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Chinese, Japanese and South East Asian — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:440
Sale Title:Chinese, Japanese and South East AsianLots with images:440
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:313
Date:2-Jun-2024
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Fine Japanese cloisonne moon flask, of pilgrim form, set with roundel of cranes in flight and geese in flight verso, surrounded by floral borders, in tones of black, brown, yellow and green, height 18 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose vase, of facetted form, decorated with reserves depicting Imperial interior scenes, surrounded by a floral ground and accented with applied chilong and guardian dogs, in rich tones of pink, green and blue, a/f, height 57 cm
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Beautiful Chinese jade twin handled vase and cover, with domed cover and finial, above a shaped baluster body, flanked by dragon head handles and drop rings, on a spreading foot, in tones of green, height 13 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono, in the form of two sumo wrestlers in fight, with incised decoration, incised mark to base, height 7 cm.
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a seated skeleton, with one hand clutching his skull, incised mark to back, height 5.5 cm.
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Chinese Han Dynasty painted Pottery horse head, in orange tones, with extant red and white paint work visible, height 19 cm, width 18.5 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Good Chinese moss agate snuff bottle, of compressed baluster form, in green and clear tones, with well hollowed out interior, on a short oval shaped foot, with brown agate stopper, height 9.5 cm and width 6.5 cm
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Large Japanese Meiji period sterling silver box, of rectangular form, the cover beautifully engraved with blossom, flowers and foliage, two character mark to cover for Shizuyoshi, the body with matching bamboo, prunus and chrysanthemum decoration, opening to reveal two compartments to interior, with lacquer base, total weight 1263gm, 9 cm x 23 cm x 17 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated, with head dress and jewellery, raised on a double lotus base, height 20.5 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon crackle glaze vase, of baluster form, with a flared neck and flattened rim with applied metal band, decorated continuously with foliate motifs to body and neck, in tones of olive green, height 54 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Jue, of helmet form, the sides with cast floral panels, surrounded by lotus and shou motifs, height 11 cm purchased: Sotheby's, 12th October 1976, lot 31 (sold as 18th century), then by family descent.
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Magnificent pair of Japanese Meiji period twin handled Gu vases, Kaga Province, decorated with archaic style handles terminating in Taoist masks, intricately inlaid with gold and silver in contrast to the rich dark patina, with a dragon on one side and phoenix to reverse, signed to base, height 30 cm (2)
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907CE) Pottery camel, depicted seated with head slightly raised, with evidence of a white finish, length 13 cm
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Good Chinese carved wooden altar table, with inset rectangular top, surrounded by a carved angled frieze, on four slender legs united by stretchers, 87 cm x 121 cm x 45.5 cm
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Chinese jade figural cup, in the form of a mythical creature, with large open spout and archaic style decoration, height 9 cm and length 18.5 cm, raised on a carved wooden stand (2)
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Large Chinese jade brush pot, of elliptical form, the exterior carved in relief with a scene of storks in flight amongst pine trees, sun and cloud scrolls, in tones of green, with Sotheby's label to base, height 11.5 cm and width 15 cm
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Large Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting a scholar holding a staff and basket, with attendant below, incised mark to base, height 26 cm.
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a grazing horse, unmarked, good patina, height 5.5 cm purchased: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques.
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Japanese Edo period carved ivory netsuke, 19th century, in the form of a rat eating a piece of cheese with front legs, signed Tomokazu, very fine and intricate rendering of fur, height 3 cm.
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Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke, in the form of a skull, very tactile in the hand, incised mark to base, height 3.5 cm.
