bonhams sticker to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 14.5 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf bottle vase, in a rich red glaze, raised on a circular foot, with seal mark to base, height 35 cm
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Chinese Doucai porcelain stem cup, decorated with roundels of dragon pursuing flaming pearl, with stylised clouds, in tones of green, red, yellow and blue, six character Yongzheng mark to base, height 7 cm and diameter 8 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of tapering form, the interior decorated with central roundel containing dragon and stylised clouds, the exterior decorated with continuous scene of dragons pursuing flaming pearls, surrounded by stylised clouds, on a circular foot, with Chenghua mark to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 15 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese hare's fur glaze bowl, of conical form, on a circular foot, height 6.5 cm and diameter 12.5 cm
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Chinese Doucai porcelain vase, of facetted baluster form, decorated with roundels of flowers, foliage and dragonflies, in tones of blue, green, orange and yellow on a white ground, with Chenghua mark to base, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Ru style glaze brush washer, of facetted form, decorated with pale blue glaze, height 4.5 cm and diameter 15 cm
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Chinese celadon vase, of baluster form with flared rim, in a celadon crackle glaze, slightly raised on a circular foot, height 25 cm
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Chinese Jian glaze bowl, of tapering form, decorated with black and brown glaze with white splashes, raised on a circular foot, height 7 cm and diameter 15 cm
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Good Chinese incense burner, of large baluster form, the exterior decorated with raised roundels of shou symbols, bats and double fish, with lower lotus base and seal mark to base, diameter 17 cm
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Cantonese enamel box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with court figures in an outdoor setting, the sides decorated with birds, butterflies and foliage, in tones of green, blue, pink and yellow on a white ground, opening to two interior compartments, 5 cm x 18 cm x 9 cm
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Large boulder opal specimen, of shaped rectangular form, with vibrant blue and turquoise opal veins, a/f (chip to one corner), 7.5 cm x 6 cm, thickness 1 cm-2.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese carved wooden stands, with circular tops with beaded rim, above a carved base raised on four short legs, height 4.5 cm and diameter 8.5 cm (2)
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Thai bronze seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed, with hands in varada mudra, with curled hair and ushnisha, raised on a lotus base, height 20 cm
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Chinese carved stone figure group, depicting a figure seated on a kylin, with lingzhi below, in tones of pale green and red, height 16 cm, together with a Chinese wooden stand (2)
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Large Chinese jade carving, depicting a scholar holding a scroll, with attendant below, in tones of pale green with brown skin verso, height 16.5 cm, together with a Chinese wooden stand (2)
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Large pair of Chinese Shiwan fo dogs, in a flambe glaze with tones of maroon, blue and purple, with mark, height 27 cm and length 28 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese green jade horses, each depicted standing on three legs, with the other raised and head bowed, set within a carved wooden stand, height 15 cm (including stand)(2)
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Large Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat form, decorated with fruit and foliage in gilt, raised bat motif to base, raised on three short feet, height 11.5 cm and width 21 cm, set within a carved wooden stand raised on three mask feet (2)
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Three Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figures, depicting Shou Lao and two scholars, in pale cream/white tones, impressed marks to back, height 19.5 cm-20.5 cm (3)
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Chinese rickshaw cruet, modelled in the form of a man pulling a rickshaw, with salt, pepper and mustard pots, with spoons, height 11 cm and length 24 cm
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Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Yamantaka, depicted standing in alidhasana on a prostrate body, with six arms and wearing a skull crown, on a lotus base, height 11.5 cm
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Large Chinese table screen, with a woven screen of square form, depicting a scene with scholars in various pursuits, set within a carved and scrolled wooden frame and base, 67 cm x 58 cm
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Unusual Chinese overlay and gold Fleck snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, carved with figures of boys to each side, with a pale lime green glass, with gold flecks, on a sky blue glass ground, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese Qing Dynasty overlay snuff bottle and stopper, c.1,850, of flattened baluster form, carved with pine trees to one side and goldfish to the other side, in red on clear glass, evidence of snuff to interior, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Fine Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, signed, in amber glass, painted with a figure on horse back to one side and figure and attendants verso, flanked by panels of archaic script, height 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved wood and 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, the sticks and batons carved with figures in a pavilion setting, a/f, height 28 cm
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Large Japanese bronze jar and cover, the flat cover set with a pierced spherical finial, set above a facetted bulbous body, mark to body, height 18 cm and width 23 cm, together with a wooden box (2)
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Chinese jade carving, depicting a figure on horseback, in tones of pale green with brown inclusions, height 6 cm and width 12 cm
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Chinese carved brown jade bi disc, incised with archaic scrolls to both side, diameter 8 cm 7 cm
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Chinese archaic style carved jade disc, incised with geometric decoration, in tones of pale green with brown inclusions, height 7 cm
