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Fine Chinese and Asian Arts Featuring Property from the Collection of Walter Hochstadter, Day 2. — Artvisory

Auction House:ArtvisoryNumber of lots recorded:305
Sale Title:Fine Chinese and Asian Arts Featuring Property from the Collection of Walter Hochstadter, Day 2.Lots with images:305
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:182
Date:22-Jul-2024
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A pottery tile, Wadang, Han Dynasty (206 Bc-Ad 220)
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A pottery stick figure of a male, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), 61.5 cm high
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A painted pottery figure of a Huren, Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Tang dynasty, which arose in 7th century China, wielded significant influence over its neighbouring countries, earning it the title of the great Tang Empire. This work is a pottery figurine of a Hu person, which broadly refers to foreign ethnic groups in Chinese Art, specifically those from Western regions. This figure May represent a merchant who travelled back and forth along the silk Road. Its deeply carved features, including a full beard…
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A painted pottery figure of a Lokapala, Tang Dynasty (618-907), modelled standing on a rocky base, with remnant mineral pigment decoration, 69 cm high. Provenance: Leonard Joel, an important private collection of Asian Art, Melbourne, 12/09/202. No reserve
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A very fine pottery figure of a camel, Tang Dynasty (618-907), this is a camel figurine from the Tang dynasty. The Tang dynasty represents a magnificent era in Chinese history, characterised by its openness to external cultural influences. The silk Road played a crucial role in introducing new ideas and visual inspiration from abroad. Highlighting the extensive reach of this trade route, the two-humped Bactrian camel was the favoured transportation for merchants. These camels could travel longer distances…
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A pair of painted pottery figures of dancers, Tang Dynasty (618-907), 26.6 cm high
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A pair of painted pottery figure of ladies, Tang Dynasty (618-907), 22 cm high 21.5 cm high
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A turquoise inlaid gilt-bronze openwork mirror, Eastern Zhou, Warring States period (475-221 B.C.) or later, featuring a central knob surrounded by a circular border adorned with three feathers and encircled by figures amidst mythical beasts. The mirror also showcases an outer band of mythical beasts and cloud pattern, all gilded. The reverse side exhibits a black-green patina with some encrustation. This mirror comes with a fitted Japanese wood box, 17 cm diam
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A rare bronze 'Bixie' weight, Han Dynasty (206 Bc-Ad 220), the weight is cast in openwork as three winged, free-standing bixie with their jaws open, heads turned over their backs and leaning blow a central mountain. From Kusaka Shogado, one of Tokyo's foremost dealers. These weights were likely used to anchor corners of seating mats and were typically crafted in sets of four. Compare three gilt-bronze weights dated to the Han dynasty nearly identical in style in the Harvard Art Museum, object number: 1943…
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A bronze mirror, Tang Dynasty (618–907), 16.3 cm diameter
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A bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, Tang Dynasty (618-907), 8.8 cm high
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A rare soapstone model of an ox, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 9.5 cm high
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A rare gold openwork plaque, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 6.6 cm (length)
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A pair of gold ornaments, Liao Dynasty, (907–1125), 2 cm
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A rare painted wood panel, possibly Liao Dynasty, (907–1125)
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A Yue celadon foliate dish, five Dynasties period (907-960), 14 cm diameter
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A Chinese white glazed foliate bowl, five Dynasties, (907–960), D15.3 cm height 4.5 cm
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A rare Yue carved and moulded water pot, five Dynasties-Northern Song Dynasty (907-1127), repaired, D:12 cm height 7.5
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A Yue celadon ewer, five Dynasties - Northern Song Dynasty, 10th-11th century, for an almost identical example in the Art gallery NSW collection: ewer, Yue ware, 9th century-10th century, https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/278.1975/, no reserve, 16.8 cm high 17 cm (wide)
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A Qingbai moulded ewer with lid, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 9 cm high
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A Longquan celadon washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), 4.1 cm high 12.5 cm diameter
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A black glazed Lobbed water dropper, Song-Jin Dynasty, 12th-13th Centruy, 7.5 cm high. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, Asian Art, 12/04/2023, lot 29
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A Ganzhou moulded 'Toad' water dropper, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 6.6 cm (length). Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, Asian Art, 12/04/2023, lot 30
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A Jun bowl, Jin Dynasty, 13th century, 18.3 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A Jizhou tortoiseshell-glazed tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), the bowl is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze surrounding irregular, transparent, amber-white glaze splashes.11 cm diameter, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Luen Chai, Hongkong, a private collection, Adelaide
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A rare Jizhou black glaze deep tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), the interior of the bowl finely decorated with light brown dots, it is covered overall with dark brown glaze, 11.1 cm x 7.5 cm high. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney, the Reid family collection, Sydney, Australia, Bonhams Sydney, 9 May 2018, lot 63 (Sold $26791)
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A Ganzhou brown glazed cup, Southern Song Dynasty, 13th century, height 4.1 cm