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Western Han Dynasty cocoon shaped Pottery flask, the grey cocoon shaped body incised with triple line vertical grooves encircling the body, surmounted with a waisted and ribbed neck with outward overhanging everted rim, the whole above a spreading foot of similar design, height 21 cm, width 21 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Large Chinese Neolithic Pottery jar, Majiayao culture, the jar of squat baluster form with flaring rim, set with twin loop handles, decorated with a black crosshatch design surrounding blank x-shaped banding, beneath chevron and triangular designs to the neck and rim, height 19 cm x width 22 cm
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Cheung Yee(Zang Yi), (Chinese 1936-2019), Writings 126, 1977 cast paper, A/P signed, titled and editioned below image 123 cm x 241 cm . |Provenance: Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, of ovoid form with a short neck, beautifully decorated with lilies, in tones of pink, white and green on a yellow ground, height 18 cm (2)
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Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty Pate-sur-Pate porcelain vase, c.1870, with spreading lip above an ovoid body, beautifully decorated with Buddhist emblems, vase, flowers and bats, a/f, height 63 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, late 18th century porcelain hot water warming dish, of circular form, set with handle and spout, decorated with central motif, flanked by fine floral motifs surrounded by a fine diamond border, diameter 28 cm
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Chinese Kangxi period blue & white porcelain bowl of shallow form with a scalloped rim, decorated with central scene of figures in an outdoor setting with animals, with painted red Chinese characters, surrounded by a border of flowers, foliage and butterfly, the exterior decorated with flowers and foliage, standing on a slightly raised circular foot, marked to base, a/f (chips and hairlines), diameter 28 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain bowl, with deep sides and turquoise interior, the exterior decorated with raised panels decorated with landscape scenes in tones of puce, surrounded by textured honeycomb ground in gilt tones, the whole raised on a circular foot, four character mark to base, diameter 23 cm
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Large Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted kneeling and holding a shell in both hands, with head dress and jewelry, accented with coloured stones, raised on a lotus base, height 51 cm
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Chinese rosewood three piece settee and two armchairs, the backs highly carved and pierced with grapevine motif, flanked by a pair of arms, with curved seat above a carved apron, on four solid legs, 107 cm x 140 cm x 52 cm (settee)(3)
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Wonderful Chinese agate carving, in the form of a rocky landscape, with prunus foliage verso, in grey tones with an orange skin, height 13.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Chinese carved agate bowl, of organic form with a slightly pinched rim, the exterior incised with lotus motif, in tones of orange and brown, height 8 cm and width 16.5 cm, together with a carved Chinese wooden stand (2)
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Extremely fine Japanese gold lacquered box and cover, of slender shaped form, finely decorated with landscape with house, lake, bridge and waterfall, in box, length 9.5 cm
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Lovely Japanese carved ivory parrot, depicted perched on wooden stand, the ivory stained in tones of red, blue and salmon, signed to base, height 28 cm (including stand).
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Fine Japanese Satsuma vase, by Kinkozan, of ovoid form, finely painted with a scene of ladies within a garden scene, in tones of green, orange pink and blue, on a circular foot, impressed makers mark and seal mark to base, height 15 cm Provenance: Bonhams, lot 590, sale 20864, then private collection
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Good pair of Japanese Imari vases, of tapered form, the upper half beautifully decorated with floral and turbulent wave lappets, with turquoise enamel accents, the lower half decorated with iron red floral lappets on a gilt scroll ground, height 31 cm (2)
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Large Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, depicting a well cast figure of a fisherman, clasping hat in one hand and holding a rod with basket on his back, on a naturalistic base on wooden plinth, a/f, height 49 cm (figure)
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Chinese amber twin-handled censer and cover, of squat form, set with fo dog finial above multiple drop ring handles, the body decorated with twin mythical creature masks and handles with drop rings, raised on three mask and animal feet, a/f (one missing ring to handle) height 18 cm and width 18 cm, together with a wooden stand (2) Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese carved jade vase and cover, of facetted baluster form, set with kylin finial, above twin dragon and drop ring handles, the body carved with phoenix and archaic motifs, in tones of green and brown, standing on a facetted tapering foot, height 20.5 cm
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Chinese carved serpentine figure, carved in the form of guanyin in flowing robes, flanked by a vase of scrolls and table with brush pot and scroll, in light green tones, height 17 cm
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Chinese carved coral figure group, carved in the form of a cabbage, set with grasshopper, beetle and grub, on stand, length 9 cm (coral)
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of Ashinaga and Tenaga, unsigned, height 8 cm.
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a fisherman, carrying a sea urchin and looking up to the sky, incised two character mark to base of foot, height 6.5 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a pod of pelicans, incised mark to base, height 4 cm.
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Large carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of a dog with long ears and tail, with puppy reclining below and one paw resting on a pierced ball, incised mark to base of ball, height 6 cm and width 8 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of a happy Buddha holding a large sack, with attendants, by a rocky outcrop with bats, incised mark to base, height 5 cm and width 5.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Cheung Yee(Zang Yi), (Chinese 1936-2019), torso, 1967 cast paper, 32/50 signed, titled and numbered below image 15.5 cm x 25 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery cart, figure and ox, the cart with tall cover, in brown glaze, above a figure adjusting reins on ox with decorative endless knot above, 11 cm x 7 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Chinese Cizhou bowl, probably Song Dynasty, of shallow cylindrical form, decorated with stylized foliate motif, in tones of brown and cream, raised on a circular foot, height 5 cm and width 9 cm
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Chinese Cizhou ware jarlet, probably Song Dynasty, with short neck above a baluster body, decorated with repeating line bands, in white on a brown ground, height 8 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty (206 Bc-220 AD) hill jar and cover, of cylindrical form, the cover of conical form set with mythical creatures in relief, the body with frieze of mythical creatures, raised on three figural feet, in tones of emerald green with lustre hints to cover, height 25 cm and diameter 20 cm Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010).