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Chinese bronze censer, of cylindrical form, with reeded borders, raised on three short legs, six character mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 12 cm
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Chinese Sancai glaze fo dog, depicted seated with cub under one foot, raised on a rectangular pedestal, in tones of green, yellow, brown and white, height 25 cm
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Chinese rock crystal Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and hands in anjali mudra, raised on a lotus buddha, height 12.5 cm, with stand (2)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white twin handled vase, of facetted baluster form, with twin shaped handles, decorated with figures and village in a mountainous landscape, blue seal mark to base, height 33 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white lidded bowl, of shallow circular form with an everted rim, with a slightly domed cover, both decorated with lotus in a pond scene, four character mark to cover and base, a/f (repair to cover), height 8 cm and diameter 14.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white lidded bowl, of shallow circular form with an everted rim, with a slightly domed cover, both decorated with lotus in a pond scene, four character mark to cover and base, height 8 cm and diameter 14.5 cm
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Chinese silver opium chatelaine, with cicada themed hook set above a bird and foliate framework suspending various appendages including tweezers, total drop 21 cm, 8.5 cm width
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19th century Chinese silver opium chatelaine, with mid 19th century Queen Victoria six pence coin suspending three implements, below a belcher link chain, total length 32 cm
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Chinese malachite snuff bottle, carved with depiction of two birds on blossoming branches and a robed woman, with malachite stopper, height 5.5 cm
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Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle, carved to front with opposing chilong with bifurcated tails, with blank reverse, surmounted with a domed lapis stopper and finial, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese reconstituted turquoise snuff bottle, decorated to front and back with birds and blossoming branches, set with mask handles suspending fixed loop drops, with domed stopper, height 6 cm
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18th century Tibetan Monastery trunk, in wood, yak leather and leopard skin, of deep rectangular form, the top set with embroidered silk panel, the body set with three panels of leopard skin surrounded by yak leather, accented with brass strap work, 54 cm x 94 cm note: the Tibetan Monastery trunk was used to protect Buddhists religious artifacts. Silk prayer panels are set to the top and leopard skin was seen as bravery and protectors from the evil spirits.
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Ando Jubei, of tapered cylindrical form, with a short spreading neck, decorated with blossoming branch with floral spray below, in tones of white, orange, grey and blue on a green ground, mark to base, height 25 cm
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Japanese Ginbari cloisonne vase, of trumpet form, decorated with dragon, in tones of green, yellow, red and white on an electric blue ground, a/f (repairs to neck), mark to base, height 30 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, of baluster form, decorated with rose, bud and foliage, in tones of green, white and pink on a caramel ground, mark to base and impressed mark to silver base, height 18.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period cloisonne jar and cover, of squat tapered form, decorated with phoenix and butterflies, in tones of blue, yellow and red on a green aventurine ground, accented with multiples borders, together with another similar, height 10 cm (2)
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Chinese inside painted snuff bottle stopper, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of tigers around a pool of water, signed, height 9.5 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, painted with a scene of flying geese amongst reeds, signed, height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases, of squat oviform from, decorated with stylised floral frieze to the shoulders, above hanging blades decorated with ho-ho birds and mythical creature, accented with multiple borders, in tones of blue, yellow, green and orange on a pink ground, height 12 cm (2)
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Petite Chinese faux marble porcelain box and cover of bun form, decorated continuously with gilt accents of foliage and flowers, on a coral ground, faux marble detail to cover, four character mark to base, height 4.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
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Very large Tibetan thangka, depicting eight armed Avalokriteshvara above three deities set in a mountainous landscape, in vibrant tones of green, blue, pink, orange and yellow, with multi coloured brocade mount, height 230 cm, width 138 cm
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Book: 'Handbook of marks on Chinese Ceramics,' by Gerald Davison, second edition, self published 2013
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Three Sotheby's Hong Kong Hardback catalogues, including 'Emperor Qianlong; Qianlong Imperial seals from the estate of Emile Guimet,' 'The world of Qianlong' and 'Qianlong: sovereign, warrior, Patron' (3)
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Three Sotheby's Hong Kong Hardback catalogues, together with a Bonham's fine Chinese Art catalogue (4)
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Group of assorted Sotheby's auction catalogues, including fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & design, Sydney and Chinese export porcelain and works of Art London (quantity)
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Two volumes of Christie's Hong Kong catalogues in hard case, 'The Imperial Sale' and 'Important Chinese ceramics and works of Art,' 30th May 2006 (2)
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Chinese handbook of foreign silver coins, second edition by Yu Jimming
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Two 1925 Chinese Government Skoda Bonds, one for one thousand pounds sterling and one for five hundred pounds sterling, both to be paid out to J.Hambros & Sons, London, 38.5 cm x 26.5 cm (2)
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