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A small Jian tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), rounded form, covered in a thick russet glaze pooling hare's fur in the centre, the exposed biscuit at the base a deep chocolate brown colour, diameter 9.4 cm
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A Jian 'Hare'S-Fur' conical tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty, (1127-1279), 11.5 cm diameter
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A Jian 'Hare'S-Fur' tea bowl, Song Dynasty, 12th century, chip on the rim, 11.3 cm diameter
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A conical oil spot decorated bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), repaired, nD12.1 cm height 4.5 cm
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A Yaozhou bowl, Northern Song, 11th century, D:16.5 height 7.2
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A small moulded Yaozhou bowl, Northern Song - Jin Dynasty (960-1234), the conical bowl features finely moulded interior detailing, showcasing a scrolling stem adorned with six flower-heads surrounding a central florette. It is covered in a lustrous olive-green glaze, while the unglazed knife-cut ring foot and recessed base add a contrasting touch. Hails from one of Tokyo's most esteemed dealers, Kitayama fine Arts. A similar example, boasting identical size and decoration, can also be found in the J.J.…
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A Yaozhou moulded persimmon-glazed bowl, Northern Song Dynasty, 11th-12th century, 12.2 cm diameter
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A rare Longquan celadon Guan-Type 'Lotus Petal' bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), it has deep, rounded sides, is carved on the exterior with overlapping petals rising from the foot, and is covered with a thick, even glaze of soft blue-green tone. 7.4 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Though bearing the marks of time with chips and broken pieces to the rim, this bowl has undergone meticulous restoration, resulting in a seamless presentation that retains its original aesthetic appeal, diameter 17 cm
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A Qingbai conical tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), the bowl is finely carved with floral motifs in the interior, covered overall with a pale blue glaze appearing lucid in areas where it pools, 14.4 cm diameter.
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A carved Qingbai bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the bowl is carved to the interior with flower blossoms among abstract floral pattern with brush details. Covered overall with a pale white-blue glaze, 6.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's, 25 June 1956, lot 197 (by label), a Victoria private collection
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A Qingbai jar, Song Dynasty, (960–1279), height 5.8 cm
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A group of two Qingbai moulded ewer, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, 6.8 cm high & 7 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A iron-spotted Qingbai water dropper and dog figure, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), a Qingbai boy on the buffalo water dropper with an iron spot and bluish glaze. A Qingbai dog figure also with iron spot decoration and bluish glaze, 9.5 cm (length) & 5.6 cm (length). Provenance: a Victoria private collection
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A Qingbai double-gourd ewer, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), a Qingbai double-gourd ewer, originating from the Yuan Dynasty, characterised by its elongated handle and spout, decorated with brown splashes of iron oxide, Jingdezhen kilns. For a similar example, please refer to 'John Guy Oriental trade ceramics in Southeast Asia, 10th-16th century,' exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1980, catalogue no. 38, 11.3 cm high. Provenance: Leonard Joel, 11 March 1994, a Victoria private collection
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A Qingbai double-gourd ewer with a 'Cilong' handle, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Originating from the Yuan Dynasty, this ewer characterised by the elongated 'Cilong' handle and spout, covers overall with a translucent glaze exhibiting a pale aquamarine hue. Jingdezhen kilns, 12.8 cm high
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A group of two iron-spotted jarlets, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, 8.3 cm high & 5 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A pair of white glazed foliate bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 11.7 cm
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A Cizhou sgraffiato jar, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty (960-1234), the body is carved through the brown glaze to the body with broad bands on the shoulder, 8.1 cm high
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A Cizhou bowl and cover, Jin Dynasty, 12th-Early 13th century, it features dark brown paint over a white slip under a clear glaze adorned with a band of feathery leaves framed by lines. The glaze and slip stop just short of the foot ring, revealing the light grey stoneware body, which has turned a buff colour due to firing. The interior is also coated with slip and glaze. Its domed lid, with a flat top, is decorated similarly. With Japanese wood box, for a similar example: a Cizhou painted bowl and cover…
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A rare painted Cizhou cup, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), no reserve
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A painted Cizhou pear shaped vase, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty (960-1234), 18 cm high
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An iron-spotted ewer, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, 8.8 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A iron-spotted ewer with a 'Cilong' handle, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, 7.5 cm high. Provenance: A Private Collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A group of two blue and white jarlets, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, 7.5 cm high 5.8 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A blue and white stem cup, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the cup is decorated to the exterior of the sides with flowers and leaves, 9.4 cm high. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, Asian Art, 12/04/2023, lot 40
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A blue and white pouring vessel 'Yi', possibly Yuan/Ming Dynasty, 14th/15th century, 15.5 cm (diameter). Provenance: a private collection, Geelong, Australia.