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Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain jars and covers, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scene of figures carrying flags and riding mythical creatures, seal mark to base, height 8.5 cm (2)
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Chinese yellow ground porcelain spittoon, of squat globular form with waisted neck and flared rim, decorated with dragons pursuing flaming pearls, in tones of green and white, raised on a circular foot, six character mark within double rings to base, height 12.5 cm and diameter 15.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export teapot, bowl and saucer, in famille rose, decorated with sprays of flowers and lattice borders, in rich tones of pink, purple and green, a/f (3)
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Large Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with serene expression and eyes downcast, with ornate necklace and robes falling from shoulders, with hands raised in pose, accented with coral and turquoise, height 56.5 cm
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Large Japanese figural bronze vase, of baluster form, set above a base in the form of a rocky outcrop with two galloping horses, height 44 cm
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Chinese cloisonne & brass twin handled jardiniere, of baluster form, decorated continuously in polychrome enamels with blossoming flowers branching from rocky outcrops, on a light blue ground, set between ruyi head and palmette borders, nicely set with two large dragon form handles and a pierced ruyi gallery, above a pierced brass base of archaic styling with dragon mask feet, height 44 cm and width 53 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain charger, of circular form, decorated with scenes of figures on horseback, noblemen and musicians, in tones of green, yellow and red with underglaze blue, raised on a circular foot, with single ring mark to base, diameter 45 cm
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Chinese two section hardwood scholars table, comprising two demi lune tables uniting to a circular top, raised on eight legs and united by high stretchers, height 90 cm and diameter 126 cm (2)
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Lovely Chinese early Qing Dynasty bronze and champleve Kwan Yin, depicted seated with robes falling from head, with hair tied back and serene expression on face, with one hand holding a scroll, the other resting on leg, raised seal mark to base, height 48 cm Provenance: The Zorich collection, Adelaide.
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Large Chinese jade and stone tree, with large peonies and foliage, in agate, rose quartz, and nephrite jade, set within a jade jardiniere, height 36.5 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze and champleve guardian dog, depicted on all fours with head turned backwards looking at dragon head tail, decorated with panels of cloud scrolls and flower heads, in tones of blue, red, white, green and yellow, raised seal mark to base, height 31 cm and length 47 cm Provenance: The Zorich collection, Adelaide
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Chinese rosewood display cabinet, of rectangular form, set with a series of shelves, accented with a carved gallery displaying bats, above four well carved doors, 165 cm x 100 cm x 38 cm
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Chinese black lacquer twin pedestal desk, c.1930's, with rectangular top set with four short drawers, above twin pedestals each set with single drawer above a single door cupboard, continuously decorated with landscape scenes and pagodas, accented with geometric, foliate and ruyi head borders, 82 cm x 135 cm x 65 cm
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Good and large Chinese inlaid roundel screen, of circular form, set with figures fighting on horseback, in agate, jade and soapstone, supported on a carved wooden stand decorated with dragon and foliate motifs, height 87 cm
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of a snake eating a rat, with another to the side, incised mark to base, height 2 cm and width 4.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Good carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of three actors staging a fight scene, each with decoratively incised robes, incised mark to base, height 8.5 cm and width 4 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of Ashinaga and Tenaga holding a fish, unmarked, height 7 cm.
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Japanese Edo period carved ivory netsuke, 19th century, in the form of an eagle clutching a tanuki in its talons, intricate incised decoration, two character mark to base, height 4.5 cm and width 5 cm.
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of Shou Lao with a large peach, monkey and attendant, incised mark to base, height 4.5 cm and width 3 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, carved in the form of a skull surmounted with three mice, with two character mark to back of skull, height 3.8 cm and width 3 cm.