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A blue and white incense burner, Ming dynasty, 16th century, the cylindrical body of the burner is decorated with a classic motif depicting the 'Three friends of Winter' – pine, bamboo, and plum – symbolising longevity, resilience, and perseverance. Adding to its allure, a repeating cloud pattern adorns the upper rim. Unglazed interior, 9.4 cm x 6.5 cm high
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A blue and white bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 15 cm diameter
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A blue and white plate, Wanli period, Ming Dynasty, (1573-1619)
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A blue and white 'Phoenix' plate, Ming Dynasty, (1368–1644), painted in the centre with a phoenix above rocks and flowers, 25 cm diameter
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A blue and white 'Lion' dish, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, D:12.2 cm
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A red glazed bottle vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Guangxu six-character mark in ink written on the base, 40 cm high
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An enamelled 'Figural' dish, Tianqi period, Ming Dynasty (1621-1627), 14.5 cm diameter
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An enamelled 'Figural' square dish, Tianqi period, Ming Dynasty (1621-1627), (1621-1627), 13.5 (length)
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A Dehua shallow bowl, Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644), 16.4 cm diameter. Provenance: The Allan Rae collection
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A Zhangzhou 'Lion' jar, Wanli period, Ming Dynasty, (1573-1619), 11 x 11 high cm
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A large Zhangzhou plate, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 43 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Victoria, from Museum collection, USA (by Repute)
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A turquoise glazed moulded bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, D:10.9 cm
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A Longquan celadon censer, Ming Dynasty, (1368–1644), no reserve, 21 cm high
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A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Ming Dynasty, (1368–1644), Stoutly potted of slender ovoid form surmounted by a short, narrow mouth. The shoulder is surmounted by a short cylindrical neck with a lipped rim, the sides carved with a lozenge pattern above a band(s) of vertical flutes. All beneath the thickly applied bluish-green glaze falling short of the foot burnt orange in the firing, 22 cm high
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A Longquan celadon moulded vase, Hu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 13 cm high
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A Longquan celadon figure of Budai, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a Chinese Longquan celadon figure of Budai, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the smiling figure modelled leaning against a large bag with a book in his left hand, covered in a deep green celadon glaze, the face and chest, hands and feet unglazed, 15.5 cm high, 13 cm wide
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A large blue and white 'Phoenix' plate, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, painted in the centre with a phoenix above rocks and flowers, D:35.5
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A Chongzhen style blue and white 'Figural' vase, height 27.3
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A blue and white sleeve vase, Qing Dynasty, Shunzhi period (1644-1661), height 23 cm
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A blue and white vase, guanyin Zun, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), height 42 cm
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A blue and white censer, Qing Dynasty, 17th century, D:22.4 cm height 13 cm
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A blue and white brush pot, Bitong, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty (1662-1722), D:19.4 cm height 17.2 cm
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A blue and white brush pot, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty (1662-1722), 17 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, Victoria
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A small blue and white vase, Gu, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty (1662-1722), chips; Hairlines, 9.8 cm high
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A blue and white bowl, Qing Dynasty 18th-19th century, D:15.3 cm height 14.9 cm
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Two blue and white bowls, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 23.5 cm diameter 19.1 cm diameter
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A group of four blue and white tea cups, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty, (1662-1722), D:8.9 cm height 5.2 cm
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A group of three blue and white tea cups, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty, (1662-1722), height 5.3 cm, height 4.5 cm height 4 cm
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A blue and white bowl, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty, (1662-1722), 11.2 cm diameter
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A blue and white bowl, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty, (1662-1722), 15.4 cm diameter
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A blue and white 'Three friends of Winter' plate, Yongzheng period, Qing Dynasty, (1723-1735), chips on the rim, 32 cm diameter
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A blue and white jar, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), height 20 cm
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A blue and white jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, features Romance of the Western chamber, 28 cm high
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A group of four Chinese blue and white porcelain, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the lot consists of two blue and white 'Figural' vases and two blue and white dishes. (1) a pair of blue and white 'Figural' vases, Kangxi mark, Guangxu period (1875-1908), Qing Dynasty. (2) a pair of blue and white dishes,Qing Dynasty 19th century, dishes: D:16.6 cm vases: height 23.3 cm
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A blue and white 'Flower' dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 35.7 cm diameter. Provenance: Jacob Pelgram collection (Director of the East India Company)
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A Chinese blue and white plate, Qing Dynasty, (1644–1911), 14 cm diameter
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A blue and white jar and wood cover, Jiangjunguan, Qing Dynasty, (1644–1911), 35 cm high
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A set of blue and white dishes 'Zanpan', Qing Dynasty, 38 cm x 38 cm x 13.5 cm
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A blue and white rectangular box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 9.6 cm (length)
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A group of three blue and white vases (Biqi Ping), Qing Dynasty/Republic period, 19th century/20th century, a group of three blue and white vases, known as Biqi Ping, featuring the large one painted around the body and neck with a five-clawed dragon amidst flame and vaporous clouds, height 15 cm height 9.6 cm
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A pair of rare blue and white 'Dragon' vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 38.5 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white jar with lid, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), chips on the lid, 18 cm high
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A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Guangxu mark, Qing Dynasty/Republic period, 19th century/20th century, 14 cm x 2 cm high
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A blue and white and copper red brush pot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 13.3 cm high
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A waisted blue and white brush pot, Qing Dynasty or later, well painted with bamboo, banana tree, 12 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 21 Nov 2011, lot 19 ($7170)
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A blue and white 'Bogu' cup, Lingdangbei, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 6.9 cm high
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A grisaille decorated cups and saucers, Yongzheng-Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty (1723-1795), 12 cm (diameter ) sauce 7.6 cm high cup
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