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Japanese mother of pearl gilt lacquer snuff bottle of flattened form, decorated with Namiguruma motifs of wheels in water with inlaid mother of pearl and gilt on a black lacquer ground, with red geometric designs to the sides, above a gilt rectangular foot, with matching red stopper, height 7.3 cm
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Chinese agate double snuff bottle, in the form of double fish, in light brown tones with dark brown spotty inclusions, lightly carved with scales and other features, topped with two carved coral stoppers in the form of flower heads, height 7 cm
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Chinese jade snuff bottle, of flattened ovoid form, in semi transparent light green and dark brown tones, decorated to front and back in relief with a chilong dragon with bifurcated tail, above a short elliptical shaped foot, with domed green stone stopper in textured finish, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty black and white jade carving, in the form of Buddha's hand citron, in white with black veins, accented with foliage, a/f, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese carved jadeite panel, of rectangular form, carved with bamboo, birds and chrysanthemum, in tones of white, with green accents, 13.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade figure group, in the form a recumbent horse and foal, in pale green tones, height 3 cm and length 6 cm, raised on an inlaid wooden stand (2)
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Large Chinese carved jade figure group, in the form of two seated ducks eating lingzhi, in pale green tones, height 8.5 cm and length 16 cm, together with a custom wooden stand (2)
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Wonderful huanghuali brush pot, of slightly waisted cylindrical form, raised on three short feet, height 16.5 cm
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Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery tomb figures, each modelled as a standing court figure wearing robes and clutching an attribute, with extant red pigment and black paintwork visible to face and back of robes, height 16.5 cm (2) Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Chinese Ming Dynasty terracotta scholar figures, each figure depicted standing holding a staff, with red and black paintwork visible to robes, above a green painted pedestal bases, height 25 cm (2) Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Wonderful Chinese Tang Dynasty kneeling attendant, with hair tied back, with wonderfully detailed face, robes falling from shoulders, arms to front with hands showing from sleeves, evidence of red decoration to body, height 18 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Good Han Dynasty standing figure of attendant, of handsome proportions, hair tied back, with smiling expression to face, robes falling from shoulders and crossed in front of body, hands and robe sleeves united to front of body, the robe terminating showing lower legs and feet, evidence of pigment, a/f to foot, height 29 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Chinese Neolithic terracotta twin handled jar, Majiayao culture, with wide neck, flanked by loop handles and slightly baluster body, with horizontal line work decoration in black pigment a brick red pigment ground, series of small holes to lip, height 7 cm, width 9 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Chinese Neolithic terracotta twin handled jar, Majiayao culture, with slightly waisted neck, flanked by loop handles above a baluster body, painted with diamond cross hatching in a brown pigment, height 12 cm, width 15 cm
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty pottery figures, depicted standing, wearing hats, above robes, in a green glaze finish, with partly glazed legs, raised on exposed stepped square bases, height 18.5 cm (2) Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Good heavy Chinese gilt bronze monk, depicted seated with head bowed, with robes falling from one shoulder, with hands in pose, on cushioned shaped base, height 16 cm
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Chinese ceramic laughing Buddha, depicted seated, with jolly expression to face, with robes open at belly, holding beads, in tones of green, height 9 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Padmasambhava figure, depicted seated wearing a headdress and holding two attributes, raised on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 36 cm
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Chinese Neolithic Pottery twin handled jar, Majiayao culture, with waisted neck, flanked by large loop handles, above tapering ovoid body, painted with black pigments, height 17.5 cm, 16 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Tibetan Yama mask, of circular form with a radiating frieze, surrounding a mask with fierce expression, set with enamel eyes, a/f, diameter 23 cm
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Chinese Neolithic Pottery jar, Majiayao culture, with tapering neck, flanked by loop handles, above a baluster body, decorated with panels of exposed line decoration, surrounded by dark brown ground, height 13 cm, width 16 cm
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat rectangular form, with rope twist handles, raised on four tapered feet, six character mark to base, 5.5 cm x 11 cm x 8 cm
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat form, raised on three pointed feet, four character mark surrounded by twin dragons to base, 8 cm x 11.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty shoes for bound feet, in silk, decorated with embroidered birds and flowers, length 13 cm (2)
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Tibetan bronze Steele, depicting central multi-armed deity holding attributes, flanked by two attendants with serpent above, height 28.5 cm
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Walasse Ting (1929-2010) nude with fruit and flowers, 1985 colour lithograph 138/200 signed and numbered below image 72 cm x 101 cm Provenance: Mckenzie collection, New Zealand
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Heavy Japanese bronze censer and stand, of squat form, decorated with gilt splashes, raised on a tri-footed stand, four character mark to base of censer, height 6 cm and diameter 11.5 cm
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Good Chinese silvered mirror, of circular form, beautifully decorated with Taotie dragons, surrounded by geometric border, diameter 10 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with flowers, foliage and birds, with script verso, in tones of blue, pink, orange and purple on a green ground, raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base, height 33 cm